Routes & destinations

Hello !I am a young (18y.o, 19 when I’ll travel) railway enthusiast from France. I call myself a railroad photographer (what some people call a “trainspotter”). I have been taking photos of trains in France and its neighboring countries for several years now.I entered the Disvover EU Spring 2025 lottery and won a pass. I would like to travel to a European country in July 2026 where I can indulge in railway photography. I like taking pictures of “old trains” (I'm talking here about old trains in commercial operation, which would be relatively rare and impressive for a Western European like me) possibly on small lines or on lines offering breathtaking scenery.I like northern countries (Scandinavia, the Baltic states, ...). Above all, I would like to get away from it all and discover a country that is completely different from France (so why not Eastern Europe, such as Poland, Hungary, Romania, etc.)? Finally, I'm not a big fan of big cities and overly touristy des

My friend and I are planning to interrail this May/June with a 5 day pass.For the first day, we want to get as far east as possible taking advantage of a night train if we can.I looked at one that heads towards Prague, but am I correct in thinking there is an issue with part of the route being a bus replacement?This is just our second year interrailing, so still pretty novice.Can anyone suggest a route, using a night train, that will take us to somewhere interesting.We went to Naples last year, via Geneva, and back via Colmar (which was pretty, but a bit sterile and dull) and Paris.We are considering at some point arriving in Slovenia, as we have been told it is a stunning unspoilt country.  Also taking the Eurostar to either Brussels or Amsterdam, rather than Paris.  We would prefer to minimise reservation fees (I know the night train isnt cheap, but we can offset it against accommodation fees, and saving an Interrail day) and night train i

Hello, I am planning my first interrailing trip and I would like to go through Germany and Austria as I have never been to those countries before. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding cities to visit. Ideally, I would like to go to Berlin and Vienna, as they seem the most interesting. Does anyone have any other ideas? Also, I would like recommendations regarding accommodation, public transport etc.  I look forward to hearing from you. 

I am planning to travel for roughly 2 weeks through switzerland and italy with a friend. We have purchased a 10 day in 2 months global pass for that trip. We plan to travel at the beginning of October.For Switzerland i mostly have enough ideas. But for Italy i could use some more ideas. Coming from switzerland by train, we will start from Milano.At the moment i am planning with the following destinations for italy:Neapel (already have plans what to do there) Palermo Siracusa or Catania (already have some plans on what to do there) Rome Between Rome and Milano i plan to travel on the west coast of italy and between Neapel (Maybe Bari) and Milano i plan to travel on the east coast of italy. I am mainly looking for some destination on those 2 route. Mostly the second one.Venice is not planned because we have both visited it already

Grand Train Tour Switzerland Come with me to fulfill the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland.This little red "passport” gives you the opportunity to collect 9 awesome stamps of 9 great cities.A detailed map shows you great train routes to take and lets you experience all of Switzerland.Every page shows some details of what the city has to offer and also comes with some coupons.Info Grand Train Tour 

I want to travel from Poland to Istanbul, starting the first week in June and I need to arrive in Istanbul on June 21. (I will fly into Istanbul from wherever).My question: What route and stops would you suggest, factoring in 3-4 nights in each of about 5 eastern european locales on the eurail route? Thanks!  

Hello!!!I am planning an Interrail trip for my partner and me and I would like some help with ideas.I want to leave from Barcelona, so I need a possible round-trip route that would be the most convenient. I’ve thought about a route from Spain to Italy, although I would also like one through Northern Europe or Central Europe. This is my first time planning an Interrail trip and I don’t have many ideas. If you could help me, I would be very grateful :)I’ve thought about the following: Barcelona - Turin - Milan - Venice - Bologna - Genoa - Barcelona.But I’m willing to change, add, or do whatever is needed. Thank you very much!!!!

