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Swabia: Stuttgart to Ulm: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 3-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 2-day plan · 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.
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3
days
160 km
distance
3.9 h
driving
21
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~15.9 hours of daylight in June — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Punt season on Tübingen's Neckar, Hohenzollern floating above autumn fog banks in October, and Ulm's swifts screaming round the world's tallest steeple.
Day 1 Stuttgart
- Transit
- 0h49
- Finish
- ~16:00
- Temperature
- 12.4°C–23.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 15.9h
09:00
10:00
11:00
Grand architecture and stately design mark this iconic palace from the 18th century.
50 min · Stuttgart · Tours cost €8 per adult
12:00
Ancient stone walls and historic towers define this medieval fortress.
50 min · Stuttgart
13:00
Enjoy panoramic city views from the world's first reinforced concrete TV tower.
50 min · Stuttgart
14:10
Marvel at pioneering cars and technological breakthroughs in stunning architecture.
50 min · Stuttgart · €8 regular entry, €4 reduced (children, students, anybody over 60); 50% of that if entry is after 16:30
open: Tu-Su 09:00-18:00, closed Mondays, ticket office closes at 17:00 everyday. Closed on Christmas and New Year's Day and their eves. Open on almost all other …
15:00
Overnight here
e.g. Campingplatz Cannstatter Wasen · Alex30 Hostel
Day 2 Around Stuttgart
- Transit
- 1h03
- Finish
- ~16:15
- Temperature
- 12.4°C–23.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 15.9h
09:00
Admire iconic Porsche cars and designs in an architectural marvel.
50 min · Stuttgart · €8 regular entry, €4 reduced (children, students, anybody over 60); 50% of that if entry is after 17:00
10:10
A towering glass cube houses this striking city library.
50 min · Stuttgart · Most facilities are free of charge, but to borrow books or media you will need to purchase at least a monthly pass for €4
open: M-Sa 09:00-21:00
11:10
Masterpieces span centuries in two connected art museum wings.
50 min · Stuttgart
12:10
Lush lawns, vibrant flowerbeds, and twin fountains grace this grand central square.
50 min · Stuttgart
13:10
A transparent glass cube displays modern art amid historic streets.
50 min · Stuttgart · From €6, depending on exhibition. Small discounts for students. Guided tours €2.50 per person
open: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, Fridays till 21:00. Restaurant and bar open everyday until midnight
14:25
15:15
Ochs'n Willi ochsn-willi.de map ↗
Delight in timeless traditional German fare in a famous eatery.
60 min · Stuttgart
Overnight here
e.g. Campingplatz Cannstatter Wasen · Alex30 Hostel
Day 3 Ulm
- Transit
- 2h04
- Finish
- ~17:25
- Temperature
- 11.4°C–21.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 15.9h
10:20
Marvel at the towering Gothic spire and intricate stonework.
50 min · Ulm
11:20
12:20
13:20
14:20
Walk along massive preserved ramparts and defensive walls.
50 min · Ulm
15:35
Explore the grand Baroque basilica and ornate Rococo library.
50 min · Ulm
16:25
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