Trainspotting spots in German cities

City by city: where to photograph trains best in Germany – with spots, times and tips.

98 articles

19 August 2026

Trainspotting in Erfurt: Spots, ICE Junction and the Best Times

Since the new high-speed lines opened, Erfurt has become one of Germany's most important ICE junctions. How to work out the crossing window yourself and build a session around it.

19 August 2026

Trainspotting in Freiburg: the Rhine Valley Railway, the Höllentalbahn and Border Traffic

Three worlds of subjects in a small area: a European freight axis, a steep line into the Black Forest, and light rail. How to plan a spotting trip around Freiburg.

19 August 2026

Trainspotter Fulda: ICE Passes on the High-Speed Line

Photographing high-speed trains is a discipline of its own. How to choose your spot, shutter speed and timing in Fulda so the ICE comes out sharp.

19 August 2026

Trainspotter Göttingen: High Speed on the Hanover-Würzburg High-Speed Line

Southern Lower Saxony is high-speed country. How to work with tunnel portals, speed and the parallel classic line in Göttingen.

19 August 2026

Trainspotting Hamm (Westphalia): Freight Hub and Marshalling Yard

In Hamm, routes from four directions converge. How to plan this freight hub, when most trains run, and where the boundary to the operational site lies.

19 August 2026

Trainspotter Koblenz: Where the Rhine and Moselle Lines Meet

Three main lines, two rivers, one junction: why Koblenz is one of Germany's most rewarding spotting cities and how to systematically find the right viewpoint.

19 August 2026

Trainspotting in Passau: Experience Border Traffic to Austria

Passau is the most important Bavarian-Austrian rail crossing. What that means for trainspotters, how to track international train workings, and what subjects the three-rivers city offers.

19 August 2026

Trainspotting in Regensburg: An Eastern Bavarian Hub with a View of the Danube

A star-shaped hub in the middle of eastern Bavaria: how to find the right location for every line direction in Regensburg, and where freight traffic towards the east becomes visible.

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Bochum: Spots, Sightings, Dahlhausen Museum, Photo Tips and Special Trains

19 May 2026

Everything About “Drehscheibe Online Braunschweig”: Current Sightings, Top Photo Spots, Seasonal Highlights and Planning Tips

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Chemnitz: Top Sightings, Photo Spots, Special Workings, Tips & Tools. A Comprehensive Guide

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Darmstadt: The Big Guide to Photo Spots, Special Workings, Diverted Trains, Freight Trains and More

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Dortmund: Current Sightings, Best Photo Spots, Special Workings in the Ruhr & Tips

19 May 2026

The Ultimate Guide to “drehscheibe online dresden”: Current Sightings, Photo Spots in the Elbe Valley and Diversions

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Essen: Current Sightings, Top Photo Spots, Special Trains and Pro Tips

19 May 2026

The Ultimate Guide to "Drehscheibe Online Freiburg": Top Photo Spots, Up-to-the-Day Sightings and Pro Tips

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Hannover: Current Sightings, Top Photo Spots in Hannover & the Region, Seelze and More

19 May 2026

Everything About Drehscheibe Online Holzminden: How to Find the Best Threads and Sightings, Reliable Photo Spots and More

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Jena: All You Need on Current Sightings, the Best Photo Hotspots and Diversions

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Karlsruhe: All the Top Photo Spots, Current Sightings, Special Trains and Tips

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Kassel: All the Top Photo Spots, Sightings, Trains, Engineering Works and Insider Tips

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Cologne: The Best Hotspots, Photo Tips, Special Trains and Planning for Spotters

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Krefeld: The Best Photo Spots, Current Sightings, the Siemens Plant in Uerdingen and More

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Leipzig: The Best Photo Spots, Current Sightings and Special Trains — Including the City Tunnel

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Lisbon: The Complete Spotter's Guide to Trams, Metro, CP & Fertagus

19 May 2026

Everything on "Drehscheibe Online Norddeich": Photo Spots, Trains, Timetables, Sun Position, Getting There

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Nuremberg: Sightings, Photo Spots, Marshalling Yard & DB Museum. Tips, Routes, Special Workings

