Railways in Europe
Berlin is the capital of Germany and a major railway hub. It’s possible to plan day trips by train from Berlin to many destinations across Germany and neighboring countries. Long-distance trains often reach speeds of 200 km/h or more, so it’s easy to travel to and return from places like Poznań (as long as there …
Dresden is a city full of historic landmarks and museums that requires several days to explore thoroughly. It also serves as an excellent base for train excursions. Day trips from Dresden by train make it possible to visit the most beautiful places in Saxony and the German-Czech border region. In this article, I’ve listed only …
Liberec train station is an important railway which serves the city of Liberec – capital of the Liberec region. Railway lines in Liberec region are non-electrified and passenger trains are operated by many operators – České dráhy, Arriva and Die Landerbahn (Trilex). The railway station in Liberec was built in 1859 as part of the …
Karlovy Vary train station is the main railway station in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. The station lies on the Chomutov – Cheb railway line. Regional and long-distance trains stop here. The railway station was previously named Karlovy Vary horní nádraží (Karlovy Vary Upper Station), to distinguish it from the city’s other railway station, Karlovy Vary …
České Budějovice train station is the main railway station in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic. The station building have been recently renovated and it’s one of the most beaufitul railway station in the Czech Republic. The history of railway in České Budějovice began in 1828, when the horse-drawn railway from Linz to České Budějovice was opened. …
Plzeň hlavní nádraží is the main railway station in Plzeň, Czech Republic. It’s an important railway junction and perfect starting point for train trips around region. The current building of the Plzeň main railway station was inaugurated in 1907. It is an Art Nouveau building designed by Rudolf Štech. On 17 April 1945, the station …
Praha hlavní nádraží is the main railway station in Prague. The station has been inaugurated on 14 December 1871, five years after defensive walls were demolished. The main station consists of several buildings and space for passengers is generally divided between historical Art Nouveau beautiful building (“Fant building” 1901-1909) and brutalist main hall (1972-1979). On …
Brno hlavní nádraží is the main railway station in Brno, Czech Republic. The first train arrived at the station in 1838, and regular scheduled service between Brno and Vienna was inaugurated on July 7, 1839. Just two years after the original station building opened, a new building was added. On January 1, 1849, the railway …
Ostrava hlavní nádraží is the main railway station in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The station was built between 1966 and 1974, designed by Lubomír Lacina and Vlasta Douša. It is a typical socialist-era structure – gray and gloomy and in my opinion does not make a good impression on travelers. The station is located in the …
Liberec is a city in northern Czech Republic, near the borders with Germany and Poland. It is the fifth-largest city in the country and the regional capital of the Liberec Region. Nestled in the foothills of the Jizera Mountains in my opinion is an average city but it is worth to visit Museum of Southern …