A Journey into the Past: The World's most elegant Passenger Trains
Luxurious on the go: We reveal where rail travel becomes a first-class experience.
There is something wonderful about leaving a place behind to gather adventures in another place. A holiday trip should provide relaxation and at the same time delight our spirit and create memories for life. It's not just the destination that matters, but of course also how you travel.
Traveling by train is a great alternative to travelling by car or plane, but at the same time many of us associate some negative memories with it: overcrowded stations, delays or little space for the passengers. But it doesn't have to be like that: Those who like to travel by train on holiday by no means have to compromise on comfort and luxury. There are trains that are much more than just a means of transport that takes us from A to B: elegant, stylish and with exclusive service, they turn traveling into a unique lifestyle experience. We have taken a look at some of the most elegant trains in the world.
Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express
Probably one of the most famous luxury trains is the VSO Train - or Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express - of the luxury hotel company Belmond. Various journeys and destinations in Europe that have one thing in common: They offer a travel experience characterised by glamour, nostalgia and chic ambience.
Belmond Royal Scotsman
The Belmond Royal Scotsman is, as the name suggests, another Belmond train. With this noble train you can explore the beautiful landscape of Scotland.
Glacier-Express
If you are in the mood for a day trip and breathtaking mountain scenery, the Glacier Express in Switzerland is a good choice. Large windows provide a particularly beautiful view of the mountains on the route from Zermatt to St. Moritz (or vice versa).
The Blue Train
Also if you want to travel out of Europe, there are some great trains that offer first-class travel, such as the Blue Train in South Africa. The pretty blue train travels between Cape Town and Pretoria.
The Ghan
In Australia, meanwhile, The Ghan takes passengers to their destination with style and excellent service. Possible routes are between the cities of Adelaide, Darwin and Alice Springs.
The Rocky Mountaineer
Hopping once again to another continent, we can introduce you to the Rocky Mountaineer, which travels through Canada. You can marvel at the Rocky Mountains and the breathtaking Canadian landscape from the comfort of your window.
The Golden Chariot
Last but not least, a particularly noble train: the Golden Chariot Express in India is the symbol of stylish, oriental opulence - luxury combined with exotic flair.