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Oldenburg: The Best Photo Spots, Current Construction Projects, Train Services, Special Workings

19 May 2026

Everything on the Search "Drehscheibe Online Osnabrück": Best Spotter Guide with Photo Spots, Train Services

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Poland: The Comprehensive 2026 Guide to Spotting, Photo Spots, Special Workings

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Riedlingen: everything about sightings, photo spots, special trains, light and getting there

19 May 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Drehscheibe Online Czech Republic: Searching, Photo Spots, Special Workings, Law & Tour Planning

19 May 2026

Drehscheibe Online Ulm: Current Sightings, the Best Photo Spots in Ulm/Neu-Ulm, ICE on the New High-Speed Line

19 May 2026

Searching for “drehscheibe online würzburg”? Here's the Comprehensive Guide to Photo Spots, Sightings & Special Workings

19 May 2026

Munich Spotting Guide: 20+ Top Photo Spots at Hbf, Ost, Pasing, North/South Ring. Light, Trains, Access & Safety

13 January 2026

Trainspotting Berlin-Brandenburg: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Timetables and Photo Tips (2026)

The complete guide to the best trainspotting hotspots in Berlin and Brandenburg – with directions, photo tips, timetable tools and safety notes for every season.

13 January 2026

Trainspotting in Bonn: The Best Spotting Points on the Left & Right Rhine Lines + Stadtbahn (Ultimate 2026 Guide)

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Aachen: The Ultimate Guide to Cross-Border Trains, Hotspots and Perfect Photos

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Augsburg: The Best Spots, Photo Locations and Pro Tips for Perfect Train Sightings

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Baden-Württemberg: The Best Spots, Tips & Routes

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Bavaria: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Photo Tips and Train Highlights

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Berlin: The Best Spots, Insider Tips and Photo Locations (Ultimate 2026 Guide)

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Berlin: The Ultimate Photo Spot Guide 2026

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Bielefeld: The Best Photo Spots, Trains & Times – The Big 2026 Guide

All the top photo spots for trainspotters in Bielefeld: from Schildesche viaduct to Brackwede, with the best light times, equipment and safety tips for your next spotting trip.

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Bochum: The Ultimate Guide to Railway Photography in the Ruhr Region

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Brandenburg: The Ultimate Guide to Photo Spots, Lines, Freight Traffic and Seasonal Highlights

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Braunschweig: The Best Hotspots, Tips, Subjects and Insider Strategies

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Bremen: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Spots, Trains & Photo Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Bremen: The Ultimate Guide to Photo Spots, Freight Traffic & the Regio-S-Bahn

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Chemnitz: The 12 Best Spots, Times & Pro Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Dortmund: The Best Photo Spots, Trains, Times and Pro Tips (Ultimate Guide)

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Dresden: The Best Spots, Trains, Times & Photo Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Düsseldorf: The 15 Best Spots, Times & Pro Tips (Ultimate 2026 Guide)

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Duisburg: The Best Spots, Photo Tips & Insider Knowledge for the Ruhr Area

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in the Ennepe-Ruhr District: Best Photo Spots, Routes and Pro Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Essen: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Spots, Times & Photo Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Esslingen: The Ultimate Spotter's Guide with the Best Photo Spots (2026)

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Frankfurt am Main: Best Spots, Times & Tips

The 11 best trainspotting spots in Frankfurt am Main: Hauptbahnhof, Riedbahn and the Main-Neckar bridge, with access, ideal times and photo tips for every trip.

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Gelsenkirchen: The Ultimate Spotter Guide to the Ruhr Area

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Halle (Saale): The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Subjects, Times and Equipment

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Hamburg: The Best Spots, Times and Pro Tips for Railway Fans

The complete guide to the best trainspotting spots in Hamburg – from Dammtor to Maschen, including light tips, optimal times and a practical app recommendation.

