Title: Things to Do in Esslingen in 2026 | Expedia.com [Esslingen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Esslingen.dx6035199)[Hotels in Esslingen](https://expedia.com/Esslingen-Hotels.d6035199.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Esslingen](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Esslingen.d6035199.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Esslingen](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Esslingen.d6035199.Car-Rental-Guide)[Esslingen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Esslingen.d6035199.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Esslingen ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Esslingen Types of activities [Esslingen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Esslingen.dx6035199) ![Esslingen showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/36b09d8b-5688-492f-a513-6d4f9e7ae150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Esslingen showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/e609ea4b-8de2-4b6b-bcdc-09a32a671719.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Esslingen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/a3816b15-8967-45af-861e-8f9f8081299d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Esslingen which includes cafe scenes, a city and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/ccfd3b38-d48e-483b-b358-4857297b5773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Esslingen which includes outdoor eating and cafe lifestyle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/f6920035-97a4-4b76-b9dc-21634cfe99ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6035199) ## Recommended things to do in Esslingen | Number of things to do | 69 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Original Walking Tour Stuttgart](/things-to-do/original-walking-tour-stuttgart.a50946101.activity-details): $4 | | Top 5 things to do | [Stuttgart 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour](/things-to-do/stuttgart-24-hour-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-tour.a4848196.activity-details)[Stuttgart: Landesmuseum Württemberg Old Castle Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/stuttgart-landesmuseum-wurttemberg-old-castle-entry-ticket.a48462117.activity-details)[Tickets SWR Fernsehturm Stuttgart](/things-to-do/tickets-swr-fernsehturm-stuttgart.a44709824.activity-details)[Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/stuttgart-mercedes-benz-museum-entry-ticket.a49091159.activity-details)[Stuttgart: Stuttgart Wine Museum Wine Tasting](/things-to-do/stuttgart-stuttgart-wine-museum-wine-tasting.a44515283.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Stuttgart: Landesmuseum Württemberg Old Castle Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/stuttgart-landesmuseum-wurttemberg-old-castle-entry-ticket.a48462117.activity-details)[Tickets SWR Fernsehturm Stuttgart](/things-to-do/tickets-swr-fernsehturm-stuttgart.a44709824.activity-details)[Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/stuttgart-mercedes-benz-museum-entry-ticket.a49091159.activity-details)[Stuttgart: Ticket for the Miniature Worlds – Europe's largest city model](/things-to-do/stuttgart-ticket-for-the-miniature-worlds-europes-largest-city-model.a51975471.activity-details)[Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/stuttgart-scavenger-hunt-and-highlights-self-guided-tour.a49853151.activity-details) | | With kids | [Stuttgart 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour](/things-to-do/stuttgart-24-hour-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-tour.a4848196.activity-details)[Stuttgart: Landesmuseum Württemberg Old Castle Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/stuttgart-landesmuseum-wurttemberg-old-castle-entry-ticket.a48462117.activity-details)[Tickets SWR Fernsehturm Stuttgart](/things-to-do/tickets-swr-fernsehturm-stuttgart.a44709824.activity-details)[Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/stuttgart-mercedes-benz-museum-entry-ticket.a49091159.activity-details)[Stuttgart: Hike & Science Info on the Solar System, Galaxies & Universe](/things-to-do/stuttgart-hike-science-info-on-the-solar-system-galaxies-universe.a51788681.activity-details) | ## What to do in Esslingen --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Esslingen? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Esslingen ![Porsche Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073625/c476dc11-c93a-4efa-b681-b60b4544ad6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Porsche Museum 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. [](https://expedia.com/Porsche-Museum-Zuffenhausen.d6073625.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mercedes Benz Museum showing heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073623/6252a633-0504-430a-90c9-f0ccebefd88f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mercedes-Benz Museum Discover over 100 years of automobile history with a tour of some of the earliest, most famous and technologically advanced cars. [](https://expedia.com/Mercedes-Benz-Museum-Bad-Cannstatt.d6073623.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wilhelma Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073639/ae1624ad-69b8-446d-9be0-3c52c7e08a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Wilhelma-Zoo-Bad-Cannstatt.d6073639.