Europe 101

2014-11-11T15:26:23-05:00

Hello everyone

So we are currently stationed in Germany. Absolutely LOVE it here. Background.. I am a Navy veteran & my husband is AD Army. We have 3 kids (8, 4 & 3). We just arrived here just about 7 months ago. Wow... it has gone fast.

So far we have been to Saarbrucken, Paris, Koln, Trier (today actually), and amusement parks.

We have a trip planned for Edelweiss, a cruise (Spain, Malta & Italy), and Prague next year.

What are your favorite places you've been in Europe?

Kid friendly recommendations?

Response by SSG Ralph Innes made Nov 11 at 2014 4:07 PM

2014-11-11T16:07:28-05:00

You should try to make it to northern Italy. Lake Como, Lake Garda, Venice (especially during Carnivale), Florence, and etc. are all great places to go. Rothenburg in Germany is a great town to visit. Take a trip on the Brenner Pass throught the Alps; spectacular scenerary. Every year in Wurzburg, they have the Mozart festival at The Residence. There is live music in the garden and you kick back on the grass with your food and wine and enjoy the evening. I'm not into claissical music, but that was great. Berchtesgarden and Garmish are get places to visit in Germany as well. Dang....I do miss Europe.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2014 5:54 PM

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SN Jennifer M., I was stationed in Kaiserslautern from 1980 to 1983. They said at that time it was the largest American "city" outside the USA.

Edelweiss (in Garmisch, I assume) is the tops in my opinion. What a beautiful place for a vacation or just a long weekend. I've heard good things about Legoland Deutschland (http://www.legoland.de/en/), but I've never been there myself.

LEGOLAND Amusement Park Germany - LEGOLAND

The LEGOLAND amusement park in Germany has lots to offer for families with children looking for adventure – enough for several days of fun and action.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 1:53 AM

2014-11-12T01:53:12-05:00

Love the area around Kaiserslautern. My mothers family is mostly from and in Sembach. And my father was also stationed at Sembach AFB. I had the chance to visit the area myself in the late 80's. Funny thing although my mother was German and my father was fluent in Germen us kids never learned. Glad you all are enjoying life in Germany.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 1:57 AM

2014-11-12T01:57:27-05:00

I also enjoyed very much Portugal and Spain.

Response by CPL Rick Stasny made Nov 12 at 2014 8:25 AM

2014-11-12T08:25:03-05:00

With winter right around the corner, I would suggest Garmish in Bavaria, I had the pleasure of being stationed about 45 minutes from there. The AFRC offers reduced rates for the slopes. Also, I would recommend the General Patton hotel. The rates were based on pay grade. Also close to there is Oberramegau which is the place where they put on the passion play. It is truly a beautiful Bavarian village. Then, try to take a trip to Salzburg and Innsbrook, Austria. Both wonderful places.

Response by SFC Melker Johansson made Nov 12 at 2014 10:24 AM

2014-11-12T10:24:00-05:00

Rothenburg, Germany
Rome, Italy
Tallinn, Estonia

Response by SGT John Pyle made Nov 12 at 2014 9:13 PM

2014-11-12T21:13:49-05:00

Salzburg, Austria!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 7:34 AM

2014-11-13T07:34:14-05:00

Graduated from High School in Germany--stationed in Europe 7+ times (Belgium, France, Italy)...I vote GARMISH by far the best location...there are many places in Europe worth visiting, including places most Americans never go, such as Zagreb. Hungary is also terrific.