Copenhagen Street Food Is Located On The Charming Paper Island (Papirøen) In The Center Of The City.

Welcome to InterRailing Escapes 2015!

Welcome to be a part of our journey of exploring the hidden escapes of Europe! Travelling by train, exploring new cities and cultures within Europe is a perfect way to spend your vacation. The combination of a flexible way to travel, unique experiences and very budget oriented makes this a popular option when deciding the next vacation. We (Alexander, Jonatan, Oskar, Saba) are of course very happy that you are visiting our blog. Together we will offer great inspiration for you when searching for accommodation, restaurants and fun activities. By posting information about twelve cities all over Europe we will provide you with all the information and inspiration you need to explore the hidden escapes of Europe! Stay tuned for new blog posts, enjoy!

Add Ride the canal of Venice on your interrailing bucket list for Italy!

A certain must to do in Venice is to ride the canal in any different way. Take in and experience the Grand Canal by riding it is an extraordinary way to discover the city. There is different ways of take in the city from the canal’s point of view. The classic Gondol rides is a romantic and slow going ride where you can relax, bring some wine or cheese and prosciutto to eat and drink, thats awesome! And the Gondols are even able to get into the smaller and tighter canals which is flourished with old authentic buildings and bridges. Another way of view the city is by the Vaporetto, which is a rounded 230-passanger boat that goes on the Grand Canal and is not able to get in the smaller canals, but it’s still a great experience!

Vaporetto tickets can be purchased at most stops, at tabacchi (tobacconists, identified by a white T on a black or blue background) and at Hellovenezia offices. On board, you can only buy single tickets. Tickets are for single trips (€6.50 – valid 60mins on multiple boats), 12hrs (€16), 24hrs (€18), 36hrs (€23), 48hrs (€28), 72hrs (€33) or seven days (€50). The fare for a shuttle journey (ie one stop across the Grand Canal, the hop across to the Giudecca, or from Sant’Elena to the Lido) is €2.

For more information, see Tickets & passes.

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The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is one of the best cities to live in, in the world. This makes it even more perfect to travel around and see what this fascinating city looks like. A marvelous blend of the new and old Europe so you can stay alive with city whether you want to visit places, museums, or just walk around. The city is 86.20 kilometer square with an urban population of almost 1.2 million. Copenhagen having the highest number of bars and restaurants per capita in the world. To get the best of Interrailing and Copenhagen visit in summer with a temperature variation from 18 degree celsius to 26 degree celsius. Not to skip mentioning the first bike city in the world with almost 390 kilometers of biking lanes, 37 % of people working or studying in Copenhagen prefer to bike in the morning. A short trip to Copenhagen and do not miss Kronborg Slot (Kronborg Castle), Louisiana Museum of Modern Art , The price brothers , Christiansborg Palace , Islands Brygge, Peblinge Lake, Nyhavn Bikify Copenhagen Bike Tours add these to your cart list and have the fun travel to Copenhagen.

Amstel Botel: The boat Hotel

Amstel Botel is a unique hotel that offers simply-furnished rooms on a boat in the center of Amsterdam. Amstel Botel is located on the River IJ and includes a bar and is just within 10 minutes of the central station. Every room has either land or views over the River IJ, with private bathroom that has the needed accessories. A continental and English-style breakfast buffet is served each morning with sausages, eggs and other warm dishes, which is a great way to start the day for travellers living on a tight budget. To find out more, click here.

Prices from: 93 € for 2 people.

The Hostel Celica in Ljubljana is a great hostel for travelers traveling in groups. The Hostel was formerly a military prison, but is today designed in a colorful and lively way with double and triple rooms available. The Hostel Celica is located in a great area near the main universities and is a great place to stay for nightlife and making new friends. Don’t miss out on this unique accommodation experience. For more information please visit Hostel Cecilia's website. 

Prices from: 50 €

Prague: Continuing…

In Prague, it’s beautiful everywhere and you will enjoy walking! Even if you could easily spend a whole week in the city, I had enough of three days. The morning I arrived, I dropped my backpack immediately and I crossed Charles Bridge to go see Prague Castle in Lesser Town. Since I’m more of an outside person than a museum person, I spent the whole day walking in the small streets around the castle and I came back in the Old Town Square to eat. You’re going to love those buildings which are representatives of Gothic architecture (like the astronomical clock) and I suggest you try to find David Cerny’s controversial sculptures hidden in the city! Unfortunately, I only had one day of sun and it was raining on the second day, but that didn’t stop me from renting a bike to ride along the Vltava River and reach the New Town to see the dancing building. I also went to Petrin Hill for fresh air and since I had a little extra time on the third day, I took a train to go see the Sedlec ossuary in Kutna Hora. It’s worth it if you’ve never seen so many human skeletons, but the journey was a little long for such a short visit. Prague is definitely a must-see city and you don’t even have to plan your stay before going there; just walk the streets and you’ll see great things everywhere!   

“I almost decided to stay in Prague forever” Alexia mentioned in one of her Instagram posts, check it out @me.myself.and.a.backpack. 

Alexia traveled around in Europe during the summer of 2014 and she is studying master in Pharmaceutical Science not Medicine! :D 

Thank you so much Alexia for sharing your experience in Prague! Please join her journey on Instagram and have a splendid weekend!

City Bike Tour to kickstart your stay in Rome!

Vacation is of course about relaxing and having a good time but some exercising in combination with touristing is an excellent to get to know Rome a bit better! Taking a city bike tour is a perfect way to kick-start your stay in the capital. On your 4-hour tour, discover Rome's secret passages through ancient walls and ruins, stopping every now and then for amazing photo opportunities or to enjoy a cappuccino or gelato. So if you feel that you have been a bit lazy so far on your vacation this is the thing for you!

Enjoy!  

Ljubljana: the unidentified pearl of interrailing

South-west of Budapest we find the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana. With train the trip between the cities take about nine hours, perfect opportunity to catch up with your sleep or a photo-session of the nature traveling through. Ljubljana is a city not very well known by the general mass making it perfect in terms of finding new, unexplored escapes. The city itself is mid-size and has around 280 000 inhabitants. It is a very unique city dotted with pleasant picturesque places where you can expect all kinds of nice little surprises. The city has two different features: on the one hand the city is full of history with old houses and various traditions. On the other hand the city has a young and modern touch which makes it very dynamic and full of life. All in all, a Ljubljana is super nice city with a great setting in which you can breathe out and explore its escapes.

Rooftop bar in Berlin to your interrail checklist 2015

Since Berlin is such a cool place we need to give you one more post! Travelling to Berlin you definitely need to experience the vibrant night life. A perfect place to start your evening is at the rooftop bar Klunkerkranich. Except having a super cool atmosphere and a great view the place serves the most delicious drinks. Check out their program to plan in when they are having artists or DJ:s playing! Enjoooy!

Ostello Bello Milan Hostel

Ostello Bello is a hostel with a great location close to the Duomo and other main attractions of Milano’s vibrant downtown, with distance to all its historical points of interest, the city's nightlife and world famous shopping neighborhood. If you're looking to meet people while travelling, this is surely one of the best places in town to do so. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Milan. For more information please visit their site Ostello Bello Milan Hostel

Prices from: 25€