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Welcome to our online travel blog 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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| railtour travel blog

  • 01.08.2026
  • Nadine Girard
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Hanover: A city where garden art, city vibes and starry nights come together | railtour travel blog

  • 02.07.2026
  • Nadja Aeberhard

Hanover surprises visitors with a Baroque «Golden Gate», open-air music, a forest right in the heart of the city and relaxing evenings by the water.  The capital of Lower Saxony proves to be surprisingly versatile – and that is precisely why...

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9 cities + 2 in Lower Saxony | railtour travel blog

  • 01.07.2026
  • Nadja Aeberhard

Historic half-timbered houses or modern architecture? A vibrant cultural scene or a relaxing break in the countryside? In Lower Saxony, you don’t have to choose. Braunschweig, Celle, Einbeck, Göttingen, Goslar, Hameln, Hanover, Hildesheim,...

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Düsseldorf - The creative ten- minutes-city by the Rhine | railtour travel blog

  • 16.06.2026
  • Nadine Girard
  • Culture

Düsseldorf offers the perfect blend of the urbanity in a modern metropolis and the coziness in a village. The unique location on the Rhine adds a special quality of life and influences the relaxed flair of the city. Luxury shopping and trendy...

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FrankfurtRhineMain a region full of diversity | railtour travel blog

  • 03.06.2026
  • Nadja Aeberhard
  • Culture

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....

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Small Train Adventures in Spain | railtour travel blog

  • 02.06.2026
  • Nadja Aeberhard

Spain can be vibrant, sun‑soaked and world‑famous: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Valencia are names almost everyone knows. Yet the real adventure often begins once you board a train and leave the big cities behind.

Between medieval towers,...

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Water, forests, sweeping views: dream destinations in the Black Forest | railtour travel blog

  • 27.05.2026
  • Team railtour

Anyone travelling through the Black Forest holiday region in south-west Germany will encounter a landscape as diverse as its people: rolling vineyards, idyllic lakes, tranquil forests, sweeping views, lively towns – and everywhere, small,...

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Legends of Lake Lucerne – A Journey Through Time on Europe's Fastest Steamship

  • 11.05.2026
  • Team railtour

Some excursions you simply take – others you never forget. Legends of Lake Lucerne clearly belongs to the second category. For five hours, guests glide across Lake Lucerne aboard the historic steamship Gallia, while history, indulgence and...

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Gen Z meets Wien | railtour Travel blog

  • 11.05.2026
  • Team railtour

This blog shows Vienna as we, as Generation Z, experience the city. For us, it’s not about simply ticking off tourist attractions, but about collecting moments that feel authentic and fit our lifestyle. For us, Vienna is more than classical...

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Swiss Bankers Travel Card for stress-free travel

  • 05.05.2026
  • Team railtour

Whether it’s a city break, a seaside holiday or a spontaneous getaway: when travelling, you want to leave the daily grind behind, discover new things and enjoy your time on the road without a care in the world. That’s exactly what the Swiss...

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