Originally Posted by
offerendum
Normally you can choose between Abteil (closed compartments) and Großraumwagen (Open seats). Also possible in second class. Closed compartments are not necessarily more silent. Once I did a business-trip to Hamburg and had 4 bald eagles in my First class closed compartment. Horror! They talked all the time and exchanged "Butterbrote". Also don't like the 3 seats row. Normally I take a single seat at the First class Großraumwagen.
20 € should be worth it in every case.
I must admit, the bald eagles and butterbrote flew (no pun intended) a bit over my head, but yeah, I'm convinced it's worth it

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