europe in winter (1 Viewer)

[pAuLthaPlUmBeR]

Hi all, it's Paul (haha that rhymes).

Anyway, I was wondering - has anyone ever been to Europe in Winter? I want to go this summer, but our summer is their winter. I plan on going on a contiki tour. Has anyone got any suggestions? I wouldnt want to waste my money if it would be crap in winter.

Thanks all,

Paul.

 

[christ_ine]

I went to France, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium during their winter (Nov 04 - Jan 05). I think it's pretty bloody spiffy. If you go early in winter it isn't too cold and it's bearable. I prefer winter, so that's probably why it didn't bother me. It probably costs more during summer, depending on how much you're willing to spend.

If you're a summer loving person, I'd wait, otherwise you'll be complaining most of the time That, and you'd have to pack less.

 

[pAuLthaPlUmBeR]

Thankyou, sweet Christine. Well i dont mind the cold - atleast everything would look awesome in the snow and stuff - and it would be a cool experience - so to speak LOL.

 

[sugaryblue]

Hi all, it's Paul (haha that rhymes).

Anyway, I was wondering - has anyone ever been to Europe in Winter? I want to go this summer, but our summer is their winter. I plan on going on a contiki tour. Has anyone got any suggestions? I wouldnt want to waste my money if it would be crap in winter.

Thanks all,

Paul.

i was in Europe for winter last year. It was freezing but i love the cold!! the weird thing is that i wore the same thing (probably one layer more) for European -5 degree as being in Sydney winter 5 degree. it's quite nice and you get that archaic feel to it! it would be fantastic if your trip involves skiing! but the downside is that, a lot of attractions may be closed! and that your luggage will be a lot heavier than summer.

also, they tend to have better accomodation deals duringw inter!

 

[Poon-Tang]

i went to london in winter, it was cold, and really expensive, but i stayed in my brothers place, he lived in the nurses quarters at guys hospital. it wasn't as sexy at the name suggests.

 

[christ_ine]

Best to invest in thermal underwear. Saved my life, that stuff.

 

[jellybeenz]

I'm going to Switzerland and Portugal this Summer. I'm excited but a bit pissed off because I'm not gonna get to have a Summer, so i'll have to double up on winter clothes.

I'm going for 2 months, but I've been before so my advice is just to make sure you have a big coat to wear outside. Coz a light denim jacket or jumper like the ones we wear here just isn't enough.

I've been to Europe in Summer as well. And I like Summer better coz my Australian bones cannot handle the cold, but Europe isn't crap in winter. Just make sure you have plenty of warm clothes.

 

[McLake]

I was in London and Paris last winter and it was fine. Just bring lots of warm clothes, and be sensiable about how much time you spend out in the cold.

 

[kirabolton]

Jacket wise what do people recommend? I'm going on a Contiki tour, then to Austria/Switzerland in Jan/Feb and i get cold very easily...perhaps it wasn't the best idea...

 

[noneother]

You can't go past a puff jacket. They look cool and are extremely warm.
Wear a beanie as 80% of body heat is lost through the head.

 

[Sasky]

I'm going throughout Europe in my uni break from end of Nov - End of Feburary.

I've been told the contiki tours suck quite often cause u're in a group the whole time - u have to stay with them and cause u only have a limited time they make u go through places really quickly, u cant stay and look at the things u want, u have to keep moving. And if u're stuck in a crap group u have to live with it the entire trip.

I was gonna do that, cause Ive never been to Europe but decided not to. My trip's gonna cost me between friggin $5 - 7,000. But it'll be worth it (hopefully).

I really do hope the cold wont be too bad, but my fav country (Germany)'s gonna make up for it! But I'm gonna be pissed off for missing the Octoberfest!