Top Hangout Spots near University of Stuttgart: A Guide

Do you want to explore the top hangout spots near University of Stuttgart? Stuttgart is a city that offers a lot of attractions and activities for students. Whether you are looking for a place to relax, have fun, meet new people, or learn something new, you will find it in this vibrant and diverse city. Students who want to study in Germany will find this blog very helpful. It covers the top spots to hang out near the University of Stuttgart that you can enjoy with your friends or classmates. In addition to parks and museums and cafes and bars, there is something for everyone in Stuttgart. Let’s get started!

Founded	1829
Location	Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Type	Public
Chancellor	Jan Gerken
President	Wolfram Ressel
Students	27,686 (UG-13,136, PG-7,309, PhD-1682)
Campus	Urban/Suburban
Affiliations	German Universities Excellence Initiative, PEGASUS, TU9, EUA, TIME

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List of Top Hangout Spots Near University of Stuttgart

As a student, we know that you can often run short of the budget to explore popular attractions nearby during your study abroad. So we have put together a list of top hangout spots near University of Stuttgart that you can visit free of cost. Thank us later!:

Weißenburgpark

Location: Bopserwaldstraße 3, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany

Distance from university: 7-minute drive

Timings: Open all day

Located on Bopser hill in South Stuttgart, this park is spread over an area of 5 hectares, making it an ideal place for students to take a walk, leisurely stroll or just relax after a long day of classes. And who doesn’t appreciate a tea break while overlooking a scenic view of the city? Teehaus Cafe has you covered there!

Grabkapelle

Location: Württembergstraße 340, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany

Distance from university: 25-minute drive

Timings: Wed-Sun, 10:00 am – 05:00 pm (April-October)

               Fri-Sun, 11:00 am – 04:00 pm (November)

               Closed (December-March)

This mausoleum is located at the top of the Württemberg hill, built in honour of Queen Katharina Pawlowna, King William I of Württemburg’s second wife. Furthermore, you can enjoy the view from atop the hill or explore nearby vineyards and wineries through the wine-walking trails that surround Stuttgart.

The Karlshöhe

Location: Reinsbrugstrasse 19, Stuttgart, Germany

Distance from university: 7-minute drive

Timings: Open all day

A space with a panoramic view of the city, Karlshöhe is another one of the top hangout spots near University of Stuttgart. Whether you want to explore the surrounding vineyards and gardens or travel back in time with the open-air Municipal Lapidarium Stuttgart museum, you won’t run out of things to do.

Birkenkopf

Location: 70197 Stuttgart, Germany

Distance from university: 9-minute drive

Timings: Open all day

Locally known as Monte Scherbelino, Birkenkopf is generally famous for the 40 m tall heap of debris dumped on it during World War 2 between 1953-57. This spot also offers an open view of Stuttgart from the top along with the facade of houses destroyed during the war.

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Feuersee Lake

Location: Stuttgart-West, Germany

Distance from university: 3-minute drive

Timings: Open all day

Want to make the most of those warm summer days in Germany? Then get ready to take a stroll on the promenade along Feuersee. The picturesque lake holds yet another attraction for visitors in the form of the World War 2 relic Johanneskirche, a Neo-Gothic-style church located on a small peninsula. 

Schloss Solitude

Location: Solitude 1, 70197 Stuttgart, Germany

Distance from university: 15-minute drive

Timings: Tue-Sun, 10:00 am – 05:00 pm (April-October) 

                Sat-Sun, 10:00 am – 04:00 pm (November-March)

Situated between Stuttgart West and Gerlingen, Schloss Solitude offers the perfect place to relax in the gardens after you reach the palace by walking through the woods in Stuttgart West. And then there’s also the palace’s amazing architecture (built Rococo style) and interiors (Classical era style) for you to admire. 

Max-Eyth-See

Location: 70378 Stuttgart, Germany

Distance from university: 21-minute drive

Timings: Open all day

Once a gravel pit, Max-Eyth-See is now the second most popular lakeside attraction after River Neckar in Stuttgart. In addition, you can drag your friends to go for a stroll, cycle around, set up a barbeque, or boat across the lake; there’s no lack of fun activities to do except bathing, which is restricted.

Höhenpark Killesberg

Location: Stresemannstraße, 70191 Stuttgart, Germany

Distance from university: 7-minute drive

Timings: Open all day

                Killsbergturm: open from 7 am-9 pm

Located in Stuttgart North, Höhenpark Killesberg attracts visitors for its stunning flowers, water lily pond, Killesberg tower and 25 art objects created by the various local artists situated across the park. And if you fancy a long walk with your friends, you can start off at Schlosspark, passing Rosensteinpark to Leibfriedschen Garden to Wartberg and finally reaching Killesberg.

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Other Hangouts To Explore Near University of Stuttgart

Didn’t get your fill of Stuttgart just yet? We have some more top hangout spots near University of Stuttgart in spare for you to explore and enjoy. Additionally, these hangouts are covered under your student budget too:

1. Esslingen – Free
2. Tübingen – Free
3. The Mercedes-Benz Museum – EUR 5 (for students)
4. The Porsche Museum – EUR 5 (for students)
5. Wilhelma Zoological and Botanic Garden – EUR 5 (for students)
6. Fernsehturm Stuttgart – EUR 5.50 (for students)
7. Schweinemuseum (Pig Museum) – EUR 6.93 (for adults)

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