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Summary

Whether you're a first-time visitor doing the grand tour or a seasoned traveler planning a multi-country itinerary, Frommer's Europe by Rail is a must. The official guidebook of Rail Europe, this user-friendly volume has everything you'll need to plan a successful train trip through Europe, from descriptions of the best scenic lines and high-speed rail routes to detailed information on reservations procedures and all of the rail passes available to visitors. We've also included a wide array of options in a variety of price ranges, from large hotels and world-renowned dining rooms to charming guesthouses and simple cafes. There's something here for every taste, interest, and budget. Just because we're covering such a wide territory doesn't mean that we've skimped on the details. You'll find an astounding depth of accurate, up-to-date information, including timetables, detailed city and route maps, exact prices, open hours, metro stops, rail pass options, train station amenities, train interior photos, and more. We'll take you to Europe's major cities and most charming towns, where we offer complete sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife coverage and review the best accommodations and dining for the rail traveler. But we don't stop there. We've designed easy-to-follow point-to-point itineraries that help you make the most out of your time in Europe, including special itineraries that highlight Europe's best dining, architecture, scenery, and historic castles. With Frommer's Europe by Rail you'll tour the medieval towns of Flanders, the chateaux of the Loire Valley, the sunny resorts of the Costa del Sol, the hill towns of Tuscany, and the spectacular scenery of the Alps. It's all accompanied by color maps that have been carefully keyed to the text. You'll also find a glossary of handy rail terms, the latest trip-planning advice, money-saving tips, and a free color fold-out rail map!

List of Maps
Touring Europe by Rail
Week Itineraries
Europe's Best Castles & Palaces
Small Cities of the Benelux
Riding the Scenic Route
Eastern Europe
Exploring the Scandinavian Triangle
Week Itineraries
Europe's Best Art & Architecture
Europe for Food Lovers
Warm-Weather Europe
Great Cities of Europe
The Grand Tour
Planning Your European Rail Trip
Visitor Information
When to Go What Time Is It, Anyway?
Finding Your Rail Route
Choosing the Train That's Right for You
Cleaning Up
The Price of Rail Travel
No Passes Please, We're Basque
Pricing the Difference: Fast vs. Slow Trains
The Train Passes Validating Your Pass
The Rail Experience
When a Train Just Won't Do
The Rules of the Road: Driving in Europe
Getting to Europe
Money Matters
Non-Euro Countries
Tips on Accommodations
Austria
Festivals & Special Events
Essentials
Riding Historic Rails
Fast Facts: Austria
Vienna
City Transportation on the Cheap
Boating on the "Blue" Danube
Coffeehouses inside the Ring
The Heurige of Grinzing
Salzburg
A Panoramic Stroll
Cafe Society
Innsbruck
The Most Beautiful Spot in Tyrol
Belgium
Festivals & Special Events
Essentials
Fast Facts: Belgium
Brussels Special Brussels Experiences
Heading Out to Waterloo
Bruges
Liege
An Excursion to Luxembourg City
The Czech Republic
Festivals & Special Events
Essentials
Useful Czech Train & Travel Terms
Train Designations in the Czech Republic
Fast Facts: Czech Republic
Prague
Kavarna Society
An Excursion to Karlstejn Castle
Western & Southern Bohemia
Spa Cures & Treatments
Seeing the Cesk
Krumlov Chateau
For Beer Lovers: Touring a Beer Shrine
Denmark
Festivals & Special Events
Essentials
Fast Facts: Denmark
Copenhagen
The Old Sailor's Port at Nyhavn
The Town's Hottest Date: Half Woman, Half Fish
Highlights of Jutland
Ferries to Sweden & Norway
Finland
Festivals & Special Events
Essentials
Speeding to Estonia
Fast Facts: Finland
Helsinki
Paying Homage to Finlandia & Sibelius
Olympic Memories & a Flying Finn
Exploring the Fortress of Finland
Traveling On to St. Petersburg
France
Festivals & Special Events
Essentials
Fast Facts: France
Paris
Saving on Travel
The Famous Cafes of Paris
The Loire Valley
Provence & the Riviera
Germany
Festivals & Special Events
Essentials
Fast Facts: Germany
Berlin
A New Wall
The Love Parade
Munich
More Highlights of Germany
A Cruise on the Elbe
Traveling the Romantic Road by Bus
Great Britain & Ireland
Essentials
Festivals & Special Events in Great Britain
Fast Facts: Great Britain
London
Discount Transportation Passes
Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Festival: Art & Tattoos
Irish Rail Essentials
Festivals & Special Events
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