Scenic train trips (Europe)…

Reminiscing, nostalgic about my exotic train rides in Europe.

Explore Europe by train, the scenic way! Beautiful landscapes, visit traditional European villages, try exotic cuisines, meet friendly people. Glimpses of lovely lochs, marvellous mountains, wonderful waterfalls, quaint tiny towns, medieval culture along the line.

Incredible Scotland journey starts at Glasgow. Travel West Highland line to discover hidden gems. Secluded, rugged country-side, across Glenfinnan Viaduct. Breathtaking highlands, Scottish lochs, ancient castles, wildlife like Scottish deer, highland cows! Romantic remote picturesque Scottish villages.

Inter-railing in Italy is incredible. Iconic Italian regions like Tuscany, colourful villages of Cinque Terre, fashion capital Milan, rich culture in Rome, Florence, Pisa. 

Discover ravishing rugged landscapes through Swiss Alps. Icy blue glaciers, pine forests, gorgeous lakes. Stunning Swiss villages, best scenic rides. Bernina Express (St. Moritz to Torino) is James Bond of scenic trains, smooth glaciers, lakes, peaks, villages of High Alps. Glacier Express is one of a kind Swiss Alps ride, so sacred awe-inspiring landscape.

Croatia has hidden gems, explore 1000’s of islands. Buzzing cities of Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split, Pula. All charming in their own ways. Crystal clear turquoise waters of coastline.

Norway‘s natural landscape, rugged fjords, waterfalls, snowy mountains, serene lakes are breathtaking. Bergen Railway is a scenic rail journey (Bergen to Oslo).

German Höllentalbahn translates to Hell Valley Railway. A heavenly Black Forest experience. Steepest rail line, exciting to cross Ravenna Gorge. Cologne to Mainz train covers breathtaking views of Rhine valley, flanked by steep cliffs crowned by ancient castles. Romantic! Bavarian Zugspitze Railway is a big ascent. Scintillating! 

South of France colours from purple lavender fields to Côte d’Azur blue. Starting in Paris, sunflower, lavender fields of Provence. French Riviera, dreamy coastline of dramatic beaches, picturesque villages, sexy beach boys!

Trans-alpine Arlberg Railway is Austria’s east-west mountain line, engineering marvel. Mountainous ride features countless bridges, tunnels, viaducts. A pure delight!.

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