Nothing beats the romance of a great rail trip, whether you’re gazing out at spectacular scenery you’d miss from the road, or being lulled to sleep by the gentle rock of a sleeper train. We want to hear about your favourite train trips in Europe. It might just be a short but stunning coastal hop in France, or perhaps an epic mountain climb in Switzerland, or a picturesque intercity route. Tell us what it is and why it’s special – and you could win a voucher towards a holiday.

If you have a relevant photo, do send it in – but it’s your words that will be judged for the competition.

Keep your tip to about 100 words

The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet, will win a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website.

We’re sorry, but for legal reasons you must be a UK resident to enter this competition.

The competition closes on 27 February at 9am GMT

Have a look at our past winners and other tips

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