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Driving to Stuttgart and then Switzerland

jmelhuish

jmelhuish

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Hi All,

Im driving to Stuttgart to visit the new museum and then Switzerland in the week before Classic Le mans and I'm in the process of sorting out my paperwork etc. I've ordered a vingnette for the swiss motorways but do I need to order one of these for driving in Germany? http://www.tuev-nord.de/en/traffic/Order_form_ENGLISH_8761.htm

Can anyone advise?

Thanks

Jason
 
Yes, if you're driving into one of the main conurbations, Stuttgart being one of them. Lasts for a couple of years I think.
 
As far as I know, you only need the emissions stickers if you're entering low emission zones.

I visited Stuttgart last September in my car and didn't need a emissions sticker and I didn't need one for the rest of Germany either. I got stopped by the police twice while over there, and they checked over the car rather well both times and didn't mention anything about stickers. Think they were more interested in looking for terrorists at the time, as there was a threat at that time, so they were stopping any unusual cars as a matter of course.

Make sure you show your PCGB card at the museum for discount on the ticket price and they also validate your parking if you use the carpark for the museum (and it's valid for the whole day!)
 
ORIGINAL: pwebb

Yes, if you're driving into one of the main conurbations, Stuttgart being one of them. Lasts for a couple of years I think.
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Just googled it and yes, looks like you are correct. I didn't know about it when I visited. Looks like I could have got a €40 fine for not having one...oops!

I also drove through Frankfurt several times too. Interesting that my relatives in Germany didn't bother to mention it!

http://www.germany-tourism.co.uk/driving_in_germany_low_emission_zones.htm
 
Sounds like a great trip, I've thought about doing the STuttgart thing myself.

I assume you know that you also have to carry a first aid kit, high vis jackets for each passenger and a warning triangle when in Europe. I think some countries require you to carry your insurance docs (and maybe V5) too.
 
ORIGINAL: awattam

Sounds like a great trip, I've thought about doing the STuttgart thing myself.

I assume you know that you also have to carry a first aid kit, high vis jackets for each passenger and a warning triangle when in Europe. I think some countries require you to carry your insurance docs (and maybe V5) too.
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The Mercedes museum has supposed to be very, very good as well. I didn't have the time to go see it myself, but next time I'm round that way, I'll be fitting it in for sure!
 
Thanks Super_Marv for the info. Ive found a PDF document that I can fill in and send off to get the sticker. Im a little concerned though as my car is a 1990 and according to he tourism website link my car is not eligable to enter the zones. I'll send off my application and find out.

Hi awattam. Yes, I've already got the high viz, first aid kit and triangle ready. Ill be taking copies of all my docs and some scans on my phone if needed. Ive planned to do a quick trip using my annual pass issued by swmbo. I will be visiting the Porsche museum, then furka pass, Gottard tunnel, Verzasca dam, the road at the start of the original italian job, drive across france to the Millau bridge then up to Le Mans to meet some mates at the Classic.

I thought I would get this adventure done before my car is taxed off the road and the cost of petrol makes it impossible to do 'Just for fun and have a look around'.
 
ORIGINAL: jmelhuish
I will be visiting the Porsche museum, then furka pass, Gottard tunnel, Verzasca dam, the road at the start of the original italian job, drive across france to the Millau bridge then up to Le Mans to meet some mates at the Classic.

I thought I would get this adventure done before my car is taxed off the road and the cost of petrol makes it impossible to do 'Just for fun and have a look around'.
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Excellent - I did quite a few of the mountain passes in Switzerland last September - if you get the chance and are around that part of Switzerland, take your 944 over the Fluela Pass. Of the 30ish mountain passes I drove last year, I'd certainly put the Fluela in the top 5. The Klaussen pass is also great. The eastern section is a little too narrow to properly attack, but once you start descending over the western section it turns onto a fantastic challenging pass. Didn't get to do the Grimsel or the Susten, but they're apparently the two best passes in the Andermatt area. Again - another one for another time!

Are you doing the Val Tremola Gottard pass, or the main Gottard Pass? I did the new one, which is basically like an A-road draped over a mountain side. I think the Val Tremola would have been more fun and you get to see the Devil's Bridge, of course. It is cobbled though, so expect a noisy drive!

Anyway, have fun, and when you return, we want to see pictures of your nice red 944 at the summit of them passes [:)]
 
Can I suggest the Gottard Pass rather than tunnel?
Far more scenic, and you will avoid the frequent traffic jams on the entrance (which can be miles long!)

If you decide you like more interesting passes then at the top you can turn off and go down the OLD gottard pass (depending which direction you are going)
Sections are cobbled, it's narrow, full of hairpins, and much more interesting than the sweeping duel carriageway of the new pass.
 
ORIGINAL: Mark Bennett

Can I suggest the Gottard Pass rather than tunnel?
Far more scenic, and you will avoid the frequent traffic jams on the entrance (which can be miles long!)

If you decide you like more interesting passes then at the top you can turn off and go down the OLD gottard pass (depending which direction you are going)
Sections are cobbled, it's narrow, full of hairpins, and much more interesting than the sweeping duel carriageway of the new pass.
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I'm glad if I wasn't here, someone else would have suggested it! [:D]
 
Hi Super_Marv and mark,

Thanks for the info on the other passes. I've brought a detailed map of Switzerland which is currently spread out on my dining room table. I'm linking up the passes on my map in some sort or order and then using way points putting them in to my Tom tom so I can gauge how long the passes will take and then find somewhere to stay after a day or two of excellent driving.

Regards

Jason
 
This book is great

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-Journeys-Through-Alps-More/dp/1884313701

Yes it says Motorcycles, but I found it fine for the Boxster.

Don't forget it will take longer to the passes than you think, and it can be tiring. Don't overestimate how many miles you can do in a day.
 
Hi,
You do not need one for Germany, but make sure you have your Triangle and a Hi-vis vest and first aid kit.
I have visited the museum in Stuttgart, excellent place very enthusiastic guy shows you round and his wife is a stunner.
Have a great trip.
Keith.
 
The Mercedes museum is also definitely worth a visit - same architects designed the two interiors - absolutely stunning
 
I visit often Switzerland, because my wife is a half Swiss, no need to pr-oder swiss vignette beforehand. You can easily buy it from border. But i advise you to stay out of the motorways. Smaller roads offer very beautiful scenery and those roads are a real pleasure to drive.
If you need a emission sticker, old Porsches should use this [:D] :

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