Off we go! Everyone on the #train is amazed (and a bit puzzled) that the train departs in time. Well, German railways (DB) has quite a reputation to lose. Another pecularity of DB is that you have to self check-in, so called comfort check-in, and you will not be checked for a ticket. In Sweden you only have to take your reserved seat. No controls.
However, for the next 5 hours I will enjoy travelling with Deutsche Bahn.
We arrived at Hamburg 75 min late which gave me more time to enjoy the breakfast included in my ticket. The biggest surpise was the bag of Knusperflocken which is a GDR classic: crispbread crums cover in chocolate.
I use the time until the departure of my connecting #train (I planned in a quite generous buffer) to meet with a friend, to enjoy Hamburg's grey sky, and to conclude the book I began to read last night - what a contrast to yesterday's sunny weather!
I had a great time in Stockholm. And in a few minutes I will continue my journey with the night #train to Hamburg. With 12,5 hours on board this train, this will be the longest part of my trip.
The check-in was uncomplicated, and I have booked a compartment to myself. However, the sign at the coach door brings to mind all rumors about German railway.
We arrived at Stockholm in time. That means that I have a three hours break. Sights such as Stockholm's famous Old Town or the City Hall are just around the corner. After a proper Swedish coffee break (fika), there will be enough time to take a walk to the nearby water side.
@dorotheegoetze
Amazing! Wishing you a great journey
I travelled to a conference in Ascona (southern part of Switzerland) by train all the way from London last year and really enjoyed it
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Just returned from #CAA2025 in Athens and finally had time to reflect on a packed week of digital archaeology, great discussions, and even better Greek coffee
Curious about the conference, archaeogaming, or what’s next for the CAA? I wrote a short recap here: https://itsmoreofacomment.com/2025/05/16/caa-2025-in-athens/