Great Continental Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo embarks on a rail journey by train that carries him across Austria and into the Czech Republic. The trip begins in Linz, the northern Austrian city where Adolf Hitler lived as a young boy, adding a historical note to the departure point.

The broadcast titled “Linz to Bratislava” is an episode of a travel programme that follows a railway journey. Presented as a single instalment, the show fits within the broader series format of on‑the‑road travel documentaries and is produced for television audiences. At the heart of the episode, Michael Portillo embarks on a train trip that takes him through the landscapes of Austria and the Czech Republic. The journey begins in Linz, a northern Austrian city that is noted for being the place where Adolf Hitler spent part of his youth before continuing onward. The episode’s title indicates that the rail line proceeds from Linz toward Bratislava. Throughout the trip, the camera follows the train as it crosses the border into the Czech Republic and then continues. Viewers are shown the changing scenery and the railway’s role in linking the two nations. Along the way, the programme highlights a historical footnote by mentioning Hitler’s early residence in Linz, providing a brief contextual link to the city’s past. Apart from that reference, the focus remains on the journey itself, offering a straightforward account of a cross‑border train ride. For viewers who enjoy the scenic route.