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As you stand on the banks of the Rhine and look out over this mighty river, many words come to mind. Enchanting, formidable, majestic. It’s hard to imagine that at its source you can step …
Dresden is full of musical places. City guide Christoph Münch set out to find forgotten musical traces and collected them in his book “Dresden – 500 Places of Music”. The railway also played an important …
From Europe’s longest bar, via life-saving beer tunnels to a wholesome beer spa. We travelled with an Interrail Pass from Rotterdam to Pilsen, via Europe’s best breweries, bars, beer gardens and cellars.
You might not think so, but in a metropolis like Paris you really don’t have to travel for hours to refuel in the greenery. A ride on the underground or the RER is all you …
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.
Unlike airports, many train stations have a much deeper historical significance and retain a certain grandeur of a bygone era. Railtripping visited 8 of Germany’s most interesting and impressive train stations where it’s well worth …
An old railway line that once transported Prussian troops and military equipment has been brought back to life. Today, you can enjoy a ride along the disused railway on a draisine – or rail bike.
The tiny red and white trains of the narrow-gauge Pinzgaubahn make their way slowly through Austria’s Pinzgau Valley for 53 km. Villages and picturesque churches dot the landscape as you head towards one of the …
Let yourself be enchanted by thick forests and winding valleys, mountaintop castles and riverbank vineyards on this adventurous rail journey across central Europe.
See some spectacular scenery pass you by and hop off and explore …
Walls protrude from the tangled undergrowth. Cobblestones cut through the grass with kerbstones delineating old pathways and tracks. Ahead, steps spiral up to what once must have been a grand doorway. A stone plinth stands …
This is Railtripping
Explore Europe’s most exciting rail routes
Discover new destinations off the beaten track
Delve into the history of places along the way
Support local, ethical and sustainable companies
Sit back, unwind and reap the rewards of slow travel
Enjoy views and comfort over traffic and flight shaming
Take advantage of our real experience on these routes
Help protect the planet by reducing your carbon footprint