Stuttgart Relocation Services
Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, is renowned for its leading industries, international flair, and excellent quality of life. As a global center for automotive, engineering, and tech, Stuttgart attracts top talent—making employee relocation a strategic priority for forward-thinking companies. relokate offers a comprehensive range of relocation services, ensuring your team’s transition to Stuttgart is smooth, compliant, and efficient.
Why Stuttgart?
Stuttgart offers the perfect combination of economic opportunity and exceptional lifestyle:
Leading industries: Home to automotive giants, renowned research institutions, and a thriving startup scene
International access: Excellent infrastructure, an international airport, and a cosmopolitan business culture
Employee appeal: Green parks, renowned schools, and a high quality of life for professionals and families alike
Housing in Stuttgart and Surrounding Areas
The Stuttgart housing market is competitive, especially in popular districts. However, excellent options are available for executives, professionals, and families alike.
Sought-after neighborhoods include:
Stuttgart-West & Stuttgart-Süd: Popular with young professionals and families for their lively atmosphere, access to parks, and proximity to city amenities.
Degerloch & Sillenbuch: Favored for peaceful, leafy settings and reputable schools.
Vaihingen & Möhringen: Home to many technology campuses and international companies; excellent transport links.
Suburban options: Böblingen, Esslingen, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, and Filderstadt offer larger homes and a more relaxed pace, with strong public transit to the city center.
Typical rental costs:
One-bedroom apartments in central districts: €1,000–€1,600/month (unfurnished)
Larger family homes in suburbs: from €1,800/month upwards
Relokate assists with:
Curated housing search and viewing coordination
Lease negotiation and legal review
Temporary accommodation for smooth landings
Anmeldung (Registration) and German Bureaucracy
Registering a residential address (Anmeldung) is a fundamental step for all new arrivals in Stuttgart.
Timeline: Must be completed within 14 days of moving in.
Why it matters: Necessary to receive a tax ID, access health insurance, open a bank account, and secure residence permits.
Process: Appointments at local Bürgerbüros are required and can be in high demand. Some offices offer limited walk-in hours. Accurate documentation is essential to avoid administrative delays.
Education and Childcare
Finding the right education and childcare solutions is crucial for relocating families. Stuttgart offers an extensive selection of public schools, which are free of charge and follow the German curriculum. For international families, the city is home to several excellent options—including Stuttgart International School and ISS Sindelfingen—that offer international, bilingual, or IB programs to support a smooth educational transition.
Childcare options range from German-speaking kindergartens (Kitas) to international and bilingual programs. Demand for places is high, so we recommend early applications—ideally before arrival in Stuttgart. Costs for childcare depend on the type of care, hours booked, and family income, with partial subsidies available for many families.
Local Culture and Lifestyle
Stuttgart provides an outstanding lifestyle for professionals and their families:
Cultural life: Theaters, opera, ballet, and renowned museums like the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums.
Green city: Vineyards in the city, Schlossgarten park, Wilhelma Zoo, and fast escapes to the Black Forest.
Dining & shopping: From Michelin-starred restaurants to vibrant markets and international eateries.
Everyday essentials: Most shops close on Sundays and public holidays; advance planning is important for new arrivals.
Transport: Stuttgart offers an excellent regional transport network (S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams) connecting neighborhoods and suburbs.
How We Support
Relocation is more than logistics—it's about people. Our mission is to support companies and their international employees from first contact through long-term settlement.
We work directly with HR and global mobility teams to deliver customized, scalable solutions, including:
Software solution for recruiting, relocation and integration & education
Visa and immigration support
Housing and schooling search
Registration support
Health insurance onboarding
Local orientation support
With personal expert support and a deep knowledge of German bureaucracy, we ensure both the company and employee experience a seamless move.