15 days in Stuttgart & Zurich Itinerary

Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.

Stuttgart is known for museums, zoos & aquariums, parks, nightlife, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Mercedes-Benz Museum, explore the world behind art at Staatsgalerie, admire the natural beauty at Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten, and don't miss a visit to Palace Square (Schlossplatz).

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Stuttgart itinerary planner.

Philadelphia, USA to Stuttgart is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Stuttgart due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Philadelphia in August: high temperatures in Stuttgart hover around 76°F and lows are around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can drive to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Zurich is known for nature, museums, historic sites, shopping, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, explore the world behind art at Museum Rietberg, get a taste of the local shopping with Bahnhofstrasse, and take a stroll through Old Town.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Zurich trip builder site .

You can drive from Stuttgart to Zurich in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. August in Zurich sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can travel back home.