Our journey takes us back to southern Germany, specifically to Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria. We pass through Trier along the Moselle before entering the Saar Valley at Konz. We then travel through Saarburg, Mettlach, Saarlouis, and Völklingen before finally reaching Saarbrücken. Presumably, the new line was congested at this point. After enjoying a good view […]
From Lübeck via Hamburg to Bremen
We leave Lübeck by train, continuing our journey towards Hamburg and Bremen. There is a regional train that runs between Lübeck and Hamburg. After a brief stop at Hamburg Central Station, we board an Intercity train for the rest of the journey. The entire route passes you through the North German lowlands, which are crossed […]
Travel to Lübeck
At the beginning of February, when it’s still quite wintry outside, we go on a little sightseeing tour. First we visit Lübeck, then we go to Bremen. Uschi’s cousin is with us. The first train ride is a bit of an adventure, but we arrive in Lübeck on time. Unfortunately, the direct route to Koblenz […]
Last day in Budapest, back to Vienna
At the end of our stay in Budapest, we visit Margaret Island in the middle of the Danube. Today, it is a popular excursion and recreation area with several swimming pools, thermal baths, sports facilities, large parks, and meadows. Historically significant sites can also be found here. The ruins of a Dominican convent, where St. […]
First Steps in Budapest
Our journey continues by train from Vienna to Budapest. It takes about 2.5 hours and leads us through the Hungarian lowlands and the low mountain range. When we arrive, we are in for a few surprises. The station building consists of an underground passageway under the tracks. While looking for an ATM, we come across […]
From Koblenz to Vienna by Train
We take the train from Koblenz on the Rhine to Vienna. Our last visit to Austria’s capital was 16 years ago. First, we take the regional train from Wittlich along the Moselle to Koblenz at 9 a.m. As we still have a little time before our connecting train arrives, we treat ourselves to breakfast. Our […]