Travelling by train has just become a lot cheaper in Germany (at least, for the next three months). Our government is financing a monthly ticket for 9 Euro with which you can travel to every possible location within Germany.

There is one major restriction, e.g. you can only use it for regional trains, it is not valid in intercity and intercity express trains, i.e. a train ride from Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the South to Kiel in the North might take a while – but maybe in travelling it is more about the journey, not the arrival.

For me the attraction is combining trains with cycling. It definitely increases my radius and I’m looking forward to my summer break.

Taking a bike is better in some trains than in others. It can get very crowded. In fact, Deutsche Bahn jas already said that they will limit the bikes on a train if necessary

In fact, it is feared that trains will overload specifically on the popular tourist routes with so many Germans and visitors rushing to buy the cheap tickets.

For Amanda’s Friendly Friday Challenge: Trains, Tales and Tall Stories.