Hi there! I'm planning the Germany and Poland portion of a 4 month European journey with my family. (We'd also like to visit Salzburg..and possibly Vienna if there is time) I have 31 days. I'll be leaving out of Venice, Italy and need to be in Hamburg, Germany the day before we depart for a 12 night cruise to Norway.
It is myself, my husband, and our two teens: 15 and 17.
Our interests include: Berlin, Rothenberg and the Romantic Road, Munich, Bavaria, Rhine and Mosul Rivers (villages and castles), Salzburg, Austria; and we must get to Krakow and Auschwitz. My husband really wants to get to Baaden Baaden as well.
In terms of transportation to Krakow, Frankfurt has 5 or 6 90 minute nonstop flights daily to Krakow..so that appears to be the quickest way for that part. Although I still have PTSD from trying to get through Frankfurt airport last week...but I digress...LOL
Hubby and boys are very interested in WW2 history. My daughter and love to shop. I intend to buy a clock and visit the Christmas shops. Hubby and I also want to stroll, relax, enjoy quaint towns..eat, drink etc.
We are wondering if you could recommend the best route to take ? We are not opposed to driving in Germany, nor are we opposed to trains and flying.
Whatever makes the most sense and is most efficient.
Thank you!
It is myself, my husband, and our two teens: 15 and 17.
Our interests include: Berlin, Rothenberg and the Romantic Road, Munich, Bavaria, Rhine and Mosul Rivers (villages and castles), Salzburg, Austria; and we must get to Krakow and Auschwitz. My husband really wants to get to Baaden Baaden as well.
In terms of transportation to Krakow, Frankfurt has 5 or 6 90 minute nonstop flights daily to Krakow..so that appears to be the quickest way for that part. Although I still have PTSD from trying to get through Frankfurt airport last week...but I digress...LOL
Hubby and boys are very interested in WW2 history. My daughter and love to shop. I intend to buy a clock and visit the Christmas shops. Hubby and I also want to stroll, relax, enjoy quaint towns..eat, drink etc.
We are wondering if you could recommend the best route to take ? We are not opposed to driving in Germany, nor are we opposed to trains and flying.
Whatever makes the most sense and is most efficient.Thank you!
For your interests in Germany a car is best IMO - Rhine and Mosel areas especially and do more than a day or two - the Mosel Valley is one of the mostscenic valleys in Europe - Rhine one of most dramatic and though trains can take you to key points a car is much better IMO.
You may want to take trains to Venice - returning car in Germany and taking trains Vienna-Salzburg-Venice - really nice scenery on day trains. Book long-distance trains well in advance at get nifty discounted fares - www.seat61.com has superb tips on doing this yourselves online - general train info BETS-European Rail Experts and www.ricksteves.com.
Nurnberg is a big venue for WW2 relics in its Nazi Parade Grounds with stadiums, museum, etc just south of Nurnberg by S-Bahn train - Berlin of course is loaded too.
You may want to take trains to Venice - returning car in Germany and taking trains Vienna-Salzburg-Venice - really nice scenery on day trains. Book long-distance trains well in advance at get nifty discounted fares - www.seat61.com has superb tips on doing this yourselves online - general train info BETS-European Rail Experts and www.ricksteves.com.
Nurnberg is a big venue for WW2 relics in its Nazi Parade Grounds with stadiums, museum, etc just south of Nurnberg by S-Bahn train - Berlin of course is loaded too.
