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Yes, did i mention that rail is probably the best way to travel?
It was quite strange taking the train into Zurich on a Sunday, and seeing the Swiss in their ski gear, boots, skis, snowboards and all on the trains, going to the ski resorts by train.
Cars are typically a very bad way to travel in Europe, particularly if you are travelling to the cities... Parking, and TERRIBLE traffic is reason enough.
With regards to sights, I HIGHLY recommend going to Norway. The fjords are incredible. Its so beautiful, that you kind of get used to it after a while, and after you get back to civilisation, you go "darn.... , i miss that... " . Prettier than the Alps, and the fjords and the surrounding hills are very hikable.
Glacier hiking, and seeing all that blue ice, and being ON the blue ice itself was pretty unforgettable. Not to mention the midnight sun. (ok, i didnt get far north enough to get into the Artic Circle, but i had sunsets at 3am...heh.... )
The problem with European cities is that it tends to be rather dead by 5pm. EVERYTHING except for the bars close after 5, so you end up with the sun setting at midnight, and nothing to do for 7 hours......... so wake up early, and see as many sights as you can, before everything closes.....
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