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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[dalibormares]

Moved to Ireland from Czech Republic years ago and I love it.

[ETphonehome]

DW gave Ireland, TRUE justice, in this Stella to you & your team...👏

[BlueSideUp]

Caught this live on DW, and came to find the whole documentary. This is a great work. Thanks to the production team, from an amature editor.

[MWEric]

I enjoy the sound of the Irish accent could listen to it all day .

[Unfiltered-gbvh]

What beauty! I have always wanted to visit Ireland. As a child, I had an Irish teacher and she would bring slides to the classroom of her visits to this country. It was overwhelming and very impressive. I even saved by allowance money to purchase a book of Ireland. My journey in Military life took me to many places, however I never made the trip. Thank you DW this is awesome. ☘️

[mohammedsaysrashid]

Another wonderful documentary about positive sites of the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 ...thanks for sharing

[adrianahalmi]

I live in Australia, born in Romania I have a good friend she comes from Ireland… talented, smart, funny… extremely intelligent… I hope one day to visit Ireland, the tour train it’s the best to see the country!!!

[rod]

The train documentaries are my favourite DW docs

[reganpereira]

I absolutely love DW's train documentaries. They offer such a captivating way to experience the soul of a country its history, its present, and the future it’s moving toward—while connecting with the stories of its people. Please keep creating more of these incredible journeys. They truly bring the world to life in a way that's both inspiring and unforgettable ♥️👍

[aikidomatrix]

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.

[WellbeingToPeace]

Beautiful documentary, hope to visit Ireland again.

May we collectively uphold positive energy and blessings to all💜🕊️🙏

[leesheehan]

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 ☘

[justminnie]

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💚🤍🧡

[sojibshafiqul]

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.

[Irishrover]

Ireland is a great country. I'm amazed how they put tracks in such great scenic places. Our transport system needs more drivers. When it does Ireland is basically easy to get around. Hope you enjoyed your visit here

[Atk]

Showcasing Ireland in the beauty it is thank you ❤️🇮🇪

[bernardwanjohi]

Lovely country, was baptized by an Irish father and my university professor was Irish too, much love from Kenya.Anyone know Brother Colm O'Connell, a very famous missionary and athletic coach here in Kenya.

[polly]

I've had the privilege of visiting Ireland many, many times but have never taken the train. This is going on my list of places-near-me to visit. Quick hop on the ferry over the Irish sea 😊

[zakaria_sunamganj]

Admiring the beauty of Ireland from Bangladesh :)

[inhznul]

The wild Atlantic way is a great holiday in itself