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Honeymoon Question-- Europe
Posted on 6/13/17 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 6/13/17 at 8:52 pm
My future wife and I are going to Europe for our honeymoon from Sept 11-24. We have the following planned so far:
-Flying into Zurich and plan on traveling throughout Switzerland for a few days.
-Taking a train to Munich for Oktoberfest that weekend and staying till that Monday
My question is, what would you suggest for the second week of our trip? So far, Lake Como is at the top of our list. Any other suggestions? TIA
-Flying into Zurich and plan on traveling throughout Switzerland for a few days.
-Taking a train to Munich for Oktoberfest that weekend and staying till that Monday
My question is, what would you suggest for the second week of our trip? So far, Lake Como is at the top of our list. Any other suggestions? TIA
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:20 pm to Purple n GOLDUST
Since you are in Munich, I would drive to Salzburg. Wife and I love Salzburg, and also visit nearby Hallstat. Rent a car you get to drive on the Autobahn.
In fact, I will be there Sep. 9-13th.
You can also neuschwanstein castle.
Salzburg:
Hallstatt:
Castle:
In fact, I will be there Sep. 9-13th.
You can also neuschwanstein castle.
Salzburg:
Hallstatt:
Castle:
Posted on 6/13/17 at 10:30 pm to juice4lsu
I agree with the Salzburg suggestion. I was there a couple weeks ago for 3 days and it was amazing.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:15 am to juice4lsu
+1 on the side trip to Salzburg...it's an easy train ride if you don't want to rent a car. Town is small, charming, and easy to like. A few decent markets, loads of culture, and some quirky things like:
--Stiftsbackerei St. Peter: a water-powered flour mill dating from the 12th century...it was refurbished & the power is used to grind grain. A small bakery sells breads made from the flour ground on site. Link: A short walk away is an interesting cemetery.
--Salzburger Schranne, a food market well worth a visit, esp if you are renting an apartment: https://www.salzburgerschranne.at/
If you do rent a car, you can stay at a traditional guesthouse or farmhouse a short ride out into the countryside...the scenery is lovely, English is spoken widely, and the beer is fantastic. Salzburg has a great tourism website with lots of accomodations photos: LINK
These farmhouse/guesthouses are usually simple in style, but often with great views/scenery and run by families. Some will do half-pension (1 meal a day, either breakfast or dinner), which can be a good value.
--Stiftsbackerei St. Peter: a water-powered flour mill dating from the 12th century...it was refurbished & the power is used to grind grain. A small bakery sells breads made from the flour ground on site. Link: A short walk away is an interesting cemetery.
--Salzburger Schranne, a food market well worth a visit, esp if you are renting an apartment: https://www.salzburgerschranne.at/
If you do rent a car, you can stay at a traditional guesthouse or farmhouse a short ride out into the countryside...the scenery is lovely, English is spoken widely, and the beer is fantastic. Salzburg has a great tourism website with lots of accomodations photos: LINK
These farmhouse/guesthouses are usually simple in style, but often with great views/scenery and run by families. Some will do half-pension (1 meal a day, either breakfast or dinner), which can be a good value.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 11:51 am to Purple n GOLDUST
It will be cold during Oktoberfest so bring warm clothes.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 1:32 pm to SamuelClemens
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It will be cold during Oktoberfest
Doubt it. Oktoberfest is actually in mid-late September and the temps should be great.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 2:53 pm to Purple n GOLDUST
Just about one hour south of Munich is Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where Germany sponsored the '36 Winter Olympische. The tallest German Alpine peak (the Zugspitze) is just out of G-P. You can ride a train/tram to the peak. There's also a minor Mad King Ludwig castle (Linderhof Palace) just to the West off the route from Munich.
Back to going to Oktoberfest for a Honeymoon?
Kinda like going to Mardi Gras to me, just never struck me to Honeymoon at either event.
But to each his/her own! Good luck & safe travels.
Germany and Austria are wunderbar!
Congrats & Prost!
Back to going to Oktoberfest for a Honeymoon?
Kinda like going to Mardi Gras to me, just never struck me to Honeymoon at either event.
But to each his/her own! Good luck & safe travels.
Germany and Austria are wunderbar!
Congrats & Prost!
This post was edited on 6/14/17 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 6/14/17 at 7:02 pm to soccerfüt
My wife and I did a similar trip for our honeymoon. Started off in Oktoberfest, went to Salzburg, spent time in the alps, went to Lake Garda which is by Lake Como, then to Venice, then returned a different route to Munich and did Neuschwanstein.
If you can, I would not do Oktoberfest during the weekend. Insanely busy. If anything go as soon as it opens and leave at like 3-4 and go elsewhere in the city. Easy to do.
The alps are breathtaking. Tons of stuff to do. I'd highly recommend some extreme sports like rafting or my favorite was Canyoning definitely check it out. I'd highly recommend more time in the Alps then you'd think as it's very relaxing and plenty to do.
Salzburg is a cool city but don't need much time there. We did the Sound of Music bike tour, bike tours are great way to see the cities over there.
Check out the Ice Cave outside of Salzburg, one of the coolest things ive ever done. That and Canyoning.
If you can, I would not do Oktoberfest during the weekend. Insanely busy. If anything go as soon as it opens and leave at like 3-4 and go elsewhere in the city. Easy to do.
The alps are breathtaking. Tons of stuff to do. I'd highly recommend some extreme sports like rafting or my favorite was Canyoning definitely check it out. I'd highly recommend more time in the Alps then you'd think as it's very relaxing and plenty to do.
Salzburg is a cool city but don't need much time there. We did the Sound of Music bike tour, bike tours are great way to see the cities over there.
Check out the Ice Cave outside of Salzburg, one of the coolest things ive ever done. That and Canyoning.
This post was edited on 6/14/17 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 6/14/17 at 8:34 pm to Purple n GOLDUST
I wouldn't do Munich during an Octoberfest weekend, especially on honeymoon. But that's just me. I'm guessing it would be very hard to find accomadation. I know people sleep in campsites and many can't even get into the beer halls or tents after waiting all day. Sounds awful to me.
But Munich is a cool town. Echo what others have said about day tips to Salzburg and Fussen (castles). Look into the Romantic Road as well. I think Octoberfest is a Bavarian celebration, so you might look into finding a small town festival for that.
Get your Alps time in at Switzerland. They have the best scenery and infrastructure imo, plus Swiss cities are a bit boring and overpriced.
You might also consider taking one or both of their famous scenic panoramic trains - Glacier Express and Bernina Express.
Lake Como would be a nice spot for a Honeymoon.
Posted on 6/15/17 at 12:27 pm to AUFANATL
Oktoberfest during the weekend is like a big SEC football game in the student section. I'm talking shoulder to shoulder, drunk idiots all over, pushing, shoving, fights, drunk girls, etc. The worst part is the broken glass, everyone is drinking those glass liters and one of those drops its mega glass. Its still fun, but you have to like that sort of thing.
Its best if you go during the week when it will be like a Pro football game. Still busy, still tons of fun, but not hellacious amounts of people.
Its best if you go during the week when it will be like a Pro football game. Still busy, still tons of fun, but not hellacious amounts of people.
This post was edited on 6/15/17 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 6/16/17 at 11:50 am to Purple n GOLDUST
We could easily stay for 2 weeks in Munich and be happy as a clam. So much to see and do! Augustiner Dunkel is our favorite beer there FYI. If you get bored, you could take the train up to Berlin. That's where we are going next year. The cathedral in Cologne is amazing as well.
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