Germany and Austria are something to behold. The sight of a tiny train winding its way through the valley far below took me straight back to that delightful afternoon at Minimundus.

Train travel may take longer, but converts say it is a far more enriching experience than flying. When Elias Bohun, who lives in Vienna, Austria, finished school, he was desperate to travel around ...

I used Eurail to travel by train from Germany to Austria, Italy, and Switzerland and to travel locally in those countries. It was my first time using Eurail, and I bought a weeklong pass for $477.

Fortunately, train frequency is low ... The ÖBB, celebrating its centenary, has played a vital role in Austria's history. Founded as the Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (BBÖ) in 1923, the ...