Join Belle Trains on a European rail spectacular taking in the glittering lakes and towering peaks of Central Europe in style. From Cologne you’ll venture south, along the Main Valley and through southern Germany to the foothills of the Alps, on the German shores of Lake Constance. Traverse some of the most scenic railway lines in the world as the Alpine Belle weaves its way along the foothills of the Alps, through the Arlberg Pass into the Austrian Tyrol at Innsbruck. From here you’ll travel through the heart of the Alps to Salzburg, Austria’s musical mountain city. Journey’s end will be in Wiesbaden, one of Europe’s oldest spa towns. The perfect end to an unforgettable journey of alpine adventures. The express steam locomotive 01 1104 will be joined by Swiss and Austrian locomotives as we weave our way along some of the most impressive mainline routes in the Alps. This region offers something for everyone, from the oldest cog railway in Europe still running with steam to scenic boat trips and cultural excursions. Enjoy the chance to travel in the elegant Prestige Continental Express dining carriages, modelled on the style of the legendary Orient Express salon cars.
4 lunches and 4 dinners for 4-star passengers; 4 lunches and 5 dinners for 5-star passengers (see more details under the “Things You Need to Know†tab)
Fully escorted by Belle Trains
2 nights Lindau accommodation with breakfast daily
2 nights Innsbruck accommodation with breakfast daily
3 nights Salzburg accommodation with breakfast daily
1 night Wiesbaden or Frankfurt accommodation with breakfast
Train Journeys: Cologne to Lindau, Lindau to Innsbruck, Innsbruck to Salzburg, Salzburg to Wiesbaden
Coach transfers between the train and hotel or if in walking distance staff escort
Luggage courier service throughout, transporting all luggage directly to and from your hotel rooms
A team of engaging and helpful staff both on board the train and at all hotels
A choice of optional excursions by foot, road coach or steam (supplement applies). Final optional excursions will be confirmed in January 2026
Travel to tour departure point and from tour end point
Travel insurance (Recommended for International travel)
Meals and drinks not provided for in the itinerary
Things of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, room service, etc
Excursions / entrances listed as optional in the itinerary
The best train trips possible, private luxury coach for off-train travel, guided walking where suitable, and other appropriate and appealing options to make exploration easy
Hand-picked hotels and resorts based on location, customer feedback, value and atmosphere. Please Note: Hotels of a similar standard may be substituted.
Fares are based on the 4-star option. If you’d like to know the fares for the 5-star option, please contact us.
INCLUSIONS
5-star passengers
4-star passengers
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
LINDAU
INNSBRUCK
SALZBURG
DETAILS AND PRICING WILL BE RELEASED IN EARLY 2026
Final details of our optional excursions will be confirmed in early 2026, along with pricing. We will share the details with you as soon as they are available.
Hear from some of our adventurers that have already ridden the rails with us.
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Reserve your place on this exciting exploration of The Alpine Belle.
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