Planning next trip, and thinking of covering 3 countries we know NOTHING about. And I mean NOTHING. So checking if the collective on MHF have quick n easy access to the information and any other tips! Hungary; Slovakia; and Czech Republic. (Going via Germany which we "know", so maybe 3-4-5 weeks total in the 3 newbies!)
- Is Czech in the EU? And does it have Euro? (yeah yeah )
- Are there many Aires?
- Is wild camping permitted?
- Any non-standard driving requirements such as motorway taxes; stickers; etc (transit conversion 2.8t)
And importantly!!
- Top things to see / do
- Top places to go
- Any recommended guide books?
- Any recommended websites with further information?
We love the outdoors; parties and activities and hate churches and too much tourist tat.
We will have ACSI2009; ACSI2009 DVD; Camping Cheques; 2009 BoardAtlas; and 2008 camperstop [MHF Link].
Any other must-have books/databases of camping stops?
(We have used and are pretty much googled out :'( ; and we've seached the archives, but were hoping for any other first hand tips!0
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Active Campers wanting info on Czech/Hungary/Slovakia tourin
Hi Active campers,
Think you will find answers to all of your questions on Czech Rep & Hungary in your ACSI book - I only have the 2008 version with me, just looked at the info pages for each country ( Slovakia not in it) & the info is mostly there, & what's missing you could probably get by using the Czech Tourist Authority website/emailing them; likewise the Hungarian embassy. (Details listed in ACSI for both)
Happy travels
Seve.
Planning next trip, and thinking of covering 3 countries we know NOTHING about. And I mean NOTHING.
Just wondering if you made the trip Sorry I wasn't a member of MHFacts back in Jan, else I could have helped you out (My wife has a property in CZ and so I spend quite some time there).
I haven't looked at it but if they are on their trip there will be a write up about it.
Ca
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Hi I live in Hungary so can help you with it. We are not in the euro yet but most places will take them and give you a good rate. You need a vignette for the motorways, wildcamping is not permitted but there are loads of camp sites. Fuel is under a £ a litre, service stations can be few and far between except on the motorways. 'A' roads can be a bit like Uk country lanes and you tend to drive in the middle of the road because of the pot holes at the edges.
Waz
Off to Hungary tomorrow/Friday/Saturday all being well (will be on our site).
Czech was rulled out in Feb (and this trip) due to the weather and the fact winter/snow tires are mandatory. We will be getting a 2nd set of wheels just for winter use with snow tyres on - but as yet not got it.
Worry not though, after our first year of travel we've decided to have a 2nd year (at least) so will be doing Czech. Maybe 2010....
Our goal is to cover all of Europe - but it is a big place! lol
Hi
Czech was rulled out in Feb (and this trip) due to the weather and the fact winter/snow tires are mandatory. We will be getting a 2nd set of wheels just for winter use with snow tyres on - but as yet not got it.
Worry not though, after our first year of travel we've decided to have a 2nd year (at least) so will be doing Czech. Maybe 2010....
As it happens right now the weather is like summer in England but you are right about Feb. absolute guaranteed snow and lots of it and the winter tyres mandatory (Or you could be in a lot of trouble with the Police)
'Winter' tyres are what we call M&S (Mud and Snow) by the way.
Hi, Are winter tyres mandatory for all vehicles in the Czech Republic in the winter, or is it just above a certain weight? And do you mean special winter tyres or snow chains when needed? Don't know much about this but we do travel to the Czech Republic though this will be the first time in a campervan.
thanks in advance,
lala
Hi, Are winter tyres mandatory for all vehicles in the Czech Republic in the winter, or is it just above a certain weight? And do you mean special winter tyres or snow chains when needed? Don't know much about this but we do travel to the Czech Republic though this will be the first time in a campervan.
thanks in advance,
lala
Yes, mandatory for ALL vehicles from when the clocks change in Autumn to when they change back in Spring.
The tyres required are the ones that have M & S stamped on the side (No you can't buy them at Marks & Spencers )
Snow chains are not used a lot on main roads and would not absolve you from the need to have winter tyres.
To be honest I would try to avoid Czech republic in January to March especially if you're planing on seeing some of the rural parts.
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Sorry I wasn't a member of MHFacts back in Jan, else I could have helped you out (My wife has a property in CZ and so I spend quite some time there).
but you are right about Feb. absolute guaranteed snow and lots of it and the winter tyres mandatory (Or you could be in a lot of trouble with the Police)
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