There is something inherently ritualistic about train travel—the departure, the steady rhythm of the journey, the time for observation and reflection, and even the generously buttered sandwiches from the dining car. When the railway follows the coastline, however, the experience becomes even more memorable.
From the route linking Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh in Scotland, to the journey from Dublin through County Wicklow in Ireland; from Germany’s remarkable railway crossing to the island of Sylt, to the dramatic fjord-like landscapes of Galicia in Spain and the stunning coastline of Calabria in southern Italy, these rail journeys offer some of Europe’s most breathtaking views.
More than simply a means of transportation, train travel remains one of the most sustainable, comfortable, and rewarding ways to explore a destination. These five routes may well provide inspiration for your next vacation.
Produced and presented by Ariadni-Sofia Kouri