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Train travel with children is a great way to spend time together, marvel at the scenery and reach your destination stress-free. But as with all journeys with children, the right preparation is essential. With a few helpful tips, the train journey will be a stress-free adventure for the whole family.
Before every train journey with children: good planning is half the battle! An important part of preparing for the journey is choosing snacks, games and books that will keep them happy on the way.
We are certain: passengers young and old love snacks! They help with some low moods and provide new energy when you’re running low. Stock up on a selection of healthy and tasty snacks that are easy to eat on the go – for example pieces of fruit, rice cakes, small sandwiches or vegetable sticks. Avoid too much sugar, however, as this can quickly make little ones restless. Drinking bottles with water or unsweetened tea are also important to ensure that children stay hydrated during the journey.
Another advantage of travel provisions from your own kitchen: you save a lot of money if you don’t have to rely on expensive station supermarkets and snack bars.
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Boredom can be a challenge when traveling, so it is advisable to take enough things to keep you occupied. Even if the smartphone is the most obvious option here, books to read aloud or coloring books are also ideal for a train journey. Small travel games or a card game can shorten the time – as long as they don’t contain too many small parts that can fly through the train. For older children, audio books or a tablet with pre-installed games or movies are a good option – but make sure there are enough headphones to avoid disturbing other passengers.
To ensure that the whole family feels comfortable and relaxed during the journey, it is worth reserving seats in advance. Especially on longer journeys or at peak times, the train can get crowded and having a safe seat for all passengers saves unnecessary stress.
The window seat is particularly popular with the little ones, because time flies when you look out and there are usually animals, mountains and other trains to watch. Most trains have special compartments for families, where several seats are joined together and you can keep to yourself. These offer more peace and quiet and space to spread out. Some trains also have separate, excitingly designed children’s carriages that feel more like a playroom than a train compartment.
The right clothing also contributes to comfort – nobody wants to travel in uncomfortable clothing that is tight or chafes! So make sure that your children are dressed comfortably and in several layers. It can get warmer or cooler on the train, so onion looks are practical. A small scarf or blanket can also be helpful if there is a draught or the air conditioning is on high.
There are a few rules of etiquette for train travel – it is best to explain to your children before the journey why it is important to adhere to these rules on the train. This includes, for example, not being too loud, as other passengers often want to enjoy their peace and quiet. Walking around the train should also only take place when accompanied by an adult. Many children really enjoy switching between carriages or exploring the dining cars – this can be an exciting change of pace, but should not degenerate into a wild romp. If your children know what to expect, this will not only keep them calmer during the journey, but will also help them to feel more secure.
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