Traveling across Europe as a minor [duplicate]

I am a US citizen and want to travel across Europe by myself after graduation, but I wont be 18 yet. Would I have a problem traveling through countries? Is there anything specific I would need from my parents, like a note? Are there places I can stay that I can book by myself, like youth hostels? I want to take the eurorail the whole way, would traveling by myself be a problem?

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Can you travel to Europe as a minor?

may need an extra (official) document signed by their parents, second parent or legal guardian(s) authorising them to travel. There are no EU rules on this matter, each EU country decides if it requires the child to have an official authorisation from their parent(s) or guardian.

Can a 17 year old travel to France alone?

From 15 January 2017, anyone under 18 who is a French citizen must complete an Authorisation des sortie de territoire (AST) form before they travel alone or without their parents. This applies to journies from France.

Can a 17 year old travel abroad without parental consent UK?

At what age can I travel abroad on my own? If you are 18 or over \u2013 You will be able to travel abroad on your own without the consent of your parents. If you are under the age of 18 \u2013 It is up to the airline or travel operator whether you can travel abroad.

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