What to do in Esslingen

Activities, attractions and tours

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

Esslingen Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Esslingen is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Esslingen to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Esslingen Attractions

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Recommended things to do in Esslingen

Number of things to do
57
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Original Walking Tour Stuttgart: CA $5
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
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What to do in Esslingen

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Porsche Museum showing interior views

Porsche Museum

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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 featuring heritage elements and interior views

Mercedes-Benz Museum

5/5(15 reviews)

Discover over 100 years of automobile history with a tour of some of the earliest, most famous and technologically advanced cars.

Mercedes-Benz Museum
Mercedes-Benz Arena showing interior views

MHP Arena

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Support the famous VfB Stuttgart soccer team, take a tour of this innovative stadium and learn about its fascinating history.

MHP Arena
Just above the A8 near Stuttgart airport you can find the parking that stretches over the highway. Great place for car light trails, best photographed at the blue hour. Here after sunset, never tried if pre sunrise could also work.

Stuttgart Trade Fair

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening at Stuttgart Trade Fair during your trip to Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Stuttgart Trade Fair
Schlossplatz showing a park

Schlossplatz

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4/5(5 reviews)

Browse the vast range of jewelry and visit the museums on one of the longest and most popular shopping boulevards in Germany.

Konigstrasse
Wilhelma Zoo which includes land animals and zoo 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
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Stuttgart, Amusement park rides glowing in riverside festival area at night

Cannstatter Wasen

5/5(2 reviews)

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
Ludwigsburg Palace which includes a square or plaza

Ludwigsburg Palace

4/5(1 review)

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

 

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Day trip destinations from Esslingen

Esslingen featuring outdoor eating and a river or creek

Stuttgart

Lindhälder Stüble

Weinstadt

Festo AG in Esslingen-Berkheim

Nellingen

Ausblick von der Katharinenlinde u. a. auf die Schornsteine der EnBW Kraftwerke in Altbach/Deizisau

Krummenacker

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.

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