Stories of travellers exploring three countries in one trip are going viral these days on social media. And most of you are wondering how they are doing it? Imagine standing in one spot and taking just a few steps and boom, you have entered a new country. Across the globe, there are fascinating border points where three nations meet. These allow travellers to experience several countries in a single journey. One such destination recently went viral on Instagram after a traveller was seen hopping between three countries in just a few seconds, which sparked curiosity among travel enthusiasts.
However, before planning a three-country adventure, always check visa information and border regulations. While Schengen countries permit unrestricted country to country movement, destinations outside Europe may require separate visas. As per tourism experts, these multi-destination holidays are gaining popularity because travellers want to maximise experiences within one international vacation.
On this note, let’s have a look at some of the world’s most interesting tri-border destinations.
Known as the Drielandenpunt or Three-Country Point, this is exactly where the borders of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands meet. It is a point in Europe near the Dutch town of Vaals. There is a stone monument which marks the junction. Visitors can literally walk from one country to another in seconds.
The biggest advantage for Indian travellers is that all three countries are part of the Schengen Area and a single visa allows seamless movement across all three nations.
Another prominent tri-border is where Austria, Hungary and Slovakia meet. The monument is surrounded by cycling paths making it a favourite stop for road-trippers. Since all three countries are members of the Schengen Zone, travellers can freely cross borders on foot or by bicycle.
Imagine having breakfast in Bratislava, lunch in Vienna and dinner in Budapest all in one day!
Source: Times of India
