There’s no better way to travel through Europe than by train. Whether you’re sipping through the Alps or coasting through the French countryside.
We’ve put together a list of the most scenic train journeys in Europe best enjoyed from a window seat.
Sit down, lean back, relax, and enjoy the view of these top scenic train routes in Europe, whether you’re navigating the depths of a field or spotting romantic castles along the Rhine River.
Here is our list of 10 most scenic train journeys in Europe.
Number 10 Mittenwald railway, Austria and Germany
the Mittenwald railway is a beautiful border crossing route that travels between Austria and Germany, passing glittering lakes and glorious mountainous landscapes at Garmisch Partenkirchen change trains and board the scenic Bavarian zugspitz railway, which climbs to the summit of zugspitz, Germany’s highest mountain at 9717 feet.
Number nine, centre Valley Railway, Switzerland and Italy.
Santo Valley Railway, also called the 100 Valley Railway is a breathtaking display of waterfalls, chestnut groves, lush landscapes and vineyards. This is the outset their most enthralling
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Number eight Semmering railway, Austria
the Semmering railway built by more than 20,000 workers between 1848 and 1854 trundles through a picturesque Wonderland as it crosses the Semmering paths, taking in 15 tunnels, 16 viaducts, countless switchbacks and arched bridges on a forested mountain stretch.
Number seven Central Rhine Railway, Germany
the Rhine Valley in Germany has Lovely Landscapes straight out of a fairytale. Castles rise above churning waves past the narrows where Tradition has it that the siren Lorelai draw sailors into the rocks with her voice between mines and coal blends? The central wind railway follows the left bank of the Wind River.
Number six Cinque terre,Italy
sanctuary an 18 kilometre stretch of rough coastline is named for five colourful rustic settlements. cliffs tumble into the picture postcard turquoise Ligurian sea and bucolic vineyards and olive groves line the hills regional train stop at all five Sancti villages
number five Bernina Express, Switzerland and Italy
relax in front of the panoramic windows and taking the breathtaking Alpine scenery that unite Northern and Southern Europe.
The Bernina Express travels across Switzerland and Italy following two UNESCO World Heritage listed railways, the alveolar and the Bernina.
Number four Bergin Railway, Norway
At the Bergen railway noi travels through rocky mountain vistas and across the picturesque Hardangervidda plateau to fence noise highest station at 4010 feet.
You can travel directly up the world’s steepest railway line on a branch line from metal to flam.