Train destinations from Essen-Borbeck 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 43
Amsterdam
NetherlandsStroll beside the canals, then see Rembrandt’s Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum.
2 hr 40
London
United KingdomTake a riverside stroll past Big Ben before browsing the stalls at Borough Market.
5 hr 29
Lyon
FranceWander through the traboules of Vieux Lyon, narrow passages tucked between Renaissance houses.
7 hr 07
Salzburg
AustriaHohensalzburg Fortress rises above the old town, while Mirabell Gardens invite a leisurely stroll.
7 hr 19
Brussels
BelgiumPause at the Town Hall on Grand Place and admire the ornate guildhalls around the square.
3 hr 13
Cologne
GermanyThe twin Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral draw the eye skyward above the city.
1 hr 10
Aachen
GermanyStep into Aachen Cathedral to see the octagonal core of Charlemagne’s palace chapel, built around 800.
1 hr 56
