An interrailer’s guide to Munich: what to do in Munich when you’re interrailing

The capital of Bavaria, Munich is popular for its historic buildings, numerous museums, traditional beer, and warming food. From the bustling Altstadt to its central Marienplatz Square, there’s something for everyone in this extraordinary German city.  So if you’re planning on interrailing around Munich, you’re in for a treat. But what are the top attractions…

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Lucerne: the most affordable places to eat

Lucerne is an extraordinary city that’s known for its medieval architecture, snow-capped mountains and the beautiful Lake Lucerne. Whilst in the city, there are four-must sees for any tourist – the Lion Monument, the romantic Chapel Bridge, the old town and Mount Pilatus.  However, even though it has breath-taking scenery and architecture, it’s also known…

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City Spotlight: Amsterdam

An Interrail classic. The Dutch capital is more than just coffee shops. It’s a very cultural city and you won’t be short of things to do, but some of the major attractions like The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum or the Heineken factory can get very busy so it’s worth booking ahead online to…

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City Spotlight: Prague

Prague is one of the most popular places for interrailers and it’s easy to see why. The Czech capital is romantic and beautiful, on par with Paris even. Its nicknames include the City of 100 Spires and the Golden City and its history dates back a millennium, to the construction of Prague Castle in the…

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City Spotlight: Berlin

Berlin is one of the cheapest capital cities in Western Europe so is the perfect place for the interrailer on a shoestring. You can eat cheap, sleep cheap and – most importantly – drink cheap. It’s also boasts some of the best nightlife in the world. The German capital will keep you busy so you…

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Budapest: Red Flags and Fabulous Things

Aoife Dowling takes us through her experiences of Budapest and shares very useful tips to make your experience in the Hungarian capital the best it can be. The minute I stepped off the train station I knew Budapest had my heart. The massive entrance to the train station told us exactly what to expect from…

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Bienvenue à Paris: Tips from a local

When you think about Paris you probably think about the Eiffel tower, the Parisian sidewalk cafés, the Notre Dame and the Louvre. Some may also picture themselves taking a stroll down the Champs-Elysées or visiting the Sacre Coeur to enjoy a great view over Paris from the top of the hill of Montmartre. While visiting…

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