{"id":101,"date":"2016-04-16T16:03:17","date_gmt":"2016-04-16T15:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/209.222.30.173\/?p=101"},"modified":"2020-12-22T14:11:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T14:11:20","slug":"an-interrail-route-off-the-beaten-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/an-interrail-route-off-the-beaten-track\/","title":{"rendered":"An Interrail route off the beaten track"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced Interrailer <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jackmanjames26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">James Jackman<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has put together a route of lesser known cities for those who want to avoid the mainstream.<\/span><\/i><\/p><div class=\"inter-content-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-3371556212\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every interrail journey has to race through Europe\u2019s capitals and famous landmarks. Think about it, where are the majority of tourists heading? Often, by visiting the smaller cities you can get a better feel for the country and avoid the crowds at the same time. Plus, with fewer tourists it\u2019s less likely that prices will be inflated, meaning a cheaper trip! Win-win! To help you out, we\u2019ve put together a route that goes for smaller sites while still keeping the thrills and cultural spills that we all love in an Interrail trip. During this journey we\u2019ll be assuming that you have a 7 day global pass and you\u2019ll be activating it when leaving the first city. So read on and find out which cities could be your next destination(s)\u2026<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b> Antwerp, Belgium<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting on the western side of Europe in Belgium\u2019s second biggest city, Antwerp. With its narrow, winding streets, a medieval core and a thriving caf\u00e9 culture, it\u2019s the perfect place to get lost in your thoughts.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"inter-content_2\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-312810661\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BDoC7DYveIy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BDoC7DYveIy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Interrail Planner (@interrailplanner)<\/a> on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2016-03-31T17:25:35+00:00\">Mar 31, 2016 at 10:25am PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Luxembourg City, Luxembourg<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four hours later and we\u2019re in Luxembourg City. Yes, it\u2019s a capital city and yes, we know that breaks the rules. However, we figured that not many people have been to Luxembourg \u2013 so we put it in. With a UNESCO World Heritage site, art and museums, the scenic environment Luxembourg City is not one to miss out on, even if you only stop in for a day.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b> Nuremberg, Germany<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 7 hour night train and we\u2019re in Nuremberg! For obvious reasons, Nuremberg is a top for history buffs, but these days it\u2019s also much more. As with many other German cities, the nightlife and beer scene in Nuremberg is top notch, meaning you\u2019ll have no problems letting loose and enjoying yourself.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b> Dresden, Germany<\/b><\/h2><p>Next stop, Dresden! Our second stop in Germany, Dresden is once again a point of historical significance. Since the Allied bombings in 1945 levelled most of the city, Dresden has rebuilt and become a powerhouse of culture with striking architecture. If you have time, the wine town Radebeul is only a tram ride away.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dresden-4885833_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dresden-4885833_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dresden-4885833_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dresden-4885833_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dresden-4885833_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dresden-4885833_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/tphananh-3633546\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=4885833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anh Tuan Phan<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=4885833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b> Brno,<\/b> <strong>Czech<\/strong><b> Republic<\/b><\/h2><p>Another train, another city! A bustling town in the Czech Republic that is often overshadowed by the capital Prague, Brno is a city that should really get more attention. With an explosive nightlife and only a fraction of the tourists found in Prague, Brno is one of the best places to experience Czech city life without the stress of crowds.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-104\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Brno-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1746\"\/><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/LNLNLN-1131094\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=3430036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leonhard Niederwimmer<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=3430036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b> Katowice, Poland<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smaller neighbour of Krakow, Katowice has a lot to offer. An industrial hub of Poland, with several cultural attractions on offer, Katowice is a great place to unwind at this point of the journey. With a lively music scene also, it\u2019s well worth a visit.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Kosice, Slovakia<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your second night train, you\u2019re in Ko\u0161ice in eastern Slovakia. If you want colourful and cosmopolitan, then you\u2019re in the right place. With cafes and restaurants all along the central strip, pubs and bars all around the city, along with a cathedral and galleries like no other, Ko\u0161ice is not one to miss.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Debrecen, Hungary<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our final stop, Debrecen is the perfect place to chill out after your hectic interrail trip. Relax at the thermal baths and check out the museums during the day, then hit up the bars in the Old Town during the evening. <\/span><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/debrecen-hungary-739367_1280-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/debrecen-hungary-739367_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/debrecen-hungary-739367_1280-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/debrecen-hungary-739367_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/debrecen-hungary-739367_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/debrecen-hungary-739367_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/Asmodeus-20684\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=739367\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asmodeus<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=739367\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There we have it! A route that takes you across Europe without touching a single capital city \u2013 almost.<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">James planned this trip with our <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interrail journey planner<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Click <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/plan\/1018\/calendar\">here<\/a><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to use his route as a template.<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>If you enjoyed reading this, you might also enjoy James\u2019 other post about a <\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/interrailing-for-museum-lovers\"><i>route through the museum capitals of Europe<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/span><\/p><div class=\"inter-after-content\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-892139685\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8015293915\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experienced Interrailer James Jackman has put together a route of lesser known cities for those who want to avoid the mainstream. 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