RSSEurail Blog Category: Germany
Read travel stories about Germany.
In Freiburg, Germany
Freiburg is an enchanting town, a gateway to the Black Forest. Here, the water from the Black Forest runs through the town’s streets. Read more
In Dortmund
Dortmund’s Christmas Market features the largest tree in Europe and perhaps the world. Read more
Munich to Dortmund
It’s been wet, and the German man in the seat next to me promises that we’ll see snow as we head north through the mountains outside of Munich. Sure enough, the landscape begins being brushed with snow. Read more
In Munich
The Bavarian land of Beer serves the traditional gluwhein as well on these cold winter nights. Several markets fill the city squares: the most picturesque at Marienplatz, a ten minute walk from the main train station. Read more
In Nurnberg
Nurnberg hosts one of the more famous christmas markets in Germany. Glühwein and Eierpunsch will keep you warm. Read more
Rothenburg to Steinach to Ansbach to Nurnberg
The train from Rothenberg to Steinach is a small local service, full of locals and schoolchildren. And, in December, lots of foreign tourists traveling to Rothenburg’s market. I meet several from the US and Japan. We all connect and disconnect at different stops, as there are many town markets to consider visiting. [...] Read more
In Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is known for its well-preserved medieval old town. I walked past the Chrsitmas market and visited the Christmas museum. Read more
Frankfurt to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
This trip is a study in contrasts: Herds of businesspeople crowd the first leg, from Frankfurt to Wurzburg. But herds of sheep, literally, become the norm from the window once changing to smaller shuttle-like trains in Wurzburg. The sun tries breaking through clouds as we head into the country. Read more
About the Eurail Blog
Benjamin Thomas from the USA has been using Eurail Passes to explore Europe. On this weblog he shares his (train) travel experiences. Intro
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