Railways in Europe
Train travel in Italy is a most popular form of transportation between cities. There are many regional trains, long-distance services, high-speed trains between major cities and international trains. Ticket prices are affordable, most of the most important railway stations are located in city centers. You can travel by train in Italy and explore the country …
Train travel in Hungary is a very good way to explore the country and tickets are relatively cheap. Railway network is well-developed and well-maintained. Most railway attractions can be found in Budapest, which is also the main railway hub in Hungary. Budapest Metro, opened in 1896, it is the second oldest metro system in Europe …
Spiekeroog is one of the East Frisian Islands. In the past, the island was a frequent vacation destination for various German presidents. On of the most interesting attractions of the island is a horse-drawn tram operates between the old railway station and Westend. It runs from April to September. The horse-drawn railway is Germany’s only …
Borkum island is the largest and most westerly of the seven East Frisian Islands. It is known for a mild climate, low pollen counts and air containing high levels of iodine. Borkum offers visitors a wide variety of cultural and wellness activities. There is a narrow-gauge railway on the island. Trains on Borkum connect the …
Wangerooge is one of the East Frisian Islands in the North Sea located close to the coasts of the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. The island is very popular among tourists due to the clean sandy beaches, various recreation facilities and its atmosphere. There is a short narrow gauge railway on the island. Trains on Wangerooge …
Langeoog is one of the seven inhabited East Frisian Islands. Trains on Langeoog run between port and the town. The island largely has a no automobile policy. Langeoog can be reached from Bensersiel port on the East Frisian mainland by the ferries of the Langeoog Shipping Company. The island is focused on tourism – railway …
Harz Narrow Gauge Railways (Harzer Schmalspurbahnen) is a network of narrow-gauge railway lines in the Harz Mountains, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, unique on aglobal scale. Scheduled vintage trains comprised of steam locomotives and vintage wagons run every day on routes with a total length of 140.1 km. According to the operator’s website, the railways …
For many years, trains in Germany were synonymous with safety, high quality and punctuality, and traveling by train in Germany was a pure pleasure. However, for some time now, trains in Germany have been canceled without notice, railway workers from time to time go on strike, and due to cheap tickets, regional trains are often …
There are many scenic railways in Austria. Some are famous among railway enthusiasts and tourists from all over the world, others are ordinary local lines with nice views along the route. Many local lines lead through picturesque forests, along rivers and through mountainous areas. Below I briefly described the most important scenic railways in Austria. …
Currently, there are three operational rack railways in Austria. All Austrian rack railways are very popular mountain railways famous for scenic routes and an unique atmosphere. Formerly, part of the Erzbergbahn route in Styria also had rack, but now it is a regular standard gauge tourist railway. Achenseebahn – a rack railway with a rail …