Stuttgart
The heartland of Germany's automotive industry, Stuttgart is home to the global headquarters of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Nestled in a valley surrounded by vineyards, it offers a unique blend of industrial prowess and natural beauty. The region is a major draw for automotive, mechanical, and aerospace engineering professionals and students, with one of Germany's lowest unemployment rates.
Universities
3 institutions — public universities are tuition-free
Indian Life
Groceries, spices and places of worship to feel at home
Namaste India Stuttgart
- Area
- Bad Cannstatt
- Specialty
- Groceries & Spices
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 10-20
Taj Mahal Store
- Area
- Möhringen
- Specialty
- Mixed Indian
- Hours
- Daily 11-20
Indisches Kulturzentrum Stuttgart
Hindu- Deity
- Multi-deity
- Area
- Stuttgart-Ost
- Events
- Major festivals, monthly bhajans
Healthcare
Emergency numbers and the major hospitals in town
Klinikum Stuttgart
One of Germany's largest municipal hospitals, 4 sites, Level 1 trauma centre
Robert Bosch Krankenhaus
Private hospital with outstanding oncology and gastroenterology
Marienhospital Stuttgart
Catholic hospital with strong cardiac and orthopedic departments
Tip: Always carry your Krankenkassenkarte (health insurance card) — doctors and hospitals require it at every visit. Without it you may be billed directly.
Getting Around
Airports, rail connections and the passes worth getting
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
S-Bahn S2/S3 — ~28 min to Hauptbahnhof
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
ICE ~50 min, useful for long-haul India flights
ICE hub: Frankfurt (~1h), Munich (~2.2h), Zurich (~3h). Stuttgart's U-Bahn/S-Bahn network connects the metro region.
Cost of Living
Typical monthly expenses in Stuttgart
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