Stuttgart, located at the intersection of a bunch of highways and railroads in southern Germany, is perennially listed as one of those "why don't more people go there" tourist destinations.
It comes up on our radar about once a year, sometimes in an unfortunate context but usually under the assumption that you'll be wanting information about the city. And yet, during certain parts of the tourist season, it's still functionally deserted.
That's weird because - even ignoring the city's sprawling attractions - Stuttgart is an absurdly affordable travel destination. A ticket on LCC Germanwings, which has its own terminal in Stuttgart's international airport and services most European capitals, costs significantly less than a routine Eurorail ticket. The airport lies about 30 minutes outside the city and is easily accessible via subway.]]>