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From November, Ryanair are reportedly operating a new route. Manchester - Memmingen, some 70mls west of Munich. Looks convenient for western Tyrol resorts.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I've used Memmingen several times, works well for Tyrol.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Looks like one of those airports that works well on a good day. It’s at 2000 feet, only a basic ILS and parking for 6 x 737 sized aircraft.
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ex German Air Force base. Does get really cold.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Town also has a train station. Works well for German or northern Tyrol resorts.
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| I've used Memmingen several times, works well for Tyrol. |
Same here - we've used it for ski areas west of Öetztal, including Bregenzerwald and the Arlberg. Great little airport, with easy car hire pick up and return directly opposite the terminal. And reasonably priced accommodation in nice towns near the airport for early departures/late arrivals.
It appears the MAN flights may be only weekly?
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It was great when they used to fly to Friedrichshaven.
(Ryanair not the Zeplins)
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| I've used Memmingen several times, works well for Tyrol. |
Same here - we've used it for ski areas west of Öetztal, including Bregenzerwald and the Arlberg. Great little airport, with easy car hire pick up and return directly opposite the terminal. And reasonably priced accommodation in nice towns near the airport for early departures/late arrivals.
It appears the MAN flights may be only weekly? |
Yes, apparently Saturdays.
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If the price and timing is right (compared with flights to Munich or Salzburg) it can also work for the Salzburgerland or eastern Tyrol resorts. E.g just over 4 hours by relaxing train from Memmingen to Zell am See, under 4 hours by train to Kitzbühel, or 3 1/2 hours to Brixen im Thale.
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Watching this thread. A question for those who have driven. Are winter tyres sufficient? Or are chains also needed?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Winter Tyres were ok for me to get to Ischgl,Damuels, and SFL, roads are pretty well looked after.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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over several decades of driving the Winter Alps I would say that 99 out of a 100 Winter tyres are the optimal choice, giving excellent grip on ice and snow pack.
However, in blizzard conditions chains could well be needed. Only on a couple of occasions have I needed to supplement the tyres with chains: over Les Rousses and a return to St Anton from Zurs on the Arlberg.
Bear in mind though that fitting chains in poor light and bitter cold is not so simple, as I recall. Also, in bad weather, on some roads snow chains are obligatory.
Probably best to check weather forecasts for severe weather before departure. Maybe, rent some chains as back up.
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Many thanks for information. Utterly freaked out about trying to fit snow chains. That fear means I dont rent cars 
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You know it makes sense.
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@ado, they can be fiddly, but it's not too bad. YouTube videos will show you what you need to do!
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