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Eurotrip in Winter!!!
21/f
So I am travelling to Amsterdam, all of Germany and Austria in Dec. This is my first time to Europe and I need some advice. I will be taking the Eurail for most of my travel and I'm not sure which is the best type of luggage to take with me e.g. bag with wheels? I have heard that there are a lot of stairs to get to hostel rooms etc.
Also, what type of footwear.. I have flat feet, aka no arches. I was thinking of taking a pair of tall leather boots which I can also spray with waterproofing for walking and also nightlife.
I am from Brisbane, Australia, and I have trouble comprehending how cold -20 degrees Celsius is.. I'm slim and probably won't have enough body fat to keep me warm with two layers. So I am thinking I will wear a silk singlet, a long sleeved cotton top, with a woolen sweater over, and an additional trench coat looking thing like this [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Please provide images if you can, it would help me understand I'm sure.
Any random pieces of advice will be appreciated as well!
Thank you all!
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You know it doesn't really get to 20 below zero in Germany/Austria in December right?
Unless you are traveling much, much farther north, into Russia, or Sweden, you are look at more like -3, maybe -10 at the worst.
In which case your current plan for warmth is probably fine. If you were actually headed into a -20 climate, that jacket would never cut it. But at -5 or so, with a decent scarf and sweater underneath you'll probably be comfortable.
I live in an area in Canada which is a bit north of Germany - and it only occasionally hits -20 below here. When it does, I couldn't wear sprayed waterproofed boots and a trench. I'd need a parka and winter boots designer specifically for that temperature. But -3 is autumn weather, and I wear a jacket much like that.
If you are worried about staying warm, get a jacket that does up to your chin, rather than a trench. That makes a huge difference.
Then, just make sure you are prepared to deal with the wind - that's the real problem in the cold. Warm hats, headbands, gloves and scarves will help you stay comfortable. It doesn't matter much if your body is warm if your ears and fingers are freezing off.
For your luggage, check out the Eurail restrictions on luggage size and make sure you get something that meets them. When packing for a long trip, the smallest luggage you can bear is always the best. Some people will swear by backpacks- a good travel backpack with an internal frame is definitely best if you are jumping from hostel to hostel-but I've always preferred luggage with wheels when I have longer stays in places. Just stay away from messenger bags and things that hang on one shoulder. Those hurt pretty bad after a day or two.
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