Ramstien to Edielwiess

Author Message   Irwin Rovner Senior Member Username: Irovner Post Number: 401 Registered: 06-2003 Posted From: 66.32.97.251 Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 07:45 pm:    I echo Neal's recommendation of Skype. I"ve used it throughout Europe to call for Flight info at Ramstein (or Spandg, etc.) in planning my return to a base or to temp lodging for a reservation. It's virtually flawless and it's cheap as dirt to use.   neal floyd Advanced Member Username: Nfloyd Post Number: 189 Registered: 09-2007 Posted From: 67.233.135.84 Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 06:06 pm:    if you are able to take a Netbook or laptop Skype is great. $.02 per minute anywhere in the world. Internet is available almost anywhere.   Robert V Jones Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 50 Registered: 05-2008 Posted From: 72.40.63.58 Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 05:48 pm:    John, I have an AT&T phone and it works in Europe but at something like $1.75 a minute or more... You might check your cell phone company and ask them about your phone's capabilities and charges. Texting is much cheaper if you can do what you want by that method. Bob   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 4207 Registered: 06-2003 Posted From: 95.208.80.143 Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 03:42 pm:    john waterfield's query was moved to here.   Phil Doubleman Senior Member Username: Phil Post Number: 1549 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 68.35.26.65 Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 02:11 pm:    we are planning to go to edelweiss. Ques: how do we get there from ramstein? we do not want to rent a car. Ans: Train Ques: can we use our cell phone in germany? Ans: If it is an "unlocked" multi-band GSM so that you can put in a chip purchased for Germany... yes. If not...no.   john waterfield New member Username: Johnlorena Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 68.38.78.200 Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 02:58 am:    we are planning to go to edelweiss. how do we get there from ramstein? we do not want to rent a car. can we use our cell phone in germany?   Robert V Jones Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 48 Registered: 05-2008 Posted From: 72.40.63.58 Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 11:52 pm:    If there's interest in a rental car, I've use both Avis and Hertz(both have key drop boxes in the Ramstein Terminal on departure).. I'd look up their costs on their web sites(1 way and also roundtrip). I assume both have offices in Garmisch but not sure. Bob   neal floyd Advanced Member Username: Nfloyd Post Number: 168 Registered: 09-2007 Posted From: 67.233.135.84 Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 10:13 pm:    I understand that Euro-car allows one way rentals anywhere in Germany without a drop off charge. Last year we caught a rare flight from Rota to Cheveries Belgium. We were able to catch a ride with an Air force Sgt in his pick up truck to Mons Belgium. We were able to rent a "German car" which meant a car assigned to Germany that needed to be returned to Germany. We turned it in in Garmisch and rented a Hertz car and turned it in at Ramstein. Hertz has a drop box in the terminal as Eurocar does not. Be aware that if you go into Austria with the rental car you need to buy the vignette (sticker) to keep the Austrian tax man happy. I would also check with Hertz about their rates. Try the Charter CDP. 650209   Wes Loukota Member Username: Woodturner Post Number: 39 Registered: 07-2007 Posted From: 75.201.89.172 Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 08:17 pm:    Does anyone know if I can get a rental car one-way from Ramstein to Garmisch, and how much it might be?   Darin Brown New member Username: Danton31 Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 24.210.215.88 Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 02:51 am:    I'd go to Garmisch by train using a Laenderkarte. It's relatively slow, but very flexible and very cheap. All 5 of you could get to Garmisch for about 60 Euro. The thing I like about traveling that way is that everyone can sleep, stretch the legs, and use the restroom without having to stop. Go to www.bahn.de for details and trip planning. Once you're in Garmisch you could rent a car from Europecar. The office is just 1 block from the train station.   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 3978 Registered: 06-2003 Posted From: 95.208.80.143 Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 07:11 am:    Faith, How long do you plan to stay at Garmisch? - a week? More? Do you plan to return to Ramstein? If you are spending a week at Garmisch and plan to return through Ramstein then a car may be "best" for you.   neal floyd Intermediate Member Username: Nfloyd Post Number: 141 Registered: 09-2007 Posted From: 67.233.187.247 Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 12:44 am:    We enjoyed having a rental car. It is about a 45 minute drive to Innsbruck Austria. Fun to go park and walk around the old part of town. On Sat people come to the city hall to get married. The police dept band was playing a concert out in the street out side of city hall. Just east of Innsbruck in Wattens where Savorski (spelling?) crystal is made. There is a real neat museum and store(Bring lots of $$$). We found a car very handy. E mail me if I can offer any other help.   Faith Sands Junior Member Username: Mom44 Post Number: 6 Registered: 02-2010 Posted From: 74.105.53.135 Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 11:35 pm:    My husband will be on Reserve-Active Duty Leave. He wants to go to Germany. Family of five (3 teenage boys). 7 to 10 days. Money not a major factor to a point. Just going to take in what we can. Take some tours and try to get back in time for me to get to back to work. My husband does have a bad knee for getting around. He is very just lets go and take a chance, I want a plan.   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 3971 Registered: 06-2003 Posted From: 95.208.80.143 Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 04:49 pm:    Faith, Need a little more info from you to determine the "Best" way. 1. How many are traveling with you - two? more? 2. Is money a major factor? 3. How long will it be before you return to Ramstein (or are you returning?). 4. What do you plan to do at Garmisch - do you want a car to get around?   Faith Sands New member Username: Mom44 Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2010 Posted From: 74.105.53.135 Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 03:07 pm:    We are trying to usr Space A to get to Ramstien, then to stay at the military's Edielweiss Resort. any idesa on the best way to get their? We have heard that the trains take 7-8 hours, but a car is 5. This is our first time trying to use space A, any help would be appreciated. Thanks!