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Every destination we cover, with the practical pages that go with it.

Austria

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Cities

City · 45k people Wiener Neustadt Wiener Neustadt is the last flatland station before the Semmering Railway climb. Here's why it matters for picking the right train and the right window.

Czechia

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France

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Germany

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Italy

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City · 93k people La Spezia La Spezia puts all five Cinque Terre villages within a short train ride, with proper station facilities the villages lack. Here's how to use it as your base.

Norway

Cities

City · 294k people Bergen Bergen is where the Oslo-Bergen railway meets the sea. Here's what to expect when you arrive and how to use the city as a western Norway base.

Portugal

Cities

City · 253k people Porto The Douro Valley train starts at Porto Campanhã, not the famous São Bento station. Here's how to connect between them and begin the journey right.

Spain

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Switzerland

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Cities

City · 35k people Chur Chur is the only city where both the Glacier Express and Bernina Express routes begin. Here's why that matters for your Swiss rail itinerary.

The Netherlands

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United Kingdom

Cities

City · 16k people Fort William Fort William is the natural halfway point on the West Highland Line. Breaking the journey here turns a rushed day trip into a proper Highland rail experience.