Things to do in December in Stuttgart

Mellivinginstuttgart — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 15:00:53 +0000

Due to a nasty flu this post comes a bit late. But don’t worry, there are still many fun things and events this December in Stuttgart that you can visit and participate in!

The Christmas Market in Stuttgart is still on until December 23. Don’t miss the amazing Finnish Christmas Village at Karlsplatz. If you’re into ice skating, visit the ice rink of Wintertraum at Schlossplatz. This mini Christmas Market within the Christmas Market is even open until January 1.
Wouahou is a Christmas Market with a twist. You can visit this alternative Winter Village at Marienplatz until December 10 for upcycling workshops, locally produced gifts and great food.
If you don’t have all the Christmas presents you need already, don’t worry! There are quite a few opportunities and events this December in Stuttgart where you’ll certainly find great gifts for your loved ones. The fair Schöne Bescherung is one of these events. Designers from the region present their products at Römerkastell on December 9 and 10.
The German-Turkish Music Club will hold its Winter Concert at Liederhalle on December 9. Theme of the evening: Colorful Music.
How about an Advent boat ride? Neckar Käpt’n offers a special Advent cruise on December 10, mulled wine and Christmas cookies included 🙂
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be performed in English on December 12 at Filderhalle in Leinfelden-Echterdingen.
Enjoy a great open-air gospel Advent concert on December 13 at Urachplatz in Stuttgart-Ost.
On December 16 is long shopping night in Stuttgart. Find Christmas presents until midnight in the shops in downtown Stuttgart!
Visit St. Catherine’s Church for an Christmas service in English on December 16, starting at 5 pm and on December 24 for the Holy Communion at 8 pm.
Let’s get wild! – At the Rock & Roll Festival that lasts for three days, from December 29 until New Year’s Eve!
You like the circus? Then you will love Weltweihnachtszirkus! Enjoy world-class acts from the famous Circus Knie, the Chinese State Circus, the Circus Festival Monte Carlo and many more. I personally love this circus and it’s great fun for the whole family. The Weltweihnachtszirkus is in town until January 7, 2018.
You like a great dinner AND being entertained while enjoying it? Then Palazzo is your thing! Exquisite delicacies are garnished with award-winning acrobatics, tension-loaded wire rope acts and heart-felt humor. You can visit this fantastic dinner event until March 11, 2018 – so tickets also make a great Christmas present, wink wink 😉

There will be a special post about events on New Year’s Eve in Stuttgart on the blog soon, so stay tuned.

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The day I had 60 minutes to solve a criminal case – or: fun playing an ExitGame in Stuttgart

Mellivinginstuttgart — Thu, 05 May 2016 08:42:41 +0000

Hi guys! Dim light, a dead rat in the corner and a clock on a screen is counting down 60 minutes… Does that sound scary? Well, maybe a little bit. But that’s the fun when playing an ExitGame in Stuttgart!

I have heard a lot about the adventurous “Escape the room” -games before but it was not before last Sunday that I tried it myself. Moritz, four friends and me had booked the room with the lovely name “Blutrausch” which could be translated to “blood lust”.

The idea of escape-the-room-games stems from computer games. The players have to find hidden clues and solve riddles in order to either get out of the room again or solve a mystery. And to make it more nerve wrecking, the time is ticking.

Our game started at 1:15 but we had to be there 15 minutes earlier so that our game master Jussuf could explain us what we’re allowed to do in the room (touch and move everything that can be moved in order to find the hidden clues and solve the riddles) and what we’re not allowed to do (move anything that is glued to the wall or table…). Then we were allowed to step into the room…

Photo credit: © ExitGames Stuttgart

We entered an old fashioned living room. The light was dim and the décor rather strange…

Photo credit: © ExitGames Stuttgart

On the table sat a letter, waiting for us. It held the details of our mission – which I won’t tell you too much about because finding out what you have to do is part of the game

All I can tell you is: it got muuuch creepier!

Photo credit: © ExitGames Stuttgart

Scary, right?! But believe me: SO.MUCH.FUN! But even if you’re light hearted (as I am!), don’t worry, it’s not like being in a haunted house or ghost ride or anything like that. The fun doesn’t come from shocking moments but from the mystery you have to solve. We had to work as a team, find the hints that were hidden in the room, combine the information we got, come up with new ideas… and all the time, the clock was ticking as you have only 60 minutes to finish the game. In the end we solved the mystery – but only 6 minutes before the time was up… Quite close, hum? If you’re looking for a fun event, book an ExitGame in Stuttgart!

ExitGame in Stuttgart operates several other rooms. “Muriels Gold” for example…

… or “Biohazard”:

As we has so much fun playing “Blutrausch”, we’re already planning our next escape-the-room-game. I can’t wait!

If you’re interested in playing a room as well but you don’t speak German, don’t worry. All the hints are provided in English as well and also the introduction can be held in English. Just let the guys from ExitGames Stuttgart know that you want to play in English when you book the room.

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ExitGames Stuttgart

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The day I had 60 minutes to solve a criminal case – or: fun playing an ExitGame in Stuttgart