ED April in Zuffenhausen - Advice and tips please
02-05-2023, 08:17 PM
#16
Has anyone done a tourist night at Nurburgring?? With that being north and most of these passes south, I don't think we will have enough time for both. We're only there for 6-7 days. I am leaning towards Nurburgring...
Here is the route I have thus far. We land on the 17th in Frankfurt and will take the train to Stuttgart. Departing date is the 23rd from Frankfurt, so we will likely head to Frankfurt the night before the flight on the 22nd.
I need to fill the 19th and 21st with something that makes sense on this route... Suggestions?
April 17th, Arrival
April 18th, Delivery of Car and drive through Black Forest to Baden Baden to stay the night + Thermal Spa.
April 19th, Open...?
April 20th, Drive to Nurburgring, 1730-1930 Drive ring, stay the night.
April 21st, Open...?
April 22nd Drop car at Sindelfingen (I think), train to Frankfurt for the night.
April 23rd, Depart
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/mwCbbBtjghoti8AT6
EDIT: Dropping the car off in Frankfurt would really be ideal, but I am not sure if that would add weeks to North American delivery time?
Here is the route I have thus far. We land on the 17th in Frankfurt and will take the train to Stuttgart. Departing date is the 23rd from Frankfurt, so we will likely head to Frankfurt the night before the flight on the 22nd.
I need to fill the 19th and 21st with something that makes sense on this route... Suggestions?
April 17th, Arrival
April 18th, Delivery of Car and drive through Black Forest to Baden Baden to stay the night + Thermal Spa.
April 19th, Open...?
April 20th, Drive to Nurburgring, 1730-1930 Drive ring, stay the night.
April 21st, Open...?
April 22nd Drop car at Sindelfingen (I think), train to Frankfurt for the night.
April 23rd, Depart
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/mwCbbBtjghoti8AT6
EDIT: Dropping the car off in Frankfurt would really be ideal, but I am not sure if that would add weeks to North American delivery time?
WildLine Hängebrücke, Heermannsweg 100, 75323 Bad Wildbad, Germany
https://wildline.de/
Wildline is like a park of sorts; there is a long suspension bridge to walk across along with a cool cylindrical slide thingy. We didn't make it to our trip because of scheduling conflicts but it looks like a fun low stress stroll.
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Angryinch (02-05-2023)
02-05-2023, 08:20 PM
#17
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^ Thanks, I will look into this! Maybe take the 19th to hit the thermal spas and stroll around this area. I am not a huge fan of rushing place to place without taking it in a bit. Quality of Quantity.
Edit,
I found a nice flight from Zurich to Home (Canada) on Saturday the 22nd. Hmmm. Wonder what happens if the car is dropped in Zurich. I need more info about drop locations and timelines.
Edit,
I found a nice flight from Zurich to Home (Canada) on Saturday the 22nd. Hmmm. Wonder what happens if the car is dropped in Zurich. I need more info about drop locations and timelines.
Last edited by Angryinch; 02-05-2023 at 08:25 PM.
02-05-2023, 09:02 PM
#18
I've done both Grossglockner and Stelvio in the past (separate trips) and I'd absolutely recommend NOT trying to do both in the same day. They're rather far apart and you want to enjoy each one.
02-05-2023, 09:40 PM
#19
Last edited by toph4242; 02-05-2023 at 09:55 PM.
02-05-2023, 09:45 PM
#20
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Thread Starter
I have a couple more ideas potentially:
1. Lake Constance.
2. Neuschwanstein Castle
Both look amazing and seem worth a stop. Could potentially hit both in the same day.
What is really making this difficult is the drop off location (Stuttgart) and Nurburgring only be open on April 20th evening, its location is opposite of most of these sites. Ill play with the route on google maps and see if I can figure it out.
1. Lake Constance.
2. Neuschwanstein Castle
Both look amazing and seem worth a stop. Could potentially hit both in the same day.
What is really making this difficult is the drop off location (Stuttgart) and Nurburgring only be open on April 20th evening, its location is opposite of most of these sites. Ill play with the route on google maps and see if I can figure it out.
02-05-2023, 09:54 PM
#21
I have a couple more ideas potentially:
1. Lake Constance.
2. Neuschwanstein Castle
Both look amazing and seem worth a stop. Could potentially hit both in the same day.
What is really making this difficult is the drop off location (Stuttgart) and Nurburgring only be open on April 20th evening, its location is opposite of most of these sites. Ill play with the route on google maps and see if I can figure it out.
1. Lake Constance.
2. Neuschwanstein Castle
Both look amazing and seem worth a stop. Could potentially hit both in the same day.
What is really making this difficult is the drop off location (Stuttgart) and Nurburgring only be open on April 20th evening, its location is opposite of most of these sites. Ill play with the route on google maps and see if I can figure it out.
Heidelberg Castle tour is supposed to be great too... that could fill in your 21st day and make for a leisurely drive back towards Stuttgart
Last edited by toph4242; 02-05-2023 at 09:56 PM.
02-05-2023, 10:00 PM
#22
Drifting
Thread Starter
^^ Yea, I can't miss Nurburgring, that is epic. But also don't want to add weeks to get the car back in Spring either. Will stick with Sindelfingen for drop location.
