Useful Links
On this page we have gathered a selection of useful links to prepare your trip. Inform yourself about what to do in Europe and where to stay. You will also find links to some useful tools like a currency converter. Do you have a suggestions for a useful link that we should include? Let us know through the link exchange form!
Where to stay
- Hostelling International
Large network dedicated to travelers of all ages. Its Youth Hostels offer good quality budget accommodation. - European Hostels
Search Youth Hostels in Europe. With Advice, FAQ etc. - VIP Backpackers Resorts International
The largest chain of independent backpackers hostels in the world. Currently has over 1200 hostels in more than 60 countries. - Plain Vanilla
Magazine dedicated to freestyle travel. You can book your bed online in Europe. - Venere.com
Hotels, apartments and b&b accommodation worldwide. With reviews by travelers. - Hostel Central
Online bookings for hostels and budget hotels. - Travel Europe
Search and book over 3500 available hotels in Europe.
What to do
- Wikitravel
Open source travel guide featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, travel tips and more. - Europe for Visitors
Articles and links that provide you with general and detailed information about Europe. Also Europe trips, travel maps and 'The Best of Europe'. - Europe for Tourism
Offers information about tourism throughout Europe: history, articles, links, tickets, advices, accommodation, booking, deals and maps. - Travel by Train - Europe
Comprehensive guide for railers planning to travel throughout parts of Europe. Information on 600 cities. - The Festival Zone
Online festival guide for Europe. You can search for festivals on film, theatre, culture, music and dance. - Things to do in Europe
Trip advisor lists the most popular attractions in places all over Europe. With descriptions and rating system. - The Indie Travel Podcast:
Listen to 'sweet travel advice for independent travellers'
Various useful links
- Mappy
Map / Route planner - Google Maps
Free web mapping service that offers street maps and a route planner - Europe airport guides
Overview of European airports - XE.net
Currency Converter - Travlang
Online translator - Current local times in Europe
Check the time in various countries - Yahoo! Europe Weather
How's the weather at your destination? - Netcafeguide
Directory of internet cafes in Europe - World Travel Watch - Europe
Informs about safety Iissues for travelers - Packed Magazine
Backpackers magazine - Order national printed timetables
Train Timetables
Tourist offices
A national Tourist office is a good starting point to inform you about an Eurail country. They can advise you about accomodation, transport, sightseeing, events, etc. Below you will find links to the tourist offices in all Eurail countries.
- Austria - austria.info
- Belgium - visitbelgium.com
- Bulgaria - bulgariatravel.org
- Croatia - croatia.hr
- Czech Republic - czechtourism.com
- Denmark - visitdenmark.com
- Finland - visitfinland.com
- France - franceguide.com
- Germany - germany-tourism.de
- Greece - visitgreece.gr
- Hungary - hungarytourism.hu
- Italy - italiantourism.com
- Luxembourg - ont.lu
- Montenegro - visit-montenegro.com
- Netherlands - holland.com
- Norway - visitnorway.com
- Poland - polandtour.org
- Portugal - portugal.org
- Republic of Ireland - ireland.ie
- Romania - romaniatourism.com
- Serbia - serbia-tourism.org
- Slovenia - slovenia.info
- Spain - okspain.org
- Sweden - visitsweden.com
- Switzerland - myswitzerland.com
- Eurail Global Pass valid in 20 countries
- Eurail Select Pass valid in 3, 4 or 5 countries
- Eurail Regional Pass available in various country combinations
- Eurail One Country Pass valid in 1 country