Stuttgart, Germany — Events
Cannstatter Beer Festival
In terms of size, the Cannstatter Beer Festival in Stuttgart is second only to the Oktoberfest in Munich. Rows of beer lovers sing along to oompa band classics in large marquee tents, washing down their favorite golden liquid with tasty Swabian snacks. An exhilarating fairground is the setting with one of the world’s biggest mobile Ferris wheels, reaching 198 feet (60m), as the backdrop. The celebration takes place over two weeks in the fall.
Stuttgart Wine Village Festival
Wine lovers should head to Stuttgart in the Baden-Wurttemberg region in Germany during fall for the annual Stuttgart Wine Village Festival. Celebrating local wine since 1974, Stuttgart is transformed into a festive village during the beginning of September with 120 wine stalls smattered across the market square, Schillerplatz and Kiurchstrabe. Pouring over 250 unique local wines from Riesling and Trollinger to Müller-Thurgau and Ruländer, the heart of Swabian culture can be found here.
Stuttgart Christmas Market
One of the oldest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe, Stuttgart is transformed into a fairytale wonderland over the month of December, when heady aromas of vanilla and cinnamon permeate the air. More than 200 delightful stands display the wares of local tradesmen from Christmas decorations and toys to woodcuts and jewelry. On the Schlossplatz, in front of the New Palace, a romantic open-air skating rink in the middle of the city can be found.
