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Hitchhiking in '''Europe''' is fun. There are many small countries to enjoy hitching through, motorways in the Western parts can be exceptionally good, and overall hitchhiking is relatively safe. | Hitchhiking in '''Europe''' is fun. There are many small countries to enjoy hitching through, motorways in the Western parts can be exceptionally good, and overall hitchhiking is relatively safe. | ||
Some countries such as [[Germany]] are quite easy to hitch around, for example, for the large distances in a single lift, or with the possibility to go really fast (especially where driving speed is not limited). [[England]] is usually good because of the relatively short waiting time. Most other countries are at the average or rather easy hitchability level, e.g. the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]] and East European countries. Some other countries are considered bad for the long waiting times (like [[Spain]] and [[Italy]]) but even there you might get a ride if you are patient enough. Some people chose to skip a country, though, after standing in one place for over two hours - it is reasonable enough to do so if visually good hitch-hiking spot appears not working in some places. | Some countries such as [[Germany]] are quite easy to hitch around, for example, for the large distances in a single lift, or with the possibility to go really fast (especially where driving speed is not limited). [[England]] is usually good because of the relatively short waiting time. Most other countries are at the average or rather easy hitchability level, e.g. the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]] and East European countries. Some other countries are considered bad for the long waiting times (like [[Spain]] and [[Italy]]) but even there you might get a ride if you are patient enough. Some people chose to skip a country, though, after standing in one place for over two hours - it is reasonable enough to do so if visually good hitch-hiking spot appears not working in some places. | ||
| − | '''Note:''' In [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Austria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Poland]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Hungary]] and [[Italy ]] trucks are not allowed to use motorways on Sundays and on public holidays. | + | '''Note:''' In [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Austria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Poland]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Hungary]] and [[Italy]] trucks are not allowed to use motorways on Sundays and on public holidays. |
''<small>(Any other countries?)'' </small> | ''<small>(Any other countries?)'' </small> | ||
However, these restrictions do not apply to those granted an exception, such as trucks transporting perishable goods and fuel supplies. | However, these restrictions do not apply to those granted an exception, such as trucks transporting perishable goods and fuel supplies. | ||
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For crossing the borders have a look at the [[Schengen Agreement]]. With a Schengen visa you can travel within a bunch of European countries. | For crossing the borders have a look at the [[Schengen Agreement]]. With a Schengen visa you can travel within a bunch of European countries. | ||
| − | When hitching longer distances it's generally good to stick to gas stations on the motorway. | + | When hitching longer distances it's generally good to stick to gas stations on the motorway. People there go long distances and it's not uncommon to find rides of 500 km and longer. |
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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== Tips for each country == | == Tips for each country == | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Granada.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Robino]] hitchhiking in [[Granada]], [[Spain]]]] |
The [http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49regin.htm United Nations Statistics Division] defines Europe as following: | The [http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49regin.htm United Nations Statistics Division] defines Europe as following: | ||
=== [[Northern Europe]] === | === [[Northern Europe]] === | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Denmark.png|30px]] [[Denmark]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Estonia.png|30px]] [[Estonia]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Finland.png|30px]] [[Finland]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Iceland.png|30px]] [[Iceland]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Ireland.png|30px]] [[Ireland]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Latvia.png|30px]] [[Latvia]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Lithuania.png|30px]] [[Lithuania]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Norway.png|30px]] [[Norway]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Sweden.png|30px]] [[Sweden]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag uk.png|30px]] [[United Kingdom|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland]] |
==== Autonomic Islands or Regions ==== | ==== Autonomic Islands or Regions ==== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag_of_Aaland_Finland.png|30px]] [[Åland Islands]] |
* [[Channel Islands]] | * [[Channel Islands]] | ||
| − | ** [[ | + | ** [[File:Flag of Guernsey UK.png|30px]] [[Guernsey]] |
| − | *** [[ | + | *** [[File:Flag of Alderney UK.png|30px]] [[Channel Islands|Alderney]] |
| − | *** [[ | + | *** [[File:Flag of Herm UK.png|30px]] [[Channel Islands|Herm]] |
| − | *** [[ | + | *** [[File:Flag of Sark UK.png|30px]] [[Channel Islands|Sark]] |
| − | ** [[ | + | ** [[File:Flag of Jersey UK.png|30px]] [[Jersey]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of the Faroe Islands.png|30px]] [[Faeroe Islands]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Isle of Man UK.png|30px]] [[Isle of Man]] |
* [[Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands]] | * [[Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands]] | ||
