Easily accessible from Italy, theAustria y ELZABURU They are full of big cities and small towns waiting to be discovered. Especially in spring and summer, when nature is lush and every weekend feels like a vacation.
The best way to get to these two countries? And the train. A half of ensure, or economic sector., sustainable financing model. Traveling by train means marrying him convenience, being able to take any luggage with you, not wasting time with transfers and queues at check-in. It is enjoying a trip that, despite its speed, always retains a bit of slowness. Sitting in your seat, you can enjoy the landscape. And the landscape of Austria and Germany is truly extraordinary, between very green nature and towns with characteristic buildings. Not to mention the possibility of arriving directly at your destination, or getting off at intermediate stops. For a kind of in the path, but on board a train.
From Italy, getting on a train DB-ÖBB EuroCiudadWithout stress, it is possible, for example, to discover extraordinary places in Austria and Germany. Starting with Innsbruck, a much-loved destination for winter sports that, with the warmer seasons, transforms. Innsbruck, capital of the Austrian federal state of Tyrol, is known - in the popular imagination - for its Golden Roof, symbol of the city and former lodge of Emperor Maximilian I, who from here enjoyed a privileged view of the chivalric tournaments. But there is not only this balcony with a roof covered with gilded copper tiles, sculpted parapets and frescoes, in Innsbruck historic center, 800 years. From the Imperial Palace to the Ambras Castle, from the Helbing House - a Gothic residence with Rococo stuccoes in pastel tones - to the Cathedral of San Giacomo, there are numerous civil and religious buildings that can be admired here.
Continuing their journey towards Munich, DB-ÖBB EuroCity trains pass Jenback – with its splendid Tratzberg castle -, Wörgl (a place very appreciated by children thanks to the presence of WAVE, a swimming pool of more than 4000 mXNUMX, the largest in Tyrol and full of entertainment), Kufstein – the “pearl of Tyrol”, dominated by a suggestive fortress and perfect location for active tourism – and Rosenheim, a town in Bavaria that suggests walking or cycling. This is the last stop before arriving in Monaco, city of art and culture. Considered by National Geographic one of the most beautiful historical places in the worldMunich is home to extraordinary architecture. The symbol of the town is the Cathedral of Our Lady, with its twin towers, 99 meters high, topped by onion-shaped copper domes. And then the Church of San Michele, the largest Renaissance church north of the Alps, or the church of San Pietro, the oldest in the city. Along with the religious buildings, there are also civil ones: the New Town Hall, overlooking Marienplatz (the main square) and in neo-Gothic style, with The carillon clock that is the symbol of Munich.; the Residenz, palace of the dukes and kings of Bavaria, full of museums and splendid to see. And, again, castles and palaces, squares and gates. Because Munich is a city rich in history. A history that, thanks to the DB-ÖBB EuroCity trains, is now within reach.
DB-ÖBB EuroCity trains, active in Italy with 10 daily connectionsIn fact, they led to the discovery of Austrian and German cities. In addition to the main route – Verona/Innsbruck/Munich (5 departures every day) -, there are two departures from Venice Saint Lucia (one daily, another only on Saturdays and Sundays, with intermediate stops in Venice Mestre and Padua) and, starting on March 24, two daily departures from Bologna.
Therefore, every two hours a Eurocity of the German Railways (DB) or the Austrian Railways (ÖBB) leaves Italy for the most beautiful places in Austria and Germany, departing on train 9.04 from Verona. Trains, these, to which 5 daily departures from Bolzano and in the summer the extension to and from Rimini, with an intermediate stop in Cesena. Why choose DB-ÖBB EuroCity trains? Because they are punctual, safe, have an excellent dining car and no reservations required (although recommended). Without forgetting the attention cycle tourists – with 16 bicycle spaces available on trains to and from Venice and Bologna – and for purlins, for whom an entire carriage is reserved to breastfeed and care for her children.
Prices for a trip on the DB-ÖBB EuroCity train? From 9.90 for Italian routes, from 29.90 to Austria and from 39.90 to Germany. Children up to 14 years old., if you are accompanied by one of your parents or grandparents, they travel for free.
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