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Sukriti Kapoor, Content Writer · 5 February 2025
Breathe life into your favourite strategy game as you step off the train and into adventure.
Interrail, in collaboration with the new Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, takes you on an incredible journey through one of the video game’s Modern Age civilizations – the Prussian Empire.
Travel through Germany and Poland to relive the pivotal past of the once mighty kingdom. From grand Gothic cathedrals to opulent royal palaces, medieval fortresses to bustling merchant squares, this itinerary weaves through what was once the heart of an empire that shaped modern European history.
Use the Interrail 15-day continuous Global Pass or 10 days in 2 months Global Pass to explore every chapter of the empire’s history or simply embark on a highlights tour. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you enjoy bringing your strategy game to life, one legendary city at a time.
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The Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge as viewed from the other side of the Rhine River
Start your Prussian adventure in Cologne, a city with a rich medieval past that was incorporated into the Kingdom of Prussia in the early 19th century.
Half-timbered houses standing tall in Marburg's Old Town
A university town steeped in history and folklore, Marburg is where the Brothers Grimm once studied and gathered tales from the surrounding regions to serve as inspiration for their famous fairy tales.
The iconic Bode Museum on Museum Island with the Berlin TV Tower in the background
A still of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin from Sid Meier's Civilization VII game
A centre of Prussian power under the Hohenzollerns, Berlin grew into the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia in the 18th century. Today, Berlin’s historical legacy lives on in the bustling, modern metropolis.
The vibrant, decorated yellow facade of Sanssouci Palace
Once a summer retreat for Prussian kings, Potsdam captivates visitors with its tranquil lakes, landscaped parks and opulent palaces.
Wrocław's Ostrów Tumski with its cobblestone street on a sunny afternoon
Formerly known as Breslau, Wrocław is known for its Gothic architecture, quaint canals and indelible Prussian history.
The Green Gate in Gdańsk as viewed from the River Motława
In the Middle Ages, Gdańsk was a pivotal port town in the Hanseatic alliance of German merchant guilds, later integrated into Prussia. Today, a walk through Gdańsk reveals a tapestry of time-honoured maritime traditions and grand architecture.
The majestic red-brick Malbork Castle by the Nogat River
Once ruled by the Teutonic Knights before joining the Kingdom of Prussia, Malbork is home to the world’s largest brick fortress, safeguarding centuries of medieval history behind its walls.
A boat on a carriage in the Elbląg Canal
Calling all nature enthusiasts! A green haven, Elbląg’s charm abounds with nature reserves, forest hiking trails, a ski mountain slope and local wildlife.
The medieval Teutonic Castle Ruins in Toruń
Once ruled by the Teutonic Order and later part of Prussia, Toruń bears traces of its past in its architecture and heritage. Today, the city blends its Gothic allure with Polish cultural influences such as the renowned cinematography festival Camerimage and the region’s signature gingerbread.
Poznan's colourful Old Market Square
From a modern cultural centre within a former Prussian castle to an Old Town that reflects the city’s medieval layout, Poznań is home to sites that nod to the city’s Polish heritage and enduring Prussian influences.
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