DE CH A etc summer trip

[cgtmiles]

We are planning a 3 week trip this summer to Germany, Switzerland and Austria (at least). Fancy seeing some mountain pass etc and tbh I’d really like to get down to the coast somewhere. The wife wants to stay at least 2 nights at most stops so working out route, sites etc along the way. More to come. Any advice gratefully received.

It’s going to be mid July to early August so high season but hopefully we can get away from the crowds!

 

[JOG]

What route are you taking from the island to the mainland?!! Your starting point in mainland Europe is a consideration as the route could be FR, CH, A and DE

 

[cgtmiles]

Probably the tunnel

 

[cgtmiles]

Ok, not much progress yet but we have now booked the crossing. So looking to book the first stop somewhere on the way southeast from the tunnel towards the south of Germany. Looks like we will have about 4 hours travel time in Europe in the first day.

Any suggestions for places to stop? We are looking for a one night stay just off a main road south in or heading towards Germany

 

[cgtmiles]

Thinking we can make it to Luxembourg (not been there before).

This place looks ok

home | Camping Ettelbruck

Camping Ettelbruck Luxemburg. Family camping pitches ideally located on a hill on the outskirts of Ettelbruck at the foot of the Ardennes.

www.campingettelbruck.lu

 

[cgtmiles]

We have selected some places of interest to map a rough route, basically heading down the “romantic road” onto the German alpine route then crossing into Austria and heading back west into Switzerland and then back north through Black Forest.

Currently have far too many pins for the 3 weeks we have so need to decide which takes priority. Or maybe wing it as we go

 

[cgtmiles]

So we have been trying to focus on this as it’s rapidly approaching but I keep getting sidetracked on where we can go on the next weekend!

We have chosen this place for the second night at the northern end of the “romantic road”

Camping in Taubervalley - modern camping site

The camping site "Tauberromantik" with comfortable outfit near Rothenburg at the lovely Tauber-valley is well-suited for campingcars, caravans and tents.

www.camping-tauberromantik.de

We then plan to Bosch the road in a day and get down onto the German alpine road and have booked this place next the next few nights

Camping Dr. Lauth – Camping am Fuße der Zugspitze

www.campingehrwald.at

Technically Austria but close to the cable car up to Zugspitze from the AT. Also hope to do the big castles in Germany from here (if we can handle the tourists)

We then plan to travel east on the German alpine road to the Königssee area. Here we are having trouble booking anywhere so may end up in the motorhome parking for a night.

From there we plan to head south and get into the southern end of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road (looks good/scary/expensive!)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PzH6RfsjhasSGru47?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Then head east through the Tyrol valley passing here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FtxPDe4bwQ9h2kRXA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

And then staying here:

Camping Maria | alpines Flair inmitten der atemberaubenden Natur des Nationalparks Hohe Tauern | Campingplatz Hollersbach im Pinzgau

Willkommen auf dem Campingplatz Maria im malerischen Dorf Hollersbach im Pinzgau! Unser Campingplatz bietet Ihnen ein alpines Flair inmitten der atemberaubenden Natur des Nationalparks Hohe Tauern. Genießen Sie Ihren Aufenthalt und entdecken Sie die vielfältigen Freizeitmöglichkeiten, die unsere Reg

www.campingmaria.at

Continuing further east the next stop at a planned here:

Camping Mayrhofen

Der Erlebniscampingplatz im Zillertal: Ganzjährig geöffnet, mit Pool, Sauna, Komfortstellplätzen & Skibus. Ideal für aktive Naturfreunde und Familienurlaub.

www.campingplatz-tirol.at

We should get a chance to do some hiking from there before heading further east on some more dramatic roads and into CH

Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße - die Traumstraße für Genießer

Entdecke eine der schönsten Panoramastraßen der Alpen. Die Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße verbindet das Bundesland Vorarlberg mit Tirol und führt zum Silvrettastausee auf 2032 Meter.

www.silvretta-bielerhoehe.at

 

[Bigsidavies]

Looks like a fantastic trip. Somewhere we've not really explored so looking forward to some posts in "where have you been in your van" when you go.

In fact, looking back, we drove from Lake Como over the Stelvio Pass to Fussen and Castle Neuschwanstein then up to Rudesheim am Rhein about 15 years ago before we had the van.
I love Rudesheim (I'd been there before) and the drive up the Rhein was stunning.
You've got me started now planning a road trip for September.

 

[cgtmiles]

Looks like a fantastic trip. Somewhere we've not really explored so looking forward to some posts in "where have you been in your van" when you go.

