Doesn't matter if you are already using it or hearing about it for the first time, here are my best tips and tricks to make the most out of your 49 Euro ticket or the Deutschlandticket:
Do you have any recommendations on what to do with it?
Oh yes, I do. First of all, here are my personal favourite scenic stretches of Germany’s railways that you can experience with the ticket:
- Koblenz-Trier: along the river Mosel you get to see extremely beautiful valleys filled with castles, vineyards, and historic towns, which makes it perhaps the most breathtaking train journey in the entire country.
- Hamburg-Sylt: this long journey takes you from the second largest city of Germany (Hamburg) to the northernmost point of Germany (the island of Sylt) via the typical North German marsh landscapes, crosses the North-Baltic Sea Canal on the gigantic Hochdonn high bridge and crosses the North Sea with the eleven-kilometre-long Hindenburgdamm.
- Halle – Erfurt: besides the views of the thick forests and untouched landscapes of Thuringia, what makes this journey so special is crossing the Saale-Elster-Bridge, with a length of almost 9 kilometres it holds the title of the longest train bridge of Europe.
- Harzer Schmalspurbahn: this little stretch in the Harz mountains of the north still use centuries old engines and cars, making you feel like riding the Hogwarts Express, while enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Harz mountains, my favourite nature getaway.