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<h1>CUCC Expo: Getting There</h1>
        <h2>By Car</h2>
        <h3>Getting to the other side of the Sea</h3>
        <p>This can be the most expensive bit, but with a bit of perseverence and ingenuity, the cost can be minimised.</p>
        <h4>Some useful links:</h4>
        <pre>
        <b>Hoverspeed</b> <a href="http://www.hoverspeed.co.uk">http://www.hoverspeed.co.uk</a>
            Dover-Calais
            Dover-Oostende (Ostend)

        <b>SeaFrance</b> <a href="http://www.seafrance.co.uk">http://www.seafrance.co.uk</a>
            Dover-Calais

        <b>P&amp;O Stena Line</b> <a href="http://www.posl.com">http://www.posl.com</a>
            Dover-Calais

        <b>P&amp;O North Sea Ferries</b> <a href="http://www.ponsf.com">http://www.ponsf.com</a>
            Hull-Rotterdam
            Hull-Zeebrugge

        <b>Euro Tunnel</b> <a href="http://www.eurotunnel.co.uk">http://www.eurotunnel.co.uk</a>
            Folkestone-Calais/Coquelles

        <b>Stena Line</b> <a href="http://www.stenaline.com">http://www.stenaline.com</a>
            Harwich-Hoek van Holland (Hook of Holland)

        <b>FerryBooker</b> <a href="http://www.ferrybooker.com">http://www.ferrybooker.com</a>
            Various Routes

        <b>Ferry Sav&pound;rs</b> <a href="https://www.ferrysavers.com">https://www.ferrysavers.com</a>
            Various Routes
        </pre>
        <h3>Driving across Europe</h3>
        <p>This is the tiring bit.  There are essentially two routes to choose between, either using the A3 autobahn (let's call this the <b>Northern Route</b>) or the A8 (the <b>Southern Route</b>), although numerous variations are possible.  The first part of either route will vary depending upon the port used.</p>
        
        <h4>From Calais</h4>
        <p>Drive to <b>Dunkerque</b> (Dunkirk) along the <b>E40</b>.  To use the <b>Southern Route</b>, head south along the <b>E42</b> to <b>Lille</b>, <b>Mons</b> and then <b>Namur</b>.  To use the <b>Northern Route</b>, carry on along the <b>E40</b> towards <b>Oostende</b> (Ostend).  Then continue as for the route from <b>Oostende</b>. (Ostend)</p>

        <h4>From Zeebrugge</h4>
        <p>Drive past <b>Brugge</b> (Bruges) on the <b>31</b> until the <b>E40</b> is met.  Then continue as for the route from <b>Oostende</b> (Ostend).</p>

        <h4>From Oostende (Ostend)</h4>
        <p>Drive to <b>Brussel/Bruxelles</b> (Brussels) along the <b>E40</b>.  The motorway skirts round the north side of the city.  To use the <b>Southern Route</b>, take the <b>E411</b> towards <b>Namur</b>.  To use the <b>Northern Route</b>, continue along the <b>E40</b> to <b>Liege</b>, <b>Aachen</b> and <b>K&ouml;ln</b>.</p>

        <h4>From Hoek van Holland (Hook of Holland)</h4>
        <p>Get onto the <b>E25</b>, and head for <b>Rotterdam</b>.  Then continue as for the route from <b>Rotterdam</b>.</p>

        <h4>From Rotterdam</h4>
        <p><i>Either</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Head towards <b>Dordercht</b> and get on the <b>E31</b>.  Head towards <b>Gorinchen</b>, <b>Tiel</b>, and then <b>Arnhem</b>.</p>
        <p><i>Or</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Follow the <b>E25</b> towards <b>Gouda</b>, and then the <b>E25/E30</b> Past <b>Utrecht</b> and on to <b>Arnhem</b>.</p>
        <p><i>Then</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Follow the <b>E35</b> from <b>Arnhem</b> via <b>Gelsenkchn</b>, <b>Duisberg</b> and <b>D&uuml;sseldorf</b> to <b>K&ouml;ln</b>.</p>

        <h4>The Southern Route (From Namur)</h4>
        <p>Head south on the <b>E41</b> towards <b>Neufchateu</b>, <b>Arlon</b> and 
	<b>Luxembourg</b> (Luxemburg). Then there is a selection of possible routes
	past <b>Saarbrucken</b>, then <b>Pirmasens</b> and off the motorway to 
	<b>Landau</b> and on to <b>Karlsruhe</b>. After that follow the A8 all the 
	way across Germany - <b>Stuttgart</b> (stop off to see ARGE members here if you like), 
	<b>Ulm</b>, <b>Augsberg</b><b>M&uuml;nchen</b>, <b>Salzburg</b>. If you want to stick 
	with the motor rules then get off just before the border and drive through Salzburg 
	- this is actually quite easy and not usually too busy outside the rush hour. Otherwise 
	follow the A1 to <b>Mondsee</b>, the 154 to <b>St. Gilgen</b>, the 158 to 
	<b>Bad Ischl</b>, the 145 to <b>Bad Ausee</b> over the P&ouml;tschen Pa&szlig;.</p> 

