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The grande dame of the Pyrenees
Canfranc station in the Spanish Pyrenees was built as a 241‑metre palace for international trains between France and Spain – a “grande dame” of the mountains in a village of barely 600 people. During the…
Along chalk white cliffs – on foot along the Hochuferweg on Rügen
There are those hiking trails where time seems to stand still for a moment. The Hochuferweg along the steep north coast of the island of Rügen is one of those. A day trip full of…
Journeying to Germany’s northernmost point
As a student, I would often find myself waiting on the platform at Essen railway station, on my way to university, weighing up whether or not to throw caution to the wind and jump on…
How to survive Brussels Midi
Crossing Poland by Train
Trip of a lifetime on the Bernina Express
Many believe the Bernina line to be one of the finest stretches of railway in all of Europe and even the world. Winding its way slowly through the Swiss Alps, the route dazzles passengers with…
10 places around Berlin Hauptbahnhof
By train to Bern and Europe’s highest station
From the Swiss Bundesstadt Bern, a train journey of about three hours takes you to the Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest train station at a whopping 3,454 metres above sea level. Along the way, you’ll pass medieval…
On a royal trail: Joachimsthal’s Kaiserbahnhof
Entering the lush forests of Schorfheide by train, the hustle and bustle of Berlin seems miles away. Amid this green paradise lies a forgotten piece of imperial grandeur: Joachimsthal’s Kaiserbahnhof. Built in 1898, this charming…
Hannover – 5 reasons to hop off the train and explore
Hannover is a major city and cultural hub in northern Germany located on the route between Amsterdam and Berlin or Munich and Hamburg. Famous for its trade fairs and its royal house, Hannover is often…
Blowing off steam in the Harz Mountains
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