traveling to Austria & Bavaria
Mar 17th, 2004, 09:20 AM
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traveling to Austria & Bavaria
We are first time travelers and will be traveling to Austria and Bavaria for two weeks in May. We know that we will be flying into and out of Vienna as we have a relative that lives there but otherwise have no real plans. Any advice on definate hits or misses in Austria or Bavaria for a two week time-frame?
Mar 17th, 2004, 09:57 AM
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First time, or repeat?
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Castles, cathedrals, urban vs. rural, mountains/scenery vs culture, quaint vs modern, other interests (art, history, interaction with other Yanks vs with local people)
First time, or repeat?
Preferences (yes/no to following):
Castles, cathedrals, urban vs. rural, mountains/scenery vs culture, quaint vs modern, other interests (art, history, interaction with other Yanks vs with local people)
Mar 17th, 2004, 10:39 AM
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first time as in never travelled outside of the USA before.
Yes to: castles, rural, mountains/scenery, quaint, history, beer (for my hubby), chocolate (for me), some art but would probably enjoy statues and fountains more than inside museums
Not really to: urban, modern, classical music, cathedrals
Yes to: castles, rural, mountains/scenery, quaint, history, beer (for my hubby), chocolate (for me), some art but would probably enjoy statues and fountains more than inside museums
Not really to: urban, modern, classical music, cathedrals
Mar 17th, 2004, 11:03 AM
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First thing, go out right now and buy a good travel book on Germany and Austria so you can read up on the places you will visit.
Allow at least 4 or more days for Vienna as there is much to see (Schoenbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Stadtpark, St. Stephan's Cathedral and the pedestrian area along Kaertnerstrasse and the Graben.) Also plan to have lunch or dinner at a heuriger in the wine growing area of Grinzing. Just take the tram or Ubahn to Schottentor Station and pick up Tram #38 to Grinzing.
From Vienna, you can drive to the Wachau Valley on the Danube River to Durnstein, Krems and Melk, perhaps overnighting in Melk.
You can then spend 4 or 5 days in Munich and the surrounding area visiting the King Ludwig castles, then go over to Berchtesgaden for a few days to see the Eagle's Nest, Konigsee and the beautiful German Alps.
You can then return to Vienna via Salzburg for a day or two before heading home.
A search on Fodor's for all of the above mentioned cities will turn up lots of detailed information on places to stay, etc.
Allow at least 4 or more days for Vienna as there is much to see (Schoenbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Stadtpark, St. Stephan's Cathedral and the pedestrian area along Kaertnerstrasse and the Graben.) Also plan to have lunch or dinner at a heuriger in the wine growing area of Grinzing. Just take the tram or Ubahn to Schottentor Station and pick up Tram #38 to Grinzing.
From Vienna, you can drive to the Wachau Valley on the Danube River to Durnstein, Krems and Melk, perhaps overnighting in Melk.
You can then spend 4 or 5 days in Munich and the surrounding area visiting the King Ludwig castles, then go over to Berchtesgaden for a few days to see the Eagle's Nest, Konigsee and the beautiful German Alps.
You can then return to Vienna via Salzburg for a day or two before heading home.
A search on Fodor's for all of the above mentioned cities will turn up lots of detailed information on places to stay, etc.
Mar 18th, 2004, 09:30 AM
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Should we try to rent a car or use the rail system? I've heard the trains have very quick stops (5 minutes) and am wondering about my luggage traveling on without me if we are not fast enough...
Mar 18th, 2004, 09:35 AM
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Re: rail or car- how many in your party? This is only one of the considerations. Itinerary is also a deciding factor.
You will be carrying your (hopefully small) luggage yourself on the train, so it won't go on without you.
You will be carrying your (hopefully small) luggage yourself on the train, so it won't go on without you.
Mar 18th, 2004, 11:15 AM
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I would recommend ranting a car when yu leave Vienna and driving through Austria and Bavaria ending in Munich. Drop the care there and after yu stay take train back to Vienna. You can see much more in the countryside with your own wheels - on you own schedule - and with the oppotunity to explore any cute little town that takes your fancy. Renting a small car is not very expensive in comparison to multiple train tickets for 2 considering the additional freedom it gives.
