Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Vienna to Innsbruck on Rails

We had a short get away the past weekend to Innsbruck. We had decided to board a train from Vienna to Innsbruck after we landed by plane in Vienna. I had looked up the prices and found it to be reasonable.

We reached from the airport to the railway station on time and had to buy the tickets from the vending machine. The tickets cost me about 58 per person. We hoped on the Rail Jet train, in second class and found the cabins to be almost full. I and Reshma managed to get hold of a seat which was made for children. There was a small screen in front of us where all the animation movies were run. So time flew ! We watched clips of Donald, Mickey, Goofy, UP! including others.

The train stopped at St Polten, Linz, Salzburg to reach Innsbruck. It would be too less if I were to describe the scenic beauty of this route. Mountains on the left and right with luscious green fields, cattle and watch dogs, trees matriculately placed all cut and clean. What a view ! A breath taking treat to the eyes. The houses were all so beautifully placed as though a great painter had portrayed his dreams.

If you are plan to go to Vienna try this route ! You won't be sad.