Welcome to the official trip blog for the Altrincham Explorers’ Summer 2026 Interrail Expedition!
Over 11 days, an expeditionary team of 23 Explorers and 4 Leaders are travelling by train across Europe. From exploring the historic streets of Brussels and Nuremberg to tackling high-altitude alpine walks and a via ferrata in the Austrian Alps, this is set to be the adventure of a lifetime.
To keep you updated, our Explorers are taking charge of documenting their own journey. Bookmark this page and check back daily to read the latest travel blogs, see their photos, and follow along with all their incredible experiences (and inevitable travel hiccups!) as they happen.
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Daily Blogs:
- Interrail Day 1:
The bags are packed, the neckerchiefs are on, and the adventure has officially begun! 27 of our Altrincham Explorers (Dragons & Crocs) and Leaders have officially started their Summer 2026 Interrail Expedition to the Alps! Our first stop is Brussels, Belgium, before we head onward… - Interrail Day 2:
Cancelled Trains, 37°C Heat, and Well-Deserved Waffles Team Orange’s Blog: After an eventful first day, it was time to pack up and leave Brussels behind, on our massive 650km travel day across Europe! Breakfast & Plan B Every good expedition requires flexibility, and the team… - Interrail Day 3:
Castle Breakfasts, Packed Buses, and Pitching Tents in Innsbruck Team Yellows’ Blog: After surviving the extreme heat in Nuremberg, it was time to leave Germany behind and head into the Austrian Alps! The Breakfast of Champions Waking up in a historical Nuremberg castle is quite… - Interrail Day 4:
Mountain Hikes, Lost Water Bottles, and Line Dancing! Team Green’s Blog: With the tents successfully pitched, it was time for our first full day of activities in the beautiful Innsbruck area! The Hills Are Alive When in Austria, it only makes sense to lean into… - Interrail Day 5:
Epic Canyoning, Trading Up, and a Thunderstorms Today’s blog is from the Pink Team, where the group continue to explore the Austrian Alps. Early Starts & Forgotten Paperwork The day began before the sun was fully up, accompanied by a classic logistical hiccup. “We got… - Interrail Day 6:
It was time to say goodbye to our Innsbruck campsite and head up into the clouds! Today’s update comes from Team Orange, who guided us up to the heights of Kühtai for a stay in a traditional mountain hut and a breathtaking night hike, it… - Interrail Day 7:
Mountain Hut Wake-ups, Giant Pretzels, and Hello Zellhof! It was time to descend from the clouds and head to our final campsite of the expedition as Team Yellow takes us from our cosy mountain hut in Kühtai all the way to the international Scout camp… - Interrail Day 8:
Bike Rides, Fresh Farm Produce, and Scout “Speed Dating” Today’s update comes from the Green Team, who took full advantage of the relaxed Sunday pace and amazing facilities at Zellhof Scout Camp. Groceries & Farm Fresh Produce With no trains to catch or mountains to… - Interrail Day 9:
Lake Days, Bobsleigh Slides, and Austrian Wrestling Team Pink: With the Austrian heatwave in full swing, the Explorers made the very wise decision to do some R&R and soak up the local camp life. Lie-ins and ‘Speck‘ After a jam-packed week, the fatigue was definitely… - Interrail Day 10:
It is finally time to pack away the tents and begin the long journey back to the UK! Today’s update comes from the Orange Team, who guided the team through their final morning at Zellhof, before starting the return journey home on the Night Jet… - Interrail Day 11:
Sleeper Trains, Greggs Missions, and Extra Time Today’s final blog comes from Team Yellow, who brought us all the way from the sleeper train in mainland Europe back to our home soil in Altrincham. Croissants, Cabins & Skit Magic Waking up on a night train…
