
City by city: where to photograph trains best in Germany – with spots, times and tips.
98 articles
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 2026Trainspotting 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 2026Trainspotter 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 2026Trainspotter 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 2026Trainspotting 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 2026Trainspotter 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 2026Trainspotting 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 2026Trainspotting 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 2026Drehscheibe Online Bochum: Spots, Sightings, Dahlhausen Museum, Photo Tips and Special Trains
19 May 2026Everything About “Drehscheibe Online Braunschweig”: Current Sightings, Top Photo Spots, Seasonal Highlights and Planning Tips
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Chemnitz: Top Sightings, Photo Spots, Special Workings, Tips & Tools. A Comprehensive Guide
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Darmstadt: The Big Guide to Photo Spots, Special Workings, Diverted Trains, Freight Trains and More
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Dortmund: Current Sightings, Best Photo Spots, Special Workings in the Ruhr & Tips
19 May 2026The Ultimate Guide to “drehscheibe online dresden”: Current Sightings, Photo Spots in the Elbe Valley and Diversions
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Essen: Current Sightings, Top Photo Spots, Special Trains and Pro Tips
19 May 2026The Ultimate Guide to "Drehscheibe Online Freiburg": Top Photo Spots, Up-to-the-Day Sightings and Pro Tips
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Hannover: Current Sightings, Top Photo Spots in Hannover & the Region, Seelze and More
19 May 2026Everything About Drehscheibe Online Holzminden: How to Find the Best Threads and Sightings, Reliable Photo Spots and More
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Jena: All You Need on Current Sightings, the Best Photo Hotspots and Diversions
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Karlsruhe: All the Top Photo Spots, Current Sightings, Special Trains and Tips
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Kassel: All the Top Photo Spots, Sightings, Trains, Engineering Works and Insider Tips
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Cologne: The Best Hotspots, Photo Tips, Special Trains and Planning for Spotters
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Krefeld: The Best Photo Spots, Current Sightings, the Siemens Plant in Uerdingen and More
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Leipzig: The Best Photo Spots, Current Sightings and Special Trains — Including the City Tunnel
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Lisbon: The Complete Spotter's Guide to Trams, Metro, CP & Fertagus
19 May 2026Everything on "Drehscheibe Online Norddeich": Photo Spots, Trains, Timetables, Sun Position, Getting There
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Nuremberg: Sightings, Photo Spots, Marshalling Yard & DB Museum. Tips, Routes, Special Workings
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Oldenburg: The Best Photo Spots, Current Construction Projects, Train Services, Special Workings
19 May 2026Everything on the Search "Drehscheibe Online Osnabrück": Best Spotter Guide with Photo Spots, Train Services
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Poland: The Comprehensive 2026 Guide to Spotting, Photo Spots, Special Workings
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Riedlingen: everything about sightings, photo spots, special trains, light and getting there
19 May 2026The Ultimate Guide to Drehscheibe Online Czech Republic: Searching, Photo Spots, Special Workings, Law & Tour Planning
19 May 2026Drehscheibe Online Ulm: Current Sightings, the Best Photo Spots in Ulm/Neu-Ulm, ICE on the New High-Speed Line
19 May 2026Searching for “drehscheibe online würzburg”? Here's the Comprehensive Guide to Photo Spots, Sightings & Special Workings
19 May 2026Munich Spotting Guide: 20+ Top Photo Spots at Hbf, Ost, Pasing, North/South Ring. Light, Trains, Access & Safety
13 January 2026Trainspotting 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 2026Trainspotting in Bonn: The Best Spotting Points on the Left & Right Rhine Lines + Stadtbahn (Ultimate 2026 Guide)
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Aachen: The Ultimate Guide to Cross-Border Trains, Hotspots and Perfect Photos
12 January 2026Trainspotting Augsburg: The Best Spots, Photo Locations and Pro Tips for Perfect Train Sightings
12 January 2026Trainspotting Baden-Württemberg: The Best Spots, Tips & Routes
12 January 2026Trainspotting Bavaria: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Photo Tips and Train Highlights
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Berlin: The Best Spots, Insider Tips and Photo Locations (Ultimate 2026 Guide)
12 January 2026Trainspotting Berlin: The Ultimate Photo Spot Guide 2026
12 January 2026Trainspotting 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 2026Trainspotting in Bochum: The Ultimate Guide to Railway Photography in the Ruhr Region
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Brandenburg: The Ultimate Guide to Photo Spots, Lines, Freight Traffic and Seasonal Highlights
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Braunschweig: The Best Hotspots, Tips, Subjects and Insider Strategies
