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[[ImageFile:GranadaFlag of Europe EU.jpgpng|thumb250px|right|250pxframe|Flag of [[Robino]] hitchhiking in [[Granada]], [[SpainEuropean Union]]]]Hitchhiking in [[Image:Flag of Europe EU.png|20px]]'''Europe''' is fun. There are many small countriesto enjoy hitching through, highways motorways in the West are Western parts can be exceptionally good , and overall hitchhiking is relatively safe.Some countries, such as [[Germany]] are quite easy to hitch around. [[Germany]] for the large distances in a single lift, and the possibility to go really fast (no legal speed limits on many highways). [[England]] for the relative short time for waiting. Most other countries are at the European average (rather easy), e.g. the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]] and Eastern countries. Some other countries are considered bad for the long waiting times like [[Spain]] and [[Croatia]], but even there you might get a ride with some patience. Some people skip a country after standing in one place for over two hours. When this happens more than once on suitable places for hitching, this is reasonable.<!--This list doesn't make sense to me. In my experience France was much easier than Sweden and Norway... ~~~~I agree that it doesn't seem to have good criteria ~~~~
Countries ordered by skill Some countries such as [[Germany]] are quite easy to hitch around, for example, for the large distances in English language a single lift, or with the possibility to go really fast (list incompleteespecially where driving speed is not limited):. Most 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.
very good'''Note:Norway''' In [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Austria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Poland]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Hungary]], Denmark[[Switzerland]] and [[Italy]] trucks are not allowed to use motorways on Sundays and on public holidays. In [[Germany]] this is also the case on the first Saturday of the school summer vacations,meaning the trucks will not drive for almost 48 hours!Finland,''<small>(Any other countries?)'' </small> NetherlandsHowever,Francethese restrictions do not apply to those granted an exception,such as trucks transporting perishable goods and fuel supplies.
good:Germany,Belgium,Austria,Switzerland,For crossing the borders have a look at the [[Schengen Agreement]]. With a Schengen visa you can travel within a bunch of European countries.
ok:Czech Republic,Poland,UK, bad or not at all:Sweden,Italy,Spain,Portugal,--> === Trucks ===In [[France]], [[Germany]] and [[Austria]] trucks are not allowed When hitching longer distances it's generally good to stick to use petrol stations on the highway on Sundays and public holidaysmotorway. ''(any other countries?)'' ===Maps ===Of course, you won't People there go on the road without a map. For all of Europe but the East, the long distances and it''Marco Polo Euro Atlas'' is great. It contains detailed information about gas stations on highways, without unneeded stuff like an index or city maps. You can s not uncommon to find it in [[Slovakia]]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 Western Europe the ''Marco Polo Euro Atlas'' is a great hitchhikers's choice: It contains a detailed information about petrol stations situated on motorways, and excludes less useful for hitch-hiking trips stuff like the index pages or city maps.
For online usage:
* [httphttps://wwwhitchmap.liftershaltecom hitchmap.info/?country=EU Liftershalte.infocom] - based on google maps.OpenStreetMap
* [http://viamichelin.com viamichelin.com]
* [http://www.map24.com Map24.com] - very good Java-Maps and routing
* [http://www.openstreetmap.org OpenStreetMap.org] - free alternative
 
The app stores have great offline map apps for free or about 1 dollar.
=== Safety =Main European Motorways ==Hitching is rather safe in Europe. However, a woman alone takes a higher risk anywhere south of the France-Switzerland-Austria-Hungary-Ukraine line.See [[European roads]]
==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:
=== [[Northern Europe]] ===
==Countries==* [[ImageFile:Flag of Denmark.pngsvg|30px|20pxborder]] [[Denmark]]* [[