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Train tour of Denmark
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Ffestiniog Travel · Escorted tour
Denmark & Northern Germany
Journey to Denmark via northern Germany and include trips on the Mollibahn and Rasender Roland. Visit the Danish National Railway Museum...
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Cologne
London to Cologne
A mid-morning departure by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels then onwards to Cologne where we have an overnight stay.
- Day 2railovernight: Hamburg
Miniatur Wunderland
Today we continue to Hamburg and check in to our hotel for the evening. This afternoon we visit the world’s largest model railway exhibition Miniatur Wunderland.
- Day 3railovernight: Aarhus
On to Aarhus
After a leisurely breakfast we take a train to Aarhus, Denmark’s second largest city and the centre of the Aarhus region. We check in to our hotel for a 2-night stay and the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city or ride the Letbanen light rail system.
- Day 4overnight: Aarhus
Steam Day
Morning coach transfer to Silkeborg where we board the “Hjejlen”, the world’s oldest original coal-fired paddle steamer still in operation. The Hjejlen sails on the Silkeborg Lakes in the heart of the Lake District Søhøjlandet and gives you a unique opportunity to experience the beautiful scenery from the water. Our day continues with a visit to the Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads where we take a nostalgic journey by steam through beautiful countryside before returning by coach to Aarhus for the evening.
- Day 5overnight: Copenhagen
Onwards to Copenhagen
Departing after breakfast we arrive in Copenhagen in time for lunch. We check in to our hotel for a 3-night stay and the afternoon is free for you to explore this wonderful city. You could visit the famous Little Mermaid statue or head to the old harbour, Nyhavn, or maybe take a canal cruise for an alternative view of the city.
- Day 6railovernight: Copenhagen
National Railway Museum
Today we travel by rail to Odense, home of the Danish National Railway Museum. The museum is situated in an authentic engine shed from 1954 and houses Denmark’s oldest preserved steam engine from 1868 along with many other exhibits. The afternoon is free for you to explore the old town, perhaps visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Anderson or ride the local trams.
- Day 7railovernight: Copenhagen
Hedelands Veteranbanen
We take a short ride on a regional train to Hedehusene, for a visit to the Hedeland Vintage Railway, Denmark’s longest narrow gauge steam railway which is currently 5.5km long. We visit the exhibits and take a return journey before returning to Copenhagen for some free time.
- Day 8railovernight: Rostock
Return to Germany
A coach transfer to the Danish Tramway Museum for an exclusive visit and to ride some vintage trams on the forest line. We then continue by road to Gedser Remise, a preserved railway roundhouse and museum. After our visit we make our way to the ferry terminal to board the ferry to Rostock where we transfer to our hotel and check in for a 3-night stay.
- Day 9railovernight: Rostock
The Molli
A short journey to Bad Doberan and the home of the line affectionately known as the Molli. The rail route travels through the streets of Bad Doberan to the coastal resort of Bad Kühlungsborn. Enjoy some free time for sightseeing before returning to Rostock.
- Day 10railovernight: Rostock
Rasender Roland
The island of Rügen is a favourite destination for German tourists and the railway with it’s steam trains is an important attraction. Nicknamed the ‘Rasender Roland’ (‘Rushing Roland’) we have time to explore the whole line before returning once again to Rostock.
- Day 11overnight: Cologne
On to Cologne
Leaving Rostock on a regional service we travel to Hamburg where we change onto an ICE service for the journey to Cologne. On arrival we check in to our hotel for an overnight stay.
- Day 12rail
Homeward Bound
After breakfast we head to the station to board an ICE to Brussels where we check in for the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.
Included
- All rail travel as stated in Standard Class
- Standard Class InterRail Pass
- Transfers as listed
- Accommodation in good quality hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- Excursions as listed
- Services of a tour leader from London and throughout the tour
