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E S S E N T I A L C I T Y G U I D E S

Arriving 5Getting there and oriented

History 6Romans, medieval kings and football

Glossary 7The basics

Events 8What’s going on

World Cup events 11Have a ball

Spa Culture 12Taking a dunking

Wine 13Stuttgart’s viney surroundings

Where to stay 14From park bench to Park Grand

Restaurants 21From fine dining to fast food

Nightlife 28Bars, clubs and general debauchery

What to see 32Sights in and around town

Daytrips 38Black forest, two Badens and beyond

Getting around 39Trains, planes and taxis

Mail & Phones 41Heed your calling

Shopping 42Souvenirs, food and books

Directory 44Banks, pharmacies and hairdressers

Maps & IndexStreet register 45City map 46-47Transport maps 48-49Index 50

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Stuttgart has been described as the world’s biggest village, and it’s not only this paradox that makes it worth a visit. Nestled in the Neckar valley, one quickly gets the feeling of knowing the city, yet it is the third largest metropolitan area in Germany.

Picturesque hills surround the city and parks fill the calm centre, but the economy bustles with production in the automobile sector. Inhabited by a folk obsessed with cleanliness and tradition, Stuttgart is also home to one of the most technologically and research-driven areas in Germany.

Though the German national drink is beer, Stuttgart is Germany’s biggest winemaking area. Sausages are popular here, but Stuttgarters prefer the ravioli-like Maultaschen, inside which meat is hidden when they shouldn’t be eating any. And after the city’s team, VfB Stuttgart, survived a mediocre and testing (2 coach changes) season, every Stuttgarter is waiting for redemption during the FIFA World Championships.

Enjoy Stuttgart, and remember to write in with any comments about the city, or about this city guide, at [email protected].

Stuttgart’s gleaming new KunstMu-seum building, known as the cube, proudly forms a new highlight in the city centre. See the Sightseeing chapter for more information.

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Arriving by carStuttgart is connected to the Autobahn network with the A8 to Munich to the south-east and Karlsruhe to the north-west, and the A81 heading south to Singen and the Swiss border, and north Heilbronn and Würtzburg. When arriving, follow the S-Zentrum signs, and use P+R to keep your parking costs low (see Transport). Keep an eye out for Mercedes prototypes being taken for a spin on the Autobahns around Stuttgart or in the city itself. Areas to try to avoid during rush-hour include Pragsattel on the route from the A81 from Ludwigsburg to the centre; A8 direction Karlsruhe around Pforzheim; A81 direction south from Stuttgart to Herrenberg on Fridays and holidays.

Arriving by planeStuttgart airport is 13km from the city centre. From the air-port to the downtown, take the train S2 or S3. The one-way fare is €2.90. A taxi to the centre will cost about €26.

Arriving by trainStuttgart’s main train station, or Hauptbahnhof, is just east of the city centre, a few minutes walk from all the action. Inside, the DB ReiseZentrum railroad travel agency (open 08:00-20:00, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 13:00-18:00, longer during the World Cup) sells all tickets. The Arnulf-Klett-Pas-sage is a large underground commercial centre that connects the station with the VVS regional trains and trams; find the VVS-Kundenzentrum public transport customer service centre here (open 09:00-18:30, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 11:00-16:00). It also connects directly to Königstrasse, the main shopping mile and pedestrian artery of Stuttgart, with the tourist information centre.

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HISTORY GLOSSARY

About 950, Stuttgart was founded by Duke Liudolf of Swabia, one of the sons of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto I the Great, and used for horse breeding (especially for his father’s cavalry, see Battle of Lechfeld). The original name, “Stutengarten”, in English roughly “mare garden” or “stud farm” and the coat of arms of the city, a black, rampant horse on a golden field, come from this early settlement.

About 1300, Stuttgart became the residence of the counts of Württemberg. In 1496, they were promoted to dukes by the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. After Napoleon’s break-up of the Holy Roman Empire, they earned the title of kings and Stuttgart became a royal residence.

The name of the royal family of Württemberg and of the state originates from a steep Stuttgart hill, formerly known as the Wirtemberg, nowadays called the Württemberg. On top of this hill, the mausoleum of Queen Katharina (daughter of Czar Paul I of Russia) and King Wilhelm I of Württemberg was built in 1824.

During the revolution of 1848-1849, a democratic pan-German national parliament was formed in Frankfurt to overcome the division of Germany. The members of this parliament were driven out of Frankfurt, and the most radical members (those who wanted to establish a republic) fled to Stuttgart. A short while later, this rump parliament was dissolved by the Württemberg military.

In 1871, as an autonomous kingdom, Württemberg joined the German Empire or Kaiserreich, created by the Prussian prime minister Otto von Bismarck through diplomacy and several wars.

After World War I, the monarchy broke down and the Free State of Württemberg was established, as a part of the Weimar Republic. In 1920, Stuttgart was the seat of the German National Government, since the administration had to flee from Berlin.

During World War II, the city centre of Stuttgart was nearly completely destroyed during Allied air raids.

In 1945, the Al l ied Forces took control of Germany. They merged parts of the former German States of Baden and Württemberg.

In 1952 , t h e d emocra t i c state Baden-Württemberg (the third largest German state) with Stuttgart as its capital was created by referendum. The inhabitants of Baden felt deceived and a (more or less) friendly rivalry exists between the two parts until today.

On 6 September 1946 an early concept of the Marshall Plan to support the reconstruction and economic and political recovery of Europe was presented during a speech given by US Secretary o f State James Byrnes at the Stuttgart Opera House. This speech led directly to the unification of the British and

American occupation zones, resulting in the so called bi-zone. Two years later, the French also joined the bi-zone, creating the tri-zone and thereby paving the way for the foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany. Stuttgart, like Frankfurt, was a serious contender to become the federal capital, but finally Bonn succeeded.

In the late 1970s, the district of Stammheim was centre stage to one of the most controversial periods of German post-war history: the trial of the Red Army Faction terrorist group at the Stammheim high-security court and the subsequent suicides of Ulrike Meinhof, Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin and Jan-Carl Raspe (all imprisoned in the Stammheim jail). The trial and the period thereafter were accompanied by several new terrorist assaults to liberate the inmates.

During the Cold War, the joint command centre of all American military forces in Europe, Africa and the Atlantic was moved to Stuttgart (US European Command, EUCOM). EUCOM is headquartered there till today.

Since the 1970s, a stable conservative government, intensive R&D investment, and tradition for mechanical and high-tech engineering have led to constant economic growth and prosperity. Even as other German cities struggle with many issues, Stuttgart and the area around have consistently had low unemployment, high educational standards, and a good distribution of wealth.

Stuttgarters pride themselves on the culinary tradition. Several local specialities differentiate the cuisine from other regions in Germany.Spätzle The most important word to learn if planning to eat local, Spätzle are noodles made of egg, flour, water and salt. They are eaten as side dishes with meat and normally drenched in thick sauces. As a main course, they are roasted with cheese and onions (Käsespätzle).Laugenbrezel The original pretzel came from the area, and once you’ve tried them here, all others will fade in comparison. The Laugenbrezel is produced by spraying a lye or brine mixture onto the unbaked dough. In the mean-time, the Swabian bakers have turned this technique into an obsession, producing Laugen versions of all baked goods and pastries. A typical snack is a Laugenbrezel with butter - also available from small booths directly on the Königstr.Gaisburger Marsch Known as the national meal, this former peasants’ food is a casserole of Spätzle, pota-toes, beef, vegetables, broth, onions roasted in butter.Linsen mit Saiten Lentils and sausage are a favourite of the Swabians, most often eaten with Spätzle.Maultaschen Ravioli-like and filled with sausage and mince meat, spinach, egg, onions and parsley. Originally, they were invented to cunningly hide meat on religious fast days.Schwäbischer Rostbraten Basically a good steak, but with a thick gravy and a topping of fried onions.Zwiebelkuchen After the grape harvest and the first mash has fermented, locals gather for outdoor festivals to stuff themselves with this onion pie and wash it down with the low-percentage “new wine”.

Swabian foodDrivingGermany has a brilliant network of Autobahn (motorways, prefixed A) and Bundesstrasse roads (major roads, prefixed by B. Traffic drives on the right with speed limits of 130km/h or 100km/h outside built-up areas, and 50km/h in built-up areas. And indeed, there are really no speed limits on Autobahnen which makes for some fun driving and some truly ghastly accidents. Keep a close eye on the rear mirror if you’re planning to overtake or if you’re in the left lane, as those headlights in the distance behind you may get uncomfortably close very quickly. Seatbelts must be worn at all times and children under 12 years can only travel in the front seat with a child restraint. German laws are strict by many accounts when it comes to driving after you have had a few pints, glasses or snifters full of booze. The legal maximum alcohol to blood ratio for driving is 0.05%.

LanguageThe German language has been somewhat misrepresented in the foreign media over the past decades, and when you hear it spoken it’s not as harsh as you may expect. Although you won’t be able to learn it on a short trip, it’s always nice to memorise a few key terms like thank you (danke), please (bitte), hello (gutentag) and goodbye (auf wiedersehen). You’ll notice that written German has some odd characters, such as the ß, the ü, ö and ä. Annoyingly, these are interchangeable with combinations of letters and can (and often are) replaced by ss, ue, oe and ae respectively – which explains why the website of Cologne (Köln) is spellt www.koeln.de.

MoneyThe best way to get cash in Germany is to use an ATM machine, of which there are plenty all over the country. German banks do not charge for using foreign cards in their machines, so check with your own bank if you’ll pay any commission. Even if you do have to pay a euro or two to use an ATM, it’ll be better value and easier than going to one of the banks or train station exchange offices (like the Reisebank chain) as they have worse exchange rates and will charge a commission. Germany ditched the Deutsche mark in 2002, adopting the euro, pronounced locally as oi-ro. Germany’s economy is the largest in Europe, and therefore the majority of coins in circulation now are German ones; you’ll see Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on the €0.10, €0.20 and €0.50 coins, and the German eagle flapping around on the €1 and €2. the banknotes, if you’re wondering, are the same for the whole of euroland, and are adorned with generic European bridges.

Shopping practicalitiesGerman retail laws were incredibly strict in the past, with shops not even regularly opening on Saturdays a year just a decade ago, and still are not as flexible as elsewhere. On Sundays nearly everything shuts down, with perhaps just a few shops at the train station open, and on Saturdays you’ll see many smaller shops closing around 14:00. Though it may thwart your purchasing plans, it does result in a special relaxed feel to the Sundays, which is quite nice for a change. Credit cards are still to be embraced by most shops, much to the annoyance to big-spending foreigners. This is due to the system of electronic debit card payments that was in place in Germany and other mainland European countries much earlier; this is a safer and cheaper system than credit card as it always requires PIN identicication rather than a signature, and is free of the 3% commission for the shopkeepers (eventually paid by you, dear shopper).

SafetyGermany is a very safe country to travel in, and other than the usual precautions against pickpocketing, there are no special preparations you should make. Although Germany has been in the news recently for racist attacks, these incidents are quite rare and are by no means a purely German phenomenon. Germans are aware that their country is more closely scrutinised than others when it comes to this, and racism and violence is not tolerated, witness the impressive level of security around synagogues and Jewish institutions: sturdy barriers and round-the-clock armed guards.

TimeGermany uses the 24-hour clock system, known as military time in some places, but as simply as ‘the time’ here. By doing away with all the am, pm, noon and midnight nonsense, it’s really quite useful for avoiding confusion, and Germany is one of the few places where the 24-hour clock is even used in spoken language. You may be told that the museum closes at sixteen-thirty, or that the train departs at twenty-thirtyeight.

VisasCitizens of EU and EEA countries do not need visas to enter Germany; most others do. For more details, visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, www.auswaertiges-amt.de. Germany is part of the Schengen treaty, which allows free flow of goods and traffic between member states. This means that your passport only gets checked when entering and leaving the Schengen area, and once you’re in, you can travel overland from Portugal to Finland without being stopped at the borders.

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Art GalleriesGenerally, all information is in German only. KunstNächte is Art Night, held on the first Saturday of each month (3 Jun & 1 Jul) when participating museums/galleries open from 18:00 - 24:00.

CinemasCorso Cinema International Hauptstr. 6, Stuttgart-Vaihingen, tel. 73 49 16, www.corso-kino.com. Germans have a nasty habit of wanting everything foreign dubbed, be it on television or in the cinema. This is the main venue for undubbed films in Stuttgart, with two screens. Tickets €7.20, €3.50 on Tuesday.

Concert & Fair HallsDie Röhre D-2, Willy-Brandt-Strasse 2/1, MStaatsgal-erie, www.roehre-konzerte.de. A former tunnel excavation that now serves as a concert venue for larger, more alterna-tive events (from punk to death metal to gay events). Usually quite packed with the type of crowd that fits the event - so get info first.

Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion Mercedesstr. 87, MDaim-ler Stadion, www.gottlieb-daimler-stadion.de. Not only is this the location for the FIFA World Cup matches in Stuttgart, but also hosts various other sporting events, and even large concerts and gatherings like church activities. Considered one of the most modern venues, it can be flexibly adjusted to bad weather.

Liederhalle B-3, Berliner Platz 1-3, MBerliner Platz, www.liederhalle-stuttgart.de. With different halls, the largest seating up to 1900 people, and its central location this is a favourite for concerts for all kinds of music, events and exhibitions, such as smaller trade shows.

LKA (State Police Department) Heiligenwiesen 6, MWan-gen Marktplatz, www.lka-longhorn.de. What’s in a name - here you’ll find mega-parties, excellent concerts and special events. Unfortunately, it’s a bit out of town, so you’ll either have to take a taxi or wander through the industrial area where it’s located.

Messe Killesberg Am Kochenhof 16, MKillesberg Messe, www.messe-stuttgart.de. Numerous special exhibitions, concerts, special events, conferences and, of course, trade fairs are held here year round, interesting for business travellers as well as the general public. From 2007 the main exhibition spaces will move to the airport.

Musikhochschulturm (Music University Tower) D-3, Urbanstr. 25, MStaatsgalerie, tel. 212 46 57, www.mh-stuttgart.de. The postmodern concert hall of the Music University forms the base of this tower. The university, as the Staatsgalerie, is designed by James Sterling and Michael Wilford. Not only is the view great, but there frequent concerts by the students and professors of the university.

Schleyer-Halle Mercedesstr. 69, MDaimler Stadion, www.schleyerhalle.de. With a capacity of up to 13,000 spectators, this multipurpose hall is used for concerts, all kinds of sporting events and various performances.

Theatre, Opera & DanceFriedrichsbau Varieté C-3, Friedrichstr. 24, MFried-erichsbau, www.friedrichsbau.de. In contrast to the bigger and somewhat more conservative venues, here you have the possibility watch smaller more unusual and light-hearted performances, usually involving mute acrobatic acts that are perfect for those who don’t speak German. Its central loca-tion makes it possible to combine a performance here with a restaurant or bar visit after.

Staatstheater (Opera & Ballet) D-3, Oberer Schloßgarten 6, MSchloßplatz, www.staatstheater.stuttgart.de/oper. Voted numerous times as one of the best opera houses in Germany, Stuttgart’s Opera offers several excellent opera runs per season. The ballet is home to several world-renowned choreographers, mainly coming from the John Cranko school: John Neumeier, Jirí Kylián, William Forsythe, Uwe Scholz. The building itself is an imposing neo-baroque building situated in the Schlossgarten park.

Theaterhaus Siemensstr. 11, MPragsattel, [email protected], www.theaterhaus.com. A renovated factory complex, the Theaterhaus has spaces for perfor-mances from intimate to huge. A constantly changing pro-gramme of theatre, music, performance and other cultural events all in an interesting building.

EventsExhibition: Monet - Felder im Frühling (Fields in Spring)Staatsgalerie, until 24 September 2006The Staatsgalerie belongs to one of the architecturally more interesting post-modern buildings in Stuttgart. The excellent house collection is complimented with pieces on loan from other collections.

Exhibition: Leuchtende Bauten (Glowing Buildings), Night ArchitectureKunstmuseum Stuttgart (The Cube), www.kunstmuseum-stuttgart.de; 10 June - 1 October 2006The Cube has been at the centre of an architectural dispute even before it was built: some hate it and wish to have their old Kleiner Schloßplatz back and some love it.

50-Year Anniversary13 June - 23 July 2006, Liederh-alle, www.liederhalle-stuttgart.deThe L iederhal le is the largest downtown concert venue featuring concerts, from classical to pop, by internationally-known performers.

UNESCO World Youth Festival2 - 10 July 2006, www.fifawm2006.stuttgart.deA city wide festival with numerous events and specia l act i v i t ies, in connection with the Football Championship.

LBBW Jazz open13 - 16 July 2006, www.lbbwjaz-zopen.comNumerous events about and around jazz music.

ISCM World New Music Festival “Grenzenlos”14 - 30 July 2006, www.wnmf2006.deL o t s o f i n t e r e s t i n g e ve n t s , pe r fo rman ces an d o f cou rse concerts concerning new music.

Mercedes Cup, Tennis TournamentWeissenhof, 15 - 23 July 2006This is an important clay court tennis tournament, taking place at a club with a very long and lively tradition, founded 1894.

13th Stuttgart Run22 - 23 July 2006, www.stutt-garter-zeitung-lauf.de Various events (marathon, hal f-marathon, blading, etc.) for amateurs and professionals alike.

Stuttgart Summer Festival (Stuttgarter Sommerfest)Schloßplatz (Palace Square), Eckensee, 10 - 13 August 2006This elegant open-air festival, featuring many music events, is considered to be one of the most beautiful of its kind in Germany. White pavilions, under streams of countless decorative lights, as well as the aroma of southern European spices and scampi, create a unique Mediterranean flair.

Dancing: German Open Championships15 - 19 August 2006, Liederhalle, www.goc-stuttgart.deA dancing championship and event (standard, latin, boogie-woogie, etc.).

The Stuttgart Wine Festival (Stuttgarter Weindorf)Schillerplatz, 30 August - 10 September 2006Wine lovers and connoisseurs from all over the world, will once again come together at the Schiller Square and around the Old Palace, to indulge in tasting the fruits of summer. In more than 120 decorated vine arbours, over 250 exceptional Württemberg wines are on offer.

Exhibition: Württemberg Monarchy22 September 2006 - 7 February 2007, Landes Mu-seum (Old Castle), www.landesmuseum-stuttgart.de

The Old Castle is an interesting building to visit in itself, the exhibitions always compliment the historical and cultural aspects of the building.

European Music Festival: Roads to Mozart3 - 17 September 2006, Bachakademie, www.bachakademie.deThe famed institute for classical music offers regular performances and events.

IAAF World Athletics Final9 - 10 September 2006, Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadium, www.gottlieb-daimler-stadion.deThe finals of the IAAF competitions are to take place in Stuttgart from 2006 to 2008.

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WORLD CUP FAN FESTUnder the motto “A time to make friends” the capital of Baden-Württemberg has put together an excellent programme of cultural and entertainment events accompanying the FIFA World Championship games. Fifty-five thousand spectators will enjoy the games live directly in the Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium, the fourth largest World Championship stadium in Germany, along with countless other fans in Stuttgart following the games in pubs, bars and open-air events.While play is in progress in the stadiums during the World Cup, people will also be celebrating in the centre of Stuttgart. For four weeks the great festival of nations will guarantee a tremendous atmosphere, lots of fun and all you need for a rip-roaring football party. And even the fans who have no ticket for the matches in the stadiums won’t miss a single minute of the excitement. Stadium atmosphere is guaranteed at the Schlossplatz (Palace Square) in the heart of the city, where all 64 matches will be relayed live on four large screens around the Jubiläumssäule (Jubilee Column).

