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Directly after the train station in Zurich there will be nothing to see. You will drive through a tunnel for a quarter of hour and when you will see the daylight again, you are already at the lake Zurich. The train line follows more or less directly the shoreline, and if the weather is nice it can be interesting to observe the people there sunbathing and the ...
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The sign "dekoriert" in Germany and also in Switzerland means that there will be Fasnacht/Fasching/Karneval decoration in the venue, mostly in Restaurants and Bars. Only decoration - nothing else implied. You will find those signs on the most boring and conservative countryside family restaurants just as well as downtown bars that open at 23:00 and close at ...
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Generally, Austrian trains are quite punctual and on time. However, two minutes to change a train is really tight, and 4 minutes isn't really better. The train station in Schwarzach-St.Veit is quite small and this will enhance your chance that you will catch the train. On the other hand, the train station in Salzburg is quite big, so if you're unlucky, there ...
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There are no objections to taking the train from Vienna airport to Brno. However, in your precise case, the bus has two advantages.
The bus is direct. You get in the bus at the airport and get out off the bus in Brno. No need to change. With the train you have to change at least once, sometimes even twice or three times. You have to carry your luggage ...
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You might not have a seat.
In European trains, the seat reservation is independent from the train pass. Some trains require a seat reservation (TGVs in France) but not all. In German countries (at least Germany and Austria) it is possible to buy a train ticket and then a seat ticket. You can also buy it anytime (as long as there are seats left) and the ...
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There are a lot of different questions in here. I tried to answer at least some of them:
1) Apart from a fully functioning car I would recommend to take a GPS navigation device with you. Check if the maps are up-to-date. Additionally, you should inform yourself, if you need any additional gear if you want to travel through foreign countries. If I remember ...
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The answer is indeed no; no visa or ESTA of any kind needed for a visit of 90 days or less.
Here's what the US State Department (Bureau of Consular Affairs) has to say:
ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS:
Austria is a party to the
Schengen Agreement. As such, U.S. citizens may enter Austria for up to
90 days in any 180-day period for ...
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I don't know where you got it from, but the Wachau is definitely not a ski region. So, yes it is fine for non-skiers. By definition, so to say. The Wachau a quite picturesque region. It has some interesting historical monuments. The Wachau is also famous for its wine. An interesting way to explore the place and enjoy the landscape is by cycling. Have a look ...
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Yes. It is easy and you have several options. From the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airpot, you can easily reach ski resorts located in the Salzburger Land or even in Tyrol. There are busses. You also have tthe possibility to take a taxi or shuttle. Eventually, you can rent a car.
As an example, Faistenau and the Fuschlsee are only a 30 minutes car drive from ...
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There can be a few reasons, generically, why the bus can be better than the train:
sometimes, the bus is faster! For example, from Buenos Aires to Rosario (Argentina), the bus is faster than the horrendously slow train.
sometimes the bus is cheaper! (Although you've mentioned in this case it's not). In the previous example, the bus is also cheaper than ...
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Fortunately from the Axamer Lizum webcam there's already snow base, and they're making snow too. In addition, it's at altitude, so there's an added advantage for colder temperatures.
However the start of the season is always weather dependent, and there it's usually mid/late November. So it all depends on which runs you want to do, and luck, and how late ...
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I suppose you travel on a daytime train (Railjet)?
If yes, the whole trip is worthwhile. Just look out of the window. But note that it flattens out gradually (literally and figuratively).
The leg from Zurich to Innsbruck is the most scenic one. Mark Smith, aka the Man in Seat 61, has a video about this leg.
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Elsewhere I've traveled the stores carrying the Tax Refund forms are hit and miss. The larger stores that get a lot of tourist traffic would have the forms on hand but the smaller ones are a hit and miss.
Normally the signature of a Border Control officer is not required since most places the refund is given at the airport.
For Example Tel-Aviv Airport ...
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Right now there is a little snow in the resort. Moreover, there are snow canons. Thus, odds are good that you will have snow and that you will be able to ski. However, you can never be sure. Weather conditions in the Alps can be capricious. The little snow can melt away, and when you arrive, the canons cannot be used, or there are bas conditions, such as ...
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Check this page of the Austrian foreign affairs office. As a US citizen, you don't need a visa.
There is also a list of all countries and their entry regulations. Unfortunately it is only available in German.
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In my opinion, the answer to this question depends on a lot of different things:
First of all, it depends how much days you want to spend in the city itself. In Munich, Vienna and Prague there are a lot of things to do in the city itself. In Salzburg I'm not so sure about that, but this is just my personal opninion.
Secondly, it depends on how you want to ...
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I can't tell you what you will like best, but you seem to appreciate the differences between the two types of moving around that you mention fairly well.
You'll have to make you own decision as to what fits best.
That said, I prefer more of the first. Moving all your stuff to a new ho(s)tel every day is just very tiring.
On a more serious note, I'd be ...
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Try World Nomads. I plugged in your information and the quote came out to be ~400 Euros for 6 months for a Spanish resident. A Uruguayan resident would pay slightly more. 3 months would cost ~230 Euros. I use World Nomads every time I travel, but I've never had to make a claim. From the research I've done, mostly the Thorn Tree forum on Lonely Planet's ...
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It's mostly a matter of taste. Some people like to be constantly on the move and exploring new areas, while others prefer to have a "home base". It sounds like you belong to the second group.
Some comments on your particular trip and things you mention:
As MastaBaba noted, finding a hotel or hostel in or near Munich during Oktoberfest will be very ...
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In Vienna, I would definitely consider
Naschmarkt
Wiener Prater
Museumsquartier
The train connection between Vienna and Salzburg is very good (as mentioned by Karlson, Travel time should be about 3 hours) but Hallstatt is a bit remote. Hallstatt is the one thing I would consider skipping if your schedule feels too tight.
Westbahn will be half the price ...
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