Norway’s railways offer more than just transportation — they’re a front-row seat to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes. From the steep descent of the Flåm Railway to the sweeping ...

(And so I continue writing about the Norway trip that my wife, Mary Pat Treuthart, and I took in May.) Tuesday, May 13, 9:36 a.m. (Central European Summer Time): We’re sitting in a train car headed ...

Travel from a remote snow-covered station high on a mountain plateau, through a lush valley packed with astonishing views, remarkable tunnels, and powerful waterfalls, down to a picturesque fjord-side ...

From Norway’s fjords to Germany’s vineyard-lined rivers, Europe’s scenic train routes turn travel into an experience. These journeys offer views, culture, and a slower pace that lets you soak in the ...

I prefer taking my train travel among the world’s more vast and glorious landscapes, undisturbed by roads or motor traffic and stop signs. Indeed, the whole point of a railway is to take you where ...

Long-distance trains in Norway are a genuine travel bargain in a country not known for its budget travel opportunities. Traveling between the big cities by train is usually cheaper than flying, while ...

A recorded voice instructed­ me (in several languages, including Norwegian, Japanese and Italian) to get off the train and admire the massive waterfall, Kjos­fossen, to my left. The roaring cascade ...