To correspond with the 2006 FIFA WorldCup match schedule and with the countries whose teams are playing in Stuttgart, there will be a daily international football party with stage shows, where the World Cup slogan can be experienced first-hand. Representatives from the 173 nationalities which make up Stuttgart’s population and stars and starlets from the local and international culture scene will take part. Stuttgart’s city centre will resonate daily from 11:00 until 01:00 with the all-round football party programme.

Bad Canstatt also offers the possibility for all fans to enjoy public viewing. Canstatter Marktplatz (Market Place) will offer space for up to 3000 spectators to enjoy selected games on a 12m2 video wall. All games from Stuttgart, all games with the German national team and the entire final round will be televised. All games on a particular day will be shown – if there are two games in parallel, then the more relevant game (from Germany’s point of view) will be shown.

The UNESCO World Youth Festival will offer youngsters from all over the world to take part in the World Championships, as well as other related events. From 9 June until 9 July, the Fan Arena will be set up on the market place. Interactive features and the popular “S-City fit and fun” will offer entertainment for the whole family, and a way to keep fit during the Championships.Other events taking place at the same time include:The annual wine event, the Weindorf, will be extended to take place over the entire length of the Championships. Between the Schillerplatz and the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church), numerous stands and open-air restaurants will offer local wines, culinary specialities and a fabulous.With the motto “Haute Cuisine meets High Tech”, the best gourmets from Baden-Württemberg are presented on the Karlsplatz from 9 June to 9 July.The museums in Stuttgart are also planning several events to run in parallel to the World Championships. At the Staarsgalerie, “Claude-Monet – Fields in Spring” will be shown. The newly opened Kunstmuseum Stuttgart (the Cube) will show “Leuchtende Bauten: Architektur der Nacht” (Glowing Buildings: Architecture of the Night). In the Kunstgebäude, the Great State Exhibition “Kunst lebt! Die Welt mit anderen Augen sehen” (Art alive! See the world with different eyes) will feature works brought together from other institutes for this special event.On 20 May, the new Mercedes-Benz World will open directly next to the Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium with 17 000 m2 over nine floors of exhibits, all focusing on the history of the legendary car-maker from Stuttgart. From 13 June to 23 July, there is the opening of the Jubilee Celebrations at the Liederhalle Culture and Congress Centre

with the Stuttgart Philharmonic orchestra.On 30 June, there is a premiere at the Stuttgart Ballet, by Goecke, Lee and Spradling, called “New Pieces”. On 2 July, the State Opera Stuttgart celebrates the premiere of “Aeneas in Karthago”.For the future, as the “European City of Sport 2007”, Stuttgart will also host the Handball World Championships, Gymnastics World Championships and Cycling World Championships as well as the World Athletics Final.

The idea that this could be one of the most open and fiercely contested World Cup tournaments in history has been doing the rounds in the press – especially the UK press – ever since England beat Argentina in a rather meaningless friendly match, held in Switzerland at the end of last year. (The match was also memorable for England captain David B e c k h a m’s p re - ga m e comment that ‘it is a neutral venue for both teams.’) Since then the idea that the tournament is ‘open’, in fact code for ‘England have a chance’, has been increasingly winning friends and influencing people.To p u t a n y E n g l a n d supporters reading this out of their self-induced hubris: England have absolutely no chance whatsoever of winning the World Cup; with or without Wayne Rooney. Indeed, the now legendary Rooney metatarsal injury has given the English press a ready excuse when England do indeed crash out of the tournament. It should not, however, hide the enormous failings that England currently suffer from. They still lack a proper goalkeeper, they have little depth up front, no genuine left-sided wide man, and in Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and David Beckham too many square pegs in round holes. England lack balance.Other nations in this tournament do not, and Brazil is one of them. Though the wealth of talent they have does – as it has to – mask their own failings, there is no question of their coach Carlos Alberto Parreira using all six of his best attacking players at the same time. Indeed. His decision to name his first XI as long ago as April was classic one-upmanship: the rest of the pack now knows exactly what it has to beat. England as we have discussed, are not qualified to do so. With their original tactic of ‘keep it tight at the back and hope Wayne knocks one in from 30 yards’ now out of the window. They have woken up to discover there is no plan B. Expect then, a variation on plan A: ‘keep it tight at the back and hope Frankie/Stevie/Becks knocks one in from 30 yards.’ Hardly the stuff of legend.Is any other nation prepared to meet Brazil’s challenge? Of the traditional ‘big guns’ Argentina looks frail and lacking in cohesion, Italy – amid scandal at home – look less capable even than England of putting together a decent run in the tournament, the host nation Germany currently possesses the worst team in their memory, Spain – crippled by the bizarre selection policy of its coach – will underachieve once more, and France are an ageing, wilting team hardly set for one last glorious hurrah. Only Holland, conspicuously absent from all talk of potential winners, look capable of mounting a decent challenge to Brazil. And even that will depend on their mood.Indeed, the In Your Pocket prediction is that Brazil’s likeliest challengers will be an outsider. We – for no reason more scientific than a hunch – think the Ukraine will do well. We also like the look of the United States, and if they can find the net often enough Portugal will do well. Yet none of these three will beat an on-form Brazil. And Brazil are the best team in Germany. Not since Italy surprised even themselves to take the trophy in 1982 has the best team in the World Cup gone home empty handed. The cup then is Brazil’s to lose. We doubt very much that they will do so. But as we said four years ago (while we were heavily tipping France) in a cup competition, anything can happen…

It’s Brazil’s Cup to Lose

Fresh from Champions League success with Barcelona, Ronaldinho will be looking for another World Cup triumph with Brazil.” © Mediafax Foto

Tourist industry workers in Germany generally speak English well, but thanks to the annoying habit of dubbing everything foreign on television and in cinemas into German, the average local is not exposed to English very much. That’s why we’ve composed a little list of terms that may be of use during your trip.

One/two/three/four/five beer, please.

Ein/zwei/drei/vier/fünf Bier, bitte.

No thanks, I’ll have a Bit beer instead.

Nein Danke, ich hätte lieber ein Bit.

So, who do you think will win?

Was glaubst du, wer gewinnen wird?

Where is the toilet? Wo ist die Toilette? Where is the stadium? Wo ist das Stadion? Where is the train station?

Wo ist der Bahnhof?

That was offside. Das war Abseits. The referee is biased. Der Schiedsrichter ist

parteiisch.He should have scored there.

Das Tor hätte er schiessen müssen.

He’s hit the post/crossbar!

Er hat den Pfosten / die Latte getroffen

Take off (player name)! (player name) abziehen!Bring on (player name) (player name) einwechseln!Penalty! Elfmeter!Goal! Toooooooooooooor!

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Porsche Tennis Grand Pris30 September - 8 October 2006, Hans-Martin-Schley-er-Halle / Porsche-Arena, www.porsche-tennis.deTop international women players battle it out to take a nice Porsche home.

Stuttgart Beer Festival (Cannstatter Volksfest)Cannstatter Wasen, 23 September - 8 October 2006There is quite a lot of action under and surrounding the 24m “Fruit Column” - the symbol of the “Cannstatter Volksfest”, originally planned in 1818 as a celebration of thanksgiving. With its innumerable rides and new attractions, it counts as one of the greatest beer festivals in the world. This is the Stuttgart pendant to the Oktoberfest in Munich.

German Masters International Equestrian Classics15 - 19 November 2006, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, www.stuttgart-german-masters.deA top German equestrian event with different competitions and many activities around horse jumping.

Stuttgart Christmas Market (Stuttgarter Weihnachts-markt)Schillerplatz, 30 November - 23 December 2006Mentioned in a document from 1692, the Stuttgart Christmas Market with over 200 booths standing in Schiller Square, belongs not only to the oldest, but also to the most beautiful and largest of its sort in Europe. Mulled wine, sweets and handicrafts are the specialities on sale.

The two Cinemaxx theatres in Stuttgart will be showing all World Cup matches live on their huge screens - an excellent way to be in the middle of the action, with a more detailled view than even fans with tickets will get! You can sink away in a comfortable chair and be emerged by the sight and sounds of the exciting games, cheer-ing along with everyone in the hall. Admission is free, though a minimum consumption of €3.50 is required. The Cinemaxx theatres can be found in the SI Zentrum and Bosch Areal complexes; for more information visit the theatre or www.cinemaxx.de.

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Besenwirtschaften are open only for limited times, get further information either at the tourist in formation of fice or the Weinmuseum.There is a tour, Weinbaurundfahrt “Weinkundiges Stuttgart“, organised by the Stuttgart Tourist Information (www.stuttgart-tourist.de, ). This is a great way to see the vineyards, learn all about winemaking in the region, have a typical Swabian meal in a quaint little inn and then try six local wines. Unfortunately, until now this tour has only been offered in German – bring a translator along, ask the tour guide frequently to explain again in English or just forget about listening and concentrate on getting sloshed.

WINE, VINEYARDS AND WINE FESTIVALS

A little known fact about the industrial centre, Stuttgart has the second highest amount of natural mineral spring water in Europe after Budapest. This natural spring water bubbles out of the ground in the city’s largest and oldest district of Bad Cannstatt, and in the adjacent quarter Berg, fed by an underground river running below the city. Nineteen individual springs produce more than 22 million litres of healthy mineral water daily, containing dissolved mineral salts and other valuable substances. You can see the pressure release valves at the westernmost edge of the Schloßgarten near the Mineral Bäder station. These conical structures allow the spring water to spout out if it’s not needed for the baths. The city of Stuttgart benefits from this enormous natural resource. There are three indoor mineral spas, two outdoor mineral water pools, as well as three cure centres and 20 public mineral water fountains. One, at the banks of the Neckar near the station Mühlsteg, offers constantly flowing water, that you can bottle and take with you.Twelve of the mineral water sources are state-recognized medicinal springs, one namely, the “Stuttgart Cure”. In cooperation wi th doctors and heal th insurance organisations, an ambulatory therapy programme offers full treatment for a number of ailments for people in their homes and places of work. It is based on the curative effect of the mineral water and is supplemented by a wide range of additional therapies, chosen according to the latest medical findings. According to legend, “spa” comes from the Latin acronym, “Sante per Aqua”, meaning “health through water”. Two thousand years ago, the Romans became progressively aware of the mineral springs’ curative effect and established a fortress, upon which the foundation for the former spa of Cannstatt was built. This spa came to be a meeting place for aristocrats, the place to flaunt wealth and indulge in elegance. This spa tradition has continued (although on a bit more humble scale), at two municipal health spas, Leuze and Bad Cannstatt, and at the mineral bath Berg, which has been family-owned for over one hundred years.The publ ic spa in Bad Cannstatt has integrated a new cure and treatment centre, and both facilities are part of the Pannonia Hotel complex. A state-of-the-art health facility with a distinctive spa character and versatile, modern services are available directly in the city. Among other things,

Talking about grapes in Stuttgart is an exercise in superlatives. Stuttgart is the largest wine producing community in Germany and, consequently, a lot of activity focuses on its production... and consumption. Most Stuttgart restaurants serving German or local Swabian food also offer a good selection of wines and most bars and clubs will have at least some local wines.Historically, winemaking had its first large-scale success here, when, in the third century, Roman emperors had vineyards built in the entire area. In the 16th century, the region Stuttgart was the largest wine producer in the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation. Today, reds are produced mainly from the grapes of Trollinger, Spätburgunder and the exquisite Lemberger, and whites from Riesling, Kerner, Silvaner and Müller Thurgau. These plants are especially suited to the region and yield wines typical for the area: light to mid-heavy, dry to semi-sweet. And there are several producers of excellent sparkling wines, known as Sekt.

The best way to get to know the winemaking tradition is a visit to the wine festivals, celebrated annually in Stuttgart but also outside in the smaller villages where wine is produced. These usually start in the summer and continue through the harvest until late autumn. Normally at the end of August, the “Stuttgarter Weindorf” (Stuttgart Wine Village) is the biggest wine festival in Germany and a favourite meeting point for amateur and professional tasters alike. In excess of 350 locals wines are offered, normally drunk in 250ml glasses, known as “Viertele” (quarters).Another good way to let the winemaking atmosphere seep in is a visit to the Württemberg, a hill to the south east near the quarters Untertürkheim and Obertürkheim. Here you can stroll freely through the vineyards, enjoy the spectacular view over the Neckar valley. Don’t miss a visit to the Weinmuseum (Wine Museum) in Uhlbach near Obertürkheim, where you can get information about 2000 years of winemaking history, techniques and technologies as well as particular information about the local winemaking tradition.A special tradition is the Besenwir tschaften (l i teral ly, “broom inns”). Wine-makers of fer their own produce as well as local specialities: very del ic ious and very inexpensive. As a signal to visi tors that they are open, they put a broom in front of the door. The variety of food is usually quite l imited, but the focus h ere i s more th e en te r ta inment aspec t : story-tell ing, singing, stand-up and of course dr ink ing are par t o f the programme. This is a great way to get in touch with locals, however it can get quite crowded and it’s not normally possible to reserve ahead. Since

STUTTGART’S SPA CULTURE

one can take advantage of whirlpools, Kneipp basins, fitness room, solarium, steam bath, and various sauna opportunities. The swimming area, with its multi-purpose swimming pools, warm, cold and hot water basins, is supplied from three state-recognized medicinal springs and a recently discovered thermal salt water spring. The mineral springs, are seen as fountains of wellness, constantly bubbling, and presiding as the most important assets for health awareness and prevention in Stuttgart. This bath and spa culture is something not be missed in Stuttgart, because sweating in the sauna is a favourite way for locals to relax or treat themselves to some of that wellness that Germans like so much. Baths and spas have sprung up all around Stuttgart, even in areas where there is no mineral spring water. The SI-Centre for example also offers a very posh spa, although without natural spring water, with all sorts of treatments influenced by every bathing technique, from Japanese to Turkish.Note that spas and baths have swimming areas, where bathing suits are worn, but also have wellness areas, where men and women go naked. Germany is the home of FKK culture (Freikörperkultur, or naked recreation) and the traditional Anglo-Saxon embarrassment about the own body is viewed with some curiosity. Once you get over the fact that nobody’s body resembles anything you see in the ads on TV, it’s easier to relax – so strip and have fun. In Your Pocket takes no responsibility for wrinkly fingers.

Spas Bad Berg Pragstr. 9, MWilhelma, tel. 954 68 20, www.badberg.de. The traditional and original of Stuttgart’s mineral baths remains a bastion of the older generation – although many people choose this one due to its relative unfriendli-ness to children. Outdoor and indoor pools are fed with the curing 21°C water, there’s lots of lounging space on the grass outside plus a sauna, food, drinks, chess, etc. Delightful. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Admission €6.30/5.20.

Spa Leuze Am Leuzebad 2-6, MMinerälbader, tel. 216 42 10, www.stuttgart.de/baeder. The modern version of mineral bath, this has a Centre Parcs look and feel, with graded heat in various pools, a Kinderland for the kids and is a better bet for winter bathing as its indoor section is much bigger. Plus sauna, table football, a riverside location and slide into the pool. Great for all the family. QOpen 06:00 - 21:00. Admission €8.60/6.40.

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Hotel categories are based on the most expensive double room rate. Prices are rack rates, and are expected to go through the roof during the World Cup.

Over €200 Hotel Am Schloßgarten D-2, Schillerstr. 23, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 202 60, fax 202 68 88, [email protected], www.hotelschlossgarten.com. Elegant, classically decorated hotel with a modern feel in the heart of Stuttgart’s famous garden. Categories are decided by view and all rooms are luxurious, spacious and with all the mod cons (plus fluffy robes) you’d expect from an Althoff Hotel. Gourmet restaurant, a wine bar and café are as five star as the rooms and services. Q126 rooms (57 singles N204 - 292, 49 doubles N345 - 376, 10 suites N324 - 634). ABGHKLPRTUW hhhhh

Le Meridien E-2, Willy-Brandt-Str. 30, MStaatsgalerie, tel. 22 21 20 05, fax 22 21 20 69, www.lemeridien.com. A world-class hotel with many rooms overlooking the Schloßgarten. Standard rooms are luxurious with flat screen TV, king size beds, LAN, minibar, safe, iron and fluffy robes. The next level is executive with the same room but added bonuses. Suites are large, some with a swivelling flatscreen dividing the room. Bathrooms are granite, the top suites have jacuzzi, three TVs, 2 bathrooms and enclosed balconies. Great spa, pool, bar and restaurant and impeccable service. Q281 rooms (256 doubles N135 - 415, 25 suites N285 - 475). ACDFGHKLPRTUW hhhhh

Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin D-2, Arnulf-Klett-Platz 7, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 204 82 77, fax 204 85 42, [email protected], www.stuttgart.steigen-berger.de. This building named in honour of the Schwabian aeronautical pioneer has housed a hotel since before WWII and today its five-star elegance is a mix of traditional and modern flair. Rooms are sumptuous with all mod cons plus some extras (stereo, fax) and you can choose between classic or avant garde décor. Three restaurants (1 Michelin star), two bars plus sublime service and comfort. Q189 rooms (78 singles N261 - 316, 96 doubles N317 - 357, 14 junior suite, 1 presidential suite) Breakfast €21. ABCDFGHKLPRTUW hhhhh

€150-200 Der Zauberlehrling D-4, Rosenstr. 38, MCharlot-tenplatz, tel. 237 77 70, fax 237 77 75, [email protected], www.zauberlehrling.de. The original nine-roomed designer hotel with individual themes from Titanic to the British Empire, Japanese to Mediterranean are all minimalist in décor but sumptuous in luxury and bathtubs. Some have balconies, others a love seat or whirlpool. Each is unique and this is how guests feel too. Six new rooms have been added in an adjacent building. Q15 rooms (15 doubles N110 - 280). ABGKLPR hhhh

Holiday Inn Mittlerer Pfad 25-27, MWeilimdorf, tel. 98 88 80, fax 98 88 89, [email protected], www.holidayinn-stuttgart.de. As is typical for a large chain hotel, here you’ll find excellent and extensive facilities, efficient service, several restaurants, comfortable rooms - all as perfectly standardised as a Big Mac, what’s missing is a bit of character. The location is a bit out of town, with a half-hour train commute into town. also 1bed room reservations Q321 rooms (singles N105 - 150, 321 doubles N150 - 270). ADFGHKLPTUW hhhh

Maritim Hotel Stuttgart B-3, Seidenstr. 34, MBerlin-erplatz, tel. 94 20, fax 942 10 00, [email protected], www.maritim.de. The hotel has it all - services and facilities to no end, the top suites are luxury pure (multiple bedrooms and flat screens and a fireplace), the equipment is superb and the army of portieres and attendees won’t allow you to strain a muscle. The location is fabulous, too: five steps from the Bosch Areal means you won’t need to take advantage of the excellent restaurants and bars inside the hotel. Q250 rooms (singles N173 - 368, doubles N173 - 368, 3 suites N398 - 423). ACDFGHKLPUW hhhh

Wörst D-4, Hohenheimerstr. 28-30, MDobelstraße, tel. 236 70 00, fax 236 70 07, [email protected], www.zur-weinsteige.de. Part family home converted into a hotel, part new four star wing. The original carved wood ceilings, doors and furniture remain, the wine cellar is huge (rooms are named after wines), there’s a well-rated gourmet restaurant, a parrot, aquariums and chameleons in residence plus a terrace beckons for the summer. Rooms are well appointed and the new wing even has a Louis XXIV suite. Overall, slightly over the top in places but very welcoming. Q33 rooms (13 singles N90 - 120, 13 doubles N95 - 160, 7 suites N120 - 350). ABKLPW

