Things to do in Esslingen

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Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Museum Entry Ticket

Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Museum Entry Ticket

9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 77 per adult
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Stuttgart Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

Stuttgart Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 38 per adult
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Escape The City Stuttgart City Walk With Puzzles

Escape The City Stuttgart City Walk With Puzzles

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 144 per traveller*
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What to do in Esslingen

Popular places to visit

Porsche Museum featuring interior views

Porsche Museum

Appreciate the power, technology and aesthetic qualities of Porsche’s renowned racing and sports cars, with more than 80 vehicles on display at this museum.

Porsche Museum
Mercedes Benz Museum showing interior views and heritage elements

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Discover over 100 years of automobile history with a tour of some of the earliest, most famous and technologically advanced cars.

Mercedes-Benz Museum
Wilhelma Zoo which includes land animals and zoo animals

Wilhelma Zoo

Discover thousands of exotic animals and plant species at this zoological and botanical garden located in the grounds of a former royal retreat.

Wilhelma Zoo
Schlossplatz featuring a garden

Schlossplatz

Framed by historical buildings, scattered with monuments and home to open-air concerts, this central square is one of the city’s favorite social gathering places.

Schlossplatz
Mercedes-Benz Arena featuring interior views

MHP Arena

Support the famous VfB Stuttgart soccer team, take a tour of this innovative stadium and learn about its fascinating history.

MHP Arena
Cannstatter Wasen

Cannstatter Wasen

Enjoy an outing to Cannstatter Wasen during your stay in Stuttgart. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Cannstatter Wasen
Stuttgart

Konigstrasse

Browse the vast range of jewelry and visit the museums on one of the longest and most popular shopping boulevards in Germany.

Konigstrasse
Ludwigsburg Palace which includes a square or plaza

Ludwigsburg Palace

Stroll around the meticulously kept gardens of this Baroque palace and find a unique blend of architectural styles and exciting galleries housed within.

Ludwigsburg Palace
Schillerplatz showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and night scenes

Schillerplatz

Tour a 16th-century public square and visit its renovated ancient structures including a castle, church and a gothic building.

Schillerplatz
Esslingen which includes outdoor eating and a river or creek

Stuttgart

Photo "Kongen" by qwesy qwesy (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by qwesy qwesy (CC BY)

Kongen

Frequently asked questions

Is Esslingen worth visiting?
Known for its markets and hiking, discovering cool things to do in Esslingen is simple. Make sure to add Mercedes Benz Museum to your trip itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Esslingen?
Start your day with a visit to Mercedes Benz Museum and Wilhelma Zoo. Then, explore other areas of Esslingen for local restaurants and some souvenir shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Esslingen?
You can't go home without checking out Mercedes Benz Museum, ranked the top tourist attraction in Esslingen.
Is three days enough to stay in Esslingen?
You can easily enjoy leading attractions like Mercedes Benz Museum, Kessler Sekt and Rosenstein Park with a three-day trip to Esslingen. On average, most travellers plan two days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so linger longer and venture to Stuttgart.
Is Esslingen a walkable city?
Some leading sights in Esslingen, like Kessler Sekt and Nymphaea Zoo, are within walking distance. You can also enjoy several of the city's neighbourhoods on foot. Only 2 kilometres from central Esslingen is Oberesslingen and Berkheim is 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Esslingen with kids?
If you are after activities and sights for all the family, here are some fabulous ideas for what to do in Esslingen with kids.

What to do in Esslingen for adults?
Kessler Sekt and Weingut Kusterer are just two of the things to do in Esslingen. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone to explore.
Are there free things to do in Esslingen?
One of the easiest ways to find free things to do in Esslingen is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider advice on cool neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can enjoy without getting your cash out. Rosenstein Park is one sight that doesn't charge an admission fee.

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