Europe By Train: 8 Countries Where The Journey Is The Destination

Anwesha Santra

Switzerland

Travelling by train in Switzerland will take you through snow-capped mountains, green lakes, and picturesque little towns. With little effort, this Alpine country offers a wealth of opportunities if you choose to visit during the summer months.

Switzerland boasts one of the world's most extensive railway networks | Andre Meier/Switzerland Tourism

Italy

High-speed and regional trains enable you to travel quickly and easily throughout Italy. It doesn't take long for you to be transported from one place to another while passing through vineyards, coastal cities, and historical places as you travel through Italy.

A carriage of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Italy | Shutterstock

France

France's rail lines span from Paris to Provence and the Riviera. Travelling by train allows you to take in views of rolling hills of grapes, river valleys and vineyards while enjoying a fast pace of travel.

Le Suquet | Shutterstock

Norway

Trains in Norway travel through a variety of forms of nature, such as fjords, glaciers, and wilderness. The views from these trains can be exhilarating and breathtaking.

Geirangerfjord overlooking the village of Geiranger, Norway | Shutterstock

Germany

You can travel across Germany very easily with a well-connected rail system that allows you to see fairytale-type forests, rivers with castles and some of the most charming cities.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany | Thomas Wolf - TW PHOTOMEDIA/Wikipedia

Austria

Rail routes that run through Austria connect the most charming cities to some of the most spectacular scenery. The views roll out seamlessly as you ride across the Alpine meadows, lakes, and mountain valleys.

As the country with a large alpine territory, Austria is an ideal hut-to-hut hiking destination | Deposit Photos

Spain

Spain has an extensive rail system that provides fast and easy travel throughout the country. You will see myriad types of landscapes while travelling through the historical cities, towns and rolling plains of Spain.

A view of Avila, Spain | Unsplash

United Kingdom

Travelling through the UK will take you through a few of the most beautiful natural landscapes, like mountainous countryside, deep lakes, and a rugged coastline, especially if you travel to Scotland.

Isle of Skye in Scotland | Serinus/Pexels

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