Europe's Imperial Cities
Explore Europe’s imperial capitals by sleeper. Wander palaces, castles, and museums shaped by centuries of royal power.
From classic sleeper trains crossing countries to ferries with movie theaters traversing seas as you snooze. Cover long distances without losing daylight on these overnight journeys where sleeping on the move is part of the adventure.
Drift off to sleep as your sleeper train crosses Europe, waking to sunrise in new cities. Wander Vienna’s grand boulevards, sip wine by the river in Ljubljana, and breathe Alpine air in Innsbruck. By day, travel across the Semmering Line, the Arlberg Railway, and through the Brenner Pass, with views of snow-capped peaks, forested valleys, and quiet villages, linking each stop with some of Europe’s most scenic rail journeys.
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A sleeper train (or night train) is a train that combines traveling with a place to sleep. You’ll usually get on at night, after dinner, and you’ll get off in the morning at your new destination.
There has been renewed interest in sleeper trains as a sustainable and comfortable alternative to air travel for medium- to long-distance journeys. Several countries, particularly in Europe, maintain and have even expanded their sleeper train networks to meet the demand for overnight travel with comfortable accommodations.
Learn how to book and enjoy an overland trip yourself in 10 clear steps (or book with us, and we’ll handle the lot).