My best friend and I would like to travel Europe. I like the cultural aspect more and she prioritizes nature and beautiful landscapes. We would like to mash best of both worlds. How long we’ll go isn’t sure yet, due to different reasons. But we’re planning for a two, max. three week trip. For now we had this route in our heads: Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, the lake of Bled, Triglav National Park, Ljubljana, Innsbruck and Munich. With following details: Nighttrain from Berlin to Vienna  Daytrip in Vienna, so we can travel on to Budapest later that night.  Berlin 2 nights, Vienna daytrip, Budapest 2 nights, Bled + Triglav + Ljubljana = 5 nights for all of these, Innsbruck 2 nights, Munich 2 nights.  We were also considering some place in Italy or Croatia. This is our first time interrailing so suggestions, alternatives, ideas, change of itinerary, … literally everthing’s welcome. Even if that means adding or removin

I’m Looking for people who wants to travel with an InterrailThese is my cities proposal:-Milán-Liechtenstein-Ljubliana-Budapest-Bratislava-Praga-Colonia-Cochem-Some place in switzerland  

Hello,i wanted to post about some of the train museum i visited on my travels. France:Mullhouse Cité du Train Great train museum. Another museum nearby nearby which is also woth a visit is the Musée Electropolis (a combined ticket for both museums is available)Austria:Eisenbahnmuseum Strasshof “Das Heizhaus”. I recommend to visit this museum on one of the event days. (Dampftag, etc.). The museum can be reached by train from Vienna. Eisenbahnmuseum Schwechat: small train museum, easy to reach from vienna. But in my opinion not that interesting. I would recommend the Eisenbahnmuseum Strasshof “Das Heizhaus” over this one.Germany:DB-Museum Nürnberg: Great big Museum close to the main train station of Nürnberg.DB-Museum Koblenz: This one i recommend doing on one of the days where there is an event.Bayerisches Eisenbahmuseum: Lot of steam trains. Best time to visit is on a day where there is an event or some of

Hi everyone, I’m planning to head out in May and I’m looking for Interrail tips. I don’t really have a clear plan for the trip yet. The only ideas I have so far are Milan, the Dolomites, some Alpine regions and Austria along the way. I’d really like to visit national parks, mountains and valleys, but I have almost no idea how to put everything together.I’ve been thinking about bringing a tent and sleeping bag, but my first choice would be hostels. I’m open to ideas though. If you could share advice, I’d love: Options without camping – hostels, hotels, Airbnb If camping – best campsites or areas for pitching a tent What are the best national parks to visit around the Alps, Northern Italy, and Austria?What are the best ways to reach viewpoints or mountaintops easily and safely, especially without a car?And any general advice for someone who’s starting this trip with very little idea of the route would be super helpfu

I see a few people have done this trip before, but there wasn’t a lot of information that I could find out about it before my trip, so I thought I’d write a trip report here.Essentially, it’s a scenic detour off the main line between Oslo-Bergen (the Bergensbana) that takes you down a mountain railway (the Flåmsbana), across the stunning Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord by ferry, and back up to Voss by bus to rejoin the train line.It can be done in a day in either direction. You can even return to Oslo or Bergen the same day by sleeper train. But it’s worth a stopover too, en-route or in Bergen.Eurail/ Interrail pass covers travel on the main train line (reservations r

Channel 4 aired a nice programme on the Bernina Express tonight.It’s available to stream here (if you’re outside the UK, you might need a VPN).https://www.channel4.com/programmes/alpine-train-at-christmas

Good morning all! 😊 We're a family of four with two kids aged 6 and 8. This summer we'd like to make use of a 5-day Interrail Global pass for a month for an 8-9 day holiday. We're starting from a station on the Milan-Verona line. Got any suggestions for a kid-friendly itinerary on a budget?. We did Vienna last year for a week, so giving that a miss this time (despite loving it!). 😄 Any ideas? I've thought about trips that aren't too long and with few changes, so as not to stress my kids 😊 Something like this- Verona → Innsbruck 🇦🇹 → Munich 🇩🇪 → Lindau 🇩🇪 → Montreux 🇨🇭 → Verona 🇮🇹 😊. Thank you so much

Hoping to take the Bernini Express to Tirano next summer (26). Heard there’s not much there, so was wondering if it’d be an idea to then get a train to a smaller town on Lake Lecco/ Como. We have 2 children (9 & 10) and limited budget! Has anyone visited Bellano, Lierna, Lariania, Lecco or any other suggestions? From there we’d hope to travel to Milan to catch eu sleeper to Amsterdam.Thanks for any help!

