InterRailing via Central Europe

InterRailing via Central Europe

Central Europe is a travellers dream; there’s so much to see and do, and it’s cheap! Central Europe is made up of Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary and Serbia.

You can go diving in the Adriatic Sea, walk through the green city of Ljublijana, capture the medieval magic of Budapest, chill out in Hévíz, the world's second largest thermal lake in Hungary, and completely immerse yourself in Central European culture.

Key stops in Central Europe

If you want to InterRail around Central Europe then your best bet is to start off in either Dubrovnik or Zagreb (Croatia). You can fly into either of these two cities with Easy Jet or Ryan Air.

Most travellers start their Central Europe InterRail ticket in Dubrovnik.

Popular Routes

From the Croatian capital, Zagreb, we recommend this route:

Croatia >> Slovenia >> Hungary >> Serbia >> Croatia

Croatia

Croatia is a really up-and-coming backpacker destination and it’s easy to see why. With 1,778 km of craggy coast, and over 1,000 small islands, Croatia boasts one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Europe.

Many people don’t realise that Croatia has a Mediterranean culture and lifestyle. Quiet towns and fishing villages can be found just outside loud and busy cities. Travelling between the two is like travelling back in time, many villages preserving an ancient way of life.

Classic Mediterranean cruises in the Adriatic Sea cater for both tourists and travellers, and you can dive, snorkel and swim in some of the clearest waters in Europe; the big cities of Dubrovnik and Zagreb are great for a party; and you can even stay in a lighthouse and cut yourself off from the world. Whatever you do, you’ll fall in love with Croatia. 

What we recommend…

We recommend that you visit Lake Bled in Slovenia. The lake is situated in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests, with a quaint little white church on an island in the centre of the lake. A medieval castle stands above the lake on the north shore to perfect the picture.

It’s a gorgeous little destination. We recommend you take your own picnic and bask in the park. Certainly not one to miss… 

Why Central Europe?

Central Europe has some of the oldest and best preserved cities on the continent. Take your time exploring each one and learn more about the local history.  Once you’ve learnt about the history, you can make your way through the hundreds of beers that Central Europe is famous for.

Travelling around Central Europe is great fun and it’s cheap too. Croatia is a particular backpacker favourite due to its pristine beaches, amazing dive spots, booming party towns and stunning waterfalls.

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