Stuttgart Travel Risk — Low Risk (21/100)
Is Stuttgart safe to visit?
Low risk. Yes, Stuttgart is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations.
Political instability (score 10)
Crime (score 23)
June 14, 2026
50%
Stuttgart, Germany has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 21 out of 100 (low risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 23/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 10/100; last updated June 14, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Germany travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Stuttgart currently sits at 21/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Most travelers report routine, uneventful trips and the page below covers the few category-specific things to stay alert for. The highest-rated risk category for Stuttgart is crime (23/100), and the lowest is political instability (10/100). This page was last updated on June 14, 2026; the baseline category scores are editorial estimates, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Sep 26, 2026
Stuttgart has a low overall risk score of 21/100. The U.S. State Department has issued a level 2 advisory, and a drought alert is active across many European countries, including Germany. No specific local emergencies are reported.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 27, 2026 03:00 UTC
What should I do now?
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- Crime (score 23/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Natural disasters (score 22/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Stuttgart
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Stuttgart
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score. No numbers invented per traveler type.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is low, so solo travel is straightforward — keep standard awareness in crowds and on transit.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is low. Apply the usual precautions; trust your instincts and keep someone informed of your plans. We do not hold gender-specific incident data for Stuttgart, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health and disaster risk are low — a generally family-friendly profile. Pack a basic first-aid kit and confirm your insurance covers children.
Older travelers
Health and transport risk are low. Carry medication in original packaging and keep a copy of prescriptions.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is moderate. Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi, prefer contactless or one dedicated card, and keep a backup payment method separate.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory and political indicators for Stuttgart are currently low — still, check country-specific legal guidance before you travel.
Baseline scores
Source: AI-enriched 2026-06-14 (web-search grounded, cited; pending editorial verification) · Confidence: 50
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | high |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | high |
| Last updated | June 14, 2026 |
Live conditions in Stuttgart
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Germany - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · ~167 km away · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-27 03:00:16 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-09-03
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-09-26 16:20:50 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent news headlines were returned for Stuttgart. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Stuttgart
The most weather-stable two-month window for Stuttgart is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 71 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; June is the wettest typical month at about 91 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 22, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (Germany)
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
The provided sources do not contain specific information about healthcare facilities, emergency services, or pharmacy availability for travelers in Stuttgart.
Common scam patterns
- QR code fraud. Scammers replace legitimate QR codes on parking ticket machines with malicious ones that redirect payments to fraudulent accounts. This targets drivers using automated payment options. Tip: Inspect the QR code for signs of tampering and use the official parking app or pay at the kiosk directly.
Area notes
- Parking ticket machine zones. These areas have been highlighted by the city for increased QR code fraud activity.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in Germany for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Stuttgart
Is Stuttgart safe to visit?
Stuttgart has an evaluated risk composite score of 18 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk tier. Travel Risk Calculator continuously scores crime, health, transit, and security metrics for this destination.
What is the official travel advisory for Stuttgart?
Official government advisories for Germany: US issues Exercise Increased Caution; UK issues See our travel advice before travelling; CA issues Exercise a high degree of caution. Always check your home government's latest consular warnings before traveling.
Sources: US Department of State · UK FCDO Travel Advice (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada
Are earthquakes or natural hazards recorded near Stuttgart?
No major seismic events (magnitude ≥ 5.0) or GDACS natural disaster alerts have been recorded within 100 km of Stuttgart over the past 5 years in our active hazard catalog.
Sources: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · GDACS Disaster Database
What is the weather like throughout the year in Stuttgart?
According to 30-year climate normals, Stuttgart's warmest month is August with average highs of 24.1 °C, while May sees the most frequent rainfall with 15.8 wet days.
Which areas or neighborhoods in Stuttgart require caution?
Parking ticket machine zones: These areas have been highlighted by the city for increased QR code fraud activity.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source | Confidence |
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| Jun 14, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Auto-enrichment from web-search grounded AI (https://www.isitsafetovisit.com/cities/stuttgart | https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/germany/stuttgart/ | https://thingstodoinstuttgart.com/safety/ | https://www.stuttgart.de/en/se) AI-enriched 2026-06-14 (web-search grounded, cited; pending editorial verification) |
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Every editorial change to Stuttgart's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
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Review status
needs_review
Last reviewed
2026-06-14 07:29:14
Data confidence
50%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Stuttgart
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
- This city has not yet been reviewed by an editor. Treat the scores as preliminary until "reviewed" status appears.
What is unavailable
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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