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The European rail system is incredible.\u00a0 It\u2019s vast routing in all directions makes for perfect transportation between each country. The best train ride is up for debate, depending on your cup of tea.\u00a0 But the one common denominator with all of these incredible train routes is the views.\u00a0 Because Europe has such an extensive rail system, you get spoilt for choice with destinations.\u00a0 From never-ending coastlines, to \u2018don\u2019t look down\u2019 high-flying rails, Europe has you covered.\u00a0 Europe is blessed with such a diverse geography only kilometres away from each other, it\u2019s easy to be on the coast of the Mediterranean one minute and high in the mountains the next.\u00a0 But I guess that\u2019s why trains are so popular in Europe-there\u2019s nothing better than reliable transportation with an unforgettable view.<\/p>\n

Anywhere in Switzerland<\/h4>\n

I\u2019m not joking with this one.\u00a0 Switzerland is filled with jaw-dropping landscapes, including the ever-present Swiss Alps.\u00a0 From the beauty of Montreal and Lausanne in the southwest corner, to the bottom of the country visiting the Matterhorn, there is a view for everyone.\u00a0 Lakes, rivers, mountains, steep mountainsides around every bend give Switzerland a backdrop you only see in paintings.\u00a0 The best part about the country is its size.\u00a0 You can get from one side to the next in hours not days by train!<\/p>\n

Barcelona to Monaco<\/h4>\n

Are you ready to be mesmerised by the sea? The train from Barcelona to Monaco stops many times, but in places like Nice, and Marseilles, you will be thanking the gods that it does.\u00a0 With some of the most picturesque villages, seasides, and landscapes, you will be wishing the train rides lasts for eternity. It doesn\u2019t hurt that the route is mainly along the Mediterranean Sea, either.<\/p>\n

Scotland<\/h4>\n

One of the most beautiful countries in the world, Scotland\u2019s train system puts that assumption to the test.\u00a0 And of course the country brings its best will rolling hills, misty lands, and a colour of green that looks like made up, it\u2019s no wonder people board these trains around the country for the view alone.\u00a0 Some of the best routes pass by Ben Nevis, and the Highlands, where you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re in the presence of a movie being made.\u00a0 Well, you\u2019re not far off. You may notice the trains look familiar on certain routes. The trains in Scotland were used in the Harry Potter movie series.<\/p>\n

Italy<\/h4>\n

Oh Italy you beauty.\u00a0 From the ragged cliffside villages of Cirque Terre to the vast field of sunflowers in Tuscany to the cosmopolitan city of Milano to the ancient lands of Rome, Italy\u2019s train rides are almost too good to be true.\u00a0 The good thing about Italy is that it\u2019s popular so trains to every part of the country run daily.\u00a0 The bad news is that the word is out and everyone has flocked to Italy to see just how beautiful it really is.\u00a0 Go in between tourist season to see this beautiful country in all its glory when it has time to breathe.<\/p>\n

Innsbruck, to Zurich, Switzerland via Lichtenstein<\/h4>\n

This train hits three countries in one trip.\u00a0 From Innsbruck you travel through Lichtenstein on to Switzerland, but don\u2019t worry it\u2019s not a long trip. Lichtenstein is only 25 kilometres long, making for a seemingly short transit from Austria to Switzerland, but it does pack a big punch in the view category.\u00a0 The route nestles itself in between mountains, over roaring rivers, and beautiful valleys around every turn.\u00a0 It\u2019s magical, stunning and worth every penny.\u00a0 If you\u2019re arriving to Zurich you pass from the north, alongside the lake for a fantastic view of the city.<\/p>\n

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