Zermatt - Switzerland
We stopped at this Shell petrol station what seemed like the last petrol station along the Autobarn, hoping to buy the vignette there. Unfortunately, they didn't sell it, but the stop turned out to be worth it anyway because I found something unexpectedly delicious.
At the resting area, there was a Marche restaurant and we ordered the kalbsbraten or roast veal. It came with gravy and was incredibly tender - slightly fatty but in the best way possible. Honestly, it was so good. Their sausages were also really tasty.
The next place we stay for this Europe trip was Austria. That day's drive was one of the most challenging parts of the trip. The fog was incredibly thick - the kind where you can barely see what's in front of you. Felt like we entering into a spooky mystical world.
When you cross certain borders by car in Europe, like from Switzerland to Austria, you need to buy a motorway pass called a vignette. We paid CHF 12.96. Though, it depends on the duration and you can usually buy it at petrol stations near the border.
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| Super foggy day |
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| Love this picture - It likes heaven peaking through from the clouds |
Another little travel tip: toilets at many European service stations usually require a small payment. But here, if you buy something from the food court, you get a toilet voucher that allows two people to use the restroom, which is a nice bonus.
In the end, we continued driving and managed to buy the vignette at the last petrol station before the border, just in time before crossing into Austria. Before heading to our next hotel, we stopped for a few hours in a Medieval country that is often overlooked. Curious what it is? See you all in my next post 🛫
Stay tuned for the next blog in Liechtenstein:
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