Greetings
We are traveling from Salzburg to Amsterdam by train this summer. We'd like to do at least one stopover (1-2 nights) in between maybe two. I'm looking for suggestions of good places to visit!
Thanks
Terri
Posted by
Paradise
7072 posts
Frankfurt is the half way point to A'dam.
I would recommend 2 nights in nearby Mainz (short trip from Frankfurt.) Spend half a day there seeing the town's sights. Spend a second day doing a day trip to the Middle Rhine Valley (castle country) and include a river cruise.
Mainz sights
Middle Rhine Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Rheinfels Castle (St. Goar)
River cruise (start in Bingen, finish in St. Goar.)
Castles near Bingen
From Mainz, take the train to Bingen (about 20 minutes) to board a cruise boat for St. Goar. Return from St. Goar to Mainz by train, stopping in the attractive old-world towns of Oberwesel and Bacharach on the way.
You can catch an Amsterdam-bound train in Mainz when it's time to leave.
Posted by
OP
white bear lake, mn, usa
56 posts
Russ
THANKS for this excellent suggestion. It looks fabulous. I have never heard of that area but using the links I'm going to make a stop there.
Terri
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139 posts
You might want to read this...Seat 61
The scenic route option sounds amazing.