Train destinations from Essen-Eiberg 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 45
Amsterdam
NetherlandsStroll beside the canals, then see Rembrandt’s Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum.
2 hr 42
London
United KingdomTake a riverside stroll past Big Ben before browsing the stalls at Borough Market.
5 hr 31
Lyon
FranceWander through the traboules of Vieux Lyon, narrow passages tucked between Renaissance houses.
7 hr 09
Salzburg
AustriaHohensalzburg Fortress rises above the old town, while Mirabell Gardens invite a leisurely stroll.
7 hr 21
Brussels
BelgiumPause at the Town Hall on Grand Place and admire the ornate guildhalls around the square.
3 hr 15
Cologne
GermanyThe twin Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral draw the eye skyward above the city.
1 hr 12
Aachen
GermanyStep into Aachen Cathedral to see the octagonal core of Charlemagne’s palace chapel, built around 800.
1 hr 58
