Named after a royal stud farm, Stuttgart doesn’t often attract much attention - at least among those who aren’t business travelers - as a place to spend a holiday. Which is unfortunate, because the city has lots of interesting surprises in store for anybody who’s willing to spend some time in it.

Stuttgart is a city of southwest Germany, a major center of industry, trade and commerce. It’s a business city, a city whose motto seems to be work- the home of big names like Daimler Benz, Porsche and Bosch. But before you start imagining a concrete jungle, Stuttgart is also a city that is half parks, gardens, orchards, vineyards and woodlands. It’s a city that is known for its greenery, for its exquisite wines, its fruit, and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Add to that the fact that Stuttgart is virtually the cultural capital of the region, with world-class orchestras, theatres and choirs, and it becomes a city definitely worth adding to your itinerary.