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Experience some of the most scenic rail routes and delightful branch lines in the beautiful Black Forest area of Germany. Our rail roamer tour takes you on amazing branch lines, through dramatic tunnels, along rural routes, enjoying a steam train ride, and a vintage railcar charter plus visits to the picturesque lakeside towns of Constance, Seebrugg, and Titisee.
View Dates & Book6 days from £1199
DEPARTS
Wednesday 30 April 2025
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Experience a steam hauled excursion from Karlsruhe
Explore the historic town of Heidelberg
Discover the scenic Neckar Valley Railway
Sample delightful, rural branch lines
Visit the beautiful lakeside towns of Seebrugg and Titisee
Enjoy an exclusive vintage railcar charter at Trossingen
Ride along the dramatic tunnels line through Triberg
Journey by rail to the picturesque town of Constance
Also included in your Tour Fare:
5 nights’ bed & breakfast
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
DAY 1
Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Lille, then onwards to Offenburg and our hotel for five nights, the Ibis Styles Hotel, where we check in and enjoy our first evening at leisure.
DAY 2
After breakfast, we take the morning train to Karlsruhe where we board a steam hauled train for a 68km run to Bad Herrenalb and return. This afternoon, we discover Germany's oldest and most famous university town, the historic Heidelberg, renowned for its beautiful riverside setting, baroque Altstadt, and hilltop castle. After our exploration, we will ride along the scenic Neckar Valley Railway to Bad Friedrichshall before returning to Offenburg.
BDAY 3
Today, we explore some of the rural routes and delightful branch lines in the northern Black Forest area. Firstly, we journey via Biberach along the branch line to Oberharmersbach followed by the unelectrified Kinzig Valley line and continuing via the Murg Valley line to Rastatt. Afterwards, we journey along the branch to the beautiful mill village of Ottenhöfen with magnificent views of the side valleys, colourful flower meadows, and mystical forests before returning to Offenburg.
BDAY 4
Today, we enjoy a circular rail trip to Seebrugg before travelling to the lakeside town of Titisee with time for lunch in this charming spa town alongside the stunning glacial lake. This afternoon, we travel to Trossingen Stadt where we have an exclusive chartered vintage railcar journey plus a museum visit before returning to Offenburg via the dramatic tunnels line through Triberg.
BDAY 5
After breakfast this morning, we travel by rail to Constance enjoying free time to meander through this alley-woven town and taking time for lunch before riding the rural routes to Basel and onwards to Offenburg where we enjoy our final evening at leisure.
BDAY 6
We bid farewell to Offenburg and to Germany, returning by rail to Lille, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.
*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.
B=Breakfast
HOTEL
Ibis Styles, Offenburg
Situated near the railway station and close to the city centre, the Ibis Styles offers a welcoming atmosphere and a relaxing bar. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
FARES
| From London St Pancras International: | |
| Standard Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Standard Eurostar | £1,199 |
| Supplement for Standard Premier Eurostar upgrade return | £200 |
| First Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Standard Premier Eurostar | £1,499 |
| Join & Leave at Offenberg | £809 |
| Single Traveller Supplement | £150 |
5 nights’ bed & breakfast
Eurostar and rail travel to and from Germany in the class of your choice
All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Tour Base | Tour Base (Join & Leave at Hotel) |
| London St Pancras Int | London St Pancras Int (LNE) |
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