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Ireland’s most beautiful train route | DW Documentary

  • September 12, 2024



Ireland’s most beautiful train route | DW Documentary

Spectacular cliffs and traces of the Vikings can be found along Ireland’s most beautiful train route. It leads from Rosslare in the southeast via the capital, Dublin, to the Howth Peninsula. In times gone by, the region has been inhabited by Vikings, Normans and the English.

The scenery in the east of the Emerald Isle is picturesque: long beaches and solitary mountains. This was where the Vikings once landed. The Normans also left their mark. The region is also marked by its centuries-old history with England. In addition to the magnificent castles of the former colonial rulers, the ruins of an early Christian monastery and a prehistoric dolmen tomb bear witness to the diverse cultural influences here.

The camera team meets people who embody the modern nation while continuing to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors. A detour leads to the fertile hinterland of County Wexford and magical places in the Wicklow Mountains, before heading into the hustle and bustle of the city of Dublin. There’s the opportunity for some rest and relaxation in the natural paradise near Howth, where a large colony of grey seals make their home.

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49 comments

  9. The old and the new, what a thoughtful doc about trains, people and railroad system in a beautiful country like Ireland. I had a great time while backpacking there, fantastic people that suffered under the hands of England. I love you Ireland, continue to be wild and colorful.

  11. Very beautiful country and lovely people. A pleasure to watch.
    Outstanding documentary by DW, thanks for showing us such remarkable country.
    Waiting for such documentaries on other such places on earth. ❤❤❤❤❤

  28. A lovely video, indeed. I just recently moved to Ireland, and people are very nice here. I used to complain about the weather, but watching this has made me realize the beauty of little surprises every day💚🤍🧡

  30. Left my homeland 16 years ago for economic reasons like a lot of Irish. I visit as often as I can. Beautiful country. Genuine people. I would recommend this train trip to anyone. Add this to your " Bucket List ". Beautifully made. Thank you DW ☘

  31. Nice to see this part of the country as I feel it’s undiscovered by many …..most tourists want to immediately head to the west coast Kerry,Clare, Galway,Mayo, Sligo …..but the East has some places wort visiting also . Also , Irish people refer to their country as “Ireland “ not “the Republic of Ireland” and the north is “ the north of Ireland” not “Northern Ireland “

  32. Excellent work THIS is how television (media, videos, and entertainment) should be created today. Much better then whats on american channels. Well done DW nailed it! 👍

  35. The beauty of Ireland has always captivated me. Its overwhelming and impressive landscapes compelled me to save my allowance to buy a book about Ireland. Despite this, I never managed to make the trip. Thank you, DW, for this wonderful experience.

  38. Only a handful of priests left in the country and they still manage to get this kind of international traction. Could have gone to Glendalough with a historian, archaeologist, someone from Parks & Wildlife. But no lets perpetuate stereotypes of fairy worshippers and god botherers.

  48. 2024, pay hundreds of euro for hotel because tax pays immigrant resident hotel a persistent pay that outcompetes tourism. You can have a better holiday in Singapore for say less and more exotic experience tells you everything

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