we couldn't decide whether to spend our winter holiday in switzerland or bavaria alps. please advice. <BR>or any other recommendations for winter destinations? <BR> <BR>thanks. <BR>mast

I'd bet on Garmisch-Partenkirchen. There's skiing and all sorts of winter <BR>activities along with a spirited night <BR>life located in a nice village. The <BR>famous King Ludwig castles are a simple <BR>drive from there as well. Very nice <BR>place overall.

<BR>Thanks for your reply,BO. <BR>Do you think it is possible to use Garmisch-Partenkirchen as a base and explore nearby towns and villages? is it possible to make day trip to Munich? <BR>What mode of transports will you suggest? we plan to drive, but is it safe to drive during winter time? <BR>lastly, when will the skiing season starts? is it possible to ski, or at least experience some snow fight, in mid december? <BR>thanks and regards, <BR> <BR>mast

Good evening, Mast <BR>My suggestion for you would be Switzerland, namely the Berneroberland. <BR>Between the towns of Grindelwald, Murren, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen and <BR>Interlaken, The Schlithorn, Jungfrau, <BR>the Eiger and Monch. Skying on the <BR>Mannlichen and Grindelwald-First. <BR>Have a tremendous variety in this <BR>small area. see the following <BR>urs for more information. <BR>www.berneroberland, ch/ <BR>www.grindelwald.ch/ <BR>www.lauterbrunnen.ch/ <BR>www.murren.ch/ <BR>www.wengen.ch/ <BR>www.interlakentourism.ch/ <BR>www.swisshotels.ch/ <BR>www.hotelguide.ch/ <BR>Of all my choice would be Wengen and <BR>its cable car up to Mannlichen and the <BR>railway up to Kleine Scheidegg. <BR>Good surfing, Richard of Hickory Hills. <BR> <BR>

Yes, you could make a day trip to Munich as well as Oberamergau, Neuswanstein, Linderhof and other places. <BR> <BR>Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a charming village in a beautiful area. <BR> <BR>Have fun. <BR>

<BR>well, I believe that both Switzerland and Bavaria are equally beautiful and definately worth visiting them. but owing to limited time, I could only choose one (how sad!), so, the main concern is: since we intend to drive (is it a good idea in winter?), which place has a better road condition? <BR> <BR>Thanks again for all the help! <BR> <BR>mast