I just did a route its 16hrs total drive ~1400k. I think I can easily manage that over 6-7 days. Plus, like you mentioned, un-restricted Autobahn = hammer down.
Here is the route so far. Stuttgart, Black Forest, Baden, Nurburgring, Lake Constance, Castle, Sindelfingen drop and home.
https://goo.gl/maps/jLQFVPyC7kdPfLxN8
I just did a route its 16hrs total drive ~1400k. I think I can easily manage that over 6-7 days. Plus, like you mentioned, un-restricted Autobahn = hammer down.
Here is the route so far. Stuttgart, Black Forest, Baden, Nurburgring, Lake Constance, Castle, Sindelfingen drop and home.
https://goo.gl/maps/jLQFVPyC7kdPfLxN8
02-05-2023, 10:33 PM
#23
I have a couple more ideas potentially:
1. Lake Constance.
2. Neuschwanstein Castle
Both look amazing and seem worth a stop. Could potentially hit both in the same day.
What is really making this difficult is the drop off location (Stuttgart) and Nurburgring only be open on April 20th evening, its location is opposite of most of these sites. Ill play with the route on google maps and see if I can figure it out.
1. Lake Constance.
2. Neuschwanstein Castle
Both look amazing and seem worth a stop. Could potentially hit both in the same day.
What is really making this difficult is the drop off location (Stuttgart) and Nurburgring only be open on April 20th evening, its location is opposite of most of these sites. Ill play with the route on google maps and see if I can figure it out.
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toph4242 (02-05-2023)
02-05-2023, 10:45 PM
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02-05-2023, 10:52 PM
#25
I haven't been to Heidelberg Palace but I agree it looks nice - it's funny you mention it, as I just added it to my 911 ED itinerary last night! (Still waiting for an ED date - it's not looking good for July so I'm likely going to be shafted out of a factory tour at Zuffenhausen, which is unavailable from mid-July to mid-Sept ).
).What does your build look like?
02-05-2023, 10:56 PM
#26
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Thread Starter
I haven't been to Heidelberg Palace but I agree it looks nice - it's funny you mention it, as I just added it to my 911 ED itinerary last night! (Still waiting for an ED date - it's not looking good for July so I'm likely going to be shafted out of a factory tour at Zuffenhausen, which is unavailable from mid-July to mid-Sept ).
).Please post your route/google maps. Id like to see.
Thinking of canceling the Castle and Lake, maybe stick up around Nurburgring or find somewhere to make it closer to Stuttgart?? Maybe into France for the day or two?
EDIT: I think Lake Constance and the Castle are out. Too far south from Nurburgring. Perhaps Rothenburg ob der Tauber or somewhere around this region that keeps us closer to Stuttgart region. We will leave Nurburgring after a lap or two, so 630-730pm departing.
Has anyone done a short wine tour around the Rothenburg ob der Tauber/Nurburgring/Stuttgart regions?? This could be an idea.
Last edited by Angryinch; 02-05-2023 at 11:01 PM.
02-05-2023, 11:03 PM
#27
I agree with bobert75, Hohenschwangau seem to have way less people visiting than Neuschwanstein.
My two cents for Neuschwanstein:
1) Go super early if you can. You beat the tourists (and tour busses taking up space).
2) Before you leave the area, branch out to one of the local roads nearby to get some really nice photos of your car and the castle. This one is taken at 47.566273, 10.745878
My two cents for Neuschwanstein:
1) Go super early if you can. You beat the tourists (and tour busses taking up space).
2) Before you leave the area, branch out to one of the local roads nearby to get some really nice photos of your car and the castle. This one is taken at 47.566273, 10.745878
02-05-2023, 11:07 PM
#28
This is the route that I have planned for June 6th - June 12th
Open to Suggestions of things to skip or add along here... The "Bormio" is just a place filler for the Stelvio Pass... Google maps wont let you put it in currently since its closed until May
https://goo.gl/maps/kN8zWL2v9UiABN8D7
Open to Suggestions of things to skip or add along here... The "Bormio" is just a place filler for the Stelvio Pass... Google maps wont let you put it in currently since its closed until May
https://goo.gl/maps/kN8zWL2v9UiABN8D7
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Angryinch (02-05-2023)
02-05-2023, 11:11 PM
#29
This is the route that I have planned for June 6th - June 12th
Open to Suggestions of things to skip or add along here... The "Bormio" is just a place filler for the Stelvio Pass... Google maps wont let you put it in currently since its closed until May
https://goo.gl/maps/kN8zWL2v9UiABN8D7
Open to Suggestions of things to skip or add along here... The "Bormio" is just a place filler for the Stelvio Pass... Google maps wont let you put it in currently since its closed until May
https://goo.gl/maps/kN8zWL2v9UiABN8D7
02-05-2023, 11:18 PM
#30
Drifting
Thread Starter
Here is a few maps from Porsche and BMW that I found on another site, might be helpful to others:
BMW and Porsche's tips for European Delivery driving tour routes of Germany (bimmerpost.com)
BMW and Porsche's tips for European Delivery driving tour routes of Germany (bimmerpost.com)