European trip train journey tips and places to see question.

snotty · Jan 31, 2016

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So far the rough plan is. Early train from home to London. Lunch in London and eurostar to Paris Gare de nord. A night in Paris, probably in Monmartre. Then a day in Paris sightseeing. That night we take the overnight sleeper to Milan and a few days with Pas and Maggie Lou's cousins in Como. sightseeing Como and beyond either on scooters or borrowed car ( Pasquale will sort that bit ) . From Como I want to see Austria and Innsbruck as I have never been. Lou wants to go to Vienna and a concert in the golden hall. So Austria for a few days. The lure of Bavaria is strong, so too is a trip to the VW museum, and Berlin as a it is now- a open city. tips would be helpful here.

From Berlin we would like to head north to the arctic circle via Sweden and back through Norway to Oslo and Jan's offer. This part of the trip may take the best part of a week and hopefully the scenery will be reward enough. I presume ( Haven't researched the route yet ) that there will be sleeper trains for this haul. Info here if anyone has experience of it.

The final few days of the trip we think may be spent travelling from Oslo to France and a few days in Euro Disney relaxing in a the dream castle hotel.

The whole idea of this trip is for it to be flexible and we could end up going places I had no idea existed. Nothing is set in stone other than Paris, Milan and Norway. The rest we are very keen on staying flexible and apt to change.

Things we think are worth a visit. Eiffel tower, La scala Milano, VW museum. The alps and possibly a night in a alpine lodge. Vienna and the golden hall. Bavaria and a night in a tavern. Berlin and the sights. The arctic circle and northern lights. Meals and nice hotels. The money side of it is a consideration, but we are getting older and just want a really nice trip to show Will how easy it is to travel and enjoy ourselves. I will be watching the pennies where I can, but I won't be scrimping and saving just to save a few bob, It would spoil the trip. and-- You only live once.

If anyone has any suggestions on what we should see or do. Post them up.
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Sounds like the trip of a lifetime

If you're doing Bavaria, you've got to do Munich (my old home). By train from the main station (Hauptbahnhof) you're sorted: just walk out across Karlsplatz, on to Marienplatz and through the city centre. It's actually not that big. Down to Odeonsplatz for lunch, then up Leopoldstrasse. Plenty of stuff to see and do (and drink*). Worth hopping on the S-Bahn and going down to Pullach, just south of the city, one of my fave places. It's the wooded river valley of the Isar a bit closer to the mountains (also the HQ of the German Secret Service, if you want to pop in to say hello ).

Berlin's well worth a visit: great city. Last time I was there, the wall was still up! Being meaning to go back. Know folk who live there: it's belting.

Gah! I feel homesick now

* Don't drink Spaten. It's cat's p*ss.

Beaver · Jan 31, 2016

That sounds like a great adventure Poppy

I've not done train travel in europe, but I did an east coast trip in the USA about 10 years ago. Bought a rail pass and just followed my nose.

I had a rough idea where I wanted to go, then ended up thousands of miles away. I had a brilliant time.

I took way too much stuff and would definitely travel lighter next time.

Enjoy, it'll be fab

Sproggy4830 · Jan 31, 2016

If noone has mentioned the man in seat 61 yet, may I
http://www.seat61.com
Its is invaluable for train travel in europe .
Takes a bit of sussing how to use the site but well worth the effort and perhaps save a fortune on tickets with the tips

Poptop2 · Jan 31, 2016

Beaver said: ↑

That sounds like a great adventure Poppy

I've not done train travel in europe, but I did an east coast trip in the USA about 10 years ago. Bought a rail pass and just followed my nose.

I had a rough idea where I wanted to go, then ended up thousands of miles away. I had a brilliant time.

I took way too much stuff and would definitely travel lighter next time.

Enjoy, it'll be fab
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Hopefully, the trip will be a good experiences. I have no proper experience of European train travel other than one trip in Italy.

The plan is falling together on the back of the cafe project faltering. I haven't asked the boss for time off work yet,but just told him I am probably staying on for another five years if the cafe thing falls through. When I know for sure and tell him I will use it as a bargaining chip. Fingers crossed eh?

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