€75-150 Best Western Hotel Stuttgart 21 D-1, Friedhofstr. 21, MTürlenstrasse, tel. 258 70, fax 258 74 04, [email protected], www.stuttgart21.best-western.de. Although past the cemetery and opposite a car showroom, the hotel is still very central. King size beds are available in standard BW rooms that have tea and coffee facilities, and minibar. A ‘superbly’ 1980’s decorated split level suite has two balconies, jacuzzi and fireplace. With an indoor pool and sauna, plus a lovely terrace from the restaurant that serves dinner as well, this is a good option. Q90 rooms (50 singles N58 - 125, 38 doubles N75 - 136, 2 suites N140 - 290). ACFGKL6UW hhhh

Brita Augsburger Str. 671-673, MObertürkheim, tel. 32 02 30, fax 32 02 34 00, [email protected], www.brita-hotel.de. Yet another pleasant family-run hotel a bit outside the city where the rooms are simple but welcoming. A total of three restaurants offer a variety from simple snacks to gourmet meals, all at extremely reasonable prices. Q70 rooms (singles N70 - 96, doubles N90 - 130). AGHK hhh

Hansa-Hotel B-3, Silberburg-str. 114-116, MSchloss/Johanesstraße, tel. 62 50 83, fax 61 73 49, [email protected], www.hansa-stuttgart.de. Excellent value for money, the rooms are elegant and spacious, and the atmosphere is surprisingly luxurious. The restaurant is a well-kept secret: I talian food that impresses Italians. The bar has a long tradition of catering to fans of football games, and for those who want to escape there’s bike rental. Q78 rooms (20 singles N59 - 79, 54 doubles N75 - 119, 4 triples N91 - 125). AGHKLW hhh

Höhenhotel Seybold Neue Weinsteige 114, tel. 649 20 21, fax 649 20 23, [email protected], www.hotel-sey-bold.de. Join past guests José Carreras and Michael Schumach-er and stay in this villa perched on the hillside. Front facing rooms have spectacular views up the valley and all rooms have TV and minibar, while apartments also have a kitchen. It’s a converted home, so rooms are simple but clean, comfortable and airy. Taxis recommended. Q18 rooms (11 singles N40 - 80, 7 doubles N65 - 110). AGL6

Hotel am Feuersee B-4, Johannesstr. 2, MFeuersee, tel. 61 95 40, fax 61 95 41 60, [email protected], www.hotel-am-feuersee.de. The rooms are bright, clean and efficient and the dining facilities better than average in the class. The hotel

restaurant has good local specialities. However, the highlight here is the location - try to get a room with a view of Feuersee lake. Q38 rooms (29 singles N70 - 90, 5 doubles N90 - 130, 3 triples N120 - 160). AGKR hhh

Hotel am Wilhelmsplatz C-4, Wilhelmsplatz 9, MÖs-terreicher Platz, tel. 21 02 40, fax 210 24 99, [email protected], www.hotelamwilhelmsplatz.de. For a centrally located hotel, with decently decorated rooms and comfortable surroundings, this is surprisingly reasonable and offers good and friendly service on top. The bar in the cellar has a simple pub atmosphere, but for a beer before heading in, it’s perfect. Q2 rooms (15 singles N61 - 65, 11 doubles N78 - 85). ALPR hhh

IB-Gästehaus Cottastr. 14, MMarienplatz, tel. 64 95 20, fax 64 95 99, [email protected], www.internationaler-bund.de. This is something between a hostel and real hotel. The location is not directly downtown but still central and quiet. The rooms are pleasant, but obviously not luxurious. Q (7 singles N56, 19 doubles N78, 5 triples N89). hh

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T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled

R Internet W Wi-Fi L Guarded parking

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Ibis Am Löwentor Presselstr. 15, MEckartshalden-weg, tel. 25 55 10, fax 25 55 11 50, www.ibishotel.com. The Ibis experience doesn’t change – adequate rooms, with TV, phone and twin or queen beds are exactly what the businessman ordered. The 24hr bar downstairs aids sleep, free internet in the lobby is nice, and the buffet breakfast a great start to the day. Staff are multilingual, friendly and helpful. Q132 rooms (2 singles N58 - 139, 130 doubles N67 - 139). AKLP6UW hh

Ibis Marienplatz Marienplatz 8-10, tel. 12 06 40, fax 12 06 41 60, www.ibishotel.com. The most central of the Ibis hotels in Stuttgart produces the Ibis product with some flair. Staff are very useful for hints on what to do about town and your room for the night is exactly what you’d expect. Q104 rooms (81 singles N68 - 98, 23 doubles N77 - 119). AGLP6W hh

InterCityHotel Stuttgart D-2, Arnulf-Klett-Platz 7, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 225 00, fax 225 04 99, [email protected], www.stuttgart.intercityhotel.de. The three star version of the Steigenberger Hotels sits not prettily in the railway station - but as a transit type hotel, this is exactly where it wants to be. Large and busy, InterCity caters for the businessman with wireless LAN, TV, modem/fax link and minibar in every room, plus free transport round the city. Q112 rooms (17 singles N89 - 138, 95 doubles N101 - 165). AGHL6W hhh

Kronen Hotel Garni C-2, Kronenstr. 48, MHaupt-bahnhof, tel. 225 10, fax 225 14 04, [email protected], www.kronenhotel-stuttgart.de. This hotel is run by the diocese of Rothenburg and has a special happy glow about it. The rooms are not luxurious, but well-equipped and elegantly comfortable. The staff are extremely helpful, and the breakfast buffet is fabulous. And all is packaged in a crisp modern building. Q80 rooms (60 singles N99 - 118, 20 doubles N133 - 175). ADGHKLW hhhh

Mercure Fontana Vollmoellerstr. 5, MVaihingen, tel. 73 00, fax 730 25 25, [email protected], www.ac-corhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/mer/5425/fiche_hotel.shtml. Because of its midway location between airport and centre, this hotel caters more to the business traveller, and not surprisingly offers all the facilities and fea-tures that make a tired business person smile at the end of a long day’s meeting - the Turkish bath and secretary service are especially nice touches. Q252 rooms (125 singles N95 - 129, 145 doubles N110 - 144, 10 suites N170 - 354). ACDFGHKLPUW hhhh

Mercure Hotel Bad Cannstatt (Pannonia) Teinacher Str. 20, MKurpark, tel. 954 00, fax 954 06 30, [email protected], www.mercure.com. Although this hotel would normally disappear into the chain-hotel fog, its proximity to the spa on the other side of the Kurpark makes it a highly desirable place to stay. So, on one hand the possibility to enjoy the standardised luxury of a hotel of this class, and on the other, the elegance and self-indulgence of the oldest spa in Stuttgart. Q156 rooms (singles N105 - 135, doubles N105 - 135). AGHKPW hhhh

Mercure Stuttgart City Centre D-1, Heilbronner Str. 88, MTürlenstraße, tel. 25 55 80, fax 25 55 81 00, [email protected], www.mercure.com. Local industry showcased with Steiff bears, a toy Porsche and model rail-way (plus internet) in the lobby plus bar, breakfast and dining rooms around the corner. All spacious rooms have king, queen or twin beds, TV but no minibar (drink machines are on each floor). Nice touches abound in this good, central hotel. Q174 rooms (79 singles N73 - 169, 95 doubles N87 - 193). AGKLPR6UW hhh

Millenium Hotel & SI-Suites Plieninger Str. 100, tel. 721 10 50, fax 721 22 02, [email protected], www.si-centrum-stuttgart.de. There are actually two hotels (Mil-lenium Hotel and SI-Suites) here on the premises. The entire SI entertainment complex offers musical performances, a huge wellness area (hotel guests get reduced rates), a casino, shopping, bars, restaurants - this is where Stuttgart begins to resemble Vegas. You might be tempted to indulge in this somehow odd, luxurious world, and not leave to see the city. The excellent staff, fine interiors, elegant rooms with all the convenience you can imagine, endless facilities, and infinite ways to pass your time here make the choice hard. 464 guest rooms available Q (singles N120 - 170, doubles N129 - 235, triples N270). ACDFGHKLPUW hhhh

mo.hotel Hauptstr. 26, MVaihingen, tel. 28 05 60, fax 28 05 61 00, [email protected], www.de-beos.com. A subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler, this hotel owes its philosophy to car-making: precision, elegance, technology and so on. Although the ubiquitous mo theme can get a bit annoy-ing, this design hotel certainly offers the facilities and minimal aesthetics a contemporary traveller expects. The rooms are spacious, excellently equipped and exude the quiet perfection of a Japanese garden. Q132 rooms (4 singles N126, 130 doubles N136). ADFGHLPUW hhhh

Ochsen Weinstube Hotel Ulmer Straße 323, MIn-selstr., tel. 407 05 00, fax 40 70 50 99, [email protected], www.ochsen-online.de. With an omnipresent alpine chalet atmosphere, the excellent restaurant and tastefully furnished rooms make the traveller feel at home. The whirlpools in select rooms are an especially nice touch. The flair is definitely different from other hotels in the area. It’s a bit far from the centre, but very practically situated for the WorldCup. Q (5 singles N73 - 99, 16 doubles N99 - 130). AGKP hhh

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Close to the historic railway station and the pedestrian zones of „Breite Gasse”, „Königsstraße” and„Kaiserstraße”, the NH Nürnberg-City offers you a warm welcome. The city’s most lovely museums inviteyou to a cultural experience. At christmastime, a visit to the famous Christkindlesmarket for Mulled Wine,Lebkuchen and Nuremberg Sausages is a must. The trade fair and the airport are quickly reached as well.

Our rooms are generously equipped and offer lots of room to relax. In additionto a bath/shower and WC, all rooms have satellite TV, a mini bar, hairdryer,air-conditioning as well as high speed internet access. In the fitness area withits sauna, solarium and steam bath, you will find an opportunity to relax andrejuvenate. Revitalize yourself for the day at our generous and healthy break-fast buffet.

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WHERE TO STAY 19WHERE TO STAY

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REGA-Hotel Stuttgart B-4, Ludwigstr. 18-20, MSchloss/Johannesstr, tel. 61 93 40, fax 619 34 77, [email protected], www.rega-hotel.de. The hotel disap-pears in residential surroundings, but inside is comfortable and surprisingly spacious. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the restaurant facilities good. The restaurant feels more like a bistro because of the practical interior, but serves good local specialities. Q60 rooms (singles N80 - 115, 60 doubles N102 - 145). AGHKLR hhh

Rieker C-2, Friedrishstr. 3, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 22 13 11, fax 29 38 94, [email protected], www.hotel-rieker.de. Well located opposite the main railway station, Reiker is a small, family-run, bed and breakfast type hotel. Rooms are not spacious but adequate with sound-proofed windows, cable TV, hairdryer and minibar; a safe is at reception. The lobby has a small bar and along with friendly staff and a breakfast room and that’s about it. Q66 rooms (46 singles N90 - 112, 20 doubles N100 - 142). AGL6W hhh

Romantik Hotel Traube Brabandtgasse 2, Plieningen, tel. 45 89 20, fax 458 92 20, [email protected], www.romantik-hotel-traube.com. This is small, family-run hotel features rooms decorated in country style. The hotel is closer to the airport than anything else, but travellers with a car won’t mind. In the small suburb of Plieningen you could imagine that you’re far away in the coun-try anyway. The gourmet restaurant is exquisite and probably the best reason to come. Q (singles N85 - 135, 20 doubles N105 - 195). AHKL hhhh

Royal C-4, Sophienstr. 35, MStadtmitte, tel. 625 05 00, fax 62 88 09, [email protected], www.royalstutt-gart.de. The rooms are spacious, elegantly furnished (if a bit 1990s) with the standard conveniences one would expect for a hotel of this class. The restaurant is very good, with a large and delicious breakfast buffet. The conference facilities are excellent and the staff is very accommodating and friendly. Q100 rooms (70 singles N85 - 140, 30 doubles N123 - 250) Breakfast €12. AGHKLPR hhhh

Sautter B-3, Johannesstr. 28, MSchloss/Johannesstr, tel. 614 30, fax 61 16 39, [email protected], www.hotel-sautter.de. Everything one would expect from a family-run hotel: pleasant, clean, efficient - everything’s a little bit old-fashioned, but comfortable. The rooms are bright though a bit puritanical. The excellent restaurant is worth a visit even if you’re not staying here. The prices are especially reasonable, though this hotel is a little further from the centre. Q50 rooms (28 singles N60 - 80, 28 doubles N85 - 108). AGHK hhh

Unger Select Marketing Hotel C-2, Kronenstr. 17, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 209 90/209 91 00, [email protected], www.hotel-unger.de. The rooms here are almost painfully practical. Obviously all requirements for four stars were met, but the rooms have absolutely no character - the saving grace is in the bathrooms, which are spacious and feature lots of stone. The location is extremely central but very quiet. The highlight of any stay here will definitely be the breakfast buffet. Q (67 singles N74 - 118, 28 doubles N105 - 160). AGHPW hhhh

Under €75 Berg F-1, Karl-Schurz-Str. 16, MMetzstr, tel. 997 80 70, fax 99 78 07 29, [email protected], www.hotel-berg-stuttgart.de. This family-run hotel is located close to the spas and wellness centres. The staff are attentive and friendly. It is no-nonsense, but pleasant, bright and in a quiet location. All rooms have the basics and are practically decorated. Q (singles N39, doubles N59, triples N69). hhh

Deutsche Telekom Tagungshotel Universitätsstraße 34, Vaihingen, MUniversität, tel. 80 03 30 42 15, fax 68 63 48 98, [email protected], www.training.telekom.de/telekom-training/stan-dorte/stuttgart.jsp. This is mainly a conference and training hotel, principally used by the German Telecom, but it offers good accommodation for everyone. The restaurant is cafeteria-style and the rooms are very practical. However, the service is very friendly and efficient and the quality for the price is outstanding. Q (105 singles N42, 119 doubles N55). AGHKW hhh

Find C-4, Hauptstätter Str. 53b, MÖsterreicher Platz, tel. 640 40 76 78, fax 640 94 17, [email protected], www.hotel-find.de. It’s simple, the service mechanical, the interior more a hostel than a hotel - but it’s cheap and the central location does make it easy to get around. Since the hotel is on the busiest street in the downtown, ask for a room to the courtyard. The cheapest rooms don’t have en-suite toilets. Q50 rooms (12 singles N43 - 69, 13 doubles N64 - 98). A hh

Mack D-2, Kriegerstr. 5-7, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 29 29 42, fax 29 34 89, [email protected], www.hotel-mack-stuttgart.de. Although this is a low-budget ho-tel, the rooms are surprisingly varied and comfortable if rather basic. Depending where your room is you could be staring at a concrete wall in the morning. The rooms can be a bit loud, so try to get one away from Heilbronner Strasse. Q27 rooms (11 singles N45 - 65, 16 doubles N55 - 75). A hh

Merit C-4, Tübinger Str. 17b, MStadtmitte, tel. 601 74 10, fax 601 74 160, [email protected], www.hotel-merit.com. The rooms are somewhat spartan and a bit gloomy, but admittedly larger than most rooms of this class. Try to reserve a room towards the courtyard, as the Tübinger Str. can get loud. Q (singles N46 - 81, 26 doubles N56 - 99, triples N77 - 128, 1 quad N102 - 160). A hhh

Airport hotels Mercure Stuttgart Airport Eichwiesenring 1, MFasanenhof, tel. 726 60, fax 726 64 44, [email protected], www.mercure.de. The modern building in close proximity to the airport and new exhibition halls is more suited for the business traveller than the tourist. The restaurant is particularly good and offers fine French fare - an alternative restaurant has more down-to-earth German cuisine. The rooms are modern, spacious and well-equipped. Q148 rooms (56 singles N139 - 159, 64 doubles N159 - 179). ADFGHKLPUW hhhh

Mövenpick Airport Flughafenstr. 7, MFlughafen, tel. 790 70, fax 79 35 85, [email protected], www.moevenpick-hotels.com. If you plan on staying outside the city, especially close to the airport, come here. The hotel manages to maintain its own character, even though it boasts all the facilities of a world-class chain. It’s loca-tion directly at the airport, certainly means convenience. The target traveller here is certainly the business person, however, the extremely attractive weekend rates are certainly interest-ing for the tourist. Q229 rooms (143 singles N79 - 124, 60 doubles N89 - 145, 3 triples N114 - 170, 23 suites N129 - 180). ADFGHKPUW hhhh

Hostels Arche C-3, Bärenstr. 2, MSchloßplatz, tel. 24 57 59, fax 259 96 02, www.arche-stuttgart.de. Not a hostel but it falls into this price category. Family run, basic hotel with 13 rooms that share bathroom facilities. Well located right next to the Markthalle, the Arche also has a popular Mediterranean restaurant. Rooms are in no way luxurious, just a bed and sink but at this price and location, with friendly staff and good food on tap, it isn’t to be sneezed at. Q13 rooms (10 singles N45 - 60, 3 doubles N80 - 95). AK

Esplanaud D-4, Charlottenstr. 27, MOlgaeck, tel. 21 09 10, fax 210 91 55, [email protected], www.hotel-espenlaub.com. Not a hostel, but it fits into the price category. The shabby, cramped lobby in the stairwell doesn’t bode well, but staff are friendly, rooms have TV, are adequate, clean and comfortable, breakfast is included, and for this price and its location, allowances can and should be made. Ask for any deals. Q29 rooms (14 singles N43 - 69, 15 doubles N64 - 88). ALUSB

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P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted

E Live music S Take away

T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled

G Non-smoking areas L Guarded parking

O Casino M Nearest bus station

R Internet W Wi-Fi connection

Symbol keyAfrican Ebony B-4, Herzogstr. 11 (West), MFeuersee, tel. 62 58 34. The atmosphere is average and the service as well, but good African meals prepared more or less authentically make this a good alternative to all the Italian and Chinese places. The location is also good - in a five minutes walk, you can start your evening tour of the bars. QOpen 11:30 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 11:30 - 02:00. (€4-12). B

Asian Floating Market C-3, Theodor-Heuss-Str. 14, MStadt-mitte, tel. 222 02 28. Thai food never looked this good: a Koi pond, various levels featuring everything from larger tables to cosy corners, fabulous and artistically presented meals served by dainty waitresses in silk dresses, a simple but harmoniously elegant interior, even a wine list that makes an honest attempt to fit to Asian cuisine. Probably one of the best places for either a business dinner or romantic night out. QOpen 18:00 - 24:00. (€8-20). ABP

Australian Sydney’s C-3, Calwer Str. 31, MRotebühlplatz, tel. 226 117 07. Slightly tacky décor heralds this otherwise sophisticated Aussie restaurant (there are few bar stools and high tables) that serves only Aussie wine, has Red Back on tap, Bundy rum and VB stubbies. The Austrian owner lived down under for four years and brought some Antipodean delicacies back with him – emu, crocodile and barramundi all devoured with relish. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00, Sun 17:00 - 24:00. (€8-25). A

Beer houses Brauerei-Gaststätte Dinkelacker Tübingerstr. 48, MÖsterreichischer Platz, tel. 60 37 97. With the brewery behind this oddly shaped beer hall and restaurant, this is one of the better brew houses in the city with four beers on tap including one unfiltered Kellerpils, excellent and hearty portions of fine Schwabian cuisine to go with the beer and friendly servers. It’s all wood and stained glass behind the heavy carved doors with a mix of locals and tourists, young and old. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. AK

Calwer-Eck-Braü C-3, Calwer Str. 31, MRotebühl-platz, tel. 22 24 94 40, www.calwereck.de. Another microbrewer selling their bright (lager), dark and wheat beers along with the staple food of the local beer drinking culture – Schwabian meals, sausages, Flammkuchen, etc. Lots of stained glass, the requisite pine high and low tables, draped hops and appropriately fuelled clientele. Q Open 09:00 - 01:00. Fri 09:00 - 02:00. Sat 10:00 - 02:00. Sun 10:00 - 01:00. Hols 17:00 - 01:00. (€5-16). AK

Sophie’s Brauhaus C-4, Marienstr. 28, MRotebühl-platz, tel. 61 09 62, www.sophies-brauhaus.de. Brew-ery by numbers with standard wooden furniture, a mess of high and low tables, copper tanks and almost canteen style kitchen which does though churn out good Schwabian dishes, Flammkuchen (kind of pizza from Alsace) and more. The brews – bright, dark and wheat – are pretty good and the atmosphere is raucous. A long bar accommodates many. Sunday brunch offered too. Q Open 16:00 - 01:00, Fri & Sat 11:00 - 02:00. Sun 10:30 - 24:00. (€6-14). AK

Cafés Acadamie Der Schönsten Künste D-3, Charlottenstr. 5, MCharlottenplatz, tel. 24 24 36. Very cool, funky art deco inspired eclectic bric-a-brac literati cum glitterati café. With large and small tables, an open kitchen, magazines to read, art on the walls and young pretty staff, this is a good place to hang out any time. Choose sandwiches, soup, sausages, crepes (€2-6), tea, coffee, beer or cocktails (max. €8) from their German only menu. Q Open 06:00 - 24:00. Fri 06:00 - 01:00. Sat 09:00 - 01:00. Sun & Hols 09:00 - 18:00.

