Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland May, 2011
Mar 20th, 2011, 04:37 PM
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Nick- What rental company are you using? I am reading your thread to make some notes of my own- we are going to a wedding outside krakow, so figure we will take the opportunity to visit krakow, cross the tatras, a day or two in slovakia, a day in Eger/Tokay then end in Budapest. Just trying to figure out what car companies make this kind of cross-country touring relatively easy?
Thanks!
Lauren
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Lauren
Mar 21st, 2011, 11:11 AM
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In Krakow do not miss the Welienka (sp?) Salt Mines tour - you can take a train or bus or drive the several miles south of Krakow to the mine entrance - a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the many sculpted rooms and statues, etc all carved from salt - huge chandeliers in the mess hall, etc.
Mar 21st, 2011, 01:06 PM
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nicolos1; You can find information for download on some of the cities/countries you are visiting. Richard www.inyourpocket.com
Mar 21st, 2011, 04:02 PM
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For Krakow:
You should go to Nowa Huta and one way to do it is with Crazy Guides (formerly Mike's Crazy Guides). They'll pick you up in a Commie era POS jalopy, drive you to the area, show you what passed for luxury for the working class in Stalin's mind, and more.
But one site we really had to push them to take us to was the Arka Pana, which is a moving testament to the Poles' faith during their subjugation by the Communists. The cornerstone of the church was laid by Karol Wojtyla, the Archbishop of Krakow (later Cardinal, later Pope John Paul II). See http://www.inyourpocket.com/poland/k...d-s-Ark_55453v for more. Highly worth pushing the guide for a visit.
Also, go to Szambelan -- craft vodka at its finest, just off Rynek Glowny.
You should go to Nowa Huta and one way to do it is with Crazy Guides (formerly Mike's Crazy Guides). They'll pick you up in a Commie era POS jalopy, drive you to the area, show you what passed for luxury for the working class in Stalin's mind, and more.
But one site we really had to push them to take us to was the Arka Pana, which is a moving testament to the Poles' faith during their subjugation by the Communists. The cornerstone of the church was laid by Karol Wojtyla, the Archbishop of Krakow (later Cardinal, later Pope John Paul II). See http://www.inyourpocket.com/poland/k...d-s-Ark_55453v for more. Highly worth pushing the guide for a visit.
Also, go to Szambelan -- craft vodka at its finest, just off Rynek Glowny.
Mar 22nd, 2011, 07:10 AM
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Wieliczka Salt Mine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAfter the three-kilometer tour of the mine's corridors, chapels, ... of Warsaw · Wieliczka Salt Mine · Wooden Churches of Southern Lesser Poland · Old City ...
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wieliczka_Salt_Mine
May 20th, 2011, 04:30 AM
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Hello, I live in Levoca, can provide any kind of information on a region of Tatras and Spis for you if you need. The guide, accomodation, restaurants or attraction tips - you are welcome.
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May 31st, 2011, 08:51 PM
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I've been reading all your suggestions for help on my own trip.
12 years ago, we visited Germany & the Czech republic - Prague, Ceske Budovice (sp?), & few other small towns. Loved it all!
This time, in late June we will be in Brno (Czech republic) for 1 day business trip and planning to mainly see Austria due to proximity but what would you recommend? I have one day to do day trip from Brno while husband in meetings. Then we basically have about 4 2/3 days to do/see other places. We are definitely flying into Vienna to get to Brno. I plan to spend 2 days in Vienna and then trying to decide how to spend the other 2 1/2 days.
Do we go to Budapest, or do we just stay in Austria and possibly go to Hallstatt and enjoy boat trip, hiking, cave tour?
We like variety. Some arts & museums and historical sites, but good to have a break.
I also heard there is a music festival in Vienna the last weekend we are there. Should we brave crowds or stay away?
thank you for sharing your post and advice for my shorter trip.
12 years ago, we visited Germany & the Czech republic - Prague, Ceske Budovice (sp?), & few other small towns. Loved it all!
This time, in late June we will be in Brno (Czech republic) for 1 day business trip and planning to mainly see Austria due to proximity but what would you recommend? I have one day to do day trip from Brno while husband in meetings. Then we basically have about 4 2/3 days to do/see other places. We are definitely flying into Vienna to get to Brno. I plan to spend 2 days in Vienna and then trying to decide how to spend the other 2 1/2 days.
Do we go to Budapest, or do we just stay in Austria and possibly go to Hallstatt and enjoy boat trip, hiking, cave tour?
We like variety. Some arts & museums and historical sites, but good to have a break.
I also heard there is a music festival in Vienna the last weekend we are there. Should we brave crowds or stay away?
thank you for sharing your post and advice for my shorter trip.
Oct 3rd, 2011, 12:06 PM
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hello any and all I am going to budapest in october, to vienna, then mauthausen and on to prague. Anyone have any suggestions, trains travel lodging? should I go back to vienna after mauthausen of go strainght to prague? thanks
Oct 3rd, 2011, 12:11 PM
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For trains you may consider the European East Railpass, valid in Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary - in first class a really good value IMO and you can just show up at station and hop on and in first class IME nearly always find lots of empty seats - not always so in 2nd class - unlike the online advance discounted fares in some of these countries there are no restrictions - just hop on - the per day cost is quite low if traveling the minimum five days (within a one-month period) on trains.
Check out these sites for loads of great info on trains in this area - www.budgeteuropetravel.com; www.seat61.com and www.ricksteves.com. For schedules I always use the Wunderbar IMO German Railways site - www.bahn.de as they have schedules for all European trains and it is the easiest I have found to use.
Check out these sites for loads of great info on trains in this area - www.budgeteuropetravel.com; www.seat61.com and www.ricksteves.com. For schedules I always use the Wunderbar IMO German Railways site - www.bahn.de as they have schedules for all European trains and it is the easiest I have found to use.
Oct 3rd, 2011, 01:27 PM
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<i>should I return to Vienna to travel to Prague or try to leave from Mauthausen?</i>
That would depend on train schedules either from Linz or Vienna. An official Austria RR site would probably be where you would get the most accurate information.
That would depend on train schedules either from Linz or Vienna. An official Austria RR site would probably be where you would get the most accurate information.
Oct 4th, 2011, 10:45 AM
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the route via Vienna is seemless - direct trains - the route via Linz may well require one or two changes of train - if time is about the same go via Vienna even though Linz route may be cheaper as it seems to be shorter distance wise if not timewise.
