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ira Oct 27th, 2008 05:53 AM

? about vignette - Switzerland
 
Hi All,

We will be driving from from Rielasingen, Germany to Stein am Rhein, CH on the L191; and leaving SaR on the Oehningerstrasse (L192).

Will a road tax sticker be required?

Will we be able to purchase one at the border crossing on this back road?

Thanks.

((I))

beaupeep Oct 27th, 2008 06:10 AM

The stickers are for the autoroutes, not back roads. You can get them at post offices and gas stations. Since I have one I've never had to buy one at the border stop. They cost around 40 francs.

Michael Oct 27th, 2008 06:52 AM

It is possible to travel through Switzerland without using the limited access highways. It's not always easy, but I have done it from Italy to Luzern and on to France. If your intent is to simply drop down from Germany to Stein am Rhein, I would try to avoid using the <i>autoroute</i>. However, if the <i>autoroute</i> is a continuation of the <i>autobahn</i>, you must remember to exit the <i>autobahn</i> in Germany to proceed on secondary roads because otherwise you will find yourself on the Swiss <i>autoroute</i>.

ira Oct 27th, 2008 08:29 AM

Thanks for the responses.

I thought that I would be OK for SaR.

((I))

swisschocolate Oct 27th, 2008 08:33 AM

Hi Ira -
When are you leaving?

I am already looking forward to your trip report!!

swiss

ira Oct 27th, 2008 01:59 PM

Hi S,

It will be a long while.

I'm just starting planning for Sept, 2009

((I))

swisschocolate Oct 28th, 2008 12:35 PM

Ahhh well...nice to see someone else plans as far in advance as me! :)

We're leaving May 12, 2009 for one week in Switzerland visiting family and then off to Germany for another week. I can't wait. I can taste the schnitzel mit pommes frites already!

Happy Planning!

swiss


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