Know Before You Go: Germany and Central Europe
Read below for helpful information regarding travelling by train through Germany and Central Europe.
Train Stations
Some major cities have more than one main station, be sure to reference your train tickets for the correct departure station. Hauptbahnhof, abbreviated as “Hbf”, refers to the main station. Flughafen, abbreviated as “Flgn”, refers to the airport station. Additionally, your station name may be in German, however, signs throughout the station are usually in English as well as German, along with easy-to-understand pictograms. Many airports in Germany, Austria, and other countries in Central and Eastern Europe also have train stations that connect you to the city centre, and you can purchase train tickets locally or opt to take a taxi.
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Appropriate Attire
Many attractions and tours involve visiting religious sites or historically significant sites, such as concentration camps. With this in mind, it’s important to plan while packing and on the day of your excursion. In general, wearing shorts or skirts above the knee, sleeveless tops, hats, and low-cut shirts are prohibited. Without following these guidelines, you may be turned away or suggested to buy a shawl to cover up. Many attractions also do not allow large backpacks, however, small-sized bags are permitted. For more details, you can visit the attractions' websites.
Onboard Dining
Most long-distance trains have a bistro car, serving tea, coffee, wine, beer & snacks, but that is not the case for all trains. However, feel free to bring your own food and drink (even a bottle of wine, if you like) onto the train, there are no rules against that on the rails!
