10 Best Family Things to Do in Stuttgart

Stuttgart offers sensational options for family outings. Whether it’s thrilling rides at the amusement park or traveling through the trees on a ropes course, the capital and the largest city of the German state of Baden-Württemberg is a delightful destination for kids and the whole family.

The landscape of Stuttgart and the surrounding area boasts Stuttgarter Kessel valley, a beautiful backdrop for adventure. There are also animal encounters, pool days and action-packed activities to discover among these 10 best family things to do in Stuttgart.

1. Wilhelma

Explore nature at the only German zoological-botanical garden

Good for: Families, Adventure

Wilhelma attracts young and old with fascinating animals and a colorful display of plants and flowers. Set on the grounds of a historic castle in the Bad Cannstatt district in northern Stuttgart, the only zoological-and-botanical garden in Germany offers rich biodiversity in a beautiful setting.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Baden-Württemberg, Wilhelma welcomes more than 2 million visitors annually. Since opening as a park in 1846, the site has evolved and is now home to 11,500 animals, representing 1,200 species and some 6,000 plants across 30 hectares. Kids are certainly in for a treat with a chance to get up close to incredible wildlife, including apes, elephants, tapirs, birds of paradise and other creatures.

Location: Wilhelma 13, 70376 Stuttgart, Germany

Open: Daily from 8.15 am to 8 pm

2. Erlebnispark Tripsdrill

Expect fun with rides, animals and a chance to sleep in a treehouse

Good for: Families, Adventure

Erlesbnispark Tripsdrill offers family fun with a theme, animal and nature park combined. About 45 minutes from Stuttgart near Cleebronn in southern Germany, the amusement park offers thrills for all ages, including 29 attractions. Younger children will have a blast at Spielewelt Sägewerk, an adventure playground where they can climb, jump and splash.

At Erlebnispark Tripsdrill, families who want to take on speedier rides can brave the Karacho and Mammut rollercoasters. As for wildlife, get ready for animal encounters, feedings with wolves, bears and wildcats, and bird demonstrations. There’s also a forest adventure trail, and you can even spend the night at a nature park in a treehouse or shepherd’s wagon surrounded by nature.

Location: Erlebnispark Tripsdrill Straße 1, 74389 Cleebronn, Germany

Open: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm

Phone: +49 7135 9999

3. Schwaben Park

Excitement awaits at this lively amusement park

Good for: Families, Adventure

Schwaben Park offers a fun-filled day for the whole family to enjoy. Set in the Welzheimer Forest in Kaiserbach within Baden-Württemberg, the amusement park has welcomed visitors since 1972. Along with friendly animals, such as the resident chimpanzees and parrots, the park is home to educational and fun experiences.

The rides at Schwaben Park are the main attraction. Take the kids for a ride on the bumper automobiles, free-fall tower and climbing balloon. Everyone will have a good time on the Flying Dutchman and the Sawmill log flume ride. Other highlights include a petting zoo, a water playground and entertaining productions, including the Jungle Show and the Punch and Judy show.

Location: Hofwiesen 11, 73667 Kaisersbach, Germany

Open: Daily form 10 am to 6 pm

Phone: +49 7182 936100

4. F3 Das Wohlfühlbad

The ultimate pool destination

Good for: Families, Adventure

F3 Das Wohlfühlbad offers the ultimate water adventure with different experiences to enjoy. Located northeast of Stuttgart in the town of Fellbach, this massive family and leisure pool complex features several neighborhoods to unwind, including a sports pool, indoor/outdoor pools and a sauna area.

At the largest pool of F3 Das Wohlfühlbad, kids have plenty of reason to play in the water. There’s the Aqua Racer and slide tower for older kids, while younger ones have a separate children’s area with fun features, including a lazy river. Over at the sports pool, active types like to swim in the free lanes or practice their dives, while the sauna world boasts a saltwater pool, saunas and other wellness amenities.

Location: Esslinger Str. 102, 70734 Fellbach, Germany

Open: Monday–Friday from 6 am to 8 am, 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm

Phone: +49 711 794850

5. Sensapolis

An adventure park that stirs the imagination

Good for: Families, Adventure

Sensapolis offers a cool environment for kids to be kids with unique attractions for play. Located at Böblingen airfield in Sindelfingen, 20 minutes from Stuttgart, the indoor adventure park is all about magic and thrills. The Adventure Trail features challenges, such as climbing chimneys, tree trunks, and other surprises.

There is an experience for all ages at Sensapolis. Older kids can take on the high ropes and climbing wall, while the youngest can play in the toddler area. Over at the Fairy Tale Castle, there are secret passages to roam, talking plants and a fun slide to go down, while the Fun Shooter has a waterfall and volcano made of balls.

