train travel with a toddler: fun or a total headache?

Last weekend, my husband and I finally decided to take the plunge and plan our first family trip with our 15-month-old daughter. We’ve never really traveled before—unless you count those endless drives to see relatives, which I’d rather forget. This time, we’re determined to skip the car (my back can’t handle another road trip) and definitely not the plane (I still remember the horror stories about screaming babies at 30,000 feet). So, trains it is! Our little one is obsessed with trains—she waves at every passing freight car like it’s her best friend. But here’s the thing: I have no clue where to even start. We want somewhere family-friendly, close to Denmark (since we’re on a student budget and can’t afford to go too far), and we only have about a week. I’m already stressing about whether we’ll end up stuck in a tiny compartment with a cranky toddler and nowhere to escape. Plus, I keep hearing mixed reviews—some people say train travel with kids is a breeze, others act like it’s a survival challenge. Have you ever tried train travel with a toddler in Europe? Did you actually get to relax, or was it just chaos in motion? And are there any destinations near Denmark that are actually worth the hassle, or should we just save our money and go to the local park again? I’d love to hear about real experiences, especially the stuff nobody warns you about until you’re already halfway there. #familytravel #trainadventures #toddlerlife #Travel