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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Filderstadt
Spend half a day in Filderstadt: 15 min walk to Uhlbergturm tower, 30 min at FILDORADO pool, then return to Stuttgart.
Filderstadt is a small town in the Stuttgart Region, best explored in a few hours. Its main sights are the Uhlbergturm viewing tower and the FILDORADO sports complex. Use it as a quick stop on a Stuttgart‑airport or Messe itinerary.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 0–1 (day‑trip or one night for airport‑Messe stay) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a bar | €3–5 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €12–15 |
| Uhlbergturm entry | €3 |
| FILDORADO pool day pass | €8–12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- STR · Stuttgart Airport
- S2 train connects airport to Filderstadt in ~15 min
Typical fares
- S2 train airport ↔ Filderstadt
- about €6 each way, 15 min (check)
- Taxi from Filderstadt station to NH Stuttgart Airport
- ≈ €12–15
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
S2 S‑bahn runs every 15 min between Stuttgart Airport, Filderstadt station and Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (≈15 min). By car, take A8 junction 53 to B27 south.
See and do
Known for
- Uhlbergturm viewing tower
- FILDORADO sports and swimming complex
- Local breweries and cafés
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart city centre | S2 train from Filderstadt to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, ~15 min | ≈30 min round‑trip |
| Stuttgart Messe (exhibition centre) | S2 train or short bus ride, ~10 min | ≈20 min round‑trip |
Sleep
- AMH Airport‑Messe‑Hotel Stuttgart
- Convenient near airport and S2 station; good for transit stays
- NH Stuttgart Airport
- From €99; between airport and town centre, beach‑club restaurant
- Reinhardtshof
- Family‑run guesthouse in Wolfschlugen village
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Opening hours of Uhlbergturm and FILDORADO vary seasonally; check before visiting
- Limited night public transport after 22:00; plan a return train or taxi
Filderstadt is safe; main risk is limited night transport, so arrange return before the last S2.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Filderstadt yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (day‑trip or one night for airport‑Messe stay) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Uhlbergturm viewing tower
- FILDORADO sports and swimming complex
- Local breweries and cafés
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Filderstadt, revision 4802435 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4802435
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/filderstadt). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.