Location: Melli-Beese-Straße 1, 71063 Sindelfingen, Germany

Open: Wednesday–Friday from 2 pm to 6.30 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10 am to 6.30 pm (closed Monday–Tuesday)

Phone: +49 7031 2048530

6. Märchengarten im Blühenden Barock

A storybook environment featuring fairytale scenes

Good for: Families, Adventure

Märchengarten im Blühenden Barock features scenes from beloved children’s classics. Located less than 30 minutes from Stuttgart on the grounds of Ludwigsburg Castle, the fairytale-themed garden has been enchanting visitors since 1959. You’ll see famous stories come to life in magical settings, whether it’s Rapunzel’s castle, Red Riding Hood’s house or on a boat ride on Fairytail Stream.

There are more than 50 fairytale scenes at Märchengarten im Blühenden Barock. Along with settings featuring Pinnochio, Snow White, the Frog Prince, Sinbad, Aladdin, Ali Baba and many more characters, there is also a playground in the lower garden of Blühendes Barock as well as mazes, a water play area and a petting zoo.

Location: Mömpelgardstraße 28 Im Blühenden Barock, 71640 Ludwigsburg, Germany

Open: Daily from 9 am to 6.30 pm

Phone: +49 7141 975650

7. Freizeitpark Rutesheim Waldhochseilgarten

Enjoy an action-packed family outing in the woods

Good for: Families, Adventure

Freizeitpark Rutesheim Waldhochseilgarten offers outdoor adventures with activities for all ages and experience levels. Located in Rutesheim, around 40 minutes from Stuttgart, the leisure park is set within the woodlands and features the largest high ropes course in the area.

There is plenty to keep the family busy at Freizeitpark Rutesheim Waldhochseilgarten. Along with traveling through the trees, you can go on a geocaching adventure, try archery and other family-friendly pursuits. Other worthwhile activities include Segway tours, a climbing garden and a friendly round at the 18-hole mini golf course. When it’s time for a meal, head to Kraxl Alm, a rustic, alpine-style restaurant or the Biergarten.

Location: Am Freizeitpark 2, 71277 Rutesheim, Germany

Open: Hours may vary

Phone: +49 7152 9084715

8. Riesenrutschbahn Poppeltal - Seewald Freizeit Park

Experience a spin on a toboggan run

Good for: Families, Adventure

Poppeltal - Seewald Freizeit Park offers a scenic setting for an enjoyable family outing. Located just over an hour from Stuttgart in Enzklösterle, the amusement park is home to a long and fast toboggan run that offers panoramic views of the Black Forest. Along with this main attraction, there are other rides for kids to enjoy.

From a classic carousel to bumper automobiles, there are quite a few amusements for all ages at Poppeltal - Seewald FreizeitPark. Other attractions include a children’s mountain railroad, pirate boats, trampolines and more, all set in nature. When you need a break, you can relax with snacks at the Biergarten.

Location: Poppeltal 1 75337, Enzklösterle, Germany

Open: Daily from 10 am to 6.30 pm

Phone: +49 7085 7812

9. TobiDu Indoorspielplatz in Stuttgart Fellbach

Have a blast at this indoor jungle playground

Good for: Families, Adventure

TobiDu Indoorspielplatz in Stuttgart Fellbach is all about fun, games and action. Located in Fellbach, a 15-minute drive from Stuttgart, this colorful indoor jungle playground features an inviting setting for children to climb, crawl, jump and explore. Ideal for younger kids, this fun destination features cool slides and a toddler area with a ball pen and places for children up to 3 years old to explore safely.

There’s also a great game area at TobiDu Indoorspielplatz in Stuttgart Fellbach. Whether playing air hockey, shooting basketball hoops or making their own creations at the art stations, kids will have plenty to keep their attention. When it’s time for a bite, the restaurant has pizza, salads and other tasty selections.

Location: Carl-Zeiss-Straße 4, 70736 Fellbach, Germany

Open: Monday–Friday from 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10 am to 2.30 pm and from 3 to 7 pm

Phone: +49 711 51892537

10. Dreamland on the Bear Cave

An enchanting place for the little ones

Good for: Families, Adventure

Dreamland on the Bear Cave (Traumland auf der Bärenhöhle) is a place of discovery. Since opening in 1975, the theme park in Sonnenbühl on the Swabian Alb, a little over a 50-minute drive from Stuttgart, continues to captivate young children with fairytale magic.

Ideal for children in elementary school and younger, Dreamland on the Bear Cave has a fairytale forest. There, you will find displays of storybook classics such as Hansel and Gretel and Sleeping Beauty. Afterward, it’s time to have a whirl on the rides. From the Ferris Wheel offering views of the Black Forest to the flume ride, Ladybug train and a playground and petting zoo, there is plenty to entertain the kids.

Location: Auf der Bärenhöhle, 72820 Sonnenbühl, Germany

Open: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm

Phone: +49 7128 2158

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