Railways in Europe
The fourth-largest city in Norway, with a population of around 150,000. It is the capital of the Rogaland administrative region. The first significant event in the city’s history was the establishment of a bishopric in 1125. Soon after, Bishop Reinald of Winchester began the construction of the cathedral. For centuries, the city was a center …
Bergen was for centuries the most important city in Norway. Today, with a population of around 270,000, life in the city still revolves around the port. Although Bergen eventually lost the competition to Oslo as Norway’s primary administrative center, it is widely regarded as the cultural capital of the country, with cultural events taking place …
Røros is a town of wooden buildings where you can travel back in time. The town was founded in 1614, when copper deposits were discovered in the area. According to legend, a local farmer went hunting, shot a reindeer, and as the animal fell, it uncovered a rock that glittered in the sunlight. Just two …
The small town (28,000 residents) became world-famous in 1994 when it hosted the Winter Olympic Games. Lillehammer was granted city rights in 1827, and before the Olympics, it was a quiet, sleepy town that was virtually unknown to tourists. Today, day trips from Oslo to Lillehammer—located on the shores of Lake Mjøsa—are popular. The ski …
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Hamar is a not large town (with just under 30,000 residents) located on the shores of Lake Mjøsa, the largest lake in Norway. Hamar is an important railway hub. Architecturally, the town is fairly average, but it has several tourist attractions that may interest visitors. Main Sights and Attractions Hamar Railway Station is one of …
Oslo is the oldest capital in Scandinavia. It was founded in 1048 by Harald III Hardrada, though settlements in the area of the present-day city existed as early as the 9th century. In the second half of the 11th century, a bishopric was established in Oslo, and a cathedral was built. At that time, however, …
Salzburg is a beautiful city and perfect starting point for one-day train trips to many places in Austria in Germany. I’ve prepared a post with suggestions for day trips from Graz by train. In the article, I’ve included places you can reach by regional train train within two hours one way. There are much more …
Graz is the capital of Styria and the second largest city in the region. The city is also a major railway hub, and thanks to its well-developed accommodation base, it can serve as an excellent starting point for train excursions. From Graz, you can easily reach many destinations in Austria and neighboring countries by train. …
Vienna is a beautiful city and the capital of Austria. The city boasts a wealth of world-class historical landmarks, a well-maintained city center, and numerous museums worth visiting. Vienna is also an excellent base for planning railway day trips. In this article, I briefly present suggestions for day trips from Vienna by train, most commonly …
One of the most interesting railway attractions in Styria is the Stainzbahn narrow-gauge railway. Retro trains composed of vintage carriages and either a steam or diesel locomotive operate from the end of April through autumn or until the end of the year (depending on the current timetable) on the route from Stainz to Preding via …