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Great Rail Journeys Climb aboard and experience the best that Europe has to offer There’s something special about discovering Europe by rail. Boasting epic proportions and boundless diversity, these enchanting landscapes are best taken in aboard some of the continent’s many classic trains. STUNNING SCANDINAVIA Experience the serene perfection of the northern fjords on the Arctic Circle Express. Pass mountainsides and gorgeous lakes. Travel into the untamed wilderness of Lapland, home of the native Sémi, riding aboard the iconic Inlandsbanan train. Board the Flam Railway for a breathtaking trip to Myrdal, then cruise along Norway's longest and deepest fjords. HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS In the Scottish Highlands, be left in awe by an amphitheatre of steely lochs, coastal meadows and enchanting glens as you travel the West Highland Line. Skirt by the beautiful Loch Lomond and wind through the boggy moorland and rocky outcrops of Rannoch Moor. You'll also step aboard the famed Jacobite Steam Train, known as the ‘Hogwarts Express’ from the Harry Potter films. This legendary train passes the impressive Ben Nevis and climbs into the mountains around Glenfinnan on its approach to Mallaig, the final leg of the West Highland Line Gl} GREAT RAIL WINNER — JOURNEYS GLC DBE ALPINE WONDERS Dominated by the iconic Matterhorn, the Alps are Europe's largest mountain range. The region's picturesque railways, which include Switzerland's famous Glacier Express as well as the Jungfrau and the Bernina Express, are incredible feats of engineering. During your journey from St Moritz to Brig aboard the Glacier Express, you'll take in every inch of mountain scenery, courtesy of the train's convenient panoramic windows. Frequent bridge crossings offer a succession of awe-inspiring views of the valleys below. Along the way, you'll reach dizzying heights as you traverse the dramatic Landwasser Viaduct. The grand scenery of the Rhine Valley continues as you enjoy a two- course lunch in your seat, ensuring you never miss a thing. The world’s slowest express train then scales the Oberalp Pass, before making its gradual descent, bringing you alongside small alpine villages ‘on your way to Brig.