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As the days grow shorter and the scent of mulled wine, Stollen and incense candles fills the historic old towns, Saxony takes on a particularly festive atmosphere. From Dresden’s decorated streets and traditional miners’ parades in the Ore...

Spain is home to Europe’s longest high-speed rail network. Travelling on the modern AVE trains, you can glide across the country at speeds of up to 310 km/h. With its fascinating cities, rich cultural heritage and outstanding cuisine, Spain is...

The Frecciarossa combines high-speed travel in Italy with comfortable facilities and direct connections between the country’s major cities. Whether you are heading to Turin, Venice, Florence, Naples or Rome, many Italian cities can be reached...

Where alpine nature, cultural diversity and memorable culinary experiences meet thousands of years of history, Chur offers a city break unlike any other. As Switzerland’s oldest city, it charms visitors with its picturesque Old Town, serves as...

Hamburg surprises me from the very first moment. The city blends maritime charm with urban lifestyle, historic warehouses with modern architecture, and relaxed waterfront promenades with a legendary nightlife scene. It is not just about the...

Denmark may be small, but that is precisely what makes it such a wonderful country to explore by train. Leave Copenhagen behind and, before long, you can reach historic towns, charming harbours, sweeping coastlines and landscapes that invite you...

Viennese people like to take it easy. The Viennese «Beisl» pubs are just as cosy, having always served up hearty home-style cooking, from schnitzel to Kaiserschmarren. The fine wines from Vienna’s 600 hectares of vineyards are lso highly...

Liechtenstein proves that a short break can offer far more than you might expect. In the capital, Vaduz, culture, gastronomy and history are all within easy walking distance. The pedestrian-friendly town centre brings together museums,...

There’s something magical about night trains. As the world outside settles down for the night, a journey begins that feels more like a little adventure than an ordinary journey.

The Caledonian Sleeper, Britain’s most famous night train,...