Itinerary Questions...Prague and then Berlin & then???
Feb 5th, 2007, 03:16 PM
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Itinerary Questions...Prague and then Berlin & then???
I am planning a trip by myself, leaving from Prague then to Berlin. Was thinking Brussels next, but it seems like a long treck...any good recommendations for stops in between, or a different route? Open to any suggestions!! Also, how long should I spend in Berlin...never been but very excited to go!
Feb 6th, 2007, 08:29 AM
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Prague and Berlin are both wonderful! How long to stay, and what locations to add, depend on your interests. Are you committed to starting in Prague? Some people recommend Vienna - Prague - Berlin, or Budapest - Vienna - Prague - Berlin.
Feb 6th, 2007, 03:11 PM
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I will be in Vienna for 3 days and then Prague for 4 with my friend before heading off to Berlin by myself. I will definately consider Dresden - any thoughts on a stopoff between Berlin & Brussels though?? I'd really like to get over to Brussels, but the train ride is 8 hours, and I could do with a night or two somewhere or at least a day trip in between..
Feb 8th, 2007, 06:45 PM
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Berlin-Brussels stopover typically is Cologne. Though not a spectacular stop, it has an impressive cathedral with a somewhat interesting museum & large shopping area nearby. You can do it as a day stop if you're not into it.
If you want a more interesting city you may consider Hamburg or Amsterdam though a bit off tangent. If you are looking for charming small towns, then you should consider those in the Harz mountain area: Quedlinburg, Wernigerode, Goslar.
If you want a more interesting city you may consider Hamburg or Amsterdam though a bit off tangent. If you are looking for charming small towns, then you should consider those in the Harz mountain area: Quedlinburg, Wernigerode, Goslar.
Feb 8th, 2007, 07:54 PM
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In answer to your question about Berlin, I spent five days with my two oldest children this summer and felt we saw the highlights. It's a great city. I'm assuming from your name that you're a college student and I would highly recommend Brewer's walking tours (http://www.brewersberlintours.com) which is geared toward college students. It meets at Friedrichstrasse station and it's eight hours but worth every minute.
I also recommend visiting the Villa Wansee as well as the Sachsenhausen Memorial outside of Berlin. Ironcially they are on the exact opposite ends of the S-bahn 1 and you could do both in one day if you start early. It's a very interesting to juxtapose those two visits.
My daughter is also at FSU--her roommate's name is Megan and she's studying abroad right now--you're not the same Megan are you!?
I also recommend visiting the Villa Wansee as well as the Sachsenhausen Memorial outside of Berlin. Ironcially they are on the exact opposite ends of the S-bahn 1 and you could do both in one day if you start early. It's a very interesting to juxtapose those two visits.
My daughter is also at FSU--her roommate's name is Megan and she's studying abroad right now--you're not the same Megan are you!?
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Megan, I forgot to mention that we stayed in a wonderful pension that would be very safe and affordable for a single traveler. The name is Hotel-Pension Bregenz and is just off the Ku-dam and owned by a young couple who were extremely helpful.
