Train Salzburg → Basel

Go for baroque with the sounds of Mozart In Salzburg, you can climb every mountain, ski down the rest and still have time to wile away the hours at a cozy beer garden. Considered the cultural gem of Austria, this beautiful Baroque and Medieval town is in the center of the picturesque mountains and lakes of western Austria; allowing travelers to partake in many of their favorite things. Sensing a theme? You may find raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens in this birthplace of “The sound of music.” And take advantage of the convenient Salzburg Card and enjoy free admission to over 30 museums along with free access to Salzburg's public transportation network. Learn more about Salzburg

The Olympics of the art World Located on the banks of the Rhine, at the border between Switzerland, France and Germany, Basel is Switzerland’s third largest city. It’s also world-renowned for THE premier international art show for modern and contemporary works. But more on that in just a pointillist dot. Basel should also be well known for its main train station, which is practically a city in its own right. You can enter through the “French” side, go through a winding hall and exit through the “Swiss” side. Up the stairs, you’ll find a bank, grocery store and wine shop (sure, get money, buy wine and cheese, and start living the Swiss way). Downstairs, you’ll find the oddly named McClean area. For a few Swiss Francs you can use these shower facilities that includes a towel, soap and shampoo. This is great for someone who arrives by overnight train and wants to freshen up before heading out into the city. Learn more about Basel