June 2026: Austria & Back
Discussion
Hello all
I'm looking for some recommendations and guidance on my first Euro trip this summer. The general itinerary is:
Outbound
Day one: London to Calais, via Eurotunnel, and down to the Black Forest. I'll stay somewhere in the area, with the idea to drive local roads the following morning.
Day two: enjoy BF roads before drive to Munich, pick up the missus from the airport, drive onto Austria (setting-up camp near Grossglockner).
Return
Day one: drive to Munich, dropping off missus again, and stay somewhere overnight
Day two: finish the journey back to the UK via Eurotunnel
My questions are:
1. Does anyone have any recommendations for where to stay in/around the Black Forest for the outbound leg?
2. I'm undecided where I could stay overnight on the return leg between Munich & Calais. I'm in no rush, so am open on any recommendations
3. Is it worth getting a device for French tolls in advance? I've come across Emovis & Tollbird and heard good things
I'm looking for some recommendations and guidance on my first Euro trip this summer. The general itinerary is:
Outbound
Day one: London to Calais, via Eurotunnel, and down to the Black Forest. I'll stay somewhere in the area, with the idea to drive local roads the following morning.
Day two: enjoy BF roads before drive to Munich, pick up the missus from the airport, drive onto Austria (setting-up camp near Grossglockner).
Return
Day one: drive to Munich, dropping off missus again, and stay somewhere overnight
Day two: finish the journey back to the UK via Eurotunnel
My questions are:
1. Does anyone have any recommendations for where to stay in/around the Black Forest for the outbound leg?
2. I'm undecided where I could stay overnight on the return leg between Munich & Calais. I'm in no rush, so am open on any recommendations
3. Is it worth getting a device for French tolls in advance? I've come across Emovis & Tollbird and heard good things
MPC09 said:
Hello all
I'm looking for some recommendations and guidance on my first Euro trip this summer. The general itinerary is:
Outbound
Day one: London to Calais, via Eurotunnel, and down to the Black Forest. I'll stay somewhere in the area, with the idea to drive local roads the following morning.
Day two: enjoy BF roads before drive to Munich, pick up the missus from the airport, drive onto Austria (setting-up camp near Grossglockner).
Return
Day one: drive to Munich, dropping off missus again, and stay somewhere overnight
Day two: finish the journey back to the UK via Eurotunnel
My questions are:
1. Does anyone have any recommendations for where to stay in/around the Black Forest for the outbound leg?
2. I'm undecided where I could stay overnight on the return leg between Munich & Calais. I'm in no rush, so am open on any recommendations
3. Is it worth getting a device for French tolls in advance? I've come across Emovis & Tollbird and heard good things
Motorway vignette for Austria is perhaps more important - france can be avoided for the most partI'm looking for some recommendations and guidance on my first Euro trip this summer. The general itinerary is:
Outbound
Day one: London to Calais, via Eurotunnel, and down to the Black Forest. I'll stay somewhere in the area, with the idea to drive local roads the following morning.
Day two: enjoy BF roads before drive to Munich, pick up the missus from the airport, drive onto Austria (setting-up camp near Grossglockner).
Return
Day one: drive to Munich, dropping off missus again, and stay somewhere overnight
Day two: finish the journey back to the UK via Eurotunnel
My questions are:
1. Does anyone have any recommendations for where to stay in/around the Black Forest for the outbound leg?
2. I'm undecided where I could stay overnight on the return leg between Munich & Calais. I'm in no rush, so am open on any recommendations
3. Is it worth getting a device for French tolls in advance? I've come across Emovis & Tollbird and heard good things
i don't remember a toll section from belgium into france if you went that way
motorways and expressways in austria may be not possible to avoid - last one i got refused to take card, even though they had a card machine, and had to pay cash
bip and go also for french toll tags
Black Forest: Last year we stayed in the Holiday Inn Express in Baden-Baden. Good location with secure parking and only a short walk to the town centre.
Roomers Hotel accross the road also looked good judging by the number of Ferraris parked outside!
From Baden head straght onto the B500 and enjoy the Black Forest.
Roomers Hotel accross the road also looked good judging by the number of Ferraris parked outside!
From Baden head straght onto the B500 and enjoy the Black Forest.
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