Posts with Tag: Switzerland


In Samnaun

November 29, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
Samnaun is a ski resort in Switzerland. The ski season is is started by the Santa Claus World Championships. Samnaun is equally enjoyable in its quiet moments spent skiing and hiking into the snow-covered landscape. Read more

Innsbruck to Landeck

November 28, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
The train is populated with skiers heading into the mountains. Landeck is a popular train stop in Tyrol, Austria. Read more

Interlaken to Bern to Zurich to Budapest

October 13, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
Travel in autumn has a clear advantage: backpackers have faded with the summer sun. This is a great reason to travel off-season, when trains are less-crowded. Read more

In Interlaken, Switzerland

October 11, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
Interlaken in Switzerland is popular with skiers in winter, but is a gem even before the ski season begins. The views around town are breath-taking and Interlaken is a magnet for adventure seekers. Read more

Night train from Budapest to Zurich (2)

October 10, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
In the night train I had the couchette cabin to myself. When I woke up, daylight poured in and the views of the Swiss mounatins and lakes were stunning. Read more

Night train from Budapest to Zurich (1)

October 9, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
Travelling overnight from Budapest to Switzerland takes 12 hours. I spent the first half of the trip reading in a seated cabin. For the second half I reserved a couchette. Read more

Geneva to Innsbruck

March 21, 2008 · Posted in Austria, Eurail, Switzerland, train travel
Travelling by train from Geneva (Switzerland) to Innsbruck (Austria). Going through a snowstorm and experiencing customs control. Read more

Barcelona to Geneva

March 20, 2008 · Posted in Eurail, Spain, Switzerland, train travel
Traveling back from Spain to Switzerland on a night train. Read more

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