In fact, looking back, we drove from Lake Como over the Stelvio Pass to Fussen and Castle Neuschwanstein then up to Rudesheim am Rhein about 15 years ago before we had the van.
I love Rudesheim (I'd been there before) and the drive up the Rhein was stunning.
You've got me started now planning a road trip for September.

We never camped in the Germanic country’s before or holidayed there in any capacity so it’s all a little scary at the moment. Also committed to long drives as we are trying to do a lot in one hit so hopefully it will work at and it won’t be like a cannonball run the whole way!

 

[cgtmiles]

 

[cgtmiles]

Last few stops now planned ready for departure on Saturday
5 nights here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/b2FQ3rYHFtGkrPUo9?g_st=ipc

Camping Zögghof – Südtirol – Passeiertal - Campingplatz . Stellplatz Wohnwagen . Bungalows . Chalets

Vier-Sterne-Camping Zögghof in St. Leonhard: Natur, Komfort & Aussicht – ideal für Familien, Sportler und Ruhesuchende.

camping-zoegghof.com

A overnight here (as never been there before):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/R7SuiaXgzvJkwUNh7?g_st=ipc

Camping Mittagspitze

The campsite Mittagsspitze is situated in a breathtaking landscape and it is the perfect location for relaxing holidays.

www.campingtriesen.li

A stop here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z3AVP5bNi7sqjg498?g_st=ipc

Naturcamping Viva | Sommercamping | Wintercamping | Rueras Sedrun Graubünden Schweiz | Am Rhein

Der Naturcampingplatz: ursprünglich, familienfreundlich, naturnah und nachhaltig geführt. Sommercamping und Wintercamping. In Rueras Sedrun, Graubünden, Schweiz . Umarmt von den Bergen, direkt am jungen Rhein. Ganz viel Ruhe, Natur und Herzlichkeit. Camping mit Restaurant und Vermietung von Tiny Hom

www.campingviva.ch

Then 5 nights here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2CRXgnZ4ChPFEkXSA?g_st=ipc

Camping Gletscherdorf Grindelwald - Your Mountain Stay!

gletscherdorf.ch

Final stop on the way home left to book but looking at here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DvbRU5kJHPTt3hQB6?g_st=ipc

✅ SITE OFFICIEL - Camping 4 étoiles Camping le Lac d'Orient à Troyes

Bienvenue au Camping 4 étoiles à Troyes Camping le Lac d'Orient. Vivez des vacances de rêves en famille ou entre amis. Profitez de notre espace aquatique, nos locations d'exceptions et situation exceptionnelle.

www.camping-lacdorient.com

 

[cgtmiles]

I haven’t got any motorway toll stickers or commissions zones stickers as intend to stay off motorways and out of cities. Hopefully that decision won’t come back and bite me!

 

[cgtmiles]

Also got a duvalay mattress to use, now rolled away with bed made ready to go (used to put all bedding away in wardrobe but now filling that with clothes in packing cubes

 

[Bigsidavies]

@cgtmiles It's worth having the Crit Air in case of diversions etc, and registering the van with the Belgian cities that have low emissions zones as that is free. But I agree, never used a motorway or bought a motorway pass. I prefer the countryside route taken at a leisurely pace.

 

[cgtmiles]

@cgtmiles It's worth having the Crit Air in case of diversions etc, and registering the van with the Belgian cities that have low emissions zones as that is free. But I agree, never used a motorway or bought a motorway pass. I prefer the countryside route taken at a leisurely pace.

We have a French crit air sticker. Last time we drove to Switzerland on holiday we said the same thing but failed instantly as we crossed the border on the motorway and so had to buy a sticker there and then, then drove straight off the motorway, most expensive toll ever!

 

[cgtmiles]

And we are off, first stop Luxembourg.

 

[Sackmycook]

Enjoy your trip, somewhere we need to go sometime

 

[Bigsidavies]

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And we are off, first stop Luxembourg.

Have a great trip. Keep the updates coming. I'm sat here planning our August trip which will be tunnel, then down to Switzerland and over to Italy. Was just thinking about Luxembourg en route.

 

[cgtmiles]

First stop, camping Ettelbrock, choice of pitches which always causes us issues. Ended up on this one but after setting up realised we were miles away from the power. Luckily the nice German guy in the MH behind let me jump of his supply. Gave him a British beer as a thank you

 

[Sackmycook]

What's the diesel prices like in Luxembourg?