Stuttgart is one of the most attractive food areas in Germany. The region is located north of Switzerland and east of France which has influenced the local cuisine. Specialties are Black Forest ham, cakes and in autumn game. Dear, wild boar, pheasant and other of wild birds. Some typical local dishes are Maultschen stuffed pasta with meat or vegetables like spinach. Schupfnudeln are noodles cut with a typical noodle knife. Sauerbraten is beef marinated in red wine and served with red cabbage. Apfelkuchen is an apple cake.

The Stuttgart area has some of the best wines in Germany. Try the Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder and Weißburgunder. Another but dangerous drink are the so called Schnapps made from a wide variety of fruits. It has an alcohol content over 40% and you drink it neat, sometimes chilled. Beer? yes they have varies breweries. Stuttgarter Hofbrauhaus is the best known one.

The nightlife is more quiet than in other big cities. You will find plenty of pubs, bars and in summer beer gardens. germanies second biggest Oktoberfest takes place in Bad Canstatt, a suburb of Stuttgart.