This season in Stuttgart
Guides and events that matter in Stuttgart this season, from winter tires and Christmas markets to Fasching, festivals and the summer heat. This page updates itself with the season.
Christmas markets: from Nov 25
Weihnachtsmarkt: Christmas Market Stuttgart
The Christmas market in Stuttgart is one of the largest and oldest in Europe. Enjoy festive food and activities, and get your gift shopping done!
Winter tires
Driving in Germany
In wintry conditions your car needs winter tires or all-season tires with the Alpine symbol. Most drivers switch from October to Easter.
Christmas markets: from Nov 24
Weihnachtsmarkt: Christmas Market Esslingen
The Christmas market in the center of Esslingen is unique and a wonderful experience since it's also a medieval market.
Winter lights: from Nov 18
Christmas Garden at Wilhelma
Escape to a winter wonderland at the annual Christmas Garden at the Wilhelma Zoo. The grounds are transformed by holiday illuminations every evening.
Winter weather
Snow in Stuttgart
Sidewalk clearing duties, driving in snow and ice, and the best sledding hills in and around Stuttgart.
Equestrian event: from Nov 11
Stuttgart German Masters
See Olympic, World and European champions compete in the Stuttgart German Masters, an international riding competition and horse show.
Festival: from Dec 1
chocolART: Chocolate Festival
The largest chocolate festival in Germany, chocolART takes place in the historic town center of Tübingen at the beginning of December.
New Year's Eve: from Dec 10
Silvester (New Year’s Eve)
Why Germans call it Silvester, the midnight fireworks and the other New Year traditions you will meet in Stuttgart.