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, as well as numerous auto-enthusiast magazines, which contributes to Stuttgart's status as Germany's "Autohauptstadt" ("car capital city/capital of cars").

Stuttgart, like any major city, has its areas that are generally safer than others. Overall, it's considered a safe city for travelers, including women traveling alone.

Some of the reasons why it is worth visiting Stuttgart: Automobile history: Stuttgart is the birthplace of the automobile, and it's home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums. Architectural appeal: Impressive structures like the Stuttgart TV Tower and Stuttgart State Theatre add to the city's visual appeal.

Munich and Stuttgart are both located in southern Germany. Munich is in Upper Bavaria (which actually means the southern part of the state). Stuttgart is located on the Neckar river pretty much in the centre of Baden-Württemberg.