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re: 22 Nights in Europe
Posted on 12/10/18 at 11:46 pm to TheJunction
Posted on 12/10/18 at 11:46 pm to TheJunction
You won't regret staying the night in Hallstatt. You'll see dozens of tour groups during the day...do the salt mines, grab a drink at lunch, visit the bone chapel, etc during that time. (as always, Rick's got you covered Hallstatt clip from Salzburg & Surroundings episode
At night, spend a two-hour dinner on the lake and grab a nightcap on the square. (If you need a hotel rec, Gasthof Simony was our choice which was just fine...book a lakefront room if you can)
Füssen or Schwangau are the closest spots for Neuschwanstein...G/P & Mittenwald will be charming spots too, but a bit out of your way as a home base unless headed for Innsbruck next. A 5-min drive beats an hour on a one night trip. It's all gorgeous out there, so you really can't go wrong whatever you choose.
In Paris, make sure one of your days has almost no plans; that will be the day you remember, and make sure to catch the Eiffel at night. Don't even need to go up...but take a bottle of wine within view and enjoy the flickering lights.
That Band of Brothers trip is on the list for me...just hasn't happened yet
At night, spend a two-hour dinner on the lake and grab a nightcap on the square. (If you need a hotel rec, Gasthof Simony was our choice which was just fine...book a lakefront room if you can)
Füssen or Schwangau are the closest spots for Neuschwanstein...G/P & Mittenwald will be charming spots too, but a bit out of your way as a home base unless headed for Innsbruck next. A 5-min drive beats an hour on a one night trip. It's all gorgeous out there, so you really can't go wrong whatever you choose.
In Paris, make sure one of your days has almost no plans; that will be the day you remember, and make sure to catch the Eiffel at night. Don't even need to go up...but take a bottle of wine within view and enjoy the flickering lights.
That Band of Brothers trip is on the list for me...just hasn't happened yet
This post was edited on 12/10/18 at 11:56 pm
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Posted on 12/11/18 at 10:56 am to drockw1
I think we will do one night in Hallstatt. I love the way our trip is shaping up, the one negative for me is I wish we could do it in reverse. Hallstatt on the tail end of the trip would be perfect.
Very true, we both love Fussen, but we found it first and I hope we are giving the other towns in the area a fair shot.
Haha you better believe my (very basic) wife has talked countless times about how excited she is drink a bottle of wine in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Man, I wish we were starting in England and following the route they took through Europe. An absolute bucket list trip for me. Until then, I'll let you know how the full day Band of Brothers Overlord tour is!
Very true, we both love Fussen, but we found it first and I hope we are giving the other towns in the area a fair shot.
Haha you better believe my (very basic) wife has talked countless times about how excited she is drink a bottle of wine in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Man, I wish we were starting in England and following the route they took through Europe. An absolute bucket list trip for me. Until then, I'll let you know how the full day Band of Brothers Overlord tour is!
Posted on 12/12/18 at 12:48 am to TheJunction
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Haha you better believe my (very basic) wife has talked countless times about how excited she is drink a bottle of wine in front of the Eiffel Tower
Fair warning...these days you’ll likely deal with migrants trying to hock lukewarm bottles of champagne out of plastic grocery bags on the grounds near the Eiffel.
I got pissed after about the 28th time someone bugged us with that, but later I had fun as those dudes ran for the bushes when the cops showed up.
Either set up shop a little farther from the tower or just prepare yourself for a little bit of a nuisance. That didn’t happen to us in 2012, but was prevalent in 2014.
Posted on 1/5/19 at 10:32 pm to drockw1
Hate to hear it, but I appreciate the heads up.
We’ve slightly adjusted our itinerary. We are swapping three nights in Lucerne for an additional night in Paris and one night in Hallstatt.
Still up in the air on what we will do with the third night.
We’ve slightly adjusted our itinerary. We are swapping three nights in Lucerne for an additional night in Paris and one night in Hallstatt.
Still up in the air on what we will do with the third night.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 11:29 am to TheJunction
Junction,
This still a busy itinerary, but a lot better. Interlaken is still the outlier. I have read most of this thread but not all so I will hit on a few points.
You will need to get a 10 day vignette(toll sticker) for Austria. These can be purchased at any station on A8 towards Salzburg or at the border BEFORE entering Austria. Cost is 9euro.
You will also need a vignette for Switzerland. I have not been to Switzerland so I don't know about getting the vignette.
https://www.ch.ch/en/swiss-motorway-sticker/
Since you will be driving, check out this website. The person running this website closed it due to lack of funds but most of it is still active. It was used by bikers/car enthusiasts for planning road trips using mountain passes.
https://www.alpineroads.com/salzburg.php
1 of your Salzburg/Hallstatt days can be used to visit the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse.
https://www.grossglockner.at/gg/en/index
Or maybe a 1 night stop on your way to Fussen.
Salzburg
My favorite small city so far
When visiting the cathedral, use the stairs on the left side of the altar to access the basement. There you can see the foundations of the previous church.
Also, you can enter the DomQuartier museum at the entrance of the cathedral. This will give you access to the balcony/church organ area of the cathedral as well as the Residence Museum.
https://www.domquartier.at/
I saw the Eisreisenwelt mentioned. Bring a coat or at least a lite jacket. A little of a hike to get to it and about 1400 stair steps inside. 700 up and 700 down
This still a busy itinerary, but a lot better. Interlaken is still the outlier. I have read most of this thread but not all so I will hit on a few points.
You will need to get a 10 day vignette(toll sticker) for Austria. These can be purchased at any station on A8 towards Salzburg or at the border BEFORE entering Austria. Cost is 9euro.
