A journey into the past: The most elegant passenger trains in the world
Traveling in luxury: We reveal where rail travel becomes a top-class experience.
There's something wonderful about leaving one place behind to seek adventures elsewhere. Holiday travel should provide relaxation while delighting our minds and creating memories for life. Not only the destination is decisive for this, but of course also how you travel.
Train travel is a great alternative to traveling by car or plane, but at the same time this word conjures up negative memories for many of us: crowded stations, delays or little space when sitting. But it doesn't have to be like that: If you like to travel by train on holiday, you don't have to do without comfort and luxury. Because there are trains that are far more than just a means of transport that get us from A to B: elegant, stylish and with exclusive service, they turn trips into unique lifestyle experiences. We've taken a look at some of the world's most elegant passenger trains.
Venice Simplon Orient Express
Probably one of the best-known luxury trains is the VSO Train - also known as the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express - from the luxury hotel company Belmond. Different trips and destinations in Europe that have one thing in common: They offer a travel experience that is characterized by glamour, nostalgia and chic ambience.
Belmond Royal Scotsman
As the name suggests, the Belmond Royal Scotsman is another Belmond trait. With this noble train you can explore the beautiful countryside of Scotland.
Glacier Express
If you are looking for a day trip and a breathtaking mountain landscape, you are well advised to take the Glacier Express in Switzerland. Large windows ensure a particularly beautiful view of the mountains on the route from Zermatt to St. Moritz (or vice versa).
The BlueTrain
Even if you're heading out of Europe, there are a few great trains that offer top-class travel , such as the Blue Train in South Africa. The pretty blue train travels between Cape Town and Pretoria.
The Ghan
In Australia, on the other hand, The Ghan brings passengers to their destinations in style and with excellent service. Possible itineraries are between the cities of Adelaide, Darwin and Alice Springs.
The Rocky Mountaineer
If we hop to another continent again, then we can introduce you to the Rocky Mountaineer driving through Canada. The Rocky Mountains and the breathtaking landscape of Canada can be admired from the comfort of your window.
The Golden Chariot
And now a particularly elegant train for the grand finale: The Golden Chariot Express in India is the symbol of stylish, oriental opulence - luxury combined with exotic flair.