Railway stations are among the architectural landmarks of a city. Especially in the second half of the 19th century, these transportation hubs represented the economic boom. The best architects were hired to design the most beautiful stations in the world.
Next time you’re planning an eco-friendly train trip, plan to stop at one of these stations and see these beautiful train stations with your own eyes.
Beautiful Train Stations …
… and sustainable accommodations nearby.
Antwerp Central Station, Belgium
The imposing waiting hall of Antwerp Central Station was completed in 1905 and carefully renovated in 2009 to preserve its original charm. You'll find marble floors, high windows that flood the hall with light, and a glass and steel roof. (IMAGE: Wikimedia Commons)
Links to the sustainable accommodations mentioned above:
Bolzano Train Station, South Tyrol: APIPURA Hotel Rinner | ADLER Lodge RITTEN | Hotel Weihrerhof.
Milan Central Station, Italy: Hotel Milano Scala
Paris Gare du Nord: Hotel Le Pavillon, Hotel Malar, Hotel Amélie
Freiburg Central Station, Germany: Green City Hotel Vauban
Zermatt Train Station, Switzerland: CERVO Mountain Resort, Hotel Bella Vista Zermatt
By train through Thailand: Slow Travel in Thailand
