Germany · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The 9 best train experiences you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Dachau from Munich by train and bus with an English-speaking guide. 3-hour memorial tour, transport included, about 5 hours.
“Jake was very knowledgeable about this time in history, respectful and supportive with this heavy topic. He was able to guide our group through this location with sensitivity and compassion. Highly recommended experience”
Hop on the Nuremberg Bimmelbahn city tour for a 40-minute loop from Market Square, past the Imperial Castle and Schöner Brunnen.
“If you have someone in your party with decreased mobility, this is a great way to go! If all participants are fully mobile and willing to walk, I would pass and explore the city on foot. Now that I’ve done both, I can say with certainty this is my recommendation :).”
Bimmelbahn city tour in Würzburg: 40 minutes, audio in six languages, and views of the Residence, Cathedral, and Marienberg Castle.
“A great way to see the city. The staff were smiley and friendly.”
See Regensburg’s top sights in 45 minutes by electric Bimmelbahn, with a multi-language audio guide and panoramic glazed-car views.
“Streckenführung nahezu ohne Altstadt, sehr lieblos aneinandergereihte Texte”
Dachau from Munich by train: 5-hour guided memorial tour with entrance, museum exhibits, and a 22-min English documentary.
“Very interesting & informative tour. The guide Mat seemed to be all over the subject of Dachau & the World Wars. He was very obliging with questions from the tour.”
Half-day guided Dachau Memorial tour from Munich with smooth train travel, small group and licensed guide, plus museum time.
“We were lucky enough to go in January or slower season. It was just us 2 and the guide. Less tourists and more time to take in what happened there. Our guide was excellent.”
Half-day guided Dachau tour from Munich by train with a small-group guide, round-trip transport, and English explanations at the memorial.
“Very somber experience that was incredibly educational and a stark reminder of what humanity is capable of. I would recommend this experience to everyone who could stomach it as the energy is palpable as soon as you walk through the gate, and can feel quite intense at times. Our guide James was amazing, telling the stories of Dachau during the rise of the 3rd Reich and during the course of WW2 and after. There were many other tour groups there and James did a great job ushering us through the different areas in a way where it never felt like we were waiting in a queue for too long. He…”
Munich to Nuremberg by train with a guide, Old Town sights, Kaiserburg views, and Nazi rally grounds context in one long day.
“The old town. Scott is a very knowledgeable guide and he made this trip fun while giving great insight in the history of Nuremberg and the Nazi party. I highly recommend”
A 9-hour Munich train day trip to Nuremberg, with a guided old town walk and a thoughtful tour of the Nazi rally grounds.
“the tour was very informative. loved the old town and transportation. the guide was great. highly recommend”
Every kind of German day out, and the best of each.