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Hamburg: The Ultimate Guide to Railway Photography, Hotspots & Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Hannover: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Times, Photo Tips & Freight Traffic

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Hesse: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Photo Spots, Trains and Photo Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Karlsruhe: The Best Spots, Times, Photo Tips and Insider Guides on the Rhine Valley Railway

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Kiel: The Best Spots, Trains, Times and Photo Tips (Ultimate Guide)

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Cologne: The Best Spots, Trains, Times & Pro Tips (Ultimate Guide)

12 January 2026

Trainspotter in the Gütersloh District: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Trains and Photo Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Leipzig: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Photo Tips & Train Traffic

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Ludwigsburg: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Times, Trains and Photos

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Mannheim: The Ultimate Guide to Photo Spots, Train Traffic and Pro Tips

The best photo spots at Mannheim Hbf, the marshalling yard and along the Rhine line – with light tips, a class overview, safety notes and a clear route recommendation for trainspotters.

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: The Best Spots, Trains and Photo Tips on the Baltic Coast, Rügen & Müritz

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Central Germany: The Best Hotspots, Photo Spots and Pro Tips for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt & Thuringia

All the key hotspots and photo spots for trainspotting in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia – with pro tips on light, gear, safety and the best trip planning.

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Munich: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Trains, Times and Photo Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Münster: The Best Spots, Times and Photo Tips for Railway Fans in North Rhine-Westphalia

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Lower Saxony: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Lines & Photo Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Northern Germany: The Ultimate Hotspots, Photo Tips and Routes

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in North Rhine-Westphalia: The 33 Best Photo Spots, Tips, Routes & Gear for NRW

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Nuremberg: The Ultimate Guide for Railfans, Photo Spots and Timetables

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Eastern Germany: The Ultimate Guide with Hotspots, Photo Tips and Tour Ideas

12 January 2026

Trainspotting Recklinghausen: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Trains, Light & Photo Tips

A compact guide to the best trainspotting spots in Recklinghausen: Hbf, freight yard and bridges, with light tips, gear and safety notes for regional and freight traffic in the Ruhr area.

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in the Rhein-Erft district: The 12 best spots, timings, photo tips & maps (Ultimate 2026 guide)

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Rhein-Kreis Neuss: The ultimate guide for Neuss, Dormagen, Grevenbroich & more

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Rhein-Main: The ultimate guide for Frankfurt, Mainz, Wiesbaden & Hanau

The complete guide to the 12 best trainspotting spots in the Rhein-Main area – with light tips, safety notes and a sample day tour for Frankfurt, Mainz, Wiesbaden and Hanau.

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Rhein-Neckar: The best hotspots in Mannheim, Ludwigshafen & Heidelberg (Insider guide)

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Rhein-Ruhr: Ultimate guide to hotspots, freight traffic, ICE and photo tips (2026)

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Rhein-Sieg-Kreis: The best photo spots, trains and pro tips around Sieg, Rhine & the ICE hub

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Rhineland-Palatinate: The ultimate guide to hotspots, lines, timing and pro tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Saarland – The ultimate guide to spots, trains, photo tips and safety

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Saxony-Anhalt: The Best Spots, Trains, Times and Pro Tips (Halle, Magdeburg, Harz, Bitterfeld)

The complete guide for trainspotters in Saxony-Anhalt: the best spots in Halle, Magdeburg, Bitterfeld and the Harz, plus train types, light tips and safety rules.

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Saxony: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Photo Spots, Trains and Seasonal Highlights

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Schleswig-Holstein: The Ultimate Guide to Railway Photography Between the North Sea and the Baltic

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Stuttgart: The Best Photo Locations, Times and Pro Tips

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Southern Germany: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Routes, Photo Tips and Rare Trains

The complete guide to trainspotting hotspots in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg – with the best spots, routes, photo tips, rare trains and practical safety tips for your trip.

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Thuringia: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Lines, Photo Tips and Safety

12 January 2026

Trainspotter Wiesbaden: The Ultimate Spotter Guide to Hbf, Mainz-Kastel & the Right Bank Rhine Line

12 January 2026

Trainspotting in Wuppertal: The Ultimate Guide to Photo Spots, the Schwebebahn & Timetable Tips

11 January 2026

Trainspotting Germany: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Law, Equipment and Photo Tips

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