The Northern Lights, Sweden

Abisko, Sweden, is one of the best places in the world to see the extraordinary Northern Lights

(aurora borealis). Head there between November and March to watch as nature sets the skies aglow with its spectacular light show. From Stockholm, take a night train to Boden and then to Abisko via Kiruna (17 hours in total). There are two stations in the area: Abisko Ostra and Abisko Turist station.Some of the finest mountain scenery in all of Germany can be found here. Characterized by high mountain peaks and steep rock faces, it’s one of my favorite places to hike in all of Germany. Of special interest is the Schellenberger Ice Cave, which is available by guided tour only. You can hike there in a little more than three hours, or take a cable car. To reach Berchtesgaden, take a RailJet high-speed train from Munich (München Hbf station) to Salzburg in Austria. From there it’s a 45-minute bus ride to the national park. Watch the peaks get higher as you get closer.Europe is about more than just big cities. Natural wonders in Europe abound, and the extensive train network means you can also visit many of the continent’s more remote areas. Mountains, beaches, waterfalls, canyons, you name it – many of them can be reached by train. Check out these 10 must-see natural wonders of Europe you might want to include on your Eurail itinerary

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