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Bremen: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Spots, Trains & Photo Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Bremen: The Ultimate Guide to Photo Spots, Freight Traffic & the Regio-S-Bahn
12 January 2026Trainspotting Chemnitz: The 12 Best Spots, Times & Pro Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotting Dortmund: The Best Photo Spots, Trains, Times and Pro Tips (Ultimate Guide)
12 January 2026Trainspotting Dresden: The Best Spots, Trains, Times & Photo Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotting Düsseldorf: The 15 Best Spots, Times & Pro Tips (Ultimate 2026 Guide)
12 January 2026Trainspotting Duisburg: The Best Spots, Photo Tips & Insider Knowledge for the Ruhr Area
12 January 2026Trainspotting in the Ennepe-Ruhr District: Best Photo Spots, Routes and Pro Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Essen: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Spots, Times & Photo Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Esslingen: The Ultimate Spotter's Guide with the Best Photo Spots (2026)
12 January 2026Trainspotting 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 2026Trainspotter Gelsenkirchen: The Ultimate Spotter Guide to the Ruhr Area
12 January 2026Trainspotter Halle (Saale): The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Subjects, Times and Equipment
12 January 2026Trainspotter 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 2026Trainspotting Hamburg: The Ultimate Guide to Railway Photography, Hotspots & Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotting Hannover: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Times, Photo Tips & Freight Traffic
12 January 2026Trainspotting Hesse: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Photo Spots, Trains and Photo Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotting Karlsruhe: The Best Spots, Times, Photo Tips and Insider Guides on the Rhine Valley Railway
12 January 2026Trainspotting Kiel: The Best Spots, Trains, Times and Photo Tips (Ultimate Guide)
12 January 2026Trainspotter Cologne: The Best Spots, Trains, Times & Pro Tips (Ultimate Guide)
12 January 2026Trainspotter in the Gütersloh District: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Trains and Photo Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotter Leipzig: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Photo Tips & Train Traffic
12 January 2026Trainspotter Ludwigsburg: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Times, Trains and Photos
12 January 2026Trainspotter 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 2026Trainspotter Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: The Best Spots, Trains and Photo Tips on the Baltic Coast, Rügen & Müritz
12 January 2026Trainspotter 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 2026Trainspotter Munich: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Trains, Times and Photo Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotter Münster: The Best Spots, Times and Photo Tips for Railway Fans in North Rhine-Westphalia
12 January 2026Trainspotter Lower Saxony: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Lines & Photo Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotter Northern Germany: The Ultimate Hotspots, Photo Tips and Routes
12 January 2026Trainspotting in North Rhine-Westphalia: The 33 Best Photo Spots, Tips, Routes & Gear for NRW
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Nuremberg: The Ultimate Guide for Railfans, Photo Spots and Timetables
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Eastern Germany: The Ultimate Guide with Hotspots, Photo Tips and Tour Ideas
12 January 2026Trainspotting 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 2026Trainspotting in the Rhein-Erft district: The 12 best spots, timings, photo tips & maps (Ultimate 2026 guide)
12 January 2026Trainspotter Rhein-Kreis Neuss: The ultimate guide for Neuss, Dormagen, Grevenbroich & more
12 January 2026Trainspotter 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 2026Trainspotter Rhein-Neckar: The best hotspots in Mannheim, Ludwigshafen & Heidelberg (Insider guide)
12 January 2026Trainspotter Rhein-Ruhr: Ultimate guide to hotspots, freight traffic, ICE and photo tips (2026)
12 January 2026Trainspotter Rhein-Sieg-Kreis: The best photo spots, trains and pro tips around Sieg, Rhine & the ICE hub
12 January 2026Trainspotter Rhineland-Palatinate: The ultimate guide to hotspots, lines, timing and pro tips
12 January 2026Trainspotter Saarland – The ultimate guide to spots, trains, photo tips and safety
12 January 2026Trainspotting 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 2026Trainspotter Saxony: The Ultimate Guide to Hotspots, Photo Spots, Trains and Seasonal Highlights
12 January 2026Trainspotter Schleswig-Holstein: The Ultimate Guide to Railway Photography Between the North Sea and the Baltic
12 January 2026Trainspotter Stuttgart: The Best Photo Locations, Times and Pro Tips
12 January 2026Trainspotter 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 2026Trainspotter Thuringia: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Lines, Photo Tips and Safety
12 January 2026Trainspotter Wiesbaden: The Ultimate Spotter Guide to Hbf, Mainz-Kastel & the Right Bank Rhine Line
12 January 2026Trainspotting in Wuppertal: The Ultimate Guide to Photo Spots, the Schwebebahn & Timetable Tips
11 January 2026Trainspotting Germany: The Ultimate Guide to Spots, Law, Equipment and Photo Tips
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