Café im Königsbau C-3, Königstr. 28, MSchlossplatz, tel. 290 78. Here you have three possibilities for sustenance while shopping: downstairs a small bakery with excellent cakes and pastries for take-away, a restaurant with good meals at rea-sonable prices served in simple surroundings, and the upstairs café decorated in Viennese style with a spectacular view over the Schloßplatz. The crowd tends to be older here. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 12:00 - 18:00. (€4-10).

Café Nast C-3, Esslinger Str. 40, MCharlottenplatz. The quality of German bakeries is renowned and Café Nast has been in business since 1902 and now has seven locations around the city. Tantalising breads, chocolates, cakes, plus sandwiches, soups and small dinner plates with wine in the café proper. QOpen 07:00 - 18:30. Closed Sun. B

Graf Eberhard D-3, Nesenbachstr. 25, MÖster-reichischer Platz, tel. 24 20 25. A little secluded café offering excellent cakes and pastry, a very delicious breakfast and brunch menu, good and inexpensive lunch specials. This is the perfect place to relax between shopping sprints between the Königstrasse and Tübinger Strasse with a quiet and spacious terrace. QOpen 06:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 06:00 - 02:00. (€4-15). AB

Hostel Alex 30 E-3, Alexanderstr. 30, MOlgaeck, tel. 838 89 50/83 88 95 20, www.alex30-hostel.de. Lovely spot, and still fairly central with maximum six beds in a room, two apartments with kitchen and bathroom, a terrace, 24 hour bar (bottled beer only €2), TV, internet (€3/hr), laundry facilities and a communal kitchen – a supermarket is round the corner. Friendly, clean, bright and airy. Buffet breakfast €6, linen €3. Q (60 Dorm beds N19 - 29). B

IB Jugendgästehaus E-4, Richard-Wagner-Str. 2, MDobelstr., tel. 248 97 30, [email protected], www.internationaler-bund.de. As this is a youth hostel, the best feature this one has is the location. On the southern hills overlooking Stuttgart, the views are something four star hotels are envious of. The facilities are ok, the staff friendly - lot depends on the luck you have with who else is staying. Q (100 Dorm beds N16 - 21).

Jugendherberge Stuttgart E-3, Haußmannstr. 27, MEugensplatz, tel. 24 15 83, fax 236 10 41, www.jugendherberge-stuttgart.de. A massive new hostel up on the hill overlooking the city. Slick and shiny with a glass lift, plasma screens, a restaurant and bar, lounge areas (but no kitchen) and 307 beds. This place was built to accommodate the World Cup, and they are already coming. You have to be an YHA member to stay at: membership is €12 a year, €20 for over 27s; available at check-in. Q 309 beds. €20-23 per bed. BGKLTU


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Since Stuttgarters are usually stressfully heading from job to Mercedes dealership to shopping, their breakfast and lunch are usually enjoyed at a bakery or butcher. Several bakery chains (Lang or Kamps) offer inexpensive and somewhat more healthy fare than your average fast-food hunger-blocker. Even cheaper, there are several “self-service” (SB) bakeries - the one in the pedestrian underpass at the main station has great pastries filled with cheese. Most butchers offer excellent and very reasonable lunch specials. The choice is somewhat limited and you normally eat standing up, but a complete and delicious meal of some local specialities for under € 4 is hard to beat.

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Grand Café Planie D-3, Charlottenpl. 17, MCharlotten-platz, tel. 29 25 53. This long yellow building was formerly a military academy (Schiller trained here) and orphanage before becoming one of the best outdoor sipping and people-watching spots in the city. The huge terrace overlooks the weekly flea market and is always packed when the sun shines. Breakfast, soup, salad, pasta and some specials available (€6-15). Q Open 07:00 - 02:00. Fri 07:00 - 03:00. Sat 08:00 - 03:00. Sun 08:00 - 01:00. AB

Panorama Café Jahnstr. 120, MRuhbank Fernsehturm, tel. 236 32 40. 150m up Stuttgart’s TV Tower is this circular, heavily windowed for the best views and thus extremely busy café. It serves up a rich and tantalising variety of cakes, baguettes, beer and tea and coffee at slightly higher prices than its less-lofty brethren. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00.

Penguin Eis E-3, Haußmannstr. 3, MEugensplatz. Take the tram up the hill, cross the street and sample the best eis in Stuttgart at this small bistro then cast your eye from the small park over the u-shaped valley that nestles Stuttgart between vineyards and forests. Sample another scoop or two before taking one of the famous stäffele (steps) back down into the heart of the city. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00.

Stella D-3, Hauptstätterstr. 57, MÖsterreichischer Platz, tel. 640 25 83. Although located directly on the main 8-lane express way through town, here you’ll find a surprisingly relaxing and comfortable brunch and early afternoon retreat. The breakfast menu is varied and tasty - try one of the freshly prepared lassie drinks. Interesting interior decorating ideas for eager home improvers are a plenty. QOpen 07:00 - 01:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 02:00. (€4-8).

Teehaus Hohenheimer Str. 119, Park der Villa Weißen-burg, MBopser, tel. 236 93 41. An insider tip, this Jugend-stil pavilion was built in 1913 in a park on the south hills above Stuttgart. Those in the know gather here on comfortable summer afternoons and evenings for the fabulous view. The food is good and drinks are reasonable. Sit in the pavilion itself, at tables spread throughout the park and on a terrace overlooking the city. In the park feel free to bring your own sustenance. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. B

Wiener’s B-3, Breitscheidstr. 10, MBerliner Platz, tel. 284 53 45. It’s not a café au lait, but a melange, nor a cappuccino, rather a gestürtzte Neumann. Here the coffee tradition is Viennese with excellent specialities from that city. Don’t miss the great coffee and liquor combinations. Evenings, this is only somewhat more of a bar, but can’t really compete with the other offerings at the Bosch Areal. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Fri 08:00 - 02:00, Sat 09:00 - 02:00, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. B

Fast food Auszeit B-4, Augustenstr. 52, MFeuersee, tel. 505 31 60. This is a little hidden bistro perfect for a quick snack during the day. The atmosphere is friendly and one is imme-diately welcomed into the circle. They serve excellent soups and sandwiches - the reason why this place is so popular with locals on their lunch break. In the morning, this is practically the centre of the quarter. QOpen 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat, Sun. (€4-8). B

Bangkok Express C-3, Neue Brücke 8, MRotebühl-platz, tel. 280 47 91. Always busy Thai restaurant with a good terrace for the summer months. Eat in or take away, the Thai dishes are authentic, tasty and can be spiced up as you like. Singha beer available too. QOpen 11:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun. (€2-6). BS

China Wok Imbiß C-4, Eberhardstr. 18-22, MRathaus, tel. 553 23 38. Surprisingly tasty Chinese and Thai cuisine from this functional eat in or take away restaurant. Bambi Goreng and more pedantic dishes are cooked up in the open kitchen and come fast, friendly and as chilli hot (scharf) as you’d like. The chef wanders round making sure diners are satisfied while the lucky cat waves, locals meet and eat before everyone gets a free shot. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. (€4-9). S

Extra-Wurst C-3, Theodor-Heuss-Str. 24, MStadtmitte, tel. 711 11. This is the place to go when your stomach begins growling whilst club-hopping on Theodor-Heuss-Strasse. Young servers behind the counter will hand you Curry Würst (or other German fast food specialities) with a smile. This diner has managed to become a location in itself, and they offer quite a selection of drinks in a bottle. QOpen 12:00 - 03:00. (€2-4). B

Schlemmermeyer C-3, Königstr. 4, MSchloßplatz, tel. 223 73 81. Fantastic local deli and pork grill on fast food alley off the pedestrian Königstr. Choose from cuts of pork, pork knuckle or just bits of hot crackling, plus sausages, cold cuts and cheeses, for eat in or take away. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. (€2-6). S

Subway C-3, Königstr. 31, MRotebühlplatz, tel. 120 41 07. Catering for the slightly healthy late night partiers in town, this Subway also has a good terrace for some Vitamin D with your fresh subs and salads. Q Open 10:00 - 23:00. Thurs 10:00 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 10:00 - 03:00. Sun 12:00 - 23:00. BS

Udo’s Snack C-3, Calwer Str. 23, MStadtmitte, tel. 226 98 94. The cult place to eat hamburgers, where locals were stuffing themselves in days when McDonald’s was unknown. The burger variations may seem a bit unusual (burger with an egg sunny-side up) but are tasty, filling and cheap. When the nearby Theodor-Heuss club mile is in full swing, this is a good place to meet up with fellow clubbers. QOpen 11:00 - 21:00, Wed, Thu 11:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 01:00. Closed Sun. (€2-5).

Fine dining Der Zauberlehrling D-4, Rosenstr. 38, MOlgaeck, tel. 237 77 70, www.zauberlehrling.de. The delicious gourmet restaurant and catering business from the designer hotel at the same location. Dining is a limited affair with just a few tables, but the kitchen produces exquisite dishes, has a fine wine list and sets various themes such as Roll it Baby sushi. Vegetarians are well catered for too. Q Open 12:00 -14:00; 18:00 - 24:00. Sat & Sun 18:00 - 24:00. (€10-30). A

La Fenice C-4, Rotebühlplatz 29, MStadtmitte, tel. 615 11 44. Elegant ambiance meets a family-run Italian restaurant. Maitre d’ Vincenzo and staff make every guest feel like a VIP in the elegantly decorated rooms, while sister Rosa manages the kitchen and combines the best organically-grown local produce into works of art. The motto here is gusto. For imaginative Italian meals in sumptuous surroundings, this is definitely the best location in the city. Don’t miss the goat cheese soufflé. Q Open 12:00-15:00, 18:00-24:00, Sat-Mon 18:00-24:00. (€8-30). ABP

Olivo D-2, Arnulf-Klett-Platz 7, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 204 82 77. A fabulous restaurant with Italian specialities prepared the way Michelin reviewers like it. The creative menu is surprisingly reasonable. Gorgeous food, extremely elegant ambiance and perfect service. If you have the time, try signing up for a cooking course. Q Open 12:00-14:00, 18:30-24:00. Closed Sun, Mon. (€8-40). AP h

Wielandshöhe Alte Weinsteige 71, Degerloch, MBops-er, tel. 640 88 48. Probably the best restaurant in Stuttgart, star chef Vincent Klink mixes up incredible creations drawing from local tradition and the very best in international cuisine. It’s very, very expensive, and you’ll have to reserve at least a week in advance, but it’s well worth it. Q Open 12:00-14:00, 18:30-21:00. Closed Sun, Mon. (€20-50). AP h

Zirbelstube D-2, Schillerstr. 23, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 202 60, www.hotelschlossgarten.com. A local or visiting gourmet’s delight. Chef Bernhard Diers has gained a Michelin star with his inspired, regularly changing French and Mediter-ranean menu (Medallion of monk fish with potato celery puree and Périgord truffle jus). Semi private dining is possible with various nooks and crannies in this 60-seater hotel restaurant. Reservations recommended. Q Open 12:00 -14:00; 19:00 to 22:00. Closed Sun & Mon. (€12-40). AB

Zur Weinsteige D-4, Hohenheimerstr. 28-30, MDobel-straße, tel. 236 70 00, www.zur-weinsteige.de. A classic Schwabian restuarant in an historical family home (converted into the Hotel Wörst) with a huge wine cellar. Heavy wood and magnificent carvings surround the tables where diners enjoy seasonal and regional delicacies from chef Jörg Scherle (Black Forest game, trout, seafood) while his brother Andreas ad-vises you on one of their 750 wines. Q Open 12:00 - 14:00; 18:00 - 22:00. Closed Sun & Mon. (€12-35). AB

German Alte Kanzlei C-3, Schillerpl. 5a, MSchloßplatz, tel. 29 44 57. Breakfast, soups, salads, wraps, steak, etc. plus Schwabian specials for slightly higher prices than normal, but this location can’t be beaten with the delightful terrace next to the old castle. Inside, the atmosphere is refined and the wall of wine is a welcome view. Open, airy and with impeccable service. Q Open 10:00 - 24:00. Fri & Sat 10:00 - 01:00. (€7-18). AB

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Ratskeller C-3, Marktpl. 1, MRathaus, tel. 23 97 80, www.stuttgarterratskeller.de. In the cellar of the appropriately named Rathaus (City Hall) is this swarthy, heavy wooden furnished and traditional local eatery. Try the spätzle (Schwabian pasta) with cheese or linsenteller (lentils, sausages, bacon and spätzle) or good ol’ fashioned suckling piglet. An old world feel with private dining rooms and friendly staff. Q (€7-20). AGT

Weinstube Kachelofen C-4, Eberhardstr. 10, MRathaus, tel. 24 23 78, www.weinstube-kachelofen.de. Weinstuben are small, homely restaurants known for wine and traditional cooking and this is one of Stuttgart’s most popular. It’s big, busy and full of an older, suited and booted crowd. Knick-knacks line the stained glass windows and hearty food is enjoyed. Q Open 11:30 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 11:30 - 02:00. Sun 17:00 - 24:00. (€8-12). A

Indian Delhi Palace Tübinger Str. 67, MÖsterreichischer Platz, tel. 601 22 30, www.delhi-palace-stuttgart.de. Authentic music and aromas entice customers into this family-run and fantastic curry house where the owners speak English, ask how hot you’d like your curry and really care that you are enjoying your meal. Indian families comprise the bulk of diners so join the throng and sample veggie dishes, biryanis, tikka, vindaloos and more. Q Open 11:00 - 14:00; 17:00 - 23:00. (€8-14). G

International Ampulle B-4, Augustenstr. 31a, tel. 61 35 53. A cosy restaurant with excellent international (emphasis on local Swabian) fare, in comfortable surroundings. The interior is elegant, despite the reasonable prices and somehow reminds one of eating in a small French bistro. This is also a great place for a delicious lunch, though a bit further away from the downtown. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri 18:00 - ??. (€8-15). A

Empore C-3, Dorotheenstr. 4, MCharlottenplatz, tel. 24 59 79, www.looss-kulinarisches.de. A fine selection of antipasti leads into a menu of fish, veal and Argentine Angus, all carefully selected from the seasonal delicacies of the Mark-thalle stalls this open plan café cum restaurant overlooks. Delicious espresso and tortes, Italian wines, flambé speciali-ties and friendly, classy service. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Sat 08:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. (€9-18). A

Litfass D-3, Eberhardstr. 35, MRathaus, tel. 24 30 31. Although the opening hours and frequent special events would imply a night club, this is more of a place to eat, drink and move on. The menu offers something for everyone and the place attracts a varied crowd. If it livens up, there are also good chances of mingling with locals. QOpen 10:30 - 06:00, Fri, Sat 10:30 - 08:00. (€4-9). B

Meyer’s D-3, Eberhardstr. 37, MRathaus, tel. 553 26 93. In concept similar to Litfass (in fact a spin-off), the style here is more upscale and elegant and the cocktails better. The crowd here is made up of loyal locals and people like us who mistakenly walked in but decided they liked it. QOpen 11:00 - 06:00. (€4-12). B

Primafila Jahnstr. 120, MRuhbank Fernsehturm, tel. 236 31 55. A more upmarket dining option for visitors to the TV Tower and with a marvellous beer garden for the summer months. Inside, it’s all the usual un-atmospheric wood tables, linen cloths and waist-coated waiters. Cuisine runs along Ital-ian and local specialities with a good wine list and humidor. QOpen 11:30 - 24:00. (€8-20). B

Weber Food & Sound C-3, Calwer Str. 52, MStadt-mitte, tel. 253 63 38. This is another place that can’t really decided if it’s more of a restaurant or bar, but that’s ok because whether it’s a quick meal, coffee, a drink or a full dinner, you’ll be satisfied. Cool interior, simple but good menu and a lot of 25 to 35-year-olds hanging about most of the day. If you’re lucky, you just might see a football player from the Stuttgart team. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00, Sun 10:00 - 01:00. (€4-10). B

Italian Amici D-2, Lautenschlagerstr. 2, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 227 02 92. For fine Italian dining directly at the main station, this is definitely one of the best addresses in town and abso-lutely packed at weekends (reservations recommended). In combination with the lounge upstairs which serves excellent cocktails, this is also a possibility for a night on the town. A great place to meet the chic and well-dressed - or at least to look at them. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 04:00, Sun 17:00 - 01:00. (€8-20). AB

Fleisch Meat Auflauf casseroleBraten roastBratwurst sausageBrust breastEintopf stewEisbein knuckle of porkEnte duckGans gooseHackbraten meatloafHaxe knuckleHühnchen chickenKalb calfKaninchen young rabbitKohlrouladen cabbage-stuffed beef Küken puissonLamm lambLeberkäse meatloafPute turkeyReh deerRind beefRippchen loin ribsRouladen thinly sliced beefSchenkel, Schlegel, Keule legSchnitzel veal, pork cutletSchwein porkSteak steakWeißwurst veal sausageWild venisonWildschwein wild boar

Fisch FishForelle troutHering herringKabeljau codfishLachs salmonScholle plaice

Beilagen Side dishesAuberginen auberginesBlumenkohl, Karfiol cauliflowerBohnen beansBratkartoffeln roast potatoesBrokkoli broccoliBrötchen bread rollErbsen peasGurke cucumberKarotten, Möhren carrotsKartoffeln, Erdäpfel potatoesKnödel dumplingsKnoblauch garlicNudeln pastaPaprika pepperPfannkuchen pancakesPetersilie parsleyPfeffer pepperPilze mushroomsPommes Frites french fries, potato chipsSalz saltSauerkraut sauerkrautSenf mustardSpargel asparagusSpätzle egg noodlesSpeck baconSpinat spinachZucker sugarZwiebeln onion

Desserts Desserts Apfelstrudel apple pieBerliner/ Krapfen/ Kreppel doughnutBethmännchen almond paste cookiesBienenstich cakeLebkuchen/Printen ginger breadMousse mousseRote Grütze red fruit jelly

