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Green and purple northern lights ripple above a forest lake reflecting the night sky.

Winter holidays by rail

Whether you're after northern snowscapes, winter sun, New Year fireworks, or long evenings in a fire-lit tavern, these overland (and sea) winter trips overland let you embrace the season in all its forms.

Winter warmers

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Austrian opulence

From Vienna’s cafés, follow the Semmering Railway to Graz and Salzburg, Mozart’s richly musical birthplace.
/ 9 nights
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Chocolate-box Belgium

Chocolate-box perfection awaits in Belgium. Smell hot waffles and float down the waterways of Ghent and Bruges.
/ 4 nights
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Moselle Valley

Weave through one of Germany’s most scenic rail routes, from Koblenz’s Four Towers to Trier’s Porta Nigra.
/ 7 nights
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Winter coolers

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The Baltic coast

Brave Poland’s Baltic coast in winter, where snow-covered beaches, quiet towns and vast skies define the northern landscape.
/ 9 nights
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Classic Scandinavia

Journey by train and ferry through Sweden, Denmark and Norway, linking Malmö’s parks with Copenhagen and Oslo.
/ 13 nights
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Alpine explorer

Follow the Bernina Railway from Chur to Tirano, pausing in St Moritz and beside alpine lakes on this UNESCO-listed route.
/ 10 nights
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UK escapes

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The West Highland Line

Ride the Caledonian Sleeper and both branches of the famed West Highland Line, one of the world's most scenic railways.
/ 8 nights
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Warm up in the Roman baths

Stay in Bath to explore the Roman Baths, Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge, with spa traditions rooted in ancient times.
/ 4 nights
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Historic towns in Yorkshire

Explore the Yorkshire Dales from Skipton, walking among dry-stone walls, limestone valleys, meadows and towns.
/ 3 nights
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Festive specials

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Imperial Christkindelmarkt

Visit festive markets in Vienna and Zürich, from Rathausplatz and Schönbrunn to fondue stalls and Swarovski-lit trees.
/ 8 nights
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Christmas crêpes and carousels

Visit Rennes for festive markets, Breton crêpes and cider, ending with a Ferris wheel ride above glowing winter city lights.
/ 3 nights
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Sleeper train to Lapland

Travel by sleeper train to Lapland, discovering Arctic landscapes, foraging traditions and northern food culture.
/ 21 nights
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Winter sun

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Island escape to Sicily

Lap up golden-hour pinks and oranges of grapefruit granita, honey-hued architecture and vibrant sunsets.
/ 11 nights
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Marrakech

Travel south by rail through Spain, cross by ferry to Tangier, then continue inland to Marrakech for riads, souks and winter sun.
/ 15 nights
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The Canary Islands

Find winter sun on Lanzarote, reached by ferry from Spain, with days around Arrecife’s lagoons and promenades.
/ 19 nights
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Ski

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Ski Zell am See

Ski Schmittenhöhe above Zell am See, choosing alpine, touring or cross-country routes, then unwind in mountain taverns.
/ 8 nights
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Ski Saas-Fee

Switzerland’s car-free Saas-Fee is reached via Basel and Zürich, offering family-friendly skiing, reliable snow and high slopes.
/ 7 nights
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Ski Davos

Davos shares slopes with Klosters, combining varied skiing with plans to become Switzerland’s climate-neutral resort.
/ 7 nights
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New Year's Eve

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Nochevieja in Málaga

From Atlantic breezes in San Sebastián to Andalusian heat in Seville, this rail route traces Spain’s shifting landscapes and food.
/ 14 nights
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Riverside celebrations

Arrive into Antwerp’s grand station for a city break in Belgium’s diamond capital, known for fashion studios, roasteries and design.
/ 3 nights
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Fireworks and Folklore

Visit Interlaken for Switzerland’s three-day New Year, with lake fireworks, winter concerts and the Harder-Potschete parade.
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