10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Stuttgart

Marktplatz (Market Square) is surrounded by landmarks including the Stuttgart City Hall and the flagship Breuninger department store, all of which look dazzling when illuminated at night. Though the square dates back to the 12th century, it was destroyed during WWII and now bears little resemblance to its origins. A makeover in 2020 saw the addition of new features including a water fountain.

While exploring Marktplatz, you might want to browse displays of local cheese, meat, and global cuisine at the Markthalle Stuttgart (it stays open until 6.30 pm). Keep your eyes peeled for annual events such as the Weindorf, where you can stock up on over 350 Swabian wines.

At the Carl-Zeiss Planetarium Stuttgart, you can observe a representation of the starry sky projected onto a panoramic screen using fibre technology. Live lectures teach you about our planet and the universe during the day. On a clear night, the observatory lets you gaze deep into the Milky Way.

The Carl-Zeiss Planetarium Stuttgart remains open until 7 pm on weekends, 7.30 pm on Wednesdays, and 8.30 pm on Fridays, making it an excellent place to get close to the universe after dinner. The Stuttgart Central Station is less than 10 minutes away on foot.

Das Gerber is one of Stuttgart’s most popular shopping malls, housed inside a modernist building that was completed in 2014. Within a retail space of 25,000 square metres, you’ll find clothing, housewares and accessories stores spread across multiple floors. There are also cafes, restaurants, a supermarket, and a brewpub.

Das Gerber remains open until 10 pm every day, except for Sunday. Visit late in the evening to find various products at discounted prices. The nearest subway stations are Rathaus, Rotebühlplatz Stadtmitte and Österreichischer Platz, all within a 10-minute walk of the shopping mall.

The Stuttgart TV Tower reaches a height of 217 metres and boasts 2 open-air viewing platforms at an elevation of about 150 metres. There’s also a museum that details the history of the tower, which was the world’s first telecommunications tower of its kind.

The Stuttgart TV Tower opens every day except for Monday until 10 pm, making it a must-visit attraction for those who want to enjoy panoramic views of Stuttgart before and after the sun goes down. There’s a fee to access the observation deck, but children aged 5 years and under can enter for free.

Schlossplatz is the largest public square in the city of Stuttgart. It was reserved as a military parade ground up until the mid-19^th century. Today, you can explore notable landmarks like the Baroque Neues Schloss (New Palace), the 30-metre-tall Jubiläumssäule column, and the former Königsbau local stock exchange. You can also see manicured lawns and flowerbeds that were installed in 2006, following the staging of the World Cup Finals.

Keep your eyes peeled for annual events in Schlossplatz, which include open-air concerts, children’s fairs, and the Weihnachten market festival. The illuminated golden Mercury Pillar looks especially mesmerising at night.

The Palladium Theater is one of the top spots to catch an evening performance in Stuttgart. Shows include music concerts, plays, and a range of exhibitions. It’s housed inside the SI-Centrum Stuttgart experience centre, where you can also find 11 restaurants, 7 bars, a cinema, and a casino.

The Palladium Theater is open until 10 pm on most days and 11 pm on Saturdays. The nearest subway station is Salzäcker, located just behind the SI-Centrum complex.

The Long Night of Museums Stuttgart is an annual festival that usually takes place towards the end of March. During the event, over 80 of the city’s museums and galleries remain open as late as 2 am and host unique events and special performances. Notable venues that take part include the DOQU Art Quarters, the House of History, the Art Museum Stuttgart, and the Mercedes-Benz Museum.

Most years, you only need to purchase 1 ticket to gain access to all the partaking museums and the VVS public transport network. You can also experience the festival by hop-on hop-off bus tours that stop at every venue on the programme.

While the Killesbergpark is busiest during sunlight hours, this public park is home to a host of venues that provide evening entertainment. On top of beer gardens and diners, there are theatres, outdoor stages, and a miniature railway that operates during the evening. You can take in city views from the park's 40-metre-high observation tower free of charge.

If you fancy grabbing dinner in Killesbergpark, we recommend restaurants such as Höhencafé Killesberg or Naturfreundehaus Steinbergle. The Killesberg subway station is located at the southern tip of the park.

Sky Beach Stuttgart is a great place to sip local beers and colourful cocktails with the sand between your toes. Situated at a height of 25 metres on the rooftop of the GALERIA Kaufhof, the bar boasts palm trees, deck chairs and MQ Viena furniture, not to mention breathtaking cityscape views.

On most days, Sky Beach Stuttgart stays open until 9 pm, making it a popular place to grab a drink or two after dinner. The rooftop bar is conveniently located just minutes from Stuttgart Central Station and the Hauptbahnhof Arnulf-Klett-Platz subway station.

Pay a visit to the bars and clubs along Steinstraße if you want to let your hair down for the night in Stuttgart. As one of the city’s best streets for nightlife, it’s lined with thumping nightclubs, laidback dive bars, cocktail dens, and live entertainment venues. Best of all, these hotspots are within walking distance of the Rathaus subway station.

Many drinking establishments on Steinstraße, such as 1.Stock, Romantica, Schräglage Club, and 7grad, don’t open their doors until after 10 pm. If you want to get an early start, check out Ruby Bar Stuttgart, Boa Disco Stuttgart, or Shocken Events.