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 destinations.
Could you give me some advice on countries, destinations, and rail lines that would delight a train photographer? (or if you are also interested in train photography, would you be interested in sharing my adventure 👀)