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Welcome to our online travel magazine where we introduce you to Europe's most enchanting corners, share exciting insider tips and highlight unforgettable train journeys to remarkable regions and cities. Allow yourself to be inspired and discover new travel destinations you may not have considered before!

From bustling cities to breathtaking landscapes, we showcase the incredible diversity of Europe and how easily these destinations can be reached by train. Our articles not only provide valuable tips and expert knowledge but also spark your desire to embark on your next adventure. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer journey, you’ll find the perfect inspiration for your next break here. Step aboard the world of trains and let us guide you on an unforgettable journey!

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Twiliner – comfortably overnight to your next city trip

Travel, sleep, arrive – that’s how relaxed city trips across Europe can begin.

The Twiliner is an innovative night bus that takes you overnight from Switzerland directly to popular European cities such as Barcelona, Brussels or Amsterdam....

Munich – Joy of Life Between Tradition and Trend

Munich is one of the most diverse city break destinations in Europe. The Bavarian capital blends historic architecture with vibrant urban life, world-renowned museums with lively neighbourhood culture – all set against the backdrop of the...

Between Lakes and Peaks – EURO Day Trips into Switzerland’s Natural Regions

Alps, lakes and local flavours – for EURO visitors seeking something genuine and down-to-earth beyond the football. All easily reachable by train.

Those travelling to Switzerland for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 are in for more than a sporting...

UEFA Women’s EURO Meets Urban Culture – Day Trips to Switzerland’s Host Cities

From Geneva to Zurich: Discover Switzerland’s EURO host cities where history, culture and joie de vivre come together – ideal for city breaks by train.

When the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 takes place in Switzerland this summer, the country will...

Experience Ticino: Four Regions, Countless Discoveries Moments That Last

Ticino belongs on every bucket list – and for good reason: where alpine landscapes meet a Mediterranean way of life, unforgettable experiences await. Whether it's quiet valleys, historic sites or sun-drenched shores – there are moments here...

Summer in the city - discover more with the Berlin WelcomeCard

Want to discover something new this summer - vibrant culture, exciting history and relaxed city life? Well then Berlin is the perfect destination! With direct connections from Zurich, Basel or Bern, you can easily reach the German capital by...

The rhythm of Africa: On the Rovos Rail from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Africa's greatest train journey takes you over 6,100 kilometres through the south and east of the continent. The route connects the Cape of Good Hope with the tropical coast of East Africa, passes through the undeveloped wilderness of northern...

Aix-en-Provence – In the Footsteps of Cézanne

South of the majestic Montagne Sainte-Victoire lies Aix-en-Provence – a town that embodies the Provençal lifestyle as effortlessly as few other places. Between centuries-old alleyways, plane tree-lined boulevards and sun-warmed façades, an...

A Journey Through Time – The Glacier Pullman Express

A journey aboard the Glacier Pullman Express is like a daydream on rails: nostalgic, elegant, and surrounded by breathtaking nature. In the lovingly restored Pullman carriages from the 1930s, you'll experience a relaxed voyage through the Swiss...

FrankfurtRhineMain a region full of diversity

Pure diversity - that is what the destination FrankfurtRhineMain is all about. Vineyards and orchards, modern art and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, skyline and half-timbered houses, city district tours and cycle routes are all close together here....