1. Something for Everyone
Stuttgart has something for everyone
to enjoy, but especially for children. The palace at Ludwigsburg has a storybook garden that kids can spend hours enjoying. Picture tons of flowers, trails, tunnels,
waterfalls, and even Rapunzel’s tower. For the auto lover, you can choose from the Mercedes-Benz Museum or the Porsche Museum. Spend some
time in the butterfly house (insectarium) or in the aquarium at the zoo. Climb the obstacle course, complete with zip
lines, at the Waldhochseilgarten- Freizeitpark. Cool off in
the Aquatoll water park or get a feel of 19th Century Swabia (the
Stuttagrt region) at Tripsdrill theme park. Need a laugh? Try the Pig Museum
with 25 rooms of exhibits and special activities for kids and families. Have a
picnic and ride the train in the 123 acre Killesbergpark filled with
playgrounds, animals, and even an observation tower.
2. Group Rates on Public
Transportation
You can get around Stuttgart by train for an amazing price thanks to
the Group Day Ticket. The Group Ticket is valid for up to 5 unrelated people
traveling at the same time or for a parent or parents traveling with any number
of their own children up to age 17. Prices
start as low as €11.50 per day if you are traveling across 1-2 zones and top
out at €19 for unlimited travel in the network. Amazingly, this ticket covers all forms of
area transportation including the S-bahn (trains), U-bahn (underground), and
buses AND includes transportation to and from the airport. Check out their website for more information.
3. Kids are Free at
many Museums and Attractions
Kids under 15 can get into the Mercedes Benz Museum or the Porsche Museum for free. The Natural History museum is free for kids under 7 or visit
Wednesdays after 1pm for free entrance for everyone. Kids under 13 see art from
around the world at the Linden Museum for free. Even
the hop-on,hop-off city tour allows two children under 15 to ride free with each
paying adult. Keep in mind that most museums in Stuttgart are closed on
Mondays.
4. Family Passes
Got kids over 15? Don’t worry you can find discounts for
families at many attractions. Usually this is good for two adults and one
child. The incredible Wilhelmina Zoological and Botanical Gardens
offers a family pass good for all children accompanying their parent. Family tickets at Ludwigsburg start at €8.80
if you are just visiting one museum or for €32.50 you can visit all the
attractions on the grounds (both palaces, museums, gardens and the baroque
experience) over two consecutive days. Get a €3 family discount at the
Freizeitpark obstacle course for each
family member. Look for the words “familien karten” wherever you go.
5. The Food
One of my greatest challenges
taking my kids out of the country is getting them to try unfamiliar food. Not a
problem here! Street food is everywhere and is exactly the stuff your little "kinder" will eat. Snacks are especially inexpensive-pretzels for under €1 at most
stands, bratwurst and sausages that look
like hot dogs, flat breads that look like pizza and dozens of pastries to
satisfy even the pickiest of eaters all for around €1-€3. Most train stops and
stations have food stands nearby so you don’t have to look far for something to
curb your appetite.
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