        <h4>The Northern Route (From K&ouml;ln)</h4>
        <p>The <b>A3</b> autobahn runs from <b>K&ouml;ln</b> all the way to the border with Austria, passing <b>Siegburg</b>, <b>Limburg</b>, <b>Frankfurt</b>, <b>Aschaffenburg</b>, <b>W&uuml;rzburg</b>, <b>N&uuml;rnberg</b>, <b>Regensburg</b>, <b>Deggendorf</b> and <b>Passau</b>.  In Austria, the autobahn continues as the Austrian <b>A8</b>.  About 20 miles into Austria, turn off to <b>Ried</b>.  From this point, the rest of the route is on much smaller roads, a welcome relief after endless motorways, and the scenery starts to become distinctly alpine.  Follow the <b>143</b> via <b>Eberschwang</b>, <b>Ampfelwang</b>, <b>V&ouml;cklabruck</b> and <b>Gmunden</b>, where the <b>145</b> is picked up.  Follow the <b>145</b> via <b>Altmunster</b>, <b>Traunkirchen</b>, <b>Ebensee</b> and <b>Weissenbach</b> to <b>Bad Ischl</b>.  You're nearly there now - only <b>The Last Bit</b> left to go.</p>

	<h4>The Last Bit (From Bad Ischl)</h4> <p>Follow the <b>145</b>
	via <b>Bad Goisern</b> and over the <b>P&ouml;tschen Pass</b>.  On
	descending from the pass, there are two turnings for <b>Bad Aussee</b>.
	The first turning, on the left, descends a very steep hill, and then
	crosses a bridge over a river.  Carry on straight ahead after the
	bridge to reach the town centre.  The second turning for <b>Bad
	Aussee</b> is to the right.  At the bottom of the sliproad, turn right
	again to pass back under the <b>145</b> and follow the road into the
	town centre.  Both routes meet up in the town centre at a peculiar three-way junction.  There seem to be no obvious
	rules here, except not to bump into anything.  Follow the sign to
	<b>G&ouml;ssl</b>, passing immediately through a very narrow section of road
	with traffic lights to control the flow of traffic.  The road crosses a
	river, and shortly after swings left and then right, around a blind
	corner, before leaving the town.  After about 3 miles of pleasant
	meandering through woods and meadows, look out for <b>Gasthof
	Staud'n'wirt</b> on the left.  <b>Base Camp</b> is in the field on the
	right, opposite the Gasthof.</p>

        <h2>By Air</h2>
	
	<p>This is getting to be a reasonably priced option, but gear still
	needs to find its way to Austria, and we need enough cars out there to
	ensure a free flow of cavers up and down the toll road.</p>

	<p>Cheap flights are available to Munich and Salzburg. Salzburg is
	closer, but has fewer flights and may even be more expensive. The
	extra cost difference to Munich on the railways seems to be very
	little.  In 2000, a return from Munich to Bad Aussee on the train
	was about 23ukp. (Note: In 2004, Ryanair were flying from Stansted
	to Salzburg for the princely sum of &pound;5.99 plus airport tax (&ouml;19.98
	all in.)</p>

	<p>The <a href="http://www.bahn.de/">German railway website</a> is
	excellent for planning journeys in both Germany and Austria.
	Remember to buy a ticket before getting on the train.</p>

	<h3>Munich Airport to Bad Aussee</h3>

	<p>From Munich airport, there's a shuttle bus to the main railway station
	(M&uuml;nchen Hbf) from where you can take a train which stops at
	Attnang-Puchheim.  Now follow the description below from this point.</p>

	<h3>Salzburg Airport to Bad Aussee</h3>

	<p>Take a bus to the main railway station (Salzburg Hbf) and a train to
	<b>Attnang-Puchheim</b>.  The train will probably be bound for Wein (Vienna).
	Change at Attnang-Puchheim and get on a local train to <b>Bad Aussee</b>.  This train
	will probably be bound for Stainach-Irdning.</p>

	<p>Train changes can be tight (only a couple of minutes); the platform numbers
	are given on the timetables on the station platforms.</p>

	<p>Once on the train for Bad Aussee, you've got a couple of hours until
	you arrive.  The journey is very pleasant, and the scenery improves as
	the journey goes on.  Half an hour before Bad Aussee, the train skirts
	the edge of the large lake adjacent to the village of <b>Hallstatt</b>,
	visible across the water.  The flanks of the Dachstein range can be
	seen from here.  A short while later, whilst passing through a wooded
	valley after <b>Obertraun</b> station, you can catch a glimpse of the huge
	amount of water which pours from <b>Koppenbr&uuml;hleh&ouml;hle</b> on the
	right-hand side.  The train continues for a few minutes to arrive at Bad
	Aussee.</p>

	<h3>The Last Bit</h3>

	<p>To walk to the centre of town, turn right out of the station and just
	follow your nose up the road.  After about 20 minutes you'll reach the
	large "roundabout" junction in the centre of town mentioned above.  You
	can try to ring Gasthof Staud'nwirt and get a lift to Base Camp; if
	not, you may be able to catch a bus from outside the Post Office, on the
	left just before the roundabout.  Buses may also run from the station to
	the Post Office.</p>

	<p>It's about three miles from here to Base Camp; to walk, take the exit
	of the roundabout to the right, following signs to G&ouml;ssl.  Now follow
	the route description given above for this section of road.</p>
	
        <h2>By Train</h2>
        <p>This is now pretty easy to arrange and has the advantage of allowing for stopping off en route - get an afternoon/evening Eurostar to Paris then the overnight sleeper train to Munich and you should get to Bad Aussee later that day. In the good old days apparently it was very tedious, even with a special Railwayman's Family Member ticket. However, now just check the routes and prices online using the seat61 website and/or the www.bahn.de German train website (select English at the start). Wookey highly recommends the bahn.de man you can phone in London for getting good deals. </p>
        
	<h2>By Bicycle</h2>
        <p>This has been done twice, first by Dave Fearon in 1992, who took 9 
	days (return to UK only), and more recently by Brian Outram in a more 
	leisurely 16 days (I think).</p>
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