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11-10-2004, 11:25 AM
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Hello, fellow EDer's and experienced Euro travelers:
The wife and I will be flying into Munich on Jan. 2nd, and working our way back to Frankfurt by Jan. 7th. We'd also like to visit Prague, if it's not too much of a hassle.
We're not on a "shoestring" budget, but would like to keep expense under $2000 for the trip, not including airfare. We've read Rick Steve's Germany, Austria and Switzerland guidebook for info, and we'd like to avoid snow as much as possible, so no Alps routes.
Please add your comments regarding the best places to see and stay (without breaking the bank). Any advice is most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
The wife and I will be flying into Munich on Jan. 2nd, and working our way back to Frankfurt by Jan. 7th. We'd also like to visit Prague, if it's not too much of a hassle.
We're not on a "shoestring" budget, but would like to keep expense under $2000 for the trip, not including airfare. We've read Rick Steve's Germany, Austria and Switzerland guidebook for info, and we'd like to avoid snow as much as possible, so no Alps routes.
Please add your comments regarding the best places to see and stay (without breaking the bank). Any advice is most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
11-10-2004, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by branie555' date='Nov 10 2004, 02:25 PM
We're not on a "shoestring" budget, but would like to keep expense under $2000 for the trip
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11-10-2004, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by beewang' date='Nov 10 2004, 02:53 PM
May I suggest this forum 
http://forums.bimmerfest.com/forumdisplay.php?f=25
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http://forums.bimmerfest.com/forumdisplay.php?f=25
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11-10-2004, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Nov 10 2004, 02:31 PM
I personally thought of a 01-03-05 Monday pickup for mine.
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11-10-2004, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' date='Nov 10 2004, 02:29 PM
[quote name='branie555' date='Nov 10 2004, 02:25 PM']We're not on a "shoestring" budget, but would like to keep expense under $2000 for the trip
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[/quote]Sounds good. The wife will be happy to hear that. She works with someone from the Czech republic who knows the "hot spots". Thanks.
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Well, you will be in Bavaria so more then likely you will see snow. If you are heading up towards Frankfurt I recomend Rothenburg. Small Fortified city with nice scenery on the inside. If you like medievil stuff they have a jail turned into a torture museum. Not sure if it will be open but the is Phantasia land which is awesome for everyone like a theme park. Also there is "Cinderella's Castle". Plus, if you like history the Dachau Concentration Camp is 30 minutes outside Munich. There is also Chiemsee which is a beautiful lake with plenty to do around teh area.
If you want more just pm me.
If you want more just pm me.
11-10-2004, 04:59 PM
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I grew up in Bayreuth, a beautiful small city in northern Bavaria.
Can only recommend it - the beer brewing museum is great.
Nuremberg is also great, lots of history and buildings from the middle ages. The transportation museum is also highly interesting.
If you want driving roads, I can give you some tips via e-mail. The Fraenkische Schweiz between Nuremberg and Bayreuth is great for this!
I personally would never take a brand new BMW to the Czech Republic.
I'd be afraid to come back by train...
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Can only recommend it - the beer brewing museum is great.
Nuremberg is also great, lots of history and buildings from the middle ages. The transportation museum is also highly interesting.
If you want driving roads, I can give you some tips via e-mail. The Fraenkische Schweiz between Nuremberg and Bayreuth is great for this!
I personally would never take a brand new BMW to the Czech Republic.
I'd be afraid to come back by train...
Jochen
11-10-2004, 05:52 PM
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We stayed in Munich at LeMeridien hotel. 4 or 5 star, great location next to Hauptbanhof/trainstation so easy access, near the city center/Marienplatz and victualienmarkt, with great indoor pool, cool plasma screens in rooms and great restaurant. NOT German of course, but we got it online through priceline.com for $120!!!! A killer price. Others are more German and local style.
You should investigate the Romantishe Strasse region which runs north and south from Munich with beautiful quaint towns. Rothenberg is one famous one, but there are others. These towns are mostly very picturesque and enjoyable visits.
You should investigate the Romantishe Strasse region which runs north and south from Munich with beautiful quaint towns. Rothenberg is one famous one, but there are others. These towns are mostly very picturesque and enjoyable visits.