Travel by train: These destinations are popular for weekend trips

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Why travel to the other side of the world, which is beautiful in our latitudes? Holiday destinations in Europe are currently popular with Swiss people. Traveling by train to the most beautiful local travel destinations in our neighboring countries can be arranged cheaply, sustainably and flexibly.

We have put together a variety of holiday ideas in Germany, Austria, Italy and France that can be quickly and easily reached by train.

Alsace is just a stone’s throw away and visiting this region close to the border is a real treat for both the eyes and the palate. Strasbourg is certainly a popular destination, but its lovely “little sister” Colmar also has a lot to offer. You can best appreciate the true atmosphere of the city with a leisurely walk. Here you can wander the charming streets of the tanners’ district, admire the impressive half-timbered houses, shop in the beautifully restored marketplace or take a breather in the charming bistros. The charming “Little Venice” district is truly worth a visit.

The Black Forest is ideal for short holidays full of highlights. At almost 1,500 meters high, Feldberg offers a panorama stretching all the way to the Alps. You can also go up the treetop trail near Bad Wildbad and explore the 1.2 kilometer long forest at an altitude of 20 meters.

The resort area north of the Rhine is also a real wellness area Eldorado: There are numerous health resorts and spa centers in the Black Forest, including the Balinea Therme in Bad Bellingen or the Vital Therme in Bad Wildbad.

Lake Como is a jewel in the northern Italian mountain region of Lombardy. There’s a good reason why the rich and famous come here. The scenery is spectacular, with densely forested mountain slopes, lemon groves and luxury villas. Lake Como offers ideal hiking opportunities. One of the most beautiful routes goes from Brunate to Torno. There are steep slopes in places. If you don’t mind taking a small detour with a magnificent view of the lake, you can take a detour to Monte Boletto (over 1200 metres). When you arrive in Torno, you will be rewarded with cafes located in the narrow streets of the old town.

Salzburg is one of the most beautiful baroque cities in Europe, with its unique blend of nature and elegant architecture. History meets culture in a manageable and green city. Salzburg offers a fascinating mix of castles, narrow streets and wide squares. One of them is the Volksgarten, which is picturesquely located on the Salzach River in the heart of the city. The spacious park invites visitors to spend time together and relax in green areas. There are sports facilities such as a public swimming pool and an ice rink in winter.

You can reach Genoa in less than five hours. The capital of Liguria is much more than a port city with the most active cruise port in the Mediterranean. Genoa has the second largest old city in Italy after Venice and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The narrow medieval streets are lined with palaces that tell of the port city’s rich past. Here you should leave yourself and breathe in the dolce vita air. The most impressive mansion is Palazzo San Giorgio, located in the old port of Porto Antico and once served as a prison. It is said that even the famous Marco Polo lived here.

Genoa is also known, above all, for its culinary delights: Pesto Genovese and focaccia in its various varieties. If you like typical, order the Genovese flatbread with onions and a coffee on the side.

From here, it’s just a stone’s throw from sophisticated San Remo, with its oriental old town and famous casino.

Black Forest cake, the “Black Forest Clinic”, the cuckoo clock traditionally made in the Black Forest – we have all come into contact with the idyllic area of ​​mountains and forest located just north of the Swiss border. Germany’s highest and largest low mountain range, in the southwest of the state of Baden-Württemberg.

This region stretches from Lörrach to Karlsruhe and is home to cities such as the spa town of Baden-Baden, Calw, the birthplace of Hermann Hesse, or Freiburg im Breisgau, easily reachable from Switzerland. Germany’s southernmost and sunniest major city is the gateway to the Black Forest, the ideal starting point for a variety of walks and cycling tours. The famous “Bächle” and the (car-free) old town streets with the cathedral are the landmarks of the city.

Dijon, the former capital of Burgundy, is located in the Côte-d’Or region. The city takes its name from the famous Dijon mustard, which is made with grape must, not vinegar as usual. It’s not just the food that’s impressive in Dijon, but also the architecture. The Duke’s Palace and the beautiful half-timbered houses in the old town are of particular interest. The Palace of the Dukes is famous because the Musée des Beaux-Arts was founded here in 1787. The basilica at Paray-le-Monial and the Hôtel-Dieu hospice with its original furnishings are also particularly worth seeing.

Source : Blick

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