Eastern Europe Ben Hazmanim and the Austrian and French Alps

amother

OP ↓

Tue, May 07 2024, 3:11 am

Looking for recommendations for picturesque Shabbos friendly places to stay for two Shabbosim whilst train travelling in Eastern Europe bein hazmanim time this summer. We did Switzerland alps last summer and the family loved it (one Shabbos in Davos and one in La Tzoumaz), so now want to try one Shabbos in the Austrian Alps, travel around a bit and a second Shabbos either in a different area or if we can train travel to the French Alps in our two weeks. Or alternatively, spend the second Shabbos in Prague. I have found various kosher hotels but they require 5-7 day minimum stays. We would only want to spend Shabbos and leave Monday so that we could spend time train travelling and exploring other areas. What we did last summer was order food from Oineg Shabbos which was terrific. We rented our own accomodations and had our own Shabbos meals which is what we would want to do again. Has anyone done that in the Austrian Alps? Prague? The French Alps? I'd so appreciated guidance! I got amazing helpful advice from this group last summer and am so grateful! Thank you in advance!

Comptroller

Tue, May 07 2024, 5:21 am

There are whatsapp groups for vacations in Austria, Vacations in Switzerland, vacations in the alps, by a lady from Antwerp, I think.

If I have time, later, I will add names of hotels and resorts.

amother

Bisque

Tue, May 07 2024, 7:39 am

We're actually doing Switzerland this summer and staying outside of Geneva and 45 mins from Zurich. We are avoiding staying in the cities and opted for airbnbs in quieter locations. Any recs for kosher food while there? We researched a ton but I always prefer a recent food recommendation. Thanks and enjoy Austria!

amother

Jasmine

Tue, May 07 2024, 7:44 am

We stayed in my kosher hotel 4 years ago and loved it. I know they have 7 day requirements being hazmanim but I wonder if you could book meals there for Shabbos and stay in the inn down the block. Worth asking.

amother

↑ OP

Tue, May 07 2024, 11:34 am

amother Bisque wrote:

We ordered from oineg Shabbos. We were able to pick up the food in Davos Erev Shabbos for our first Shabbos. Across the street from the pickup was a market which had a kosher section. We were travelling around Switzerland by train and landed in La tzoumaz the following Shabbos and oineg Shabbos delivered the food to us there. We bought a plata in Davos and were able to heat up the Shabbos food that way in both of our rentals. It was incredibly convenient!