What I need for a trip into mainland Europe
Discussion
Planning a week touring Germany in June, Porsche factory and museum, Auto Salon Singen, Motorworld, Deutsche Alpenstrasse, BMW factory and finally to the Nurburgring for some spectating.
I have read somewhere about an emissions pass to enter some of the cities. With us going into Stuttgart and Munich, is this something I will need to get and, if so, where do I buy these.
Also, are there any more "must haves" or "must do's" that I need.
All advice will be gratefully received.
I have read somewhere about an emissions pass to enter some of the cities. With us going into Stuttgart and Munich, is this something I will need to get and, if so, where do I buy these.
Also, are there any more "must haves" or "must do's" that I need.
All advice will be gratefully received.
You will need the emissions sticker on your car to enter any German city. You can get these at any TüV station, there are lots of these around in Germany. It's a one off fee of around 8 Eur. It must be placed on the right hand side of the windscreen so a warden can see it when they patrol the streets.
Have a look here
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/coun...
They do PDF's for each country telling you all the need to know info on speed limits, what you have to carry in the car etc. I did a road trip last summer covering France, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Austria, Germany, Holland and Belgium. This site was invaluable!
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/coun...
They do PDF's for each country telling you all the need to know info on speed limits, what you have to carry in the car etc. I did a road trip last summer covering France, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Austria, Germany, Holland and Belgium. This site was invaluable!
There's different levels of emission stickers depending on your car/fuel type. My car ('94 Mercedes Diesel), slightly ironically, doesn't qualify for any of them in Stuttgart due to it's age. I've driven & stayed in the city twice and had no issues, and the same in other German cities. I think the fine is something like €40 if you get caught without a sticker.
If you're going to Stuttgart then even if you're not a big Merc fan I would still do the museum as it's an impressive collection, building and history of the car.
I'd also add the Technik museum Sinsheim (and Speyer if time), as they both have really impressive collections of all types of vehicles.
Enjoy if it's your first time driving in Germany, they're much more polite and disciplined on the roads there.
If you're going to Stuttgart then even if you're not a big Merc fan I would still do the museum as it's an impressive collection, building and history of the car.
I'd also add the Technik museum Sinsheim (and Speyer if time), as they both have really impressive collections of all types of vehicles.
Enjoy if it's your first time driving in Germany, they're much more polite and disciplined on the roads there.
what Chaz said about Sinsheim Auto & Technik museum, great place. Watch out for the warp-speed SUV/Estates but again driving does tend to be more polite. IIRC don't flash people to get out of the way. If you've got time (it is quite a bit further on) Füssen is worth a visit.
I'll be surprised if you don't enjoy it
Oh and watch out for Belgians - their driving really takes it (down) to another level. Frightening
I'll be surprised if you don't enjoy it
Oh and watch out for Belgians - their driving really takes it (down) to another level. Frightening
Edited by irocfan on Thursday 11th February 14:12
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