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10 Slow Travel Experiences in Europe
Travel+Leisure India|June 2024
Press pause and rejuvenate from the daily hustle with these immersive European experiences.
- Sushmita Srivastav
10 Slow Travel Experiences in Europe

1 CRUISE FROM VIENNA TO NUREMBERG

A whole world of wonders rests along the enchanting Danube, and there's no better way to explore them than by cruising along the length of its widespread coast. The picturesque 'river of kings' carves a winding route through a total of 10 modern-day European nations with landscapes characterised by vineyards, forested slopes, wine-producing villages, and imposing fortresses.

Choose Uniworld River Cruises if you wish to hop on a luxury vessel and go on a slow-paced voyage from the historic Vienna to the old walled city of Nuremberg in Germany. As your adventure begins, you get to stroll through Weissenkirchen's idyllic wine village, experience Germany's great outdoors on a bike in Passau, and lost in the 2,000-year-old history of a Roman fort in Regensburg along the way. uniworld.com

2 EXPLORE GERMANY BY TRAIN

Fascinating conversations unfold with strangers on-board, gourmet experiences are elevated in glamorous dining cars, and breathtaking sceneries whoosh by as you listen to the sound of steel wheels clacking on the rails beneath you.

There's something magical about all luxurious train journeys, and Europe arguably offers some of the most scenic ones, featuring only the best of countryside views, mountain villages, alpine passes, and landmark sites. A journey along the Schwarzwaldbahn Railway takes it up a notchss by taking you through an enchanting route from Offenburg to Konstanz in Germany. From the small town of Offenburg, the train quickly leaves the overhead trappings of urban life behind and glides into the pristine outdoors. En route, expect to see the dream-like mountainous Black Forest, villages with traditional timbered houses, and grassy meadows as you zoom through 39 tunnels and two spectacular viaducts! interrail.eu.

3 VISIT A SUSTAINABLE VINEYARD IN BORDEAUX

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