Haven’t made any holiday plans yet? Or holiday plans made in Germany? This summer you can travel through Germany by regional train for a month for 9 euros. The sale started on 23 May and the train ticket is for sale via the website of the German railways. The measure is taken to accommodate households because of the sharply increased energy prices due to, among other things, the war in Ukraine.

How can you buy your train ticket for travelling in Germany?

In the months of June, July and August you can travel all over Germany for a month for 9 euros by regional train. Please note, because the ticket is only valid for one calendar month, from the first day at 00:00 to the last day of the same month at 23:59. The ticket is only valid for regional trains. Long-distance trains and buses such as ICE’s and Intercity’s are excluded. In addition, the ticket is only valid for travel in 2nd class.

You can buy a ticket via the website , but also via the German ticket machines. The ticket is only valid in Germany on regional trains. Are you travelling to Germany from the Netherlands? Then you need an additional ticket.

With a train ticket through Germany: the most beautiful routes

Via the Site of the Deutsche Bahn you can easily plan your train trip in Germany. By clicking on transport choice you can uncheck the trains that are excluded from the promotion. This way you can be sure that you only drive with regional trains / buses.

Germany has a lot of nice, beautiful and historic cities. For example, go for a tour through Germany via Bremen, Hamburg, Berlin, Leipzig, Würzburg and Cologne. Keep in mind that with the train everything takes a bit longer than with the plane so make sure you have enough time. Don’t have that much time? Then you can also go for an overnight stay or day in Germany.

Routes for your train journey through Germany

We have described for you two routes that are possible through Germany to help you on your way.

Lower Saxony

If you have a little more time and you can travel a bit further, then this route through Lower Saxony is something for you. From the Netherlands you travel to Wuster Nordseeküste. Here you can get a breath of fresh air on one of the few beaches by the sea in Germany. From here you continue your journey to Bad Zwischenahn. Here you will find a modern apartment on the water, where you can relax during a walk in the adjacent forest. Fully equipped? Then you can still visit the city of Bremen. This is where you pass by when you travel to the next destination. We travel to Warmsen, where you can spend the night in a safari tent. Nearby are many possibilities for geocaching, there is also a heated outdoor swimming pool nearby. After this train journey you will end your journey in Wildemann. From Wildemann you could continue your journey in North Rhine-Westphalia or choose to return home via Münster.

North Rhine-Westphalia

When you go by train from the Netherlands to Germany you can travel to Dortmund to spend your first day. If you are bored in Dortmund you can spend the night in a town near Dortmund, namely Iserlohn or Menden. Here you can spend the night in an attractive farm or sustainable bungalow. From here you can travel on to Eslohe. The surroundings here are beautiful and the idyllic village is close to several lakes. Wonderful to escape from all the hustle and bustle. From Eslohe you can travel further to Cologne or Bonn; two beautiful cities that are definitely worth a visit. If you still want to spend the night in the area, it is recommended to travel a bit further to Hürtgenwald-Vossenack. Here is a lovely holiday home where you have the opportunity to discover the area together with the owners. They are forest guides and host of the National Park. After you have relaxed here in nature, you can continue the journey towards the Netherlands.

On our site there are many nice destinations and accommodations to make your Germany trip complete. What are you waiting for? Go buy your train ticket, Germany is waiting for you!

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Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in tourism, but how do you deal with this and what can you do as an accommodation to become more sustainable? We have listed a number of tips for you.

Give furniture a second life

Luxury does not necessarily have to be ‘new’. Nowadays there are many possibilities to buy second-hand furniture, without you seeing that the product is second-hand. By giving furniture a second life, you extend the life of the product. As a result, nothing new has to be made and you save raw materials, energy and waste. Collaborations with, for example, the art academy or young artists also give a special touch to your stay. There are several artists who use natural or reused materials for new furniture. This results in considerable environmental benefits. And let’s face it, how cool is it to have real design furniture?

Green electricity

Green electricity is an important step towards sustainability. This ensures less CO2 emissions because there is no use of fossil fuels involved. With green electricity, for example, you can think of installing solar panels. This converts solar energy into electricity. A solar water heater is also a good environmentally friendly option. This ensures that sunlight is used to heat water. A heat pump is also a good option. This extracts heat from the air, soil or groundwater. It is an alternative to a gas central heating boiler.

Isolate

The easiest way to become more sustainable is to properly insulate your accommodation. By insulating well, you need less energy to heat or cool your home. Good insulation methods include the use of triple glazing, floor insulation, roof insulation and cavity wall insulation.

Water-saving taps

Another simple solution to make it more sustainable is to use water-saving taps. A water-saving tap and a water-saving shower head can ensure that less water is used on an annual basis. Separate parts are available for this so that you do not have to replace your entire shower or faucet.

LED lighting

Replace your lighting with LED lamps. These are energy efficient and nowadays available in all kinds of colors. There is also LED lighting available that can be controlled with your phone or remote control. Have you left home but forgot to turn off the lights? Via your phone you can still turn off the lights or set them to a timer.

Green roof

Do you have the opportunity to create a green roof? Then this is a very good way to work sustainably. The green roof has a buffer function in case of rainfall. This reduces the working flows of water by up to 45% and reduces the load on your sewer system. A green roof also extends the life of the roof by preventing erosion. Do you have the option of a green roof and solar panels? Then you can combine it perfectly! A green roof increases the efficiency of solar panels because the presence lowers the temperature on the roof, making the solar panels work more efficiently.

Local and regional food

Do you offer breakfast, lunch or dinner at the accommodation? Then think about the type of food you serve and choose local ingredients. Local products are better for farmers, climate, environment and nature, but also for the economy. In addition, local and regional food requires a shorter transport route, which means that there are fewer CO2 emissions. But also think of seasonal dishes. If you eat with the season, less energy is often used to grow the crops. Do you want to get the best out of it? Then you can also grow your own vegetables, fruit and herbs at the property.

Reducing waste

Stop offering small plastic shampoo, conditioner and body lotion bottles. It looks nice, but creates unnecessary waste. Instead, you can use large dispensers that can be used for longer periods of time and replenished when empty.

More trees

A tree captures the most CO2 compared to other plants. By planting many trees, CO2 can therefore be captured from the air. In addition, trees also provide many nice cooling spots in the summer.

With these tips you make your accommodation more sustainable and contribute to a better environment and the future of sustainable travel. Do you have a green accommodation that you would like to offer with us? Then become a Sustainaway partner!

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