Train destinations from Essen Süd in 8h
Paris
FranceFollow the Seine for a while, then take a breather among the paths and chairs of the Jardin des Tuileries.
4 hr 39
Amsterdam
NetherlandsStroll beside the canals, then see Rembrandt’s Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum.
2 hr 36
London
United KingdomTake a riverside stroll past Big Ben before browsing the stalls at Borough Market.
5 hr 25
Lyon
FranceWander through the traboules of Vieux Lyon, narrow passages tucked between Renaissance houses.
7 hr 03
Salzburg
AustriaHohensalzburg Fortress rises above the old town, while Mirabell Gardens invite a leisurely stroll.
7 hr 15
Ghent
BelgiumWalk past Gravensteen and along the Graslei, where old guild houses line the water.
3 hr 57
Cologne
GermanyThe twin Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral draw the eye skyward above the city.
1 hr 06
Aachen
GermanyStep into Aachen Cathedral to see the octagonal core of Charlemagne’s palace chapel, built around 800.
1 hr 52
