Summer on Trail: the most beautiful train tracks in Europe

June 27, 2025

Europe is small. Quite small. Small enough that you can travel some distances very comfortably by train. For many, it’s even worth it, as the train tracks are beautiful, very pleasant, or simply an experience in themselves. Beautiful Train Tracks in Switzerland: Golden Pass Panorama Line The Golden Pass Panorama Line is by far one […]

Europe is small. Quite small. Small enough that you can travel some distances very comfortably by train. For many, it’s even worth it, as the train tracks are beautiful, very pleasant, or simply an experience in themselves.

Beautiful Train Tracks in Switzerland: Golden Pass Panorama Line

The Golden Pass Panorama Line is by far one of the most impressive train routes in Europe. It is a journey through the heart of Switzerland. During the journey, you are constantly surrounded by the Alps, glistening lakes, and picturesque towns, of which Switzerland has many.

  • Route: Lucerne – Interlaken – Zweisimmen – Montreux (The Interlaken – Montreux section is particularly picturesque. Especially the last part from Zweisimmen over the mountains to Montreux looks like a movie set)
  • Duration: approx. 5 hours
  • Highlight: The absolute highlight of this train is the panoramic carriage. It really is a wagon that is almost completely glazed. If you sit in one of these, you have an all-round panoramic view.

Adventures Train Track in Poland: Beskiden Express

The route from Krakow to Zakopane almost feels like a little journey through time. From the larger city, the route leads into the mountains, past untouched nature. There are only stops at small stations and you can see sheep huts in goral style during the ride. It is a slow train but beautiful, perfect for a relaxed summer adventure.

  • Route: Krakau – Nowy Targ – Zakopane
  • Duration: approx. 3.5 hours
  • Highlight: Zakopane, the final stop of the train, is the Polish “mountain hut village”. Known for its many wooden houses and the perfect starting point for hikes, traditional food and views over the High Tatras.

Pleasant Train Ride in Europe: Night train Zürich to Adria

If you want to see beautiful Switzerland and enjoy the pearls of Europe’s coastline, you can easily combine the two without losing a day!

The night train rolls through alpine landscapes while you fall asleep in the sleeping car. In the morning, the door opens to Koper, a small, charming harbor town with Venetian flair and a Croatian attitude to life.

  • Route: Zurich – Ljubljana – Koper (overnight)
  • Duration: approx. 12 hours
  • Highlight: Fall asleep in the Alps, wake up to the sound of the sea. In Koper you can jump straight into the sea, the train station is less than 15 minutes away from the water.

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