What to do in Esslingen

Activities, attractions and tours

Esslingen which includes a river or creek
Esslingen featuring street scenes
Esslingen
Esslingen featuring café scenes, a city and outdoor eating
Esslingen featuring outdoor eating and café lifestyle

Places to Visit in Esslingen

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Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Museum Entry Ticket

Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Museum Entry Ticket

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$32 per adult
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Stuttgart: Raft Boat Experience with Optional BBQ

Stuttgart: Raft Boat Experience with Optional BBQ

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,109 per traveller*
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Stuttgart city tour

Stuttgart city tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price is NZ$28 per adult
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Stuttgart: Raft Boat Experience with Optional BBQ

Stuttgart: Raft Boat Experience with Optional BBQ

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,109 per traveller*
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Recommended things to do in Esslingen

Number of things to do
63
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: NZ$14
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With kids

What to do in Esslingen

Discover the most popular places to visit in Esslingen

Porsche Museum which includes 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 which includes heritage elements and interior views

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 zoo animals and land 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
Mercedes-Benz Arena showing 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
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
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 showing 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
Old Castle featuring art and interior views

Old Castle

Visit an ancient castle to learn about the history of the region. See Stone Age relics, crown jewels of nobility and part of a Roman soldier’s ceremonial uniform.

Old Castle

 

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Day trip destinations from Esslingen

Esslingen which includes outdoor eating and a river or creek

Stuttgart

Fellbach

Fellbach

Photo "Ostfildern" by Hardcoreraveman (CC0) / Cropped from original
Photo by Hardcoreraveman (CC0)

Ostfildern

Photo "Plochingen" by Iotatau (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Iotatau (CC BY-SA)

Plochingen

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

Aichwald

Photo "Denkendorf" by Caprice Osswald (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Caprice Osswald (CC BY)

Denkendorf

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

Mettingen

Photo "Sankt Bernhardt" by Erickubitschek (page does not exist) (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Erickubitschek (page does not exist) (CC BY)

Sankt Bernhardt

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.