You will also need a vignette for Switzerland. I have not been to Switzerland so I don't know about getting the vignette.
https://www.ch.ch/en/swiss-motorway-sticker/
Since you will be driving, check out this website. The person running this website closed it due to lack of funds but most of it is still active. It was used by bikers/car enthusiasts for planning road trips using mountain passes.
https://www.alpineroads.com/salzburg.php
1 of your Salzburg/Hallstatt days can be used to visit the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse.
https://www.grossglockner.at/gg/en/index
Or maybe a 1 night stop on your way to Fussen.
Salzburg
My favorite small city so far
When visiting the cathedral, use the stairs on the left side of the altar to access the basement. There you can see the foundations of the previous church.
Also, you can enter the DomQuartier museum at the entrance of the cathedral. This will give you access to the balcony/church organ area of the cathedral as well as the Residence Museum.
https://www.domquartier.at/
I saw the Eisreisenwelt mentioned. Bring a coat or at least a lite jacket. A little of a hike to get to it and about 1400 stair steps inside. 700 up and 700 down
Posted on 1/6/19 at 3:01 pm to 2 Jugs
Great post, Jugs. Interlaken is an outlier for sure. The more research we’ve done, the more we love the area though, and the more we think we’d regret it if we don’t stay.
Needing a vignette has been mentioned a few times in this thread, I appreciate you saying it again and I hope that I do not forget haha.
Can’t wait to sit down tonight to check out the website you linked for the Austrian roads! I’m excited about driving, I really think it’s going to enhance the trip. My wife is dreading it and can’t wait to say “I told you so”.
Needing a vignette has been mentioned a few times in this thread, I appreciate you saying it again and I hope that I do not forget haha.
Can’t wait to sit down tonight to check out the website you linked for the Austrian roads! I’m excited about driving, I really think it’s going to enhance the trip. My wife is dreading it and can’t wait to say “I told you so”.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 8:04 pm to TheJunction
Don't venture into the left lane unless you are willing to haul arse.
Driving in Austria is a blast. Don't get in a hurry on the mountain roads. Take your time and enjoy the view.
Driving in Austria is a blast. Don't get in a hurry on the mountain roads. Take your time and enjoy the view.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:43 pm to 2 Jugs
I only haul arse when my wife is hungry.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 5:17 pm to TheJunction
Route Perfect Web Site
Give this a shot, it is a pretty cool map site
Give this a shot, it is a pretty cool map site
This post was edited on 1/8/19 at 5:19 pm
Posted on 1/9/19 at 11:51 am to LC412000
Thanks! I’ll check it out.
Posted on 1/10/19 at 3:30 pm to TheJunction
4 years ago spent 20 days in Europe 2 in Bayeux.Normandy was the highlight..www.battleofnormandytours.com was excellent. Ed Robinson is the owner and is outstanding.Teddy Roosevelt Jr and his brother Quentin are buried at the US cemetery. 32 sets of brothers buried side by side.Also NILAND brothers who "Saving private Ryan" is based on.Hope you have a great trip.You'll notice all headstones are facing one direction, exactly to the
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Posted on 1/10/19 at 3:38 pm to TheJunction
double post
This post was edited on 1/10/19 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:02 pm to IHS61
That’s really cool. I’m most excited about Bayeux and Normandy. We are taking at least one tour of the WWII sites so I will definitely check out the website you gave!
Posted on 4/20/19 at 12:34 pm to TheJunction
BUMP. We are getting closer and still interested in any tips on things to do!
In particular, any stops that we should make during our drives between each city? Or day trips from from Salzburg, Fussen, Colmar, or Bayeux?
From Munich to Salzburg we plan to stop by fricking, Austria (I'm a child). From Hallstatt to Fussen we plan to stop at Berchtesgaden.
We booked a full day Easy Company centric tour while in Bayeux that I am very excited about. We have also booked a "canyoning" trip while we are in Interlaken. In Paris we have booked a full day tour that includes the Eiffel Tour, river cruise, and the Louvre. I believe that is everything that we have locked in.
In particular, any stops that we should make during our drives between each city? Or day trips from from Salzburg, Fussen, Colmar, or Bayeux?
From Munich to Salzburg we plan to stop by fricking, Austria (I'm a child). From Hallstatt to Fussen we plan to stop at Berchtesgaden.
We booked a full day Easy Company centric tour while in Bayeux that I am very excited about. We have also booked a "canyoning" trip while we are in Interlaken. In Paris we have booked a full day tour that includes the Eiffel Tour, river cruise, and the Louvre. I believe that is everything that we have locked in.
This post was edited on 4/20/19 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 4/20/19 at 1:36 pm to TheJunction
That’s a lot of moving and too many days in Paris.
Posted on 4/20/19 at 7:45 pm to Tshiz
Yeah we're going to stay busy. Will probably come to regret the amount of traveling within the traveling that we'll have to do, but as I am writing this I am looking forward to do the "between" cities portion of the trip.
Posted on 4/20/19 at 8:13 pm to Tshiz
I’m of the opinion one can never have too many days in Paris. Esp at the end of a long trip, when you can sit at a cafe and people watch, drinking and thinking/chatting about everything you’ve experienced along the way.
Posted on 4/20/19 at 9:46 pm to hungryone
Agree with that. I could spend forever in Paris. It’s amazing in every way.
Posted on 4/20/19 at 11:40 pm to hungryone
Can’t wait!
Posted on 4/21/19 at 12:17 am to Tshiz
Anyone who says 4 days in Paris is too much, is not a traveler you should take advice from.
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