Discover the capital of Baden-Württemberg on a city break.
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Introduction:
Do you feel like discovering something new? Do you want to get to know Germany better? Then Stuttgart is a clear travel recommendation. Stuttgart is the capital and largest city of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Stuttgart is the sixth largest city in Germany and one of the most interesting cities in southern Germany. It is surrounded by the Black Forest—you will experience one of the most beautiful drives in Germany—the Swabian Alb and other hills. The mix of urban hotspots and beautiful nature makes the city a popular destination for short vacations and city trips. With the gently rolling hills surrounding the city, there are always changing views of the entire region. So you will never get bored during your trip to Stuttgart.
Stuttgart can be experienced in many different ways: Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the green diversity in the surrounding area with meadows and forests and can have a lovely picnic at the Birkenkopf viewpoint, while cultural tourists visit Stuttgart's highlights, such as Ludwigsburg Palace, one of Germany's fairy tale castles—the largest and most beautiful Baroque palaces—or the Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Gardens, one of Germany's largest zoos. By the way, the ideal meeting point for a tour of delights is Schlossplatz, the largest square in Stuttgart: In probably no other city does a palace complex dominate the city center so much. For car enthusiasts, the city is known as the "cradle of the automobile." As such, it is home to famous automobile museums like the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Porsche Museum. And those who have admired the magnificent collection of classical modern and contemporary art at the Kunstmuseum can relax in the evening at the Staatsgalerie, one of the most popular art museums in Stuttgart.
The wind-sheltered location allows wine to be grown on slopes within the city. Nestled in one of Germany's largest wine regions, Stuttgart also offers exquisite dining and drinking experiences. Weißenhofsiedlung, Killesberg, or Bismarck Tower? Here you will discover the Stuttgart scene and find many local specialties. Enjoy Swabian cuisine, such as Maultaschen, ox cheek, or Spätzle, where you can try out the Swabian dialect when ordering. Germany is famous for its Christmas markets. In winter, Stuttgart's Christmas Market, running from late November to December 23, is the largest and one of the oldest traditional Christmas markets in Europe. Scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, mulled wine, and fresh bread fill the air.
Last but not least, the internationally renowned shopping streets are Königstraße and Calwer Straße, the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Germany, full of shops and restaurants to satisfy your hunger while you shop. Are you looking for a trendy gift for your loved ones? Or want to treat yourself on your special day with the gifts you've always wanted? The occasions can be many: birthday, anniversary, wedding. High-quality items in special designs such as a wine thermometer from the Vignon brand Menu, or the typical Scandinavian design fancy brand Stelton, or the well-known cookware and kitchen knife brand Zwilling, and other classic local kitchen knife brands can bring joy. If you're still not sure which places you'd like to visit on your vacation, we'll give you a selection of the 5 best places to find your perfect gifts, which are a paradise for ideas of upscale table culture and fancy kitchen utensils.
Be sure to read through our list of the top kitchen knife stores to visit in the capital of Baden-Württemberg.
Introduction:
Messer Müller has been the specialty store for cutting tools, cooking, and tableware of all kinds in the heart of downtown Stuttgart for over 150 years. Messer Müller offers a great wide range of well-known brands of kitchen knives, cookware, kitchen accessories, and more.
Store information:
(1) Address: Kirchstraße 10, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
(2) Opening hours:
Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Closed on Sunday
(3)Messer Müller Details
(4)Phone: +49711246388
Customer Review:
One reviewer says: "Thank you for the first-class advice and the high-quality knife! The gift packaging also looks great! We recommend it! The specialty store has a huge range of knives."
One reviewer says: "Had a large knife and a meat cleaver sharpened there. It took a while, but the result was very good."
One reviewer says: "Very good advice, despite the stress and many customers. Great customer service."
Since 1723, the Tritschler company has been an integral part of the Stuttgart retail landscape. Today, the company is one of the largest and most important trading companies in its sector in Germany. The basis of the business is a large valuable assortment, which covers all brands of well-known companies in the glass, porcelain, and furnishing industry. The company's head office is located at the marketplace in Stuttgart. On 4 inviting floors in the living and furnishing area, tasteful novelties as well as practical helpers in the kitchen area are offered.
Store information:
(1) Address: Marktpl. 7, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
(2) Opening hours:
Monday 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 7 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 7 PM
Friday 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM
Closed on Sunday
(3)Tritschler GmbH & Cie. KG Cologne Details
(4)Phone: +4971122249320
Customer Review:
One reviewer says: "They are open (by appointment) and the store is AMAZING!!! Every floor has something you want to take home. I saw trusted brands like KitchenAid and Vitamix, not to mention Bodum for coffee lovers. Not too hard to find. The parking garage drops you right at the Markthalle. Really nice staff... I even said a couple of words in German."
