Motvalls

To go by train is for me the ultimate way to recover and regain strength and energy.

Once you have embarked the first train you're locked up in a railway car or station - a quite restricted space - for 25 hours or more.

It doesn't matter if you consider a four-hour wait in a cold Hamburg Hauptbahnhof as heaven or hell, you have to accept it - it is a necessary part of your journey anyway.

You decide if you want to be alone or want a chit-chat with your fellow travelers, whether friends and colleagues may reach you or not, if you just want to see the scenery pass by or read a good book.

Doesn’t sound so fancy, does it?

After 50-60 hours of travelling in a weekend you’ll understand what I mean – perhaps.

It is quite easy to tailor a trip after your taste and ability (as you may see in the sections on routes and booking), so once you know what you want – get it.