Stuttgart Spring Festival 2025

Stuttgart Spring Festival 2025

As the winter chill gives way to the warmth of spring, Stuttgart, the heart of Baden-Württemberg, awakens with an exuberant celebration like no other, The Stuttgart Spring Festival.

• Stay close to the festival grounds at the Travel Proud rated Motel One, featuring comfortable rooms, great breakfast options and perfect location. 

The Festival

• Next Edition: Saturday, 19th of April –  Sunday, 11th of May 2025.
• The Stuttgart Spring Festival (Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest) is an annual event that celebrates the arrival of spring and runs from late April to early May.
• Located at the Cannstatter Wasen fairground, it is one of Germany’s largest spring festivals.
• Traditional beer tents: Enjoy local brews, hearty German food, and live music.
• Thrilling rides: Experience a variety of rides and attractions for all ages.
• Delicious food: Savor German specialties like pretzels, sausages, and schnitzel.
• Live entertainment: Catch live performances, including music and cultural shows.
• Dont miss the festive parade featuring traditional costumes and floats and the panoramic view of Stuttgart from the Ferris wheel.
• Upgrade your Spring Festival stay at Le Méridien Stuttgart, complete with an indoor pool, gym and spacious rooms.

The Venue

• The Stuttgart Spring Festival takes place at the Cannstatter Wasen fairground, easily accessible by public transportation.
• Take the U-Bahn lines U11 or U14 from any station in the city center to the “Cannstatter Wasen” station. The fairground is right at this station.
• If you prefer walking, it’s also possible to reach Cannstatter Wasen from the city center on foot. It’s approximately a 20-30 minute walk.
• Check out the top hotels in the Bad Cannstatt district, close to the fair.

Top tips for a day at the Fair

• Arrive early to secure a table in one of the beer tents, as they fill up quickly.
• Bring cash, as some vendors may not accept cards.
• Dress in traditional German clothing, like lederhosen or dirndls, for a more authentic experience.
• Be mindful of the festival’s closing time; public transportation can get crowded.

Gay Stuttgart

• Stuttgart’s LGBTQ+ scene in Stuttgart is vibrant, with several bars, clubs, and events.
• The main gay district is in the city center, around the “Hans-im-Glück” fountain.
• Don’t miss the Gaydelight Party, a fun gay afternoon party held during the event in the Festzelt Zum Wasenwirt tent.
• And the bears come out of hibearnation during the annual Stuttgarter Bärentreffen Bear Week, which also falls during the Spring festival dates.

Gay Bars and Saunas in Stuttgart: A Colorful Lineup

• Goldener Heinrich – Old Town – A rustic and welcoming gay pub in Stuttgart’s old town, open from Monday to Thursday (12:00-24:00), Friday and Saturday (12:00-02:00), and Sunday (15:00-24:00).
• Jakob-Stube – Leonhardsvorstadt – An LGBT-friendly pub in the Leonhardsvorstadt neighborhood with a diverse and colorful clientele. Operating from Monday to Thursday (16:00-01:00), Friday and Saturday (16:00-03:00), and Sunday (16:00-24:00).
• K29 – Der Zieglerkeller – Blumenstraße – The volunteer-run pub of the fetish-friendly association Gayzone Stuttgart e.V., open on Saturdays (21:00-04:00).
• Monroe’s – City Center – A long-established gay bar, offering its services from Monday (15:00-01:00), Tuesday to Thursday (15:00-03:00), Friday (15:00-05:00), Saturday (12:00-05:00), and Sunday (15:00-01:00).
• reBOOTS – Stuttgart West – A fun, karaoke-packed bar for LGBTs and friends. Operating from Tuesday to Thursday (19:00-24:00), Friday (19:00-03:00), Saturday (18:00-03:00), and Sunday (16:00-24:00).
• Ruben’s – City Center – An LGBT-friendly bistro bar with a street terrace. Open from Tuesday to Thursday (16:00-01:00) and Friday (16:00-03:00), as well as Saturday (14:00-03:00).
• Weissenburg – Stuttgart Center – Stuttgart’s center for LGBTIQs with a café-bar, counseling services, event space, and offices for groups and associations.
• Club 2B – Marienstraße – Venue of the Club 2B Stuttgart (Gay) e.V. with a basement ambience, bar, cruising area, lockers, and smoking and non-smoking areas. Open on Friday and Saturday from 21:00 onwards.
• Eagle – South Stuttgart – A gay cruise and fetish bar for over 30 years, also the club location of the Lederclub Stuttgart e.V. Operating on Tuesday and Thursday (20:00-01:00) and Friday and Saturday (21:00-02:00).
• Sauna VIVA – Near Center – A clean gay sauna near the center of Stuttgart, open daily (14:00-23:00) and until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday. Admission varies from 14-22 €.
• Sauna Pour Lui – Bad Cannstatt – A small gay sauna in the north of Stuttgart, open daily (10:00-24:00) and until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday. Admission ranges from 10-20 €.

The Airport

• Stuttgart is served by Stuttgart Airport (Flughafen Stuttgart), located approximately 13 kilometers (8 miles) south of the city center.
• From the airport, you can reach the city center easily by taking the S-Bahn (suburban train) S2 or S3, which takes around 27 minutes.
• Book your airport transfer in advance and have someone meet you at the airport.

Recommended Hotels in Stuttgart

The following hotels are all are close to Stuttgart’s gay bars and clubs

Althoff Hotel,    Hotel Unger,     Zur Weinsteige,    Abalon Hotel.