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Riding Germany's Fastest Train for the First Time!

Mrs. Karnes and Me
Mrs. Karnes and Me
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👁️ 568 views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 7:06
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Creator's Key Takeaways

This sleek high-speed train races across Germany through Cologne and Aen into Belgium at nearly 300 km per hour.

The building is gorgeous with this huge neo renaissance facade topped by Atlas holding the globe.

These trains are so quiet and comfortable. There's tons of leg room, a little table for snacks, and great views out the window.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Reserve first class seats for more space and comfort on high-speed trains.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Jet lag affecting enjoyment of the journeyGrab some local food and relax while waiting for the train.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to travel on Germany's fastest train for the first time?
QHow does first-class train travel in Europe compare to flying?

Port Highlights

Brussels4 Happy Bacon
Frankfurt3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

🚄 Join us as we travel from Frankfurt, Germany to Brussels, Belgium aboard Deutsche Bahn’s ICE 314 high-speed train! This incredible journey takes us from the grand halls of Frankfurt Main Hauptbahnhof to the heart of Brussels-Noord, with a breathtaking ride through Cologne, Aachen, and Liège-Guillemins along the way. Experience first-class train travel in Europe, explore one of Germany’s busiest railway stations, and discover why this is one of the most scenic and comfortable ways to travel from Germany to Belgium by train. In this video, we’ll share our complete ICE 314 travel experience — from boarding at Frankfurt Main, exploring the station’s beautiful Neo-Renaissance architecture, and seeing the excitement of Rose Monday Carnival travelers in costume, to relaxing in our 1st-class reserved seats (Sitzplatzreservierung). You’ll see the spacious train restroom, the restaurant car, and the sun-filled moment as we pass through Liège-Guillemins, a glass-and-steel masterpiece designed by Santiago Calatrava. Whether you love European train travel, first-class experiences, or just want to see what it’s like to ride Deutsche Bahn’s ICE high-speed train, this video is for you! We’ve now arrived in Belgium — country #42 on our journey to visit 50 countries around the world! 🌍 ✨ Subscribe and join Mrs. Karnes and Me as we keep on Living the GOOD Life! 🔖 Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 - 00:37 Welcome Back, Friends 00:37 - 01:13 Arrival in Frankfurt, Germany 01:13 - 02:00 Frankfurt Main Hauptbahnhof overview 02:00 - 02:31 Frites!! Yum!! 02:31 - 03:13 Boarding Deutsche Bahn ICE 314 – First Class 03:13 - 05:07 Exploring the train – restroom & restaurant car 05:07 - 05:39 Passing through Liège-Guillemins, Belgium 05:39 - 05:53 Arrival at Brussels-Noord Station 05:53 - 07:06 Country #42 — Welcome to Belgium!