Blog posts to help you plan the perfect Interrail trip.
Interrailing with kids might seem very daunting; having to jump on different trains and travel to different destinations whilst having the little ones with you might not initially be everyone’s idea of fun. But travelling with family can be incredible – and will create memories that last a lifetime, for you and the kids. With…
When you think of interrailing, you might initially think of going to the stereotypical travel destinations such as Rome, Paris or Berlin. But there are so many hidden gems to visit that are extraordinary in their own way. Plus, because they aren’t typical tourist destinations, they tend to be less busy and less expensive to…
Interrailing has rapidly become a fun and exciting way to travel around Europe. No matter what the final destination, there’s so much incredible scenery to experience along the way. Whether you’re a foodie and want to indulge in mouth-watering delicacies in Italy, or you want to explore the magical folklore of the Black Forest in…
Fun Facts About Austria Population: 9 million people Capital: Vienna Language: German Currency: Euro National Day: 26 October Austria. Home to beautiful snow-capped mountains, picturesque lakes and delicious food, it’s no wonder thousands of people visit this landlocked, East Alpine country each year. Comprising nine federated states, its capital is Vienna – which is known…
If you’re planning on interrailing, you might be unsure as to where to start or finish your trip. An important decision to make, it can often be difficult to choose the perfect route. There are so many factors that you’ll want to consider when planning your route – from deciding on which countries you want…
After enjoying the sun, the charming South European atmosphere, and a daily temperature of 30-34 degrees Celsius for about two weeks, we needed a climate change. We got up early and walked to Verona train station. The train headed north through a fantastic landscape while we were eating our breakfast. Then, the train doors opened,…
Europe is teeming with old-world history and must-see locations that have inspired travellers, and visitors for centuries. Nowhere is this truer than the social coffee houses frequented by writers, poets, playwrights, students and other notable personalities throughout history. Come along with us now on a journey as we visit the most exquisite cafes in Europe…
If you’ve only got limited time to explore the city, great news – Vienna is small and compact enough that you can see most of the city in a couple of days. If you have just 48 hours in Vienna on your Interrail trip, here’s what an itinerary for your time there. Day 1 A…
Lots of the enjoyment of interrailing comes from the places you stay and the people you meet there. Make sure you don’t leave anything to chance by booking yourself into some of Europe’s best hostels, the ideal bases from which to explore new and exciting cities. The Yellow, Rome Everything about this hostel is lively,…
To anyone out there thinking about going interrailing at some point, my advice is stop thinking and go and do it. Interrailing was by far the best experience I have ever had and the best summer I have ever had. In my experience there are two main ways you can Interrail, they are the plan…
People love making videos of their Interrail trips, and we love watching those videos! There are lots out there and some of them are truly amazing, so we thought we’d share some of our favourites. We’ve also created trip templates for the routes in each video, so if you are particularly inspired by one of…
Christmas season is already upon us! If you’re interrailing this winter (winterrailing…) then you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding Christmas markets to sink some mulled wine, pick up some Bratwurst and buy all sorts of edible treats. Europe boasts some of the best festive markets in the world, thanks largely to…
The co-founders of Interrail Planner went interrailing this summer, stopping off in Naples, Florence, Ancona (slightly accidentally), Split, Zagreb, Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava. Here’s what they got up to, along with their recommendations for each place they visited… We went interrailing this July and August, taking in Italy and parts of Eastern Europe. Lots of…
Using information from the routes created with our free Interrail planning tool, we’ve published a short report detailing some interesting Interrail insights, including a definitive list of the most popular destinations! Underneath, you will see a heatmap of where Interrailers tend to go in Europe, which was created from the same data. Interrail Plan Insights…
It may be November right now, but there’s nothing wrong with longing for summer already. And if you’re going Interrailing in the summer months, you may fancy a bit of wild swimming. We’re not talking about going to the beach, these are some of the best lakes in the world. 1. Lake Annecy, France Set…
Passports checked, train engine changed, welcome to Slovenia! Stepping off the train from Zagreb, unfortunately I didn’t have much time to take in the sights as I’d originally hoped. About 10 minutes later, I was back on a train. Then, after two more changes, I was finally in Graz, in Austria. So in total, I…
Let’s face it – we all enjoy a good film now and then. There’s nothing like being transported to a far-off land, with new adventures and interesting characters. Actually, when we put it that way, it sounds a lot like Interrailing! Well, what better way to combine the two than to take a route to…
We challenged James Jackman to create the longest Interrail route he could using a 5 travel days in 15 days Global Pass! Sounds simple right? It would be, if we didn’t have these two conditions: no night trains and no journeys over 6 hours. Suddenly it’s not so easy! Have a read below and see…
James Jackman, an experienced interrailer, takes us through the perfect route for seeing the best museums in Europe. For museum-lovers, Europe is definitely the place to be. With over a staggering 8000 museums, you can be in no doubt that you’re spoiled for choice. However, the real question is: which ones do you see? Unless…
The first time I went Interrailing was in the summer of 2012, in between leaving school and starting university. I travelled with 5 friends and the experience of different cultures was something you don’t get on your typical holiday. So, here is my route and the highlights from it. Rome We flew out to Rome,…
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