Northern Europe has beautiful cities, such as Hamburg and Copenhagen. We mapped out a train route along the nicest northern European cities for an unforgettable adventure. Travelling by train has many advantages: you can travel quickly and easily, enjoy beautiful views en route and arrive in the heart of the city well-rested. In addition, you contribute to a better environment by saving a considerable amount of CO2.
Depart from a station near you and discover the adventurous train journey along the vibrant northern European cities of Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Aarhus, Copenhagen and Bremen. We recommend the best hotspots for each city on the route!
| Route | Travel time | Transfers | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht - Düsseldorf | 1h44m | 0 | Content | Content |
| Düsseldorf - Hamburg | 3h12m | 0 | Content | Content |
| Hamburg - Aarhus | 4h42m | 0 | Content | Content |
| Aarhus - Copenhagen | 2h55m | 0 | Content | Content |
| Copenhagen - Bremen | 5h58m | 1 | Content | Content |
| Bremen - Utrecht | 4h05m | 1 | Content | Content |
A lively historic centre, tasty beers and a rich array of museums: the vibrant German city of Düsseldorf has it all. Explore the hip Flingern district for unique boutiques and sip coffee in one of the trendy coffee bars that add colour to this part of town. Or walk along the banks of the Rhine. In summer, you can even enjoy a real city beach! Want to discover the best of Japanese cuisine? Then head to the Japanese district of Little Tokyo, where exotic smells await you. Enjoy sushi, traditional noodle soup or browse among the oriental trinkets. In the evening, locally brewed beer flows richly in the Altstadt entertainment district. Discover Düsseldorf by train and disembark in the heart of the city well-rested.
The pleasant college city of Aarhus is Denmark's second-largest city. It is bursting with lively cafés, culinary highlights, beautiful museums and surprisingly picturesque streets and buildings. Discover the city's past at the Viking Museum, admire modern and contemporary art at the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum or visit the Women's Museum. Remember to visit the picture-perfect Møllestien street full of colourful houses. Feeling hungry after a cultural day in the city? Then visit the Street Food Market, a hip and welcoming place for food lovers from all over the world. Discover Aarhus by train and disembark well-rested in the heart of the city.
The German city of Bremen has a rich history dating as far back as 1200 years. Wander through the historic city centre and admire iconic buildings such as the Dom and the Rathaus. Walk down the medieval streets of Schnoor Viertel and discover quaint antique shops, galleries, artisans, cafes and restaurants in the snug old buildings. Just a five-minute walk from the Old Town is the arty district of Das Viertel, where colourful graffiti and street art adorn the streets. By day, you can visit unique vintage shops here and in the evening it turns into a vibrant nightlife district. Travel to Bremen by train and enjoy stunning views.
Travelling by train is adventurous, comfortable and fast. While travelling to your holiday destination, you can read a book in a comfortable seat, enjoy beautiful views and get off in the heart of the city. So, you can start exploring a European city well-rested. Not to mention, it is more sustainable than the car and plane.
Below you can discover how much more sustainable each particular train journey is.
| Destination | Number km train | Number km car | CO2 train | CO2 car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf | 179 | 193 | 11 kilo | 33 kilo |
| Hamburg | 400 | 402 | 24 kilo | 70 kilo |
| Aarhus | 409 | 340 | 25 kilo | 59 kilo |
| Copenhagen | 329 | 190 | 20 kilo | 33 kilo |
| Bremen | 617 | 452 | 37 kilo | 78 kilo |
| Utrecht | 378 | 334 | 23 kilo | 58 kilo |
| Total | 140 kilo | 330 kilo |
The numbers are based on a trip for 2 people and come from Milieu Centraal.
You will save 190 kilos of CO2, which is equivalent to the CO2 emissions of 250 warm water showers.*
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* Showering is calculated by Milieu Centraal at an average of 8 minutes and 42 seconds. In addition, how 'green' the electricity the trains run on varies per European country. Here, Milieu Centraal uses average figures for CO2 emissions of all high-speed trains in Europe. The car is a medium-sized petrol car.
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