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By train through Germany

By train through Germany

Whenever possible, we in the Good Travel team choose to take the train to get from A to B. In Germany alone, we have over 150 accommodations. Many of them can be easily reached by train. Whether to the north of Germany, to the Baltic Sea, to Rügen or to the south for a city trip to Munich or even a little further to Tegernsee. The great thing about it is that each accommodation is as different and individual as the hosts behind it!

Prepare well for train journeys

Of course, not every train journey goes like clockwork. Often you stand on the platform for hours waiting for the next train, or you enjoy the journey to the fullest - in the truest sense of the word. As travel professionals, we plan our trips well. You always have to bring your own snacks, as well as enough water. Comfortable clothing and a sustainable Luggage are just as important. On long journeys, you should have downloaded series, playlists and podcasts with you, but also a good book and a notebook for thoughts and organizational matters. This way, boredom can be avoided in the first place.

Train journey to Good Travel accommodations

Popular train routes and suitable Good Travel accommodations

The train not only connects all major cities with each other, but also many popular holiday destinations can be reached in a relaxed and car-free manner. We have put together a few city tips and great accommodations on Rügen and at Tegernsee for you.

The Wilmina – from women's prison to boutique hotel

Berlin is always worth a trip and easily accessible by train from all over Germany. The Wilmina Hotel in Charlottenburg (near the train station of the same name) has undergone a particularly exciting and sustainable transformation. After years of renovation, the building of a former women's prison was transformed into a hotel. The rooftop pool, the Michelin-starred restaurant, the award-winning bar and the bright, airy rooms in the former cells are an architectural and atmospheric highlight in the capital. 

And Good Travel also has a City Guide with sustainable tips for Berlin, which you can download digitally to your mobile phone for just the price of a cappuccino – that is, 3,50 euros.

Wilmina Accommodation in Berlin
Wilmina Design Hotel
In Wilmina

The charming city hotel Moma1890 

In the middle of beautiful Haidhausen in Munich the boutique hotel is located Moma1890, which is family-run in the fourth generation. With a view of the pretty Orleansplatz, it combines everything that makes Munich so special. It is a modern city hotel with the tranquil charm of a small town. Between the Isar and the English Garden, the hotel is a perfect place for a relaxing city trip. And with our Insider Tips it becomes even more relaxed because you can save yourself extensive research for sustainable restaurants.

boutique hotel in Munich
Moma 1890 in Munich
Moma1890

The hyggelig Villa Hygge

Rügen is easily accessible by train at any time of year and always has a lot to offer: nature, culture and lots of fresh air. The elegant Villa Hygge is located not far from the Baltic Sea resort of Binz with its long, fine sandy beach and impressive resort architecture. The villa from the 1920s has been restored, converted and furnished with great care and attention to detail. If you like it hyggelig - Danish for cozy - then this is the place for you. And you can fully enjoy your vacation with long walks, delicious food and plenty of sea air.

Villa Hyge
Accommodation on Rügen
Villa-Hygge-at-Night

The Lederer Hof – Minimal and traditional at the same time

Am Tegernsee lies the Leather yard, which skilfully combines Bavarian minimalism and traditional forms with modern furnishing elements. The 22 cozy apartments with balcony or terrace invite you to linger. The farm used to be a family-run agricultural business. Today Laura and Roxan Schabmair welcome their guests who grew up hereIt was a great joy for them when their parents entrusted them with the farm. True to the motto: everything is possible, nothing is necessary. This means that guests can put together their stay as they wish. Have a late breakfast or do some early exercise - everyone can do it as they please.

In the Lederer Hof.
Overnight stay at Lake Tegernsee
Leather yard

Small place to stay with a great view

The experienced hotel manager and project manager Caro and the architect and trained carpenter Nils have together Montabaur in the Westerwald has created a natural oasis of peace for its guests. klein bleibe is puristic and modern and built with great attention to detail (almost) in the middle of the forest. The two self-catering holiday homes with a sauna house invite you to a 360-degree nature experience. It is a magical place where forest bathing is not a buzzword. In the Gipfelglück house there is a free-standing bathtub with a view of the forest. And the Waldwunder house has a large outdoor terrace so you can sit in the middle of the forest. A yoga session at dawn, browsing in the afternoon sun or sociable game evenings - everything here is done with natural mindfulness.

Accommodation in Montabaur
Holiday home Westerwald-Holzbau
KLEINE-BLEIBE holiday home

Conclusion

Taking the train will make your next journey particularly sustainable. According to calculations by the association, around 75 percent of the emissions generated during a journey are generated KlimaLink eV on arrival and departure. We have put together some of our other rail travel articles here for you and wish you a pleasant journey!

Photos: Josua Meier, Wilmina, MOMA1890, Villa Hygge, the Lederer Hof, Kleine Bleibe

Through Germany by Train

Cécile is a freelance author and sustainability strategist. She enjoys traveling to the fullest: getting to know different cultures, listening to other languages ​​and discovering new things either by the sea or in a (big) city always fascinates her. The stories and intentions of the Good Travel hosts are particularly important to her.

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  • Ulli von Natours

    Thank you for this interesting article, there are some really great tips in there! I particularly like the wooden accommodation in Montabaur - a dream!

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