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The grande dame of the Pyrenees

Bart Giepmans

Stations

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

Bart Giepmans

Rail & Hike

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…

Wildlife on the tracks, Inlandsbanan, Sweden

Railtripping to the Arctic Circle

Journeys

Often described as Europe’s last wilderness, Sweden’s remote and sparsely populated far north is a land of striking beauty – and in summer it’s easy to visit without a car or plane. The slow trains…

Berlin to Frankfurt

Journeys

Relaxing, eco-friendly travel without the queues and security checks of an airport? Here are our top reasons why you should ditch flying and travel the 500 km between Berlin and Frankfurt by train. 1. The…

The most scenic 16 minutes in the Netherlands

Journeys

Making its way through the wilderness of the Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve, the short route between the towns of Almere and Lelystad has been voted the most scenic route in the country. It is also an…

Intercity arriving at Berlin Hauptbahnhof

From Amsterdam to Berlin

Journeys

From lowering your carbon footprint to skipping the queues at airport security and avoiding Berlin’s uninspiring airports, the advantages to train travel between Amsterdam and Berlin are countless. Here are our top 5 reasons why…

Dreaming of a green Christmas

Destinations

Mulled wine, roasted almonds, local handicrafts… What’s not to love about a good Christmas market? For many, Christmas is the season to be jolly – but ‘tis also the season to be wasteful. In fact,…

A day in historic Görlitz, Germany’s hidden gem

Destinations

The air is thick with cinnamon and cloves, roasted almonds and sweet pastries. Artisans busy themselves selling handmade decorations and handicrafts to curious shoppers. There’s stollen (a traditional sweet bread filled with candied fruits) to…

By train through the Scottish Highlands

Journeys

The highlands, the sea, the whisky, Harry Potter… there are many reasons to travel to Scotland and there’s no better way to cross the rugged highlands than by train.

On a royal trail: Joachimsthal’s Kaiserbahnhof

Stations

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…

The marvellous interior of Le train bleu at Paris Gare de Lyon station

Paris Gare de Lyon – What to do in and around?

Stations

The next time you have a few hours to spare at the Gare de Lyon, don’t waste it in some run-of-the-mill coffeeshop scrolling away on your smartphone – get out and explore! There are several…