From the Netherlands straight to your winter vacation
The Crocus Break is one of the most popular times for a winter vacation in the Netherlands. With the Urlaubs-Express, the trip begins in the evening: hop on, sit back, and travel to Austria overnight.
On February 12, 2027, the UEX departs from Amsterdam Centraal and travels via Utrecht Centraal, ’s-Hertogenbosch, Eindhoven, and Venlo toward the Alps. The next morning, you’ll arrive at numerous popular winter sports destinations in Tyrol and the Salzburg region. For the second week of vacation, on February 19, 2027, we’re also offering a connection via our special UEX bus from Amsterdam and Utrecht to Münster. There, you’ll transfer directly to the Urlaubs-Express bound for Austria. Both the bus and train travel are included in the UEX ticket.
Friday, February 12, 2027
Amsterdam → Utrecht → ’s-Hertogenbosch → Eindhoven → Venlo → Austria
Friday, February 19, 2027
: Amsterdam → Utrecht → Münster on the UEX special bus, then directly to Austria on the UEX.
Saturday, February 20, 2027
, Austria → Venlo → Eindhoven → ’s-Hertogenbosch → Utrecht → Amsterdam
Saturday, February 27, 2027
, Austria → Münster; on Sunday morning, we’ll continue our journey on the UEX special bus to Utrecht and Amsterdam.
A place to meet on board: our UEX BordBistro
Your vacation begins the very evening of your departure. In our UEX BordBistro, you can wind down comfortably on the first day of your trip and look forward to the days ahead in the mountains while enjoying a drink or a snack. Meet other passengers, chat about slopes, ski resorts, and the most beautiful runs, or simply enjoy the special atmosphere of a night train journey to the Alps together.
Raise a glass, get to know each other, and enjoy the anticipation—while the Urlaubs-Express takes you to your winter vacation overnight.
More space thanks to the free ski compartment
To ensure you can relax and enjoy your trip right from the start, we offer our winter sports guests a free ski compartment for skis and snowboards. This leaves more space in your own compartment for luggage and personal items.
Your winter sports equipment will be stored separately during the trip and is securely stowed away. This gives you more room to move around in the seating, reclining, or sleeping cars and makes traveling together even more enjoyable, especially for groups.
Would you like to plan your winter vacation in more detail before your trip? Our partner, Tirol Werbung, offers a wealth of practical information about your stay—from ski resorts, mountain railways, and ski passes to snow and weather conditions, as well as local transportation by bus and train. You’ll also find suggestions for day trips, winter activities, and plenty of other information about St. Anton am Arlberg and Tyrol.