At the end of my visit in Merano I walked down the famous Laubengasse which is known as a lane with one of the longest arcades in the world. Which fine streets with arcades do you know?
Face of Santa Claus made of moss
The face of Santa Claus made of kinds of mosses found at the Christmas market of Merano.
Infopoint about Brenner Base Tunnel
Interesting place to spend your wait at the railway station of Innsbruck: The infopoint about the Brenner Base Tunnel. Have you ever visited a construction site of a tunnel?
Innsbruck Central Station
The 8th day of my InterRail trip ended in Innsbruck. The idea to travel from the Baltic Sea to the Alps was implemented. By the way the two artworks at the railway station were created by Max Weiler. More…
The ‘Brezel’ Lady on the ICE
A detail I really love: On my way from Hamburg to Munich a lady boarded the ICE and sold Brezel until she left the train at the next station. I was told in summer they are selling ice cream instead. Nice idea, isn’t it? Is there a similar service in your region too? More…
Railway Central Station in Lübeck
My first stop on my 8th day of my InterRail journey: Lübeck. I just love these halls of old railway stations. You?
1st class at German commuter train
I was very impressed by the 1st class of this commuter train on the line Hamburg – Lübeck. The tables were even equipped with power outlets. Which commuter trains with tables and power outlets do you know?
Ghost sign in Coblenz
Opposite to my hotel in Coblenz (Koblenz) I came across this old advertisement covering the front wall of a building.
A cozy IC instead of a busy ICE
After a relaxing hour at the SBB Lounge in Zurich I wanted to go to Koblenz. Shocking! Instead of the announced German ICE a Swiss IC was awaiting me. The outcome: No power outlets for working on computer but cozy upholstered armchairs for reading a book. More…
Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch
While waiting for my Railjet to Zurich I glimpse at Schattenburg Castle (Schattenburg). It seems to guard the tunnel right next to the railway station of Feldkirch.
Mural in Hohenems
This photo I took while passing the railway station of Hohenems with an Austrian commuter train. The subject showing Siegfried and Hagen refers to the fact that parts of the Nibelungenlied (Song of the Nibelungs) had been found in a palace of Hohenems.
Customs declaration at Swiss railway station
Strange! At the Swiss railway station St Margrethen one have to make its customs declaration by signing a form and putting it into this box. One will get a bill later to the mentioned address. More…