München Hauptbahnhof

Munich’s main railway station. See Munich.

At a glance

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8 Hours on DB’s New ICE3 Neo: Inside Germany’s Latest Flagship High-Speed Train!Simply RailwaysettingDeparture of the eight-hour ICE to Amsterdam, amid building works.

8 Hours on DB’s New ICE3 Neo: Inside Germany’s Latest Flagship High-Speed Train! — Simply Railway (2026)

Source: Readwise highlight

Don’t mind the mess at Munich Hbf—there’s a massive renovation project underway.

  • Role: setting
  • In the video: The trip starts here, with the main building being completely rebuilt and completion expected by 2031; the narrator admits he has never been a fan of the station. The train then runs via Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof and Köln Messe/Deutz to Amsterdam.
  • Why it matters: The opening scene and starting point of the journey.