I have heard reports that due to the current refugee influx that trains into and out of both Munich and Vienna are sometimes overwhelmed with refugees.
Any truth to this rumor from someone that has traveled in those 2 areas??
Posted by
Birmingham, AL, USA
226 posts
We were in Germany from Dec. 2-9 and traveled by train to Nuremberg, Munich and Salzburg. We had absolutely no problems. It was during the Christmas Markets and everyone was having a wonderful time. No signs of crowding!
Posted by
Seattle
4637 posts
It is currently safe. Vienna to Munich is their route so it cannot be ruled out that you would meet them on this route. Despite that if you are not a woman you should be safe, I think.
Posted by
OP
50 posts
Thank you both for your responses.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32353 posts
I was in that area in September and didn't notice any "refugee" problems. There were definitely refugees about the stations in both Salzburg and Vienna (which is where they're being processed), but I noticed NO "overwhelming" of the trains at all. I travelled from Salzburg to Vienna on the WestBahn train and the car I was riding in was almost empty.
Posted by
sheffield lake, ohio
24 posts
With or without refugees on the trains in Germany it is a very safe way of travelling. The trains are well staffed with conductors and occasionally law enforcement types. The only scary experience I have ever encountered was when a train was overrun with boisterous soccer fans going to a soccer match. They were loud and rowdy but it was all in good fun.
Posted by
Central Florida Coast. (Melbourne)
93 posts
I typically only book the premium cars on trains (assuming available). More expensive but less things to worry about. But in general I'd have no worries on any German train
Posted by
Paradise
7072 posts
German trains are likely a lot safer than the rental car alternative...
http://www.euractiv.com/sections/transport/germans-found-be-europes-most-aggressive-drivers-313527