We are both teachers and plan to take our 2 children (10 and 11) interrailing next summer. We want to start by going eurostar from London to Paris. The countries we’d like to explore are Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy. Don’t want to travel by train more than 6-8 hours each journey, ideally.We’d love really scenic train journeys, not too bothered about big cities. Looking for reasonably cheap but private accommodation. Would like a mix of scenery: lakes, mountains, villages, coast. We have up to 6 weeks to spend on the trip.Any suggestions of unmissable places, journeys or experiences very much appreciated!

Hey everyone! 👋 We're creating a YouTube video about the best off-season destinations by rail, and we'd love your input! Which destinations do you think we should feature, and why? Maybe a ski town when the slopes are quiet, a bustling summer town that becomes peaceful and even more beautiful in the off-season, or hidden gems that only locals know about. Is it the serene atmosphere, the unique seasonal beauty, or the charm of exploring somewhere without the crowds? Comment below and let us know your top picks.   Thanks a bunch! 

Hello all,I like to share some inspiration for anyone who is planning to visit The Netherlands.Today the city Alkmaar.Located in the province of Noord-Holland, here you find the city of cheese. One of my favorite cities to visit.The city center is on walking distance from the station, filled with shops, restaurants and old buildings.  Kaasmarkt (cheese market) Thousands of visitors from all over the world come to Alkmaar especially for the cheese market. It's a truly special spectacle, with a square overflowing with cheese and porters carrying it. In 1365, Alkmaar had the right to weigh cheese and one set of scales, but by 1612 there were already four. The exact date of the first real cheese market is shrouded in mystery. Old documents have been found that clearly indicate the cheese market definitely took place in 1622, but there's also evidence that the cheese porters' guild was founded in 1593

Evening all.I hope you are all well. I would like some advice and tips about using the global pass (specifically 3 month pass) for our travels around Europe.I have looked at various videos and reviews on YouTube regarding this way of travelling and most positive although, there are some that are negative and they do highlight some important issues.One guy was saying about reliability and frequency of trains in eastern Europe?  can anyone confirm if this is the case please? Also apparently the train station names do not match with what is on the app so it can be a tad confusing according to the reviewers. Can someone who has travelled recently using the Interrail pass please advise on anything you think we should be aware of? We want to try plan in advanced as much as possible and to start our trip early-,mid next year and would appreciate all feedback, tips and advice.We understand that we have to make reservations in certain countrie

Hello all,I like to share some inspiration for anyone who is planning to visit The Netherlands.Today the city Utrecht.Located in the province of Utrecht (yes, Utrecht in Utrecht) a beautiful old city center.The city center is on walking distance from the station, filled with shops, restaurants and old buildings.Here are just a vew highlights, but Utrecht has way more to offer.  Station area Utrecht station and area around it, is a intersting sight on its own. From high buildings reaching for the sky, to a lovely walk path over the railtracks. Bubble rooftop and a big shopping mall, it's all there.And if you are lucky, you will find the UFO on the rooftop.   Cafe Olivier (Hidden Church) Olivier is located in the former Maria Minor church in the center of Utrecht. This Maria Minor was originally a clandestine church. In the sixteenth centu

Hello all,I like to share some inspiration for anyone who is planning to visit The Netherlands.Today the city Amersfoort.Located in the province of Utrecht, a lively city with a beautiful old city center.The city center is on walking distance from the station, filled with shops, restaurants and cute alleys to discover. Muurhuizen (street, city walk) When you walk through the Muurhuizen you imagine yourself in the Middle Ages. When the city began to expand as a result of the economic boom in 1380, a new city wall had to be built. The old wall was torn down and from about 1500 houses were built with the material from the old wall along the line where the city wall had stood. Because the construction of these houses took place in different periods, a great diversity of forms emerged.