One reviewer says: "Huge variety of home decor/appliances, Christmas shopping, and a stationery section."
One reviewer says: "Similar to the Kustermann warehouse in Munich, Tritschler in the center of Stuttgart offers all kinds of household items, household appliances as well as kitchen tools. You find good quality products as well as professional equipment. Staff is friendly and helpful."
Karstadt Warenhaus GmbH, headquartered in Essen, is a German department store chain. Since November 2018, the two companies GALERIA Kaufhof GmbH and Karstadt Warenhaus GmbH have worked closely together. From March 2019, Karstadt and Kaufhof operated under the joint name GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof. Zwilling J. A. Henckels AG is a German knife manufacturer based in Solingen, Germany. It is one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of kitchen knives for domestic and professional use, having been founded in June 1731 by Peter Henckels. The brand's namesake was Johann Abraham Henckels (1771–1850), who renamed the brand after himself under his leadership. J.A. Henckels is one of the leading manufacturers of chef's knives.
Store information:
(1) Address: Königstraße 6, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
(2) Opening hours:
Monday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Friday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Closed on Sunday
(3)GALERIA Kaufhof ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Details(4)Phone: +4971120360
Customer Review:
One reviewer says: "Extremely large store with lots of variety ranging from watches, chocolate, handbags, household items, apparel, clothes, jackets, cutlery, and more. It has one of the best collections of perfumes, which are always worth the price. I personally bought four different scents and soaps as well. It is a must-visit shop if you want to buy some gifts from Stuttgart for your country. Check out the sale for very good discounts on items."
One reviewer says: "Easy to reach central mall just a few minutes away from the main station. Has everything you need for a quick stop and shop."
One reviewer says: "You can buy almost everything here. All major brands are available. Kids', men's, women's, and sports sections are offered. You can buy everything under one roof."
Introduction:
Your traditional specialty store in Stuttgart Bad Cannstatt. They offer a wide range of steel products. With Messer-Ohlig, you will find everything related to chef's knives, leisure knives, scissors of all kinds, and much more for over 100 years. The Messer-Ohlig company has been family-owned since 1913. Now in its fourth generation, the business is run by an Ohligschläger. It all started with Wilhelm Ohligschläger, who immigrated from Solingen, followed by Helmut, Heinz, and finally Marc Ohligschläger, who has been running the company since 2003. With their assortment, Messer-Ohlig meets the needs of a well-stocked kitchen. You will find both classic kitchen knives and higher-quality knives for demanding cooks. In addition, we carry many other smaller kitchen utensils, household goods, leisure knives, scissors, and more.
Store information:
(1) Address: Bahnhofstraße 15, 70372 Stuttgart, Germany
(2) Opening hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9AM-1PM 2:30-6:30PM
Wednesday 9AM-1PM 2:30-6:30PM
Thursday 9AM-1PM 2:30-6:30PM
Friday 9AM-1PM 2:30-6:30PM
Saturday 9AM-1PM 2:30-6:30PM
Closed on Sunday
(3)Messer-Ohlig Details
(4)Phone: +49711562510
Customer Review:
One reviewer says: "Great selection of knives (Böker, Spyderco, Victorinox, and many more)."
One reviewer says: "The service is excellent. The price absolutely fair/affordable. The staff competent. I'd rather buy here than at big chains. However, you should roughly know what you are looking for first, as much work is done with orders."
One reviewer says: "Very cozy business! Normal advice (if you need it), friendly staff, adequate selection, reasonably priced. Have sent a product for repair (warranty) several times; everything went smoothly and surprisingly fast, then just received a new item from the manufacturer, but all communication, etc., was handled by the shop! Simply great!"
Introduction:
Stuttgart is closely connected to MAGAZIN's history. The company was founded here in 1971—in a backyard, when a few brave pioneers began repurposing products from the industrial and working worlds for home and everyday life. Since 1981, the Stuttgart store has been at its current location on Lautenschlagerstrasse. While the premises have changed, the founders' spirit remains: The 750-square-meter space features an unusual and surprising selection of home and workplace furnishings, complemented by products for everyday life and on the go. Here, the carefully chosen products from brands such as MOORMANN, HAY, BRÜHL, Richard Lampert, MONTANA, FREITAG, QWSTION, and many others come to life. And here you will find the variety of MAGAZIN products.
Store information:
(1) Address: Lautenschlagerstraße 16, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
(2) Opening hours:
Monday 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 7 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 7 PM
Friday 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM
Closed on Sunday
(4)Phone: +49711228700
Customer Review:
One reviewer says: "Nice store. It gives us different ideas every time we go there. A bit of elegance in Stuttgart. Definitely a must-see."
One reviewer says: "Three best products, fantastic collection. It restores my hope in product design."
One reviewer says: "A great shop with a lot of interesting things. It's worth a visit."
