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UNITI Expo 2018 – Stuttgart for car lovers
21may 2018

UNITI Expo 2018 – Stuttgart for car lovers

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UNITI Expo 2018 is behind us! Hundreds of visitors from all over the world came to our stand – and in between we explored what makes Stuttgart a magnet for car lovers.

UNITI Expo 2018 is behind us! Over those few days, hundreds of guests, entrepreneurs, investors and motoring fans from all over the world visited our stand. We spent hours talking to them and presenting what BKF car washes can do. Interestingly, our technological solutions attracted a great deal of interest. No wonder – we love innovation! But there is more to life than trade fairs! Our special correspondent set out to find what makes Stuttgart so attractive to lovers of cars, car washes and new technology – but also to music lovers and wine connoisseurs.

BKF stand at UNITI Expo 2018 in StuttgartVisitors at the BKF stand during UNITI Expo 2018BKF team talking to guests at the Stuttgart fairCar wash equipment presented at the BKF standBKF touchless car wash technology on display at UNITI ExpoExhibition hall of UNITI Expo 2018 in Stuttgart

Stuttgart takes it easy

Did you know it is the least stressful city in the world? That is the finding of Zipjet's "Least and Most Stressful Cities" report. A city of more than 600,000 inhabitants, it has no shortage of top-class cultural events. This is where famous world premieres of ballet and opera and masterly philharmonic concerts take place.

Street in the centre of StuttgartHistoric buildings in StuttgartSquare and greenery in Stuttgart city centre

The local zoological and botanical garden – one of the largest in Europe – also deserves a special mention. The mild climate suits vines too: Stuttgart lies in one of Germany's largest wine-growing regions.

But wait…

Everyone knows that Stuttgart's biggest attractions are the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums! We couldn't resist the temptation and took a look inside.

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Although the museum has only existed since 2005, stepping inside takes you back in time through 125 years of this iconic brand's history! Its nine floors display 160 vehicles and 1,500 exhibits – a real treat for motoring enthusiasts. Highlights include the story of the first motor vehicle (designed by engineer Karl Benz) from 1885, as well as the car that reached 228 km/h at Daytona Beach in 1909, setting a new record. And for those curious about the future, Mercedes-Benz has prepared presentations of bold and innovative visions for the 21st century.

Historic cars in the Mercedes-Benz Museum in StuttgartExhibition floor of the Mercedes-Benz MuseumClassic Mercedes-Benz car on display

Porsche 1948–2018

This year Porsche is celebrating its 70th birthday in style! Do you know how the first model came about? Ferry Porsche is said to have remarked: "I looked around and couldn't find the car I'd always dreamed of. So I decided to build it myself."

Porsche Museum building in StuttgartPorsche sports cars in the museum exhibitionClassic Porsche model on displayPorsche racing car in the Porsche MuseumRow of Porsche cars in the museumHistoric Porsche model in the exhibitionPorsche 911 in the Porsche MuseumDetail of a Porsche car on displayPorsche Museum exhibition hall

The Porsche Museum opened in 2009 and has enjoyed unflagging popularity ever since. It features absolutely every model of the brand, including the first Porsche 356 from 1948 and the Porsche 911 from 1963 (the car that became a global bestseller – and not only on the race track).

Porsche's coat-of-arms logo is also distinctive. At its centre is a prancing horse… the same one as in the coat of arms of the city of Stuttgart!

After hours

Can you eat well in Stuttgart? Of course. But if you go for traditional dishes and drinks, bear in mind that this cuisine is not the lightest. A culinary curiosity: in Baden-Württemberg, the region where Stuttgart lies, one of the specialities is Maultaschen – pasta pockets filled with spinach and meat. Local legend has it that they were invented by monks who did not want to give up meat during Lent… so they hid it in a dough wrapper.

Restaurant in StuttgartTraditional Swabian dish served in StuttgartEvening in Stuttgart after the fair

If you feel like a walk after a hearty meal – go for it! Charming streets and townhouses, parks and squares await you. It is an outrageously well-kept city.

We spent only a few days in Stuttgart and will be very happy to come back next year! We hope to see you here in 2019.