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mercedes-Benz Arena which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073627/4d19f7ef-e26a-4c7d-8674-87efd23fb65a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MHP Arena Support the famous VfB Stuttgart soccer team, take a tour of this innovative stadium and learn about its fascinating history. [](https://expedia.com/MHP-Arena-Bad-Cannstatt.d6073627.Vacation-Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035138/7935141a-4bd9-4398-9ddf-6d9fe81e9e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stuttgart Trade Fair Learn about the events happening at Stuttgart Trade Fair during your trip to Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops. [](https://expedia.com/Stuttgart-Trade-Fair-Stuttgart.d6073679.Vacation-Attraction) ![Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Stuttgart, Amusement park rides glowing in riverside festival area at night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6248537/bbb983a3-e7d9-403a-9a74-2ffc4655708b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cannstatter Wasen 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. [](https://expedia.com/Cannstatter-Wasen-Bad-Cannstatt.d6248537.Vacation-Attraction) ![Schlossplatz featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073617/50bf98e2-708e-41c3-98fc-aa968f86f9b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Schlossplatz 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. [](https://expedia.com/Schlossplatz-Stuttgart-Mitte.d6073617.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stuttgart](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6183258/d7b3bff9-7ca4-4976-9ef1-e87a47953530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Konigstrasse Browse the vast range of jewelry and visit the museums on one of the longest and most popular shopping boulevards in Germany. [](https://expedia.com/Konigstrasse-Stuttgart-Mitte.d6183258.Vacation-Attraction) ![Old Castle which includes interior views and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073619/daef669d-2e82-4113-ae62-c5d2b8020713.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Castle Visit an ancient castle to learn about the history of the region. See Stone Age relics, crown jewels of nobility and part of a Roman soldier’s ceremonial uniform. [](https://expedia.com/Old-Castle-Stuttgart-Mitte.d6073619.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Esslingen ![Esslingen showing a river or creek and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/bf08072e-55d0-4558-a0d5-737c4c784c5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stuttgart ![Sunrise in spring in a wine growing region](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5152/dfaf839c-88a6-4145-95ed-9962972b14d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fellbach ![Stetten](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149761345/4e7b61b5-f84b-4f10-97e3-67340caf0447.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kernen ![Colorful fireworks in the night sky, Ostfildern, Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602379/1f9341bd-00ad-4b42-862c-470faf5a504e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ostfildern ![Beim 366 km langen Neckartalradweg: Bürogebäude am Neckar beim Landschaftspark Bruckenwasen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048320/cd26f5a0-6f6b-45ae-8236-b78c6c277f04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Plochingen ![Blick in das Remstal Wenstadt Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257593/939e9242-1c38-41f0-b98a-53eda669ef54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Weinstadt ![Blick zur schwäbischen Alb](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000033233/453233d9-65f8-4e6f-8ef1-03447a1cda02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kongen ![Festo AG in Esslingen-Berkheim](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000370633/0cbee02c-ef02-4ddb-9a87-a11c1d9e5680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nellingen ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Esslingen worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Esslingen? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Esslingen? ### Is three days enough to stay in Esslingen? ### Is Esslingen a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Esslingen with kids? > - [Stuttgart 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/stuttgart-24-hour-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-tour.a4848196.activity-details) > - [Stuttgart: Landesmuseum Württemberg Old Castle Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/stuttgart-landesmuseum-wurttemberg-old-castle-entry-ticket.a48462117.activity-details) > - [Tickets SWR Fernsehturm Stuttgart](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tickets-swr-fernsehturm-stuttgart.a44709824.activity-details) > - [Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Museum Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/stuttgart-mercedes-benz-museum-entry-ticket.a49091159.activity-details) > - [Stuttgart: Hike & Science Info on the Solar System, Galaxies & Universe](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/stuttgart-hike-science-info-on-the-solar-system-galaxies-universe.a51788681.activity-details) ### What to do in Esslingen for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Esslingen? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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