Here are the local events near Stuttgart on June 27-29.

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With laughter being the best medicine, “Puffs” at the Stuttgart Theatre Center conjures up a magical dose.

Museums, archives, wineries and cultural spaces in over a dozen towns will welcome visitors deep into the night with music, storytelling, history tours, tastings, and interactive programs.

Founded in the 12th century and fortified by the 13th, Besigheim is now a postcard-worthy destination known for its half-timbered houses, hillside vineyards and quiet charm.

As the ancestral seat of the Prussian royal family and the House of Hohenzollern, Hohenzollern Castle offers a fascinating blend of history, architecture, and breathtaking nature.

Winners are determined by having the highest total number of votes within the category for a single region.

A fun, easy day trip from USAG Stuttgart, the Eslemühle, or “donkey mill” is perfect for animal lovers.

Tübingen is big enough that there are tons of things for everyone to do, but it is small enough to not feel overwhelming or tiring. 

The beautiful shuttle passed us and I was officially committed to hiking up to one of Germany’s most visited castles, Burg Hohenzollern.