Salzburg - with the Hohensalzburg fortress in the background and the River Salzach in the front (photo © Minnystock / dreamstime.com).
Salzburg - with the Hohensalzburg fortress in the background and the River Salzach in the front (photo © Minnystock / dreamstime.com).
Zürich to Bratislava by Train
The very mention of the word Arlberg evokes memories of a belle époque of continental rail travel. The Arlberg is the rugged mountain region which separates Austria’s westernmost province, Vorarlberg, from the Tyrol. The mountains achieve no spectacular heights – there are no summits in excess of 3,000 metres. But the difficult terrain was for centuries an obstacle to travel until the Arlberg Railway opened in 1884.
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Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes over 50 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and – brand new for this 16th edition – now also the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
