Living in Stuttgart: the basin the Neckar valley and the Filder

Stuttgart is divided into 23 city districts with 152 neighbourhoods – five inner districts in the valley basin (Mitte, Nord, Ost, Süd, West) and 18 outer ones. In the basin you live densely and urbanly, with period buildings, the Stadtbahn light rail and short distances, but often without a lift and with scarce parking. The mid-slope locations offer views, but also steep streets and steps – more than 400 Stäffele stairways connect the levels. Bad Cannstatt lies on the Neckar, has its own historic core and mineral baths; this is where Gottlieb Daimler founded his engine company in 1887.

On the Filder plateau to the south lie Degerloch with the TV tower, Möhringen, Sillenbuch and Vaihingen with the University of Stuttgart campus; the University of Hohenheim is in Plieningen. In the north, Porsche is based in Zuffenhausen, and in the Neckar valley the Mercedes-Benz plant is in Untertürkheim. Which district suits you depends on your commute, budget and whether you prefer to live in the basin or up on the heights.

The most important employers are automotive companies headquartered here: Mercedes-Benz Group, Porsche, Bosch and Mahle. In addition there is the financial centre with the Börse Stuttgart stock exchange and Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, insurers such as Württembergische, and companies such as EnBW and Breuninger. The University of Stuttgart and the University of Hohenheim attract students and researchers. We do not quote rents here because they vary greatly by district and fittings; the housing market is considered tight.

In everyday life, greenery and wine shape the city: the Schlossgarten, Rosensteinpark and Höhenpark Killesberg, the Wilhelma zoo and vineyards in the middle of the city. The S-Bahn and the SSB's Stadtbahn serve almost every district; with Stuttgart 21 the rail hub is being reorganised. So much can be reached without a car.

All prices are guide values. For an exact calculation, take advantage of our free survey.

The basis of every calculation is the volume and distance (from €3.80/km). This is supplemented by the floor, a lift and a possible parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone). If required, we also include furniture assembly and a part load in your quote.

Moving, transport & more

Whatever you want to move – we have the right solution for you.

We come from Berlin and carry out moves to Stuttgart as well as back – 631 kilometres, usually with loading the day before. The page Moving from Berlin to Stuttgart describes the route and driving time; further destinations can be found in the overview of service areas and under long-distance moves.

For moves in Stuttgart, the parking situation is decisive. The city points out that mobile parking restrictions, for example for building sites or moves, are put up at short notice. Road users must therefore check within 72 hours (3 full days) whether their vehicle is still parked legally. If it is still there on the 4th day after the mobile signs were put up, it can be towed away if it causes an obstruction. We could not confirm a dedicated application page for moving-day parking restrictions with the city. The 115 service line (Monday to Friday 8 to 18) names the responsible office. More about our service: parking restriction zone.

The city's diesel driving ban also applies to the removal lorry: diesel vehicles with Euro 4/IV or worse have been banned throughout the city since 1 January 2019, and Euro 5/V or worse since 1 July 2020 in the small low-emission zone (the basin plus Bad Cannstatt, Feuerbach and Zuffenhausen). Commercial delivery traffic, among others, is exempt; according to the city, the list is not exhaustive. The emissions standard is stated in the vehicle documents, and a violation costs a €100 fine. Whether your vehicle is affected in an individual case, we clarify with the city in advance before confirming your date.

According to the city's statistics, Stuttgart is divided into 23 city districts and 152 neighbourhoods, from Bad Cannstatt and Stuttgart-Mitte to Zuffenhausen. You should check the access, floor and parking situation of your new neighbourhood in advance, especially on slopes and narrow streets.

On registration: by law, a deadline of two weeks after moving in applies (§ 17 of the Federal Registration Act, BMG). The city offers registration and change of address online at wohnsitzanmeldung.gov.de. In person, you can go to one of the 22 citizens' offices (Bürgerbüros); every open office is available regardless of your home district. You book appointments online; since 3 August 2026 the citizens' offices have been open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons by appointment only. A real-time traffic light shows the waiting time; if it says "Alle Wartemarken bereits vergeben" (all queue tickets already issued), switch to another citizens' office or another day. Feuerbach, Nord and Möhringen are currently closed, so check opening in advance.

According to the city, parking management covers the districts of Mitte, Nord, Ost, Süd, West, Vaihingen, Untertürkheim, Zuffenhausen, Degerloch and Bad Cannstatt. The residents' parking permit allows free parking in your own sub-area but is not available at all citizens' offices, for example not in Botnang or Plieningen. If you move within an area, you change the permit online with a registration certificate. Location information: moving company Stuttgart, routes: long-distance move.