10 European Countries in 5 days....

**BlackBeast** · Wednesday 19th October 2005, 00:20

When in Italy, Milan to be precise try to keep off the Autostrada during rush hour, otherwise its a pleasant drive, especially if you head to lake Como, its where i spent last years new years party in an apartment watching the huge fireworks display over the lake. Picture-esque to say the least.

**S60D5** · Wednesday 19th October 2005, 11:26

Originally Posted by BlackBeast

When in Italy, Milan to be precise try to keep off the Autostrada during rush hour, otherwise its a pleasant drive, e

Whats wrong with it during rush hour? You just need to show a bit of defensive driving ability!! Heh. They do have a habit of closing it when it snows just a teeny bit though.

**BlackBeast** · Wednesday 19th October 2005, 12:54

Originally Posted by T5DJC

Whats wrong with it during rush hour?

Didnt mean it like that, i meant that you can be stuck in traffic for at least an hour, if i was on holiday i would try to avoid it as best i can, plus coming from Wales the only ques we have is with the sheep trying to cross the road lol so are not used to just a normal traffic jam.

Andrew · Wednesday 19th October 2005, 13:01

These are the main cities I'm considering at the moment - still investigating the best route etc.

Den Haag / Rotterdam / Amsterdam - Holland
Oostende / Brussels
Frankfurt - Germany
Innsbruck - Austria
Verona - Italy
Toulon - France
Geneva - Switzerland
Luxembourg - Luxembourg

**TangoDeltaSierra3** · Wednesday 19th October 2005, 17:09

Originally Posted by Andrew

These are the main cities I'm considering at the moment - still investigating the best route etc.

Den Haag / Rotterdam / Amsterdam - Holland
Oostende / Brussels
Frankfurt - Germany
Innsbruck - Austria
Verona - Italy
Toulon - France
Geneva - Switzerland
Luxembourg - Luxembourg

When we go to the Ring you can take in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Arnhem, Venlo, Dusseldorf, Cologne,Maastricht, Eindhoven, Spa(BelgiumF1), Luxembourg, Koblenz, Aachen, the world is yer oyster don't they say.

Andrew · Tuesday 1st November 2005, 22:38

I've started planning for the trip and I was going to try and aim for the capital city in each country but as I want to limit my drive time to about 4 hours a day it's simply not possible.

Anyway I'm planning some other cities to make it possible to stick to the 4 hours of driving a day so that we can spend some time in the cities themselves.

Anyway one useful tool I've found is this - very handy for planning etc...
http://www28.mappy.com/?lang=en

Will let you know more about my plans shortly.

**Engineer** · Tuesday 1st November 2005, 22:44

Be carefull map is not 100% accurate and can lead you up the garden path sometimes, used it this year in France and Spain T junctions are roundabouts etc. what you dont need after 4 hours plus driving.

**S60D5** · Tuesday 1st November 2005, 22:45

4 Hours a day? Lightweight!

I've just planned my next Europe trip - currently:-

Brighton - Strasbourg - Zurich - Innsbruck - Salzburg - Prague - Nurburgring - Gothenburg - Oslo - Newcastle - Brighton

Andrew · Tuesday 1st November 2005, 23:01

Originally Posted by T5DJC

4 Hours a day? Lightweight!

I've just planned my next Europe trip - currently:-

Brighton - Strasbourg - Zurich - Innsbruck - Salzburg - Prague - Nurburgring - Gothenburg - Oslo - Newcastle - Brighton

How long have you given yourself ?

4hrs is enough given there's 2 cities each in a different country to see.

**S60D5** · Tuesday 1st November 2005, 23:24

Originally Posted by Andrew

How long have you given yourself ?

Strasbourg (area) - 2 Nights
Zurich (area) - 1 Night
Innsbruck - Pass Thru
Salzburg (city) - 2 Nights
Prauge (city) - 2 Nights
Nurburgring - 1 Night
<Somewhere in Denmark> (stopover) - 1 Night
Gothenburg (city) - 2 Nights
Oslo (city) - 2 Nights
Ferry (er.. sea!) - 1 Night

As a rough guide. Nothing firmly planned yet!

Andrew · Tuesday 1st November 2005, 23:26

Originally Posted by T5DJC

Strasbourg (area) - 2 Nights
Zurich (area) - 1 Night
Innsbruck - Pass Thru
Salzburg (city) - 2 Nights
Prauge (city) - 2 Nights
Nurburgring - 1 Night
<Somewhere in Denmark> (stopover) - 1 Night
Gothenburg (city) - 2 Nights
Oslo (city) - 2 Nights
Ferry (er.. sea!) - 1 Night

As a rough guide. Nothing firmly planned yet!

And your calling me a light weight for doing 10 countries in less than half the time

**S60D5** · Tuesday 1st November 2005, 23:30

Originally Posted by Andrew

And your calling me a light weight for doing 10 countries in less than half the time

Lol. Behave!

I just figured if I'm going to be going to places such as Salzburg, Prague, Gothenburg & Oslo I might as well stop for a bit and see the sights!!!!

Going to be doing more than 4 hours driving between stops, though!

Andrew · Wednesday 2nd November 2005, 15:39

Originally Posted by T5DJC

Lol. Behave!

I just figured if I'm going to be going to places such as Salzburg, Prague, Gothenburg & Oslo I might as well stop for a bit and see the sights!!!!

Going to be doing more than 4 hours driving between stops, though!

Well if your doing more than 4 hours make sure you take plenty of brakes and get lots of pics of your trip... good luck!

**S60D5** · Wednesday 2nd November 2005, 20:27

Originally Posted by Andrew

Well if your doing more than 4 hours make sure you take plenty of brakes

Why? I thought one set of discs and pads would be fine for 3,000 miles?

Andrew · Wednesday 2nd November 2005, 20:46

Originally Posted by T5DJC

Why? I thought one set of discs and pads would be fine for 3,000 miles?

*groan* not if your crossing the alps

**S60D5** · Thursday 3rd November 2005, 00:24

Originally Posted by Andrew

*groan* not if your crossing the alps

Andrew · Thursday 3rd November 2005, 08:17

Wow just trying to work out a schedule

It's going to be bloody hard trying to make 10 countries in 5 days whilst sticking to about 4/5 hours of driving a day. Primarily because Germany is so bloody big. At the moment I can't do it - so something may have to give...

Andrew.

**S60D5** · Thursday 3rd November 2005, 11:42

Originally Posted by Andrew

Wow just trying to work out a schedule

It's going to be bloody hard trying to make 10 countries in 5 days whilst sticking to about 4/5 hours of driving a day. Primarily because Germany is so bloody big. At the moment I can't do it - so something may have to give...

Andrew.

Drive faster? You can cover ground in germany at 150mph remember! And you'll still be overtaken by the big V8 German beasts!! It really is an odd feeling to be travelling at 135mph and be overtaken as if you were standing still!!

Andrew · Thursday 3rd November 2005, 11:51

Originally Posted by T5DJC

Drive faster? You can cover ground in germany at 150mph remember! And you'll still be overtaken by the big V8 German beasts!! It really is an odd feeling to be travelling at 135mph and be overtaken as if you were standing still!!

I was led to believe thoug hthat in January all the autobahns will have speed limits put on them....