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The Stuttgart Region comprises 179 local authorities (towns and rural districts). These form five counties and the City of Stuttgart. Home to around 2.7 million people from 170 countries, it is a great place to live and work. Located within easy travelling distance of the Black Forest and the undulating hills of the Schwäbische Alb, it is also a place of outstanding natural beauty. The picturesque countryside and vineyards in and around Stuttgart, as well as the region’s many castles and other historical monuments, offer no end of opportunities for recreation. What’s more, the Stuttgart Region is one of the world’s leading centres for business and technology – and boasts an excellent infrastructure. Its directly elected parliament, which is unique in Germany, ensures fast, effective decision-making on local issues.
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| Infrastructure | | The Stuttgart Region's excellent transport and telecommunications infrastructure, together with its central location, gives enterprises easy, direct access to markets in western and eastern Europe. A particularly important role is played by Stuttgart Airport, the sixth-largest in Germany. | | > more | | |
| Local Authorities | Key facts and figures on all the region’s local authorities – from Aidlingen in Böblingen County to Zell unter Aichelberg in Esslingen County.
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| Leisure | | When it comes to recreation, the Stuttgart Region has something for everyone. From invigorating mineral swimming pools, picturesque countryside, cultural events, and boat trips on the river Neckar, to mouth-watering local delicacies at one of the many restaurants – in fact, you could say we’re spoiled for choice... | | > more | | |
| Tourism | | The largest concentration of mineral springs in Western Europe, a world-famous ballet company, musicals, and no end of excellent places to eat out – these are just some of the reasons the Stuttgart Region is proving increasingly popular with tourists. | | > more | | |
| Business | | The Stuttgart Region is located at the heart of Baden-Württemberg, one of Germany’s leading states in terms of economic strength. The area’s success is thanks to its blend of global players and innovative SMEs. | | > more | | |
| Geography | | Located at the heart of European Union, the world’s second-largest economic zone, the Stuttgart Region combines big-city style with rural charm. What’s more, many areas of outstanding natural beauty, including the Black Forest, Lake Constance and Alsace, are within easy travelling distance. | | > more | | |
| Education | | The Stuttgart Region’s excellence in education and training is one reason for the high level of skills in the area. Two traditional universities and a variety of other institutions of higher education provide courses leading to both German and international degrees. When it comes to offerings combining study with on-the-job training, the region is second to none. Almost every year, there are more than enough places for applicants. Did you know that the world’s first Waldorf school was founded in Stuttgart in 1919? And universities of co-operative education – which bridge the gap between academic theory and its practical application – originated in the region. | | > more | | |
| History | | The Stuttgart Region has existed in its present form since 1974, when the mid-Neckar association of local authorities was founded. This later merged with its counterpart in Stuttgart to form the Verband Region Stuttgart (the association of local government authorities within the Stuttgart Region). | | > more | | | |
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PC ancestor |
| A regional invention is the grandfather of the PC. |
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