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Come Prima C-4, Steinstr. 3, MRathaus, tel. 24 34 22, www.dascomeprima.de. Billy Joel, Tina Turner and Ayrton Senna are among previous diners at this expensive but excel-lent Italian, run by an appropriately flirty Maurizio. A small but delightful menu of antipasti, pasta, fish and meat and nicely complemented by a fair selection of Italian wines. The mood is luxurious, languid and continues well into the night. Try pasta stirred at your table in a large parmegiano cheese wheel. Q Open 12:00 - 14:30; 18:00 - 24:00. (€12-40). AB

Da Franco C-3, Calwer Str. 23, MStadtmitte, tel. 29 15 81. Franco, the high-class Italian, owns two restaurants: the fine one on the ground floor here and the super-posh one hidden on the opposite side of the street on the first floor. Both offer food that is outstanding if somewhat overpriced, both have snobby waiters, both offer open-ended winelists with bottles over €300, both are very elegant and popular. Q Open 12:00-15:00, 18:00-24:00. CLosed Mon. (€8-25). ABP

Goldoni A-4, Reinsburgstr. 151, MÖsterreichischer Platz, tel. 659 98 89. A good balance of simple meals (pasta and pizza) as well as a proper three course menu (Primo, Secondo, Dolce) along with great wines make this a very flexible restaurant. The seating is also varied, from simply elegant to chic. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 18:00 - 02:00. Closed Tue. (€4-18). A

Il Pomodoro D-4, Wilhelmsplatz 4, MRathaus, tel. 236 20 57. Because of it’s central location and proximity to banks, insurance companies and the like, this is a very popular place for lunch among the dark blue suits. The lunches are good, the service efficient, though dinner here is only so-so. Q Open 11:30-14:00, 17:30-23:00, Fri, Sat until 23:30. (€4-9). B

Mezzogiorno C-2, Kriegsbergstr. 55, MHaupt-bahnhof, tel. 29 50 89. A restaurant with simple yet avant-garde interior, known for closing their kitchen very late. Here you have a large choice of simple dishes with a spark of creativity that makes them outstanding, as well as an excellent three course menu. In summer, don’t miss the Filleto di Manzo from the open grill. QOpen 11:30 - 01:00. (€6-25). AB

Oggi C-3, Kleiner Schlossplatz 11, MSchlossplatz, tel. 284 59 90. Prime location opposite the Cube build-ing and a very imaginative menu make this a must-try. Because of the proximity to what’s important, this is a perfect way of starting a night on the town or finishing a day stuffed with shopping and culture. QOpen 11:30 - 24:00. (€6-25). A

Pane e Vino C-4, Steinstr. 3, MRathaus, tel. 24 84 74 37. After 20 years at Come Prima, Maurizio decided to spread next door and this more relaxed, boozy but just as delicious Italian. The flirtations continue from patrons and even the waiters and chefs, the crowd is affluent, young (at heart) and ready to party. Vegetarians are well catered for and the lunch specials a good deal. Q Open 11:30 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 11:30 - 02:00. Sun 18:00 - 01:00. (€8-16). ABT

Vollare A-2, Silberburgstr. 62b, MHoelderlinplatz, tel. 300 00 56. A trattoria like it should be: an elegantly simple interior, reasonably priced and delicious meals, friendly at-mosphere. This family-run restaurant is sometimes host to spontaneous concerts when musician friends of the owner show up. Most nights it’s packed with locals, so come early or late. The service is not particularly efficient, but perhaps this only adds to the charm. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00. Closed Mon. (€4-11). B

Japanese Fai Sushi Kaiten C-3, Rotebühlplatz 18, MStadtmitte, tel. 300 06 99. The first Kaiten-Sushi (sushi on a conveyor-belt rolling directly from the kitchen past all the greedy eyes of diners) in Stuttgart. The location is perfect, the atmosphere very minimally Japanese, the prices typical: expensive. This is a great place to meet for a talking-intensive dinner or, if you get bored, watch Japanese fashion shows on the flat screen. Great miso soup. QOpen 11:30 - 23:30. (€15). A

Mexican Coc@Inn B-3, Schloßstr. 77, MSchwab-Johanesstr, tel. 664 53 06. This could be a nightlife place, but it’s simply too unpredictable whether or not a party will ignite here. The atmosphere is typically Tex-Mex with the usual decorations. The music (not just Mexican folk and the Gypsy Kings) plus excellent cocktails promise a good night out. Don’t miss the steaks, forget about the dessert. QOpen 17:30 - 04:00. (€4-16). AB

Spanish Besitos C-3, Rotebühlplatz 21, MStadtmitte, tel. 489 84 30. This large tapas bar also offers full meals and a wide selection of drinks, cocktails and wines (a bit disappointing in quality). It is always full here in the evenings and normally difficult to get a table, but with a bit of luck and a healthy dose of patience, the atmosphere makes this an exciting place for an evening out. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. (€2-12). AB

Cortijo C-4, Eberhardstr. 10, MRathaus, tel. 24 32 21. Authentic Spanish restaurant with good tapas, paella and more, plus live flamenco dancing every night in this spirited restaurant where the family-run vibe spills out to incorporate the diners. It isn’t very big, so reserve a spot for some Iberian charm. Q Open 11:00 - 03:00, Fri & Sat 11:00 - 05:00. (€7-17). AE

Swabian Burhans Schlemmerstuben F-1, Heinrich-BaumannStr. 23, MStöckach, tel. 28 22 48. This family-run restaurant offers hearty and reasonably priced local specialities (don’t miss the potato salad) in a pleasant atmosphere. The style is a bit old-fashioned country elegance and the clientele tend to be a little bit older, but the food is worth it and the good selection of inexpensive local wines more than make up. Q Open 11:30-14.30, 17.30-24:00, Sat 17:00-24:00. Closed Mon. (€8-18). A

Kübler B-4, Rotebühlstr. 69, MFeuersee, tel. 61 95 80. The large butcher and meat company operates in the background, but also offers a restaurant and fast food focussing on their fresh meat products. The restaurant feels a bit like Mom’s kitchen, the fast food stand is very good for what it is. Q (€3-9).

Turkish Perle B-3, Ludwigstr. 4, MBerliner Platz, tel. 615 10 67. This small and authentic restaurant serves delicious Turkish specialities in elegant and friendly surroundings. Young intellectuals love this place, especially because of the fine balance between reasonable prices and good quality. Definitely try one of their lamb specialities and fantastic starters. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00. (€6-12). A

Taverna Yol B-3, Spittastr. 2, MSchwab-Bebelstr, tel. 636 32 56. A larger Turkish taverna with the seating spread out over several rooms with an interesting interior and authentic decorations. The service is very friendly and will very patiently explain the merits of each point on the menu. The starters are probably the best thing to choose from: 2-3 per person to share is enough as a meal. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00. (€6-11).

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Bars Ackermanns B-3, Bebelstr. 20, tel. 636 55 22, www.ackermanns.de. A magnet in the West Quarter, this is the place to be for sporting events - many eyes will be glued to football games here. Additionally, a good selection of whiskeys (served correctly), diverse beers, a comfortable classic “American sport bar” atmosphere, special events, live concerts from local bands and a mixed crowd guarantee a relaxing evening. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00, Fri 17:00 - 02:00, Sat 19:00 - 02:00, Sun 19:00 - 01:00. E

Bar Waranga C-3, Kleiner Schlossplatz 15, MStadt-mitte, tel. 997 99 26. Following in the tradition of bars coming and going on the Kleiner Schlossplatz, this is now the scene location next to the Cube. Anyone who has even a mediocre opinion of themselves should be seen here at least once a week. Excellent cocktails, cool interior (check out the jungle room in the toilets), and an artsy crowd certainly do provide atmosphere. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 03:00. B

Barcode C-3, Theodor-Heuss-Str. 30, MStadtmitte, tel. 887 81 04, www.barcode-stuttgart.de. This is the favourite place for the mid 20 to mid 30 crowd, dressed up in their weekend best to engage in courtship rituals, dance to heavy beats from DJs, and to drink cocktails. The concept here is pretty much similar to other places lining the Theodor-Heuss, although somehow Barcode seems to attract more pretty and handsome things than the others. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 04:00, Sun 18:00 - 02:00. B

Barista Café C-4, Geißstr. 13, MCharlottenplatz, tel. 553 23 05. A tiny bar with cool tunes and weekend DJs from the owner of Deli opposite. With just a few seats and a short bar, you have to be lucky to get a table here, but it’s worth it for the coffee, cocktails, beer and meeting new friends due to the proximity of neighbours. Q Open 09:00 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 09:00 - 03:00.

Bravo Charlie D-2, Lautenschlagerstr. 14, MHaupt-bahnhof, tel. 620 29 66, www.bravo-charlie.de. Owner Basti, after being involved in other locations in Stuttgart and Berlin, has managed to develop a truly innovative concept fo-cusing on an airport theme. Three levels (bar, lounge and club) provide the stage where young intellectuals come to show off their Prada. Here you’ll also find probably the best cocktails in the city. QOpen 07:00 - 02:00, Mon 07:00 - 01:00, Thu 07:00 - 03:00, Fri 07:00 - 04:00, Sat 10:00 - 04:00, Sun 12:00 - 01:00. B

Café Heller B-4, Herzogstr. 4, MFeuersee, tel. 62 58 74. This is a pleasant place to drink coffee during the day and for a leisurely dinner. A constantly changing exhibition of paintings and photographs from local artists decorates the practical interior. The food is decent but somewhat overpriced, but the wines offered are all good quality. After dinner time this becomes a lively bar. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 02:00, Sun 10:00 - 01:00. BEW

Deli D-3, Geißstr. 7, MRathaus, tel. 236 02 00, www.deli-stuttgart.de. Around the Hans-Im-Glück fountain, this is an institution in Stuttgart. The waitresses are pretty, the food on the constantly changing menu is good, and imagi-native (especially since Harry’s taken over as chef) and the terrace is the most comfortable place to enjoy summer in town. In the evenings, the place fills up quickly (get in before 20:00 if you want to sit). QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 03:00. B

Dilayla D-3, Eberhardstr. 49, MRathaus, tel. 236 95 27, www.dilayla.de. One of the few late-night bars in Stuttgart, this is the best place to either chill out after a hard night of dancing or the last chance to meet a take-home friend before the sun evaporates you. Local DJs, a comfortably chaotic ambience and an easy-going crowd from all walks of life make this a great place to spend the first few hours of the day. QOpen 23:00 - 04:00, Fri, Sat 23:00 - 06:00.

L’Oasis C-3, Theodor-Heuss-Str. 21, MStadtmitte, tel. 300 04 81, www.loasis.de. Could be yet another bar on Theodor-Heuss, but the Arabic atmosphere makes it a li ttle different from the others in the area. The big plus here is a very comfor table outside terrace wi th lounge chairs. In the summer when it gets dark, this is absolutely packed, so come here with a group and oc-cupy an area, otherwise it’s standing room only. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00, Thu 11:00 - 04:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 05:00, Sun 13:00 - 02:00. B

Lush B-4, Augustenstr. 70, MFeuersee, tel. 0172 622 29 76, www.lush-stuttgart.de. A little off the beaten track and hidden in the West Quarter, the bar aims more for the alternative crowd. Here’s where to meet locals who wouldn’t be caught dead in the trendy locations. Various local bands perform, though the line-ups are often spontaneously put together. The interior takes a bit getting used to; easily ignored once the place fills up. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 18:00 - 03:00. E

Marshall Bar C-3, Bolzstr. 8a, MSchlossplatz, tel. 284 68 78, www.marshallbar.com. The sibling bar to the Mezzanin, this is the successor of the legendary Radio Bar. A favourite among students, here you can get an inexpensive meal during the day. In the evening this becomes a popular place to meet before and after a film (four cinemas are within spitting distance) or as a starting point for a night bar-hop-ping. QOpen 11:00 - 03:00. B

Mash B-3, Forststr. 7, MBerliner Platz, tel. 120 93 30, www.mash-stuttgart.de. This large restaurant/bar/club in the Bosch Areal offers basically everything. An all-day restaurant featuring local and international specialities and their own brews. The elevated and lit tables in the centre of the large space make sure you will be seen. The outdoor seating covered by the spec-tacular sweeping glass wave suspended 15m above is perfect for hot summer as well as rainy days. CDs from house DJs are available. QOpen 09:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 03:00. B

Mata Hari C-4, Geißstr. 3, MCharlottenplatz. A long strip of a lounge bar full of eclectic folk playing cards, reading and reclining on similarly eclectic furniture between its two doors. Great bowls of pasta (€5) and soup (€3) comprise their food menu while the drinks list is handily scrawled above the hard-working bar folk. DJs spin a varied roster of chilly tunes. Q Open 15:00 - 02:00. Fri 15:00 - 03:00. Sat 12:00 - 03:00. K

Mezzanin C-3, Bolzstr. 8b, MSchlossplatz, tel. 284 68 78, /www.marshallbar.com. During the day this is a quiet place to smoke a cigar (a large variety of fine Cuban cigars is available), drink a cognac and have a light lunch Spanish-style in the middle of the city. In the evening, this becomes a hot meeting spot and often is completely packed, both down-stairs at the bar and upstairs in the almost hidden lounge. QOpen 08:30 - 01:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 03:00. B

Mojito C-4, Hirschstr. 27, MRathaus, tel. 414 73 04, www.mojito17.de. Upstairs is a cool, welcoming café serv-ing breakfast, salads, tapas, ciabattas while downstairs is the cocktail bar, resplendent in comfy seats, well stocked bar, DJs at the weekend, but sadly few patrons. Bring your party with you and get a seat here then dance to the rhythm of the night. €6-9 for a mojito. Q Open 08:30 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 08:30 - 03:00. AK

Mos Eisley C-3, Fritz Elsass-Str. 20, MStadtmitte, tel. 284 29 57, www.moseisley-kostundlogis.de. This is place is popular with DJs, students and younger artists (no connection with Tatooine). The food is surprisingly good and the brunch pos-sibilities varied and delicious. It gets very packed in the evenings and though this is not usually a problem in Stuttgart, beware of pickpockets here. The atmosphere is friendly, if it only weren’t for those yellow windows that give the place a strange glow during the day. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00.

Oblomow C-4, Torstr. 20, MCharlottenplatz, tel. 236 79 24. Oblomow’s almost bone-like stone interior is always packed with hedonistic young things perched on the lofty chairs or tucked into tight corners while the bar throngs with a more fluid crowd and the sportsters play table football out back. Loud and late, this bar funks on into the early morning. Q Open 15:00 - 05:00. Fri & Sat 15:00 - 06:00.

Rohbau C-3, Theodor-Heuss-Str. 26, MStadtmitte, tel. 222 08 88. In the evenings, the pervasive aesthetic designed by Markus (of Deli and Switzerland fame) makes this the place for twenty-to-thirty-something architects, designers and media artists. The live DJs usually produce an excellent mix of sound and the well-mixed cocktails a charged atmosphere. Come early or you won’t fit inside. If you’re an insider, have a booth reserved so you can be admired by jealous others. QOpen 20:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 20:00 - 04:00.

Schaufenster Mitte C-3, Theodor-Heuss-Str. 4, MStadt-mitte, tel. 358 57 38, www.schaufenster-mitte.de. If you’re more into the student atmosphere and not the made-up and pretty crowd of the rest of the Theodor-Heuss scene, come here for a different atmosphere. It’s of course not as elegant or well-dressed, but there are interesting exhibitions, concerts and other events. Don’t bother with the food. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 18:00 - 03:00. Closed Mon. BE


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Scholz C-3, Marktplatz 12, MRathaus, tel. 860 28 55, www.scholz-stuttgart.de. Directly on the Marktplatz, this is a great place for either a short stop during the day or a place for over-35s to spend an evening. With a good selection of wines and well-made cocktails, this elegantly designed bar over three floors also offers a great place to while away summer evenings with a good view of the central square and who happens to be walking by. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 02:00. B

Soho A-4, Schwabstr. 16a, MSchwabstr, tel. 62 61 60. This is almost a 24-hour place - great for an early morning breakfast, efficient lunch, a coffee while on the go, or a place to start an evening. The crowd tends to be a little bit different to strange, depending on the time of day or night - but they’re mostly harmless. QOpen 07:00 - 02:00, Fri 07:00 - 03:00, Sat 09:00 - 03:00, Sun 09:00 - 01:00.

Zotti D-3, Geißstr. 14, MRathaus, tel. 24 16 45. Yet another café/bar around the Hans-Im-Glück fountain, here you’ll find a bit more older and classier crowd. The lunch specials are excellent, as is the choice of wine (French owner, of course). In the evening, this becomes a gathering place for the cooler dark blue suits. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 15:00 - 24:00.

Live music Rosenau A-4, Rotebühlstr. 109 b, MSchwabstr, tel. 661 90 20, www.rosenau-stuttgart.de. This restaurant-cum-cabaret-cum-theatre cum-small-concert-venue has an extremely varied programme of events as well as good food at reasonable prices. The reason to come here is definitely the former and it has been a classic entertainment location for ages, attracting cross-section through all layers of Stuttgart society. Q Open 12:00-14:30, 18:00-01:00, Fri, Sat 18:00-02:00, Sun 18:00-01:00. E

Beer gardens Biergarten im Schloßgarten D-2, Am Schloßgarten 18, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 226 12 74, www.biergarten-schlossgarten.de. In the green heart of the city sits this fantastic but functional beer garden that has a big screen for the football, serves breakfast on Sundays till 11:30, has live music 4-5 times a month, and from 23:00 you get a two-for-one deal on food – mostly of the sausage/schnitzel variety. There’s a €2 returnable deposit on each glass. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. BEK

Zum Paulaner C-3, Calwerstr. 45, MRotebühlplatz, tel. 22 41 50, www.zumpaulaner.de. The 280 seat beer garden also has a three floor building for rainy days. Private dining rooms upstairs add space to the old world charm of the bar. For the sum-mer though, enjoy the five famous Munich Paulaner beers plus one unfiltered one they have on tap next to the fountain outside. Try some weißwurst and pretzel with your stein. Q Open 10:00 - 24:00. Fri & Sat 10:00 - 01:00. (€5-7). ABK

Clubs Laboratorium E-3, Wagenburgstr. 147, MEugens-platz, tel. 505 20 01, www.laboratorium-stuttgart.de. A Stuttgart institution, Laboratorium opened its doors in the swinging sixties and hasn’t looked back. Their classic line up of mostly Americana (rock, blues, country, jazz) also produces some roots bands and of course their famous Local Heroes, which showcases home grown talent. QOpen 19:00 - 02:00. Program starts 20:30, Sun 20:00. E

Rote Kapelle B-4, Feuerseeplatz 14, MFeuersee, tel. 620 54 54. The Red Chapel faces the Feuersee (Fire Lake) and the Gothic Johanneskirche. Against this picturesque backdrop, one can enjoy tapas and other Spanish speciali-ties, lounging about on heavy chairs and staring at the huge bull’s head hanging from the wall. In the evenings, local DJs transform this relaxed bistro into a completely packed and very loud little club. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Fri 09:00 - 02:00, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 10:00 - 01:00. B

Schocken C-4, Hirschstr. 36, MRathaus. A slightly seedy bar that is an excellent live music and DJ venue. When a gig’s on, downstairs is mayhem while the upstairs chill out area with balcony down to the stage may even have seats free. Check out flyers and posters for other gigs and clubs here. Admission €8-15 depending on the band. Q Open 11:00 - 02:00. Fri & Sat 11:00 - 05:00. Sun 17:00 - 01:00. E

Stereo B-3, Fritz-Elsas-Str. 60, MBerliner Platz. Various DJs, bands and other special events spice up the typical weekend line-up. Here the stretch between a bar where you come to sit down for a drink and chat, and a club where you dance and can’t hear yourself breathing, is somehow more or less successfully achieved. Go upstairs to retreat and get something small to eat. QOpen 20:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 20:00 - 05:00.