=== [[Western Europe]] === | === [[Western Europe]] === | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag_Austria.png|30px]] [[Austria]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag_Belgium.png|30px]] [[Belgium]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag_France.png|30px]] [[France]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag_Germany.png|30px]] [[Germany]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag_Liechtenstein.png|30px]] [[Liechtenstein]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Luxembourg.png|30px]] [[Luxembourg]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag_of_Monaco.png|30px]] [[Monaco]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag_Netherlands.png|30px]] [[Netherlands]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag_of_Switzerland.png|30px]] [[Switzerland]] |
=== [[Eastern Europe]] === | === [[Eastern Europe]] === | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Trud_bulgaria.jpg|250px|thumb|Somewhere in [[Bulgaria]].]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Belarus.png|30px]] [[Belarus]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Bulgaria.png|30px]] [[Bulgaria]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Czech Republic.png|30px]] [[Czech Republic]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Hungary.png|30px]] [[Hungary]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Moldova.png|30px]] [[Moldova|Republic of Moldova]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Poland.png|30px]] [[Poland]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Romania.png|30px]] [[Romania]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Russia.png|30px]] [[Russia|Russian Federation]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Slovakia.png|30px]] [[Slovakia]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Ukraine.png|30px]] [[Ukraine]] |
=== [[Southern Europe]] === | === [[Southern Europe]] === | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Albania.png|30px]] [[Albania]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Andorra.png|30px]] [[Andorra]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.png|30px]] [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Croatia.png|30px]] [[Croatia]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Greece.png|30px]] [[Greece]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Italy.png|30px]] [[Italy]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Kosovo.png|30px]] [[Kosovo]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Macedonia.png|30px]] [[Macedonia]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Malta.png|30px]] [[Malta]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Montenegro.png|30px]] [[Montenegro]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Portugal.png|30px]] [[Portugal]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of San Marino.png|30px]] [[San Marino]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Serbia.png|30px]] [[Serbia]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Slovenia.png|30px]] [[Slovenia]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Spain.png|30px]] [[Spain]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Turkey.png|30px]] [[Turkey]] |
==== Autonomic Regions ==== | ==== Autonomic Regions ==== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag of Gibraltar UK.png|30px]] [[Gibraltar]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[File:Flag Vatican City.png|30px]] [[Vatican|Holy See]] |
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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Revision as of 19:17, 10 July 2009
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Hitchhiking in Europe is fun. There are many small countries to enjoy hitching through, motorways in the Western parts can be exceptionally good, and overall hitchhiking is relatively safe. Some countries such as Germany are quite easy to hitch around, for example, for the large distances in a single lift, or with the possibility to go really fast (especially where driving speed is not limited). England is usually good because of the relatively short waiting time. Most other countries are at the average or rather easy hitchability level, e.g. the Netherlands, Belgium and East European countries. Some other countries are considered bad for the long waiting times (like Spain and Italy) but even there you might get a ride if you are patient enough. Some people chose to skip a country, though, after standing in one place for over two hours - it is reasonable enough to do so if visually good hitch-hiking spot appears not working in some places.
Note: In France, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Italy trucks are not allowed to use motorways on Sundays and on public holidays. (Any other countries?) However, these restrictions do not apply to those granted an exception, such as trucks transporting perishable goods and fuel supplies.
Hitching is rather safe in Europe. However, a single female hitch-hiker takes a higher risk because of obvious reasons. However, obvious it is not and it sounds discouraging here.
For crossing the borders have a look at the Schengen Agreement. With a Schengen visa you can travel within a bunch of European countries.
When hitching longer distances it's generally good to stick to gas stations on the motorway. People there go long distances and it's not uncommon to find rides of 500 km and longer.
Maps
It is more convenient to take a map on your trip but if you don't do so it is no big deal - some people actually prefer to get a feeling of lost nomads and to trust their own senses. For most of Europe (excl. the Eastern parts) the Marco Polo Euro Atlas is a great hitch-hikers's choice: it contains a detailed information about gas stations situated on motorways, and excludes less useful for hitch-hiking trips stuff like the index pages or city maps. For online usage:
- Liftershalte.info - based on google maps
- viamichelin.com
- Map24.com - very good Java-Maps and routing
- OpenStreetMap.org - free alternative
Tips for each country
The United Nations Statistics Division defines Europe as following:
Northern Europe
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Iceland
Ireland
Latvia
Lithuania
Norway
Sweden- 30px United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Autonomic Islands or Regions
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Somewhere in Bulgaria.
Belarus
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Hungary
Republic of Moldova
Poland
Romania
Russian Federation
Slovakia
Ukraine
Southern Europe
Albania
Andorra
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Greece
Italy
Kosovo
Macedonia
Malta
Montenegro
Portugal
San Marino
Serbia
Slovenia
Spain
Turkey
