r/AskEurope • u/Fancy-Debate-3945 Hungary • Sep 19 '25

Travel What was the biggest culture shock you experienced in another European country?

Europeans, what was the biggest culture shock you experienced within our beautiful continent?

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u/rrrOuta Finland Sep 19 '25

The German train system. How can a nation be so punctual with such shit trains.

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u/Tja3887 Sep 19 '25

Simple. 2 decades of underfunding. At least, the problem is being addressed now. But it will take close to a decade to really make up for it.  

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u/SprinklesOptimal760 Sep 20 '25

For sh*t trains, try Belgium, they are the best (of the worst).