This Steam Train Changed How I See Travel in Germany

In this solo episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken takes you along on her winter steam train adventure through Germany - from snowy train platforms in Saxony to wooden vintage carriages, smoky landscapes, and a behind-the-scenes look inside the locomotive cabin.

You’ll hear and see what it feels like to travel on a coal-powered steam train, how these historic trains actually work, and why slow travel experiences like this can make you appreciate modern train travel even more. Clara also shares practical tips for affordable train travel in Germany, including how to use the Deutschland Ticket, Sachsen Ticket, and smart booking hacks for Deutsche Bahn.

This episode blends storytelling, travel inspiration, and practical tips for anyone curious about slow travel, sustainable transport, and unique train journeys in Europe.

In this episode, we cover:

• What it’s like to ride a historic steam train in Germany
• How steam trains work (in simple terms)
• Inside the locomotive cabin experience
• The environmental impact of steam trains vs modern trains
• Why slow travel feels more meaningful
• Winter train travel in Saxony
• Sachsen Ticket vs Deutschland Ticket explained
• How to save money on German train travel
• Deutsche Bahn app tips & booking hacks
• Using Omio for European train tickets (with a discount tip)

You can get €10 discount on your first purchase of train tickets on Omio:

https://go-refer.omio.com/oVAM15 - Or if you prefer to use a code, enter this code when you pay: claraf2z3v6f

📍This journey took place on the Lößnitzgrundbahn between Radebeul Ost and Radeburg - 20 minutes by train from Dresden - 1h30 by train from Leipzig.

Whether you’re a train lover, a slow travel fan, or just looking for a unique weekend trip idea in Germany, this episode will inspire you to travel differently.

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