Hamburg to Copenhagen

December 10, 2008 · Posted in Eurail 

Thomas Mann to Copenhagen
I have noticed that some trains are given names, such as the train I took to Prague named the Albert Einstein. This train to Copenhagen is named the Thomas Mann, and inside the train is a description of Mann’s life (though not in English.)

As we head north, I notice the large number of turbo-windmills along the way. But I don’t often see them spinning. I wonder why?

Windmills, not spinning.

There’s a sea-crossing heading into Denmark. The train rolls onto a ferry, and passengers are made to get off the train and wait in the ferry cabin for the 45 minute ferry-ride. (Encouraged, of course, to shop in the duty-free shop.)
Ferry Crossing to Copenhagen

WonderlampTrain tip: The Thomas Mann to Copenhagen is a smaller train — just as efficient and comfortable as others, but of a smaller design. Seat reservations are strongly recommended for this reason. It can book out, and runs only two or three times per day. (More in the peak summer months.) I took it on a Wednesday, and risked riding without a seat reservation since it wasn’t high-season. But it is a five-hour journey, so I wouldn’t want to be left standing.

Benjamin Thomas

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