Theaterschiff Stuttgart

Theaterschiff Stuttgart brings theatre onto the water in Stuttgart, where performances take place aboard the former cargo ship Frauenlob. Its long hull measures sixty-seven metres and spans eight metres across. Launched in 1930, Frauenlob originally transported animal feed before its new cultural role began in 2007. Today, the floating auditorium presents comedies, cabaret and other theatrical productions in an unusual setting. Sixteen rising rows provide seating for up to 156 guests, keeping the stage visible from every level.

The ship also offers the Frauenlob Bar, a fully air-conditioned space for drinks and snacks. A sun deck café adds an outdoor place to pause before or after a performance. Together, the auditorium and deck connect live theatre with the vessel’s working maritime past. The contrast remains tangible: a 67-metre transport ship now carries audiences instead of cargo. You encounter Stuttgart’s theatre scene inside a converted vessel whose original dimensions still shape the experience.