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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…

Amsterdam Central Station – Best sustainable places in and around

Stations

Built between 1881 and 1889, Amsterdam Central Station – known locally as Amsterdam Centraal – is the second busiest railway station in the Netherlands behind Utrecht. As a result, arriving here can be a little…

Bierproeverij, Hausbrauerei Altstadthof, Neurenberg

Bars, breweries and beer baths

Journeys

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.

Trip of a lifetime on the Bernina Express

Journeys

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…

Scenic central Europe

Journeys

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…

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…

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…

Crossing Poland by Train

Journeys

From the unexpectedly beautiful beaches along the Gulf of Gdańsk to the towering peaks of the Tatra Mountains, this train journey across Poland offers an impressive variety of both natural and urban beauty.

Crossing South Africa

Journeys

Slowly crossing the serene South African landscape, watching the sunset with a glass of wine in the lounge bar, taking in the vast plains stretching to the horizon… The Premier Classe train from Johannesburg 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.