Suite 212 C-3, Theodor-Heuss-Str. 15, MStadtmitte, tel. 645 68 98. The granddaddy on the Theodor-Heuss entertainment mile, here the good-looking (still) come to see and be seen. The relaxed café offers inexpensive snacks during the day. At dusk, party seekers fill both floors until the glass walls burst. A constantly changing programme of local DJs spin everything trendy: lounge during the week, a little bit harder at weekends. Live jazz on Tuesdays and Thursdays. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00, Thu 11:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 05:00, Sun 14:00 - 02:00. BE

The Paris B-3, Forststr. 7, MBerliner Platz, tel. 284 88 84. The crowd here varies strongly depending on the event or theme of the evening: after work parties for the suits, “the Love Academy” for party-goers, and so on. You might also get food here, also depending on event. The interior with baroque leanings is interesting, the DJs usually top notch, and the se-curity with their watchful eye friendly. QOpen 22:00 - 03:00, Thu 18:00 - 03:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun. E

Universum Pfaffenwaldring 45, MUniversität, www.universum-stuttgart.de. Cool university bar and club with live music in either the small adjacent room or in the club proper, where DJs spin at other times. It’s on campus but welcomes anyone into fairly hardcore punk, rock, hip hop and even bluegrass. With an industrial look, long bar, lots of seating areas and a big stage and dance floor, it’s no wonder this place has been rocking for 17 years. Admission €7-18 depending on the band. Q Open Wed 21:00 - 02:00. Sat 21:00 - 05:00 only. E

Zapata Pragstr. 120, Cannstatt, MRosensteinbrücke, tel. 956 15 44. Sprawling over several halls in a former warehouse complex, this is a mega-club featuring all varieties of music (with the emphasis on Latin) with concerts thrown in for good measure. The crowd is usually very mixed, from thirty-something dance-course participants in suits to teens in tank tops looking for a good time. The drinks are OK, the music (depending on line-up) very good. QOpen 22:00 - 03:00, Thu 19:00 - 03:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun. E

Zwölfzehn (1210) C-4, Paulinenstr. 45, MRotebüh-lplatz, tel. 658 17 99, www.zwoelfzehn.de. DJs keep the beat while pretty young urban-grunge things smooze and booze at the bar, play table football or, on nights when it does kick off, dance their socks off. The vibe is retro and the music meanders wildly from rockabilly rock n’ roll, swing, hip hop and metal. Good long bar in a single room. Q Open 17:00 - 02:00, Fri & Sat 17:00 - 03:00.

Jazz clubs Romeos Kiste D-3, Hauptstätterstr. 35, MRathaus, tel. 23 31 48, www.romeos-kiste.de. Successor to Rog-er’s Kiste (box), this is the institution for live jazz music. Local and international artists play here regularly. The flair comes from the small venue atmosphere, where you can drink a beer and chat quietly, as long as you don’t disturb nearby listeners. QOpen 16:00 - 02:00, Sun 19:00 - 02:00. E

Pubs Amadeus D-3, Charlottenplatz 17, MCharlottenplatz, tel. 29 26 78, www.amadeus-stuttgart.de. A massive beer keller of a restaurant and bar but with some sophistica-tion. Dark wood and leather stools line the long bar, with low tables at the other end of this large space making more of a pub feel. Schwabian specialities, soup, salads plus burg-ers, pasta and some Tex Mex make up their tasty menu of large portions. Try käsespätzl for a great base for a night’s drinking. Low tunes, good conversation and friendly staff. Q Open 12:00 - 24:00. Fri & Sat 12:00 - 02:00. Sun 10:00 - 02:00. (€7-15). AK

Biddy Early’s C-4, Marienstr. 28, MRotebühlplatz, tel. 615 98 53, www.biddyearlys.com. Named after a witch or wise woman (depending on your POV) Biddy’s provides a good old Irish craic. Bands play loud and live from 22:00 at weekends, Wednesday is karaoke night, and happy hour attracts the early birds. Toasted sandwiches, €1 pool table, Irish, English and German brews on tap, 2 TVs, a big screen, spit and sawdust ambience and great staff make another winning Irish bar. Q Open 17:00 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 15:00 - 02:00. Sun 14:00 - 01:00. AE

George & Dragon E-2, Willy-Brandt-Str. 30, MStaats-galerie, tel. 280 49 69, www.george-and-dragon-english-pub.com. Small, cosy English pub behind Le Meridien (the limited menu comes from the hotel kitchens) with resident golden retriever, darts, mixed clientele, popular quiz nights and TVs for the football. The owner is a Jack Daniels connoisseur with the only license in Germany to sell Green Label. Guinness, Strongbow, Newcastle Brown, John Smiths on tap (€4), plus pitchers (€11), snakebite and Black & Tans. Q Open 18:00 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 18:00 - 02:00. (€6-9). AK

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Main sights Altes Schloß C/D-3, Schillerpl. 6, MCharlottenplatz. Originally a 13th century moated castle (see the museum models) for the ruling counts, the building was not deemed worthy to be the residence of the dukes who came to power in the 15th century, so was transformed into this magnificent Renaissance castle and courtyard. Also here is the first Protestant church north of the Alps dating to 1562 (reformation occurred in1534) and the equestrian statue is of the well-loved Eberhard V, first of the dukes. Check out the fluted columns in the courtyard, they are actually fluted with flutes, and the bucks on the clock head-butt each other on the hour. The four granite blocks behind the building were shipped from Brazil and form the Memorial to the Victims of Hitler.

Bismarckturm B-1, Am Bismarckturm 36, MKillesberg Messe, tel. 256 02 37, www.bismarcktuerme.de/web-site/ebene4/bawue/stuttg.html. On the Killesberg north of the centre, this tower was built in honour of Bismarck by students of the former Technical University in 1904, a part of a large Bismarck student movement of the time. The view is excellent and makes for a nice walk when visiting the other sights at the Killesberg.

Bohnenviertel (Bean Quarter) D-4, Between Charlottenstr. & Holzstr., MCharlottenplatz. Originally a settlement outside the city walls, this is currently the oldest part of the city, laid down in the 14th century for the town’s craftsmen, winegrowers and Jews. The name was cultivated because of the beans grown in their gardens as the food staple. The only surviving building from this time is the Schellenturm (1564). For a long time, the quarter was infamous as the red light district, but widespread renova-tions and intensive gentrification have lined the cobbled streets with boutiques, designer hotels and wine bars. A trace of naughtiness is still left near the petrol station and the small alleys southwards.

Fernsehturm (TV Tower) Jahnstr. 120, MRuhbank Fernsehturm, tel. 23 25 97, www.fernsehturm-stuttgart.com. Designed by bridge-builder Prof. Fritz Leonhardt and built to its 217m height in 1956, this was the daddy of them all – the first in the world. A viewing terrace at 150m is speedily serviced by two ear-popping lifts and gives great views over the city and across the fertile fields growing, among other things, filderkraut (a strange cabbage unique to this area). On good days you can see the Swiss and Austrian Alps. Pri-mafila restaurant at the base and Panorama Café below the platform. QOpen 09:00 - 22:30. Admission €3.

Flea Market D-3, Karlsplatz, MCharlottenplatz. Wander round items from the sublime to the ridiculous with bargain-hunters, tourists and the curious in the square named after Duke Karl Eugen. Another equestrian statue, this time of Emperor Wilhelm I. Q Saturdays 08:00 - 16:00.

Fruchtkasten C-3, Schillerpl. 1, MSchloßplatz. Next to the Stiftskirche and now housing the Musical Instruments Museum, this house was originally a granary and wine press – see the statue of Bacchus on its apex. The building was almost totally reconstructed after suffering heavy damage in the war but keeps its late gothic heart and renaissance façade.

Grabkapelle auf dem Württemberg Württembergstr. 340, MUntertürkheim, tel. 33 71 49. This tomb was built by Wilhelm I for his young wife Katharina who died at the age of 30 in 1819. Designed by Giovanni Salucci, it has also served as a Russian Orthodox chapel and is still in use on special occasions. This is a great destination when going for a walking through the picturesque vineyards of Untertürkheim. The view over the vineyards and Neckar valley to Stuttgart should not be missed. Q Open Wed 10:00-12:00, Fri, Sat 10:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00.

Hauptbahnhof Tower D-2, Arnulf-Klett-Platz 2, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 20 92 29 20, www.turmforum.de. The 58m high tower that topped off the main station in 1927 offers excellent views over the centre as well as the massive Stuttgart 21 development project behind the sta-

tion - an exhibition documents this inside the tower (open 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-21:00, closed Mon). The café with great views is an alternative to the rather characterless food and drink possibilities at platform level. Contact TurmForum for tours of the tower. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. Closed Mon. Admission free.

Killesbergturm Am Kochenhof, Höhenpark, MKilles-berg Messe, www.killesbergturm.de. In the middle of the Höhenpark, this 43-metre tower offers fantastic views, like all towers built on the hills surrounding town. However, this one is constructed with tensile steel cables and ex-panded metal platforms (designed by Jörg Schlaich), and is very light - and rocks back and forth in the wind. Fun for an adrenaline rush.

Klösterle Marktstr. 71, MBad Canstatt, www.proalt-cannstatt.de. This is the oldest residential building in Bad Canstatt, built in 1463. The name Klösterle means “little monastery” and comes from a free order of nuns who lived here until reformation. This is a good place to start exploring the old part of Bad Canstatt.

Königsbau C-3, Königstr. 28, MSchlossplatz. This mid-19th century building was originally used for court purposes, but now it’s an altogether happier affair, filled with cafés and shops. Behind the Königsbau, a large commercial complex is now opened, the largest city centre mall in Stuttgart. It was destroyed during the war, rebuilt, and housed the stock exchange in Stuttgart. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat.

Landtag D-3, Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 3, MCharlotten-platz, tel. 206 30. The state parliament building was built by Erwin Heinle and Horst Linde based on designs from Kurt Viertel, strongly influenced by Mies van Der Rohe. A tour of the building can be arranged. There’s also a restaurant where one can hope to rub shoulders with local politicians.

Markthalle C-3, Dorotheenstr. 4, MRathaus, www.maerkte-stuttgart.de. Exotic food (pasta, hams, fruit, veg, etc.) plus great interior design shop upstairs, and café and restaurant that uses the fresh, organic and delicious wares from the market it overlooks. Try the samosas from the Indian shop. Beautiful Art Nouveau building built by architect Martin Elsaesser in 1913. Q Open 07:00 - 18:30. Sat 07:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.

Neues Schloß D-3, Schloßplatz, MCharlottenplatz. In 1744, the 16 year old Herzog demanded this 365 roomed new palace to be built, but 60 years later when it was completed, he had four other palaces and it wasn’t needed by the Kings of State. Four architects participated in its design, including a French one, hence the French architectural overtones in its U-shaped body. Almost totally destroyed in WWII, it was rebuilt and today holds the Ministries or Finance and Education. The Marble Hall in its centre welcomes visiting heads of state and the building is not usually open to the public. Visiting days are announced in the newspaper and are heavily oversubscribed.

Rathaus (City Hall) C-4, Marktplatz 1, MRathaus, www.stuttgart.de. After destruction in WW2, the city hall was rebuilt in simplified form (though the original tower is en-cased in the new one) between 1953-56. A monthly changing programme of tours and special events are offered here - a good place for a unique insight into the city. Exhibitions from special projects and themes are also shown here. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

i-Punkt Tourist Office D-2, Königstr. 1A, MHaupt-bahnhof, tel. 222 80, fax 222 82 53. Fantastic informa-tion, hotel bookings, reservations and tours from this oh-so-central mine of Stuttgart information. Get the Stuttgart card here (but check your vouchers to make sure you have them all – the free beer ones tend to disappear…) There is also an office at the airport. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00.

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STUTTCARD, tel. 222 80, www.stuttgart-tourist.de. This €12 card gives free admission to most museums, reduced prices for tours, boat rides, etc. and on food and drinks. The STUTTCARD plus (€17.50) comes with the above and a transport ticket allowing the holder (and two children up to the age of 17) to travel free all over the city. A brochure explains all in German and English, and do check your voucher book is complete. The discount cards can also be obtained at the airport tourist office. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00.

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Schillerplatz C-3, MSchloßplatz. The old castle square is now named after Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805) and has an imposing statue of the poet and dramatist in i ts centre (executed by Danish sculptor and friend to the poet, Bertel Thorwaldsen). Schiller’s position was previously filled by a fountain, the water for which was housed in the water tower concealed as the Hermes column behind the Alte Kanzlei, which used to be the castle kitchens. This and other squares host the various markets of the city.

Schloss Solitude Solitude 1, tel. 69 66 99, www.schloesser-magazin.de. The former pleasure palace and gardens of the Duke Carl Eugen were buil t between 1764-1775. There’s a fine restaurant and café here, museum with the original interior and furnishings, as well as an academia for young ar tists. Don’t miss the spectacular view from the terrace over the valley lead-ing to Ludwigsburg and the arcade axis. Get here on bus no.92.

Schloßplatz C/D-3, MSchloßplatz. The heart of the city for relaxing, meeting, greeting and people watching. Concerts, Frisbee, juggling, buskers, performers, radio stations, it all goes on here especially when the sun shines. The Jubilee Column was given to Wilhelm I in 1841 and topped with the Concordia statue in 1863. This is one of the public big screens spots for the football.

Weißhofmuseum (House of Le Corbusier) Rathe-naustr. 1-3, MKillesberg Messe, www.weissenhof.de. The 1927 architectural building exhibit for modern city dwellers, the Werkbund Estate, comprises 33 houses and 63 apartments from 17 architects, including Le Corbusier, whose entire oeuvre has been given World Heritage status by UNESCO. Strict budget guidelines meant Le Corbusier used cheap materials (brick, stucco and tile) characterised by flat, grass-covered roofs and linear windows. This building houses the new Museum which opened April 2006.

Wilhelma Neckartalstraße, MWilhelma, tel. 540 20, www.wilhelma.de. Enter Rosenstein Park via Lion’s Gate near the Messe and wander through the English style park laid out by Wilhelm I down to the Moorish gardens and build-ings created in the style of La Hambra which today house the numerous animals, birds, plants and mammals of the city zoo. Visit the aquarium, the sub-tropical terrace, the Amazon, the palace (nocturnal house) and gardens (with giant water lilies), monkeys, penguins, basically all the usual suspects waiting to entertain … or bite. QOpen 08:15 - 20:00. Admission €10.80/5.40 (after 16:00 €7.40/3.70. ABKTU

Wilhelmspalais D-3, Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 2, MChar-lottenplatz. Originally built as the personal residence of the Württemberg king Wilhelm II between 1834-40 by the Italian master Salucci, it now houses the city library. This forms the southern most building in the palace and castle complex at the Schloßplatz. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

MuseumsArt lovers should look out for the KunstNächte (Art Nights), held on the first Saturday of each month when participat-ing museums and galleries are open from 18:00 - 24:00.

Carl-Zeiss-Planetarium D-2, Willy-Brandt-Str. 25, MStaatsgalerie, tel. 0180 51 10 44 522. Offering two to three various shows daily (see the website), as well as general information about astronomy, this is a good rainy-day place. Or see the late show for an unusual beginning to an evening. The planetarium is also host to numerous symposia and is intensively engaged in various European and international projects. Q Open 09:00-11:30, 14:00-16:30, Wed-Fri also 19:00-21:30, Sat, Sun 13:00-19:30. Closed Mon. Admission €6/4.

Haus der Wirtschaft C-3, Willi-Bleicher-Str. 19, MFriedrichsbau, tel. 123 26 46, www.hausder-wirtschaft.de. This massive classical building was inaugu-rated on 6 June 1896 with the exhibition “Electrotechnology and Artistic Handicraft”. Now the building serves as exhibition space for a variety of events but is interesting also for its archi-tectural merits. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Hegel-Haus C-4, Eberhardstr. 53, MRathaus, tel. 216 67 33, www.stuttgart.de/stadtarchiv. As the birth house of the philosopher Hegel, here you can view various docu-ments and exhibits relating to that famous son of Stuttgart. Tours are available. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. Admission free.

Kunstgebäude (Art Buildings) D-3, Schloßplatz 2, MSchlossplatz, www.wkv-stuttgart.de. On Schloßplatz, this building closes the square to the north-west and leads to the Schloßgarten. The tower features the stag, the state symbol of Württemberg, and the gallery spaces have innova-tive and contemporary exhibitions from local and international stars. In the summer, the popular café in the portico is a popular meeting point and makes a great stop for a salad and people-watching. Q Admission €4/2.

KunstMuseum (The Cube) C-3, Kleiner Schloßpl. 1, MSchloßplatz, tel. 216 21 88, www.kunstmuseum-stuttgart.de. In 1925 Silvio della Valle di Casanova donated his collection to the city and the Cube was built in 2005 to become the bad boy of the Stuttgart art world – very glass, very modern and with automatic doors the Heart of Gold would be proud to boast. Otto Dix joins myriad modern art (in-cluding a balled up bit of paper) on the two permanent floors. The other three are for special exhibitions such as Luminous Buildings: Architecture of the Night (9 Jun - 1 Oct). Guided tours on Wednesdays at 18:00 and Sundays at 15:00. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Wed 10:00 - 21:00. Admission €5/3.50.

Lindenmuseum B-2, Hegelplatz 1, MLindenmuseum, tel. 202 23, www.lindenmuseum.de. Built in 1889 as trade and geography museum, it got its current name from Karl Graf von Linden who collected artefacts from all over the world and transformed it into a ethno-cultural museum. The collection ranks as one of the best in Europe - a must see for anyone in-terested in archaeology or ethnology. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Wed 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon. Admission €6/4.

Museum am Löwentor Rosenstein 1, MLöwentor, tel. 893 60, www.naturkundemuseum-bw.de. Baden-Wüttemberg is a literal dinosaurs’ graveyard, and the Am Löwentor building of the natural history museum is home to skeletons and life-size models of the Schwabian dragon and other dinosaurs. Take a walk through prehistory in this purpose-built museum with dinosaurs remains from the oceans, in amber and the ice ages. Re-opening on 1 July with the exhibit Dinosaurs – The success story of evolution. Q Open 09:00 - 17:00. Sat & Sun 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission €6/3 (free on Wed from 13:00), also valid for Schloß Rosenstein. TU

The Stuttgart region is home to approximately 150000 companies and the area is known for its high-tech, mechani-cal engineering and automotive industry. Some of its most prominent companies include DaimlerChrysler (Mercedes Benz automobiles), Porsche, Bosch (components supplier and mechanical engineering), Celesio (pharmaceuticals), Hewlett-Packard (computer and peripherals) and IBM (software), all of whom have located their international or German headquar-ters here. Stuttgart is the place where the motorbike and the four-wheeled automobile were invented, hence the statement that Stuttgart is the birthplace of individual mobility. The car was first developed by Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, and industrialised production began here in 1887 by Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in their Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft. Famous and prestigious brands (Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Maybach) are produced here. The very first prototypes of the VW Beetle were fabricated in Stuttgart, based on a design by Ferdinand Porsche. Proving the links to the region, the Porsche logo has Stuttgart depicted in the centre, and the horse and stag antlers are derived from the symbols of Stuttgart and Baden-Württemberg. The region currently has Germany’s highest density of scientific, academic and research organisations, and has the most patent applica-tions. More than 11% of all R&D-expenses in the Germany are generated here (approximately €4.3 billion yearly). In addition

to several universities and colleges, the area has six institutes of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, four institutes for collaborative industrial research at local universi-ties, two Max-Planck insti-tutes, as well as one large-scale research centre: the German Aerospace Centre (DLR). The Stuttgart Stock Exchange is the second larg-

est in Germany (only behind Frankfurt) and important financial companies have headquarters in Stuttgart.

Mercedes-Benz Museum Mercedesstr. 137, MDaim-ler Stadion, tel. 172 25 78, www.mercedes-benz.com/welt. The close connection between Mercedes-Benz and Stuttgart, the birthplace of individual mobility, can be witnessed best here. This breathtaking concrete and glass spiral, designed by UN Studio van Berkel & Bos, has something for anyone just remotely interested in cars: 17,000sqm of exhibition space, 90 cars, 40 race and record automobiles, as well as 40 commercial and transport vehicles and countless related exhibits including assembly robots, technology and design exhibits. The museum is connected with Mercedes Center, where the full product range can be admired. Special tours (free) can be arranged by appointment. Don’t miss the tour of the Untertürkheim factory.

Porsche Museum Porschestr. 42, MZuffenhausen, tel. 91 12 56 85. Although a new super-futuristic museum for Porsche is in the works, the current one is cerainly worth a visit. With a collection of over 50 cars, prototypes and race cars as well as numerous miscellaneous exhibits, a car-lover’s heart will definitely beat a little faster here. QOpen 09:00 - 16:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 17:00. Admission free.

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Tagblatt-Turm C-4, Eberhardstr. 61, MStadtmitte. Built in 1928 for the local newspaper by the architect Ernst Otto Oßwald, this modern exposed-concrete tower is an early skyscraper, and an architectural landmark. The tower now houses theatres, a museum, art school and more. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.



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Musical Instrument Museum C-3, Schillerpl. 1, MSchloßplatz, tel. 279 34 00, www.landesmuseum-stutt-gart.de. Musikinstrumentensammlung is quite a mouthful but the visit is worth it, even if you aren’t an avid musician. The beautiful old building that houses the museum was almost totally destroyed in the war and photos show the damage and reconstruction. Instru-ments galore plus a 1948 Wurlitzer, wireless radios, phonographs and concerts on Fridays. Lovely. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon. Admission €3 (includes Altes Schloß entry).

Schloß Rosenstein Rosenstein 1, MWilhelma, tel. 893 60, www.naturkundemuseum-bw.de. A good array of taxidermed animals, models and film showing the history of nature in the Rosenstein Palace, built between 1824-1829 by Florentine court architect Giovanni Salucci. A creationist’s nightmare of human and chimp skeletons standing side by side, plus corals, dolphins, birds, butterflies, eggs, an el-ephant, tiger, shabby giraffe and lots more to educate and thrill kids and adults, with environs ranging from the Galapagos to your own backyard. Q Open 09:00 - 17:00. Sat & Sun 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission €6/3 (free on Wed from 13:00), also valid for Museum am Löwentor. TU

Staatsgalerie D-3, Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 30-32, MSta-atsgalerie, tel. 47 04 00, www.staatsgalerie.de. Part of the Cultural Mile, this fabulous gallery has boomed since opening in 1984. Built between 1838 and 1843, the old section holds the masters, while the James Stirling designed new wing (1977-1983) holds 20th century art. Head for the post modern pink pipes and enjoy old masters to modern oddities from a huge array of

The dotty genius Claude Monet and his peers were accused of being “painters of mere impressions” by critics around 1874, after the group came up with a revolutionary new way to depict natural lighting and incorporate freshness in their paintings. Now, 132 years later, the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart has organised an anniversary exhibition around Monet’s Fields in Springtime painting that has been the star exhibit in the museum for 100 years, since 1906, and that was purchased despite having been slagged off in the press as “polka dots” and “colour study”.The exhibition unites the painting with 45 superb other paintings, on load from the world’s most famous col-lections, including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid), Musée d’Orsay (Paris) and the State Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg). Together, they form a unique combination of paintings, cunningly used by the Staatsgalerie to illustrate one of Monet’s most important themes, the depiction of fields and meadows.Claude Monet: Fields in Springtime Until 24 Septem-ber 2006. Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 30-32, www.staatsgalerie.de, open 10:00 – 20:00, Thu 10:00 – 21:00, closed Mon. Admission €8/6.

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City Walk D-2, i-Punkt Tourist Office, Königstr. 1A, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 222 80. This hour and a half walk in German and English shows the historical centre and green centres of Stuttgart, giving a good overview of the city from which you can continue your own explora-tions. Advance booking necessary. Q Daily at 11:00 (& 17:00 Fri only). €7.

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WWplaying cards featuring birds, dogs, stags and ducks and a 17th Century backgammon board) that make you say wow, eugh, laugh out loud or shake your head in wonder. Explore the castle, the towers and don’t miss the Crown Jewels. Fantastic. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon. Admission €3 (includes Musical Instrument Museum entry).

Churches Evangelische Hospitalkirche C-3, Hospitalstr. 20, MStadtmitte, www.elk-wue.de/hospitalhof. Built in 1471-93, and rebuilt after the Second World War, this Prot-estant church houses some interesting works of art. The atmosphere is quite interesting with parts of the courtyard still lying in rubble. Don’t miss the frequent concerts, ranging from good amateurs to excellent professionals.

Stiftskirche C-3, Stiftsstr. 12, MRathaus, www.stif tskirche-stuttgart.de. Also named the Collegiate Church, the main Protestant church in Stuttgart was originally built in the 14th century and enlarged by the dukes (along with their castle) in the 16th century, hence the uneven towers and mixed early and late gothic look. The nave was destroyed in 1944, reconstruction was completed in 1958 with conversions continuing today. The renovation revealed archaeological findings from 950, dating back to the original settlement of the Stutengarten (stud farm). Art works inside date back to 13th century.

Parks & Gardens Kid’s Park D-4, Katherinstraße & Pfarrstraße. If you want to tire out the kids in a safe zone where you can sit and relax, head to the corner of Katherinstraße & Pfarrstraße by the English Church in the Bean Quarter where there is a great adventure playground or take the 15 to Bopser and walk just up the hill.

Model Railway Höhenpark, MKillesberg Messe, tel. 258 92 22. Trainspotters and kids galore on this ride-on vintage railway that shows you around the blooms, rocks and valleys of the park that houses it. Q Open 13:00 - 18:00. Wed, Sun & Holidays 10:00 - 18:00. Fare €2.60/2.10.

Schloßgarten. The Upper, Middle and Lower Palace Gardens form part of the 8km of green space in the centre of the city – the parks connect with one another so you can walk from the Höhenpark (with a vintage model railway, at Killesberg Messe) via Rosensteinpark & Wilhelma (the typical English garden and Moorish zoo) through the Schloßgarten and finally into Schloßplatz. With a massive beer garden, bridges, the planetarium, lakes and miles of walkways, this is the recreational heart (and lungs) of the city. City planners kept about half of Stuttgart’s area green to ensure clean air but with the continuing rise in industry, even this ratio might not be enough.

Sightseeing tours City Coach Tour D-2, i-Punkt Tourist Office, Königstr. 1A, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 222 80. This three and a half hour tour in German and English takes you all around the city, from a short walk around the historical centre to the vineyards and Messe on the slopes and the TV tower. An excellent way to learn more about the city and good to do on a rainy day. Advance booking necessary. Q Daily at 13:30. €17/8.50.

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Weissenhof Siedlung MKillesberg Messe. Stuttgart’s Killesberg is home to a fascinating part of architectural history, the Weissenhof Estate, one of the most important developments in modern architecture. It was designed in the late 1920s by prominent architects of the day as part of a 1927 competition and exhibition for “Die Wohnung” by 17 architects from five European countries, including Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and Hans Scharoun. Eleven show houses from the exhibition have survived and are still occupied today. In the summer of 2006, the Weissenhof Museum will reopen in the renovated Le Corbusier House, a semi-detached house built by the architects Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in 1927. Architecture historians describe the building as an icon of modern architecture. As well as having an opportunity to view this iconic building, visitors will find an interesting information centre documenting the Bauhaus tradition.

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renowned names. A Claude Monet exhibition, Fields in Spring, runs until 24 Sep. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Thu 10:00 - 21:00. Closed Mon. Admission €4.50/3. Free admission on Wed.

Städtisches Lapidarium Mörikestr. 24/1, MÖster-reichischer Platz, tel. 216 44 48, www.stuttgart.de/stadtarchiv. A fascinating outdoor exhibition of statues originating from collection of romantic statues from Karl von Ostertag-Siegle, and remnants of Stuttgart buildings salvaged after WW2. Get a feeling for the architectural history of the city. The park lies at the foot of the Karlshöhe, also one of the most beautiful areas in Stuttgart.

Weinbaumuseum (Wine museum) Uhlbacher Platz 4, MObertürkheim, tel. 216 28 57, [email protected]. For those interested in the wine-making tradition in and around Stuttgart, this is a great place to get general informa-tion as well as particularities of the area. Learn about local wine-makers and wine-related events, and take part in wine-tasting before staggering back to the S-Bahn. Q Open Sat 14:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00.

Württembergisches Landesmuseum C/D-3, Schillerpl. 6, MCharlottenplatz, tel. 279 34 98, www.landesmuseum-stuttgart.de. Housed in the Altes Schloß, the state museum holds an astounding collection of art, design items, jewels, statues, weapons, glass, games (old

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Stuttgart has a blessed location when it comes to planning trips around town: to the east there’s the Schwäbisches Alb (Swabian Alps) and Bavaria (two hours to Munich, traffic allowing); to the west, the Schwarzwald (Black Forest), and Alsace in France; to the south, the Bodensee (Lake of Constance), the Alps and Switzerland.

The Swabian Alb is a chain of hills stretching north-south, about 50km east of Stuttgart. Take the A8 towards Munich, and you’ll see the area that produces a substantial amount of wind-generated energy in inland Germany. The area around Blaubeuren sits on top of a complex system of underground rivers and lakes, and features several caves as well as the Blautopf, an incredible pool fed by an underground spring with (naturally) turquoise blue mineral water. Another attraction is the Panorama Therme in Beuren, where you can relax in hot mineral spring water.

The Black Forest, famous for clean air, endless green meadows, cows and dark pine forests, was originally a chain of volcanic mountains later reworked by the glaciers of the last ice age. Take the A81 direction Singen. To

get into the primordial heart of this region (or at least as primordial as you can get in Germany) take the exit at Donaueschingen and follow the signs in the direction of Freiburg or Titisee-Neustadt. This most spectacular region is the Hochschwartzwald (High Black Forest) around the Titisee (Lake of Titus, named after the Roman emperor who swam in it) and the Feldberg (at over 1400m the highest “mountain” in the Black Forest). The whole area is dotted with charming small towns, and with tourism being the main industry, it’s usually not a problem finding a bed & breakfast, since almost every inhabitant offers rooms for rent. The central town here is Neustadt (www.titisee.de). The Titisee, Schluchsee (www.schluchsee.de) and countless smaller lakes make this an excellent summer escape from the city - for a cool dip, a hike, camping or a civilised five-course meal on a terrace overlooking the rolling hills covered in pine forest. Close to Neustadt there is an excellent inn, the Jostalstüble (www.jostalstueble.de), with fabulous and reasonable cuisine and a very comfortable wellness hotel with golfing possibilities. The area is known for the excellent food and drink. A regional speciality is schnapps distilled from cherries, pears and whatever other fruit the locals can get their hands on. Generally, the souvenir bottle will be cheaper and of higher quality from the Edeka supermarket in Neustadt, than if you buy it at a tourist shop. The famous and heavy Black Forest Cake can be found at every bakery and is flavoured with Kirschwasser (cherry schnapps). Black Forest ham is smoked and dried, the best available from the butcher Kopfmann in Neustadt. The Glottertal, a valley in the direction of Freiburg from Titisee, offers quaint inns and fabulous restaurants, the two best being (each with Michelin stars) Engel and Hirsch.Smaller towns that lie around the Black Forest, like Villingen-Schwenningen (www.tourismus-vs.de) and Freudenstadt (www.freudenstadt.de), also offer excellent possibilities to get away and back to nature. Although there are several legends describing how the main square came to be (from feuds to untimely aristocratic deaths), today, this market place is the biggest in Germany, and the city’s most popular and luxurious stores, cafés, bars and restaurants are situated around this square in the arcades.

Baden Baden (www.baden-baden.de) is an ancient spa town lying between the Black Forest and France. Here you’ll find probably the most luxurious spa and wellness landscape in Germany, the nation’s oldest and certainly most elegant casino, and high-class restaurants and hotels to no end. Not surprisingly, Baden Baden is the playground of the independently wealthy.

The Lake of Constance is a great place to visit in summer. A must is the island of Mainau (still under aristocratic rule) with it’s palace and botanical gardens. Constance is a pretty university town, with a young night scene and plenty to see and do. The best way to spend several days here is a bike tour around the lake - contact the tourist office in Constance (www.bodensee-tourismus.com) for more information. The Swabians may call the lake the Swabian Sea, but on a bike you have the possibility to ride through Swabia, Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland and, back into Germany, through Baden.

Strasbourg (www.strasbourg.fr) is about an hour and half from Stuttgart by car and is the capital of the Alsace region, the home of the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights, and co-host of the European Parliament (assembled here for a few days a month, wasting just enough money to make the French feel important). The sights include the cathedral and medieval centre, Grande Île, as well as the EU buildings, however, most Stuttgart inhabitants visit the city to do some culinary shopping and for dinner in French surroundings.

CyclingUnusually for Germany, Stuttgart is not really well-adapted to cyclists. First, there are lots of hills. Secondly, Stuttgart’s roads are designed for big fat cars. Although there are a few cycle routes, it’s still tricky getting around, especially when the SLK behind you is getting nervous about not being able to apply all 300 HP. However there is a nice cycle route start-ing in the Schloßgarten, continuing toward Bad Canstatt to Rosenheim Park, and then along the Neckar either toward Esslingen and Plöchingen, or in the upriver direction towards Remseck and the Max-Eyth-See, a large lake along the river. It’s a flat route and offers wonderful scenery: vineyards, quaint garden settlements and the Neckar valley.

Driving & Car rentalAlthough the city itself is best explored on foot and by public transport, car rental is at hand for daytrips and further forays into Stuttgart’s celebrated surroundings. Parking in the city centre is not cheap at €3/hour, so it may pay off to leave your car at one of the commuter train stations around the city, where parking is cheap or free.

Public transportWith buses, trams, U-Bahn and S-Bahn and DB trains zipping around town, Stuttgart’s public transport is a delight - and often the fastest way to get around. Most services run every 10-12 minutes during the day. Tickets can be bought at the orange machines at almost every stop (credit cards accepted), and on buses at the driver (cash only). A one-way ticket costs €1.80 (1 zone) for the centre, with the €1.00 Kurzstrecke ticket available if you’re going 3 or fewer stations. There are day tickets

for the centre and immediate surroundings (€5.10 for 2 zones - this does not include the airport), or for the entire network stretching more than 50km around Stuttgart (€10.50). As a group it’s cheaper to buy a group day ticket (€8.50 for 2 zones, €13.50 for the whole network). The useful 3-day-ticket is valid for three consecutive days for one adult and two children (age 6 - 17 years) for an un-limited number of rides on all busses and rail lines within the specified territory. This ticket costs €9 for Stuttgart including Fellbach, Korntal and the airport, and €12.30 for the entire VVS network. The 3-day-ticket is for sale at at hotels and the tourism information centre, and is only available for people who can prove they’re staying in a local hotel - the bill will do.

DAYTRIPS

The City of Stuttgart is subdivided into 23 city districts, among the most well-known are:

• Bad Cannstatt (Western Europe’s largest mineral spas / Zoo Wilhelma / beer festivals “Cannstatter Wasen” and “Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest”)• Moehringen (Musical Theatres)• Stammheim (High-security court & jail)• Untertürkheim (DaimlerChrysler HQ and Original Mer-cedes-Benz plant)• Vaihingen (One of two campuses of Stuttgart’s university)• Zuffenhausen (Home of the Porsche Sports Cars Company)• Feuerbach (Home of original Bosch plant)

Stuttgart’s districts

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MAIL & PHONES

Internet cafésCall Centre C-4, Eberhardstr. 14, MRathaus. These call centres litter many streets in Stuttgart with the almost standard €2 per hour surfing but this one gets special men-tion for its late hours in case you’re waiting for the first tram and can’t face another drink… QOpen 09:00 - 04:00, Sun 11:00 - 04:00.

Level One C-3, Konigstr. 22, MSchloßplatz, tel. 240 46 65, www.levone.de. Stuttgart’s glitziest cyber café is smoke free, has connections for laptops, four terminals with English language operating systems, distributes the English magazine Accents and serves snacks and drinks. This luxury isn’t cheap though, €4.50/hr. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. G

Parscom Tübinger Str. 25, tel. 70 02 63 50. Call shop and internet café.

Mobile phonesSeveral companies offer nation-wide GSM coverage in Germany. Travellers with a mobile phone can choose to roam using one of the networks, but be aware of relatively high charges for phoning, and even accepting a local or international call. I f you’re planning to be in Germany for a while, consider buying a pre-paid SIM card for one of the networks, so that you have a local number with which you call for local rates and don’t pay for incoming calls. The amount on the card can be topped up easily by purchasing credit at any kiosk, tobacconist, bookshop or phone card machine. Make sure that your mobile phone is not blocked for using other SIM cards. All German

The phone codes for the World Cup host and other cities. The longer the code, the more piddly the town.Berlin 030Cologne 0221Dresden 0351 Munich 089Dortmund 0231Frankfurt 069Gelsenkirchen 0209Hamburg 040Hanover 0511Kaiserslautern 0631Leipzig 0341Nürnberg 0911Stuttgart 0711

City codes

mobile phone companies offer SIM card packages, with small differences in rates. Count on paying about €10 for the SIM card number, with any extra cash going to phone credit. There’s no need to bring ID. The best places for buying SIM cards are the generic phone shops, which will offer all cards and can advise on which is best for your calling habits.

PostDeutsche Post (www.deutschepost.de) offers quick and efficient mail services, and also happens to own DHL if you want to send something larger than a letter. Mailing a postcard within Germany costs €0.45, €0.65 to Europe and €1 to other countries. A letter under 20 grams costs €0.55 to mail within Germany, €0.70 within Europe and €1.70 further afield. Colourful stamps are for sale at the post office, from stamp machines (that have instructions in a dozen languages) or from tobacconists. Note that the euro-denominated stamps are only valid for sending mail from Germany.

PhonesPhone numbers in Germany are mental, with subscriber numbers ranging from three to eight digits – so you’re never really sure if you have the complete number. Companies will often have a main number consisting of a set of digits, and add on extra digits for fax numbers, etc. To call abroad from Germany, dial 00 (the international access code) followed by the relevant country code, city code and subscriber’s number. To phone Germany from abroad or using roaming on your mobile phone, dial 0049 (Germany’s code) followed by the city code (dropping the first zero) and the subscriber’s number.

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Stuttgart is not a non-smoker’s town. If you sit indoors (necessary in winter), you will smoke passively. A few tourist-oriented restaurants offer separate smoking and non-smoking sections, and restaurants with a complete smoking ban (the Cube restaurant on top of the new gallery) are a very rare exception. Bars and clubs after 22:00, depending on the performance of the ventilation system, would be considered a threat to public health in many other countries. Try asking your neighbour politely - but remember, smoking is considered normal and non-smoking somehow exotically strange.

Smoking

TaxisTaxis in Stuttgart are safe and reliable – any car with the taxi-light is an official taxi and drivers must have their ID displayed. You won’t be ripped off, although if you’re only going for a short ride within the downtown, the driver may try to take a scenic route. The normal short distance price is €2,40 base fee, plus €1,50 per km. You can catch taxis at stations, large hotels, and the taxi-stand at the end of Königstrasse near Rotebühlplatz. To order a tai, call tel. 55 10 000. Although it is technically possible to hail a cab, it’s not usually done.

TrainsDB (Deutsche Bahn, German railways) uses a number of train types on long-distance routes. The supersexy, delux highspeed ICE trains (InterCity Express; ‘eeh-tsay-ay’) rip through the countryside at up to 300km/hr on purpose-built tracks. Every seat has a headphone plug for eight music stations, and you may get a TV screen too. Table seats have 220V plugs for laptops, and some carriages have amplifiers to enable clear mobile phone conversations. EC (EuroCity) and IC (InterCity) trains are less swank, but still very good, connecting international and German cities respectively. Seat reservations on InterRegion Express and InterCity trains are optional and cost €3; they are free if you buy your ticket from a vending machine or book it online.All kinds of tickets can be purchased at all train stations. All major railway stations have counters with semi-English speaking staff. Although the station queues are efficiently organised, you may be in for a wait when it’s busy, and it’s good to know that tickets can also be purchased from machines placed in the halls that also have instructions in English; pay with cash or credit card.

The DB’s German and European online train timetable at www.bahn.de is so good that it’s often easier to use for planning trips within neighbouring countries than the relevant national websites. It can handle complicated international connections and lists prices for trips within Germany.Smart travellers book train tickets online via DB’s excellent website www.bahn.de. Good reductions of up to

50% are available for a limited amount of return tickets bought online, especially if you choose a ticket that is valid for a particular departure. You can pay by credit card and print out your ticket at home – that plus your credit card is all you need to take along. The cardholder must be among the travellers though – else, you must opt for having a normal ticket mailed to you, which is free but takes a few days. This is also the only way to book international tickets online.

BusesIntercity bus transport is a cheap way of getting around Germany and abroad. Departure times are not as frequent as trains however, and the journey may take much longer. Major operators in Germany include Berlin Linien Bus (www.

berlinlinienbus.de), which has a dense national network and some international destinations, and Eurolines (Deutsche Touring, www.deutsche-touring.com), part of the Eurolines international bus network.

CyclingMost German cities are well-equipped for cycling, with plenty of safe bike paths, and patient traffic that is used to sharing the asphalt with bi-wheel transport. In summer, perhaps the bet way to enjoy yourself is to get a picnic together, rent a bike and head out into the countryside along well-marked bike paths to enjoy the good times while they last. The tourist information office will have further details on possible routes and destinations, cycle maps and bike rental addresses.



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43SHOPPING

June - July 2006

Department storesBreuninger D-4, Marktstr. 1-3, MRathaus, www.breuninger.de. All the big names for your designer wardrobe – Jimmy Choo, Chloe, Dior, Armani, Bally plus a sinful café. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:30 - 20:00. Closed Sun.

Galeria Kaufhof D-2, Königstr. 6, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 203 60, www.galeria-kaufhof.de. Germany’s most prolific department store has all the names you need for all your fashion and home needs. QOpen 09:30 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. Also at Eberhardstr. 28, tel. 164 70.

FashionAbseits C-3, Kleiner Schlossplatz 13-15, MStadtmitte, tel. 62 14 51, [email protected]. For the newest of new trends and the craziest outfits, ask owner Winni, who’ll make sure you leave the store feeling like a statement.

Azar C-4, Nadlerstr. 14, MStadtmitte, tel. 259 98 90. A nice variety of reasonably-priced smart formal labels from Italy, with excellent service and consultation in an elegantly renovated medieval building.

Boots by boots C-4, Gerberstr. 5F, MÖsterreichischer Platz, tel. 649 89 55, [email protected]. For cowboy para-phernalia (especially boots) that will combine with any outfit, spend a bit of time here looking through endless varieties of these fashion classics.

Caro Kipp C-4, Torstraße 17, MÖsterreichischer Platz, tel. 726 98 00. The designer Caro Kipp sells her own collec-tion here as well as clothes mainly by French designers.

Geschwisterliebe C-4, Alte Poststr. 5, MStadtmitte. For really cool and rare labels like the local Blutsgeschwister and to meet the young intellectual fashion elite, this is a good place to start.

Horst Wanschura C-3, Kronprinzenstr. 28, MStadt-mitte, tel. 29 67 20. Wanschura is a fashion icon in Stutt-gart, with his own collection as well as collections from mostly Japanese designers.

Laufwerk C-4, Am Wilhelmsplatz 7, MRathaus, tel. 860 21 58. If you’re looking for handcrafted shoes made of the best possible leather, to fit only your special feet, come in for a chat with owner Rainer Obenaus.

Lockstoff C-4, Breite Straße 4, MÖsterreichischer Platz, tel. 887 83 28, www.lockstoff-stuttgart.de. A cool store for vintage and second-hand clothes and accessories not really at flea market prices. Best of all, i t doesn’t look like second-hand, but rather like a boutique.

Modedesign D-4, Wagnerstr. 37, MRathaus, tel. 238 48 74, www.siewert-modedesign.de. Fine materials are transformed into tailored clothes for the rich and famous in Stuttgart - as well as for normal people.

Night Delight C-4, Sophienstr. 15, MÖsterreichischer Platz, tel. 633 84 33. Lingerie and bedtime accessories with taste, this is a great place to buy high fashion made of very little pieces of fabric.

Outlaw Boots C-4, Gerberstr. 5F, MÖsterreich Platz, tel. 649 89 55, www.bootsbyboots.de. For all your leather (be it cowboy or Harley inspired) leather goods for feet mostly but jackets etc. are on sale too, come to this udderly cow-unfriendly shop. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Sun.

Polyester Pop C-4, Gerberstraße 17, MÖster-reichischer Platz, tel. 620 76 53. The costumes and cool accessories as well as the collections by small independent designers from Stuttgart and area are perfect for the young fashion conscious.

Sigrun Woehr C-4, Hirschstr. 4, MRathaus. For shoe shopping in architecturally stunning surroundings, don’t miss these shops. Obviously, the newest trends and best labels.

Standard A-4, Ludwigstr. 106, MSchwabstr, tel. 636 38 55, www.standardludwigstrasse.de. You won’t find anything standard here - collections in limited number from all over Europe are regularly change, guaranteeing no else will be wearing your top.

FlowersFlower Market C-3, Schillerplatz, MCharlottenplatz. Every Tue, Thu & Sat sees Schillerplatz light up with colourful blooms. Worth a look around even if you don’t want a cactus with you on the plane home. QOpen 07:00 - 13:00.

Speciality shopsAlte Tabakstube C-3, Schillerpl. 4, MCharlottenplatz, tel. 29 27 29, www.altetabakstube.de. A humidor featur-ing some of Cuba’s finest, plus tobacco and accessories for the as yet not ostracised smokers of Germany. Q Open 09:30 - 18:30. Sat 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.WW

Feinkost Böhm C-3, Calwer Str. 18, MStadtmitte, www.feinkost-boehm.de. A fine delicatessen with a large range of excellent wines, organic produce, meats, cheeses, if it’s edible and expensive, you’ll find it here. Don’t miss a snack at the bistro.

Flea Market D-3, Karlsplatz, MCharlottenplatz. Wander round items from the sublime to the ridiculous with bargain-hunters, tourists and the curious in the square named after Duke Karl Eugen. Another equestrian statue, this time of Emperor Wilhelm I. Q Saturdays 08:00 - 16:00.

Gagarin B-4, Silberburgstr. 145a, MFeuersee, tel. 414 42 41, [email protected]. A little shop and showroom with a huge catalogue of classic and vintage furni-ture and interior accessories from the 20th century.

Jacques’ Wein-Depot B-4, Rotebühlstr. 87a, MFeuer-see, tel. 61 02 35. Located in the courtyard of the block next to Augustenstrasse. However, an excellent selection of wines, from inexpensive to the upper-range varieties are worth the search. Don’t miss the truffle salami and other fine delicacies.

Markthalle C-3, Dorotheen Str. 4, MCharlottenplatz. Exotic food (pasta, hams, fruit, veg, etc.) plus great interior design shop upstairs, and café and restaurant that uses the fresh, organic and delicious wares from the market it overlooks. Q Open 07:00 - 18:30. Sat 07:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.

Merz & Benzing C-3, Markthalle, MRathaus, tel. 23 98 40. This is a place to go when you feel like spending money but don’t know what to buy. Excellent choice of interior acces-sories, gardening ideas and seasonal decorations.

The Body Shop C-3, Schillerpl. 4/Königstr, MCharlot-tenplatz, tel. 226 40 01. Anita Roddick may have sold out to L’Oreal, but the kind-to-animals, aromatic lotions and potions continue. Q Open 09:30 - 19:00. Thu 09:30 - 20:00. Closed Sun.

SupermarketsLidl D-4, Blumenstr. 7, MOlgaeck. Just one of the super-markets in case you want to buy your own food and booze for a picnic or whatever. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00.

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45STREET REGISTER

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Business informationAmerican Chamber of Commerce, tel. 166 71 56, www.amcham.de.American German Business Club, www.agbc.de. Contact Peggy Stinson at tel. 248 60 78 or [email protected] Chamber of Commerce, tel. 25 54 04 60, www.bccg.de.

Local consulatesCanada Lange Str. 51, tel. 0711 223 96 78.

BeautySauter Beautypool C-4, Christophstr. 8, MÖster-reichischer Platz, tel. 640 77 70. This is a place to see not only for the architecture, but also for fashionable cuts and colours as well as a complete wellness programme.

Cultural institutionsChildren’s English Library Etzelstr. 25‑27, tel. 358 22 15, www.celstuttgart.de. Q Open Tue 16:00‑18:00, Fri 15:00-18:00, Sat 14:00-17:00.Deutsch‑Amerikanisches Zentrum Char-lottenplatz 17, tel. 22 81 80, www.daz.org. Library open Tue‑Thu 14:00-16:00.

DoctorsIf you need a doctor for a house call, contact tel. 262 80 12.

LaundryHersener Marta Waschsalon Bebelstr. 52, tel. 63 24 65.Maisch Otto Wäscherei Kreuzotterweg 4, tel. 86 53 62.Trieb Qualiltäts- und Textilreinigung Arnulf-Klett-Platz 3, tel. 29 41 66.Waschsalon Treiber D-2, Königstr. 3, MHauptbahnhof. Opposite the Galeria Kaufhof is this central launderette. €4 per wash, €1 for a dryer. QOpen 05:00 - 24:00.

Religious servicesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, tel. 341 92 40, www.lds.org.Church of the Nazarene Friedenskirche, Bad Cannstatt, tel. 55 11 47.City Chapel Marienstr. 12, tel. 614 29 56, www.citychapel.de.International Baptist Church Stuttgart‑Vaihingen, tel. 687 43 65, www.ibcstuttgart.de.St. Antonius Church Paracelsusstr. 87, Stuttgart‑Hohenheim, tel. 459 71 52. Catholic Mass in English every first Saturday of the month at 18:30.St. Catherine’s Church (Anglican) Katharinenplatz 5, tel. 07151 68 97 3, www.stuttgartanglicans.de.United Methodist Church, tel. 25 19 84, www.emk.de.


Although some German cities have consulates of certain countries, most only have a diplomatic representation in Berlin. Below are all the details of the Berlin embassies of the participating World Cup countries. The city code for Berlin is (+49) (0)30.Angola Wallstraße 58, tel. 24 08 970, [email protected], http://www.botschaftangola.de.Argentina Kleiststraße 23-26, tel. 226 68 90, [email protected], www.argentinische-botschaft.de.Australia Wallstr. 76-79, MI, tel. 880 08 80, www.australian-embassy.de.Brazil Wallstrasse 57, tel. 72 62 80, [email protected], http://www.brasilianische-botschaft.de.Costa Rica Dessauer Strasse 28/29, tel. 26 39 89 90, [email protected], http://www.botschaft-costarica.de/.Croatia Ahornstraße 4, tel. 21 91 55 14, [email protected] Republic Wilhelmstr. 44, tel. 22 63 80, www.mzv.cz/berlin.Ecuador Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 90, tel. 800 96 95, [email protected], http://www.embassy-ecuador.org.France Pariser Pl. 5, tel. 590 03 90 00, www.botschaft-frankreich.de.Ghana Stavangerstr. 17-19, tel. 547 14 90, [email protected], http://www.ghanaemberlin.de.Iran Podbielskiallee 65-67, tel. 84 35 30, [email protected], http://www.iranembassy.de.Italy Hiroshimastr. 1-7, tel. 25 44 00, www.botschaft-italien.de.Ivory Coast Lützowstrasse 33-36, tel. 590 02 30.Japan (Consulate General) D-3, Kleiststr. 23-26, tel. 21 09 40, www.botschaft-japan.de.Mexico Klingelhöferstr. 3, tel. 269323 0, [email protected], http://www.embamex.de.Netherlands Klosterstr. 50, tel. 20 95 60, www.niederlandeweb.de.Paraguay Hardenbergstr. 12, tel. 319 98 60, [email protected] Lassenstr. 19-21, tel. 223 13 20, www.botschaft-polen.de.Portugal Zimmerstr. 56, tel. 590 06 35 00.Saudi-Arabia Kurfürstendamm 63, tel. 88 92 50.Serbia-Montenegro Taubertstrasse 18, tel. 895 77 00, [email protected] Korea Schöneberger Ufer 89-91, tel. 26 06 50, [email protected], www.koreaemb.de.Spain Lichtensteinallee 1, TG, tel. 254 00 70, www.spanischebotschaft.de.Sweden Rauchstr. 1, tel. 50 50 60, www.schwe-den.org.Switzerland Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee 4 A, tel. 390 40 00, [email protected], www.botschaft-schweiz.de.Togo Grabbeallee 43, tel. 48 47 64 71, [email protected], www.botschaft-togo.de.Tunisia Lindenallee 16, tel. 36 41 07 0.Ukraine Albrechtstrasse 26, tel. 28 88 72 20, [email protected], www.botschaft-ukraine.de.United Kingdom Wilhelmstr. 70-71, MI, tel. 20 45 70, www.britischebotschaft.de.USA Neustädtische Kirchstr. 4-5, MI, tel. 830 50, www.usembassy.de. American Citizen Services: tel. 832 92 33.

EmbassiesAdolf-Kröner-Str. E/F-3Albert-Schäffle-Str. E/F-4Albertstr. E-4Albrecht-Goes-Platz E-4Albuchweg F-2Alexanderstr. D-4/E-3Alfred-Lörcher-Str. E-2/3Altes Schloß D-3Am Fruchtkasten C-3Am Hauptbahnhof D-1/2Am Hohengeren E-3Am Kriegsbergturm C-1Am Neckartor E-1/2Am Reichelenberg D-4Am Schloßgarten D-2Am Tanzelwurm B-1Ameisenbergstr. E-3/F-2Archivstr. D-3Arnulf-Klett-Platz D-2Aspergstr. F-3Athener Str. D-1Atzenbergaufgang A-1Atzenbergstr. A-C-1Augustenstr. A/B-4Barcelona-Platz D-1Bardilweg F-4Bärenstr. C-3Bauschweg F-2Bebelstr. A-3Bebenhäuser Hof C-3Bergstr. F-3/4Berliner Platz B-3Beyerstr. D-1Birkendörfle C-1Birkenwaldstr. C-1Blumenstr. D-4Bolzstr. C/D-3Bopserstr. C-4Braunweg F-4Breite Str. C-4Breitlingstr. E/F-4Breitscheidstr. A/B/C-3Brennerstr. D-4Bronnäcker F-2Brüsseler Platz D-2Büchsenstr. C-3Budapester Platz D-1Bunsenweg C-1Buschlestr. B-4Bussenstr. F-3Calwer Passage C-3Calwer Str. C-3Cannstatter Str. D/E-1Cäsar-Flaischlen-Str. A-2Charlottenstr. D-3/4Christoph-Str. C-4Daniel-Stocker-Weg E-2Danneckerplatz D-4Danneckerstr. D-4Deyhleweg F-4Diamantenweg B-2Diemershaldenstr. E-3/4Dillmannstr. A-2Dobelstr. D/E-4Dornstr. C-4Dorotheenstr. D-3Dürrstr. A-2Eberhardstr. C-4Ecklenstr. F-3Eduard-Pfeiffer-Str. B-1/C-2Eduard-Pfeiffer-Str. C-1Ehrenhalde B-1Eichstr. C-4Einkornstr. F-2Elisabethenstr. A-4Esslinger Str. D-4Etzel-Str. D-1Eugensplatz E-3Eugenstr. D-3Falkertstr. A/B-2/3Färberstr. C-4Farrenstr. F-4Feinstr. C-4

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INDEX

Acadamie Der Schönsten Künste 21Ackermanns 28Alte Kanzlei 23Altes Schloß 32Amadeus 31Amici 25Ampulle 24Arche 19Auszeit 22Bad Berg 12Bangkok Express 22Barcode 28Barista Café 28Bar Waranga 28Berg 18Besitos 27Best Western Hotel Stuttgart 21 15Biddy Early’s 31Biergarten im Schloßgarten 30Bismarckturm 32Bohnenviertel 32Brauerei-Gaststätte Dinkelacker 21Bravo Charlie 28Brita 15Burhans Schlemmerstuben 27Café Heller 28Café im Königsbau 21Café Nast 21Calwer-Eck-Braü 21Carl-Zeiss-Planetarium 35China Wok Imbiß 22City Coach Tour 37City Walk 36Coc@Inn 27Come Prima 26Cortijo 27Da Franco 26Delhi Palace 24Deli 28Der Zauberlehrling 14, 23Deutsche Telekom Tagungshotel 18Dilayla 28Ebony 21Empore 25Esplanaud 19Evangelische Hospitalkirche 37Extra-Wurst 22Fai Sushi Kaiten 27Fernsehturm 32Find 19Flea Market 32Floating Market 21Fruchtkasten 32George & Dragon 31Goldoni 26Grabkapelle auf dem Württemberg 32Graf Eberhard 21Grand Café Planie 22Hansa-Hotel 15Hauptbahnhof Tower 32

Haus der Wirtschaft 35Hegel-Haus 35Höhenhotel Seybold 15Holiday Inn 14Hostel Alex 30 20Hotel am Feuersee 15Hotel Am Schloßgarten 14Hotel am Wilhelmsplatz 15i-Punkt Tourist Office 32IB-Gästehaus 15Ibis Am Löwentor 16Ibis Marienplatz 16IB Jugendgästehaus 20Il Pomodoro 26InterCityHotel Stuttgart 16Jugendherberge Stuttgart 20Kid’s Park 37Killesbergturm 33Klösterle 33Königsbau 33Kronen Hotel Garni 16Kübler 27Kunstgebäude 35KunstMuseum 35L'Oasis 28Laboratorium 30La Fenice 23Landtag 33Le Meridien 14Lindenmuseum 35Litfass 25Lush 28Mack 19Maritim Hotel Stuttgart 14Markthalle 33Marshall Bar 28Mash 29Mata Hari 29Mercedes-Benz Museum 34Mercure Fontana 16Mercure Hotel Bad Cannstatt 16Mercure Stuttgart Airport 19Mercure Stuttgart City Centre 16Merit 19Meyer's 25Mezzanin 29Mezzogiorno 26Millenium Hotel & SI-Suites 16mo.hotel 16Model Railway 37Mojito 29Mos Eisley 29Mövenpick Airport 19Museum am Löwentor 35Musical Instrument Museum 36Neues Schloß 33Oblomow 29Ochsen Weinstube Hotel 16Oggi 26Olivo 23Pane e Vino 26Panorama Café 22Penguin Eis 22Perle 27Porsche Museum 34

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