Reconstructed medieval square with half-timbered houses and the historic Römer city hall
Museumsufer
Riverside museum mile with dozen world-class museums including Städel Museum
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More about Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany's financial capital, is Europe's most important rail junction. Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is one of Europe's busiest stations, with ICE high-speed trains radiating to every major German city and international connections to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Basel, and beyond. Frankfurt Airport also has its own long-distance rail station with direct ICE services.
Imposing hilltop castle with panoramic views, reached by funicular
Mozart's Birthplace
Museum in the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on Getreidegasse
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More about Salzburg
Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, is a baroque jewel set against a dramatic Alpine backdrop. Salzburg Hauptbahnhof connects to Munich (1.5 hours), Vienna (2.5 hours by Railjet), Innsbruck, and Zürich, making it a natural stop on trans-Alpine rail routes.
Stunning neo-Gothic building on the Danube, one of Europe's most photogenic landmarks
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Europe's largest medicinal bath complex in a magnificent neo-Baroque palace
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More about Budapest
Budapest, Hungary's stunning capital, straddles the Danube with hilly Buda on the west bank and flat, bustling Pest on the east. Budapest Keleti pályaudvar is the main international station, with direct Railjet services to Vienna (2.5 hours), connections to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Zagreb, and night trains to several European cities. Budapest Déli and Nyugati stations serve additional domestic and international routes.
From city centre to 2,300m Alpine panoramas in 20 minutes
Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)
Ornate Gothic balcony in the old town, symbol of Innsbruck
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More about Innsbruck
Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, is uniquely situated where city meets mountains—Alpine peaks rise directly from the edge of the medieval old town. Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof is a key junction on the trans-Alpine rail corridor, with Railjet services to Vienna, Salzburg, and Munich, EC trains to Italy via the Brenner Pass, and connections to Zürich and southern Germany.
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