Wilhelma
Zoo Historic Stuttgart zoological and botanical garden complex
Wilhelma in Stuttgart combines a historic Moorish-style greenhouse complex with a zoological collection and botanical gardens. Visitors come for plant houses, animal enclosures and 19th-century architectural detailing.
Wilhelma in Stuttgart is a combined zoological and botanical garden that originated as a 19th-century royal garden and palace complex. It is one of the larger combined zoo-and-botanical-park institutions in Europe and is noted for its historic architecture integrated with greenhouses and animal enclosures.
The site contains historic Moorish-influenced buildings, glasshouses, and themed plant collections alongside enclosures and exhibits for a wide range of animal species. Visitors typically move between botanical displays and zoological exhibits on paved paths across the park.
Wilhelma began as a royal pleasure garden and greenhouse complex in the mid-19th century and later developed into a public zoological-botanical institution maintained by the city of Stuttgart.
The park is located in the Bad Cannstatt district of Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, on the banks of the Neckar River.
- Type: A combined zoological and botanical garden that originated as a 19th-century royal garden.
How to Get to Wilhelma #
Accessible by Stuttgart public transport: S‑Bahn/U-Bahn connections to Wilhelma station and local buses; ample car parking is available near the entrance.
Tips for Visiting Wilhelma #
- Buy timed‑entry tickets online to avoid queues on busy days, particularly in spring when the botanical collections are at their most showy.
- Allow at least three hours to see both the zoo and the botanical gardens and the historic Moorish revival architecture.
- Visit on a weekday morning for quieter paths and better access to animal feedings and keeper talks.
Best Time to Visit Wilhelma #
Spring and early summer show the gardens at their best; Wilhelma operates year‑round with seasonal hours.
Weather & Climate near Wilhelma #
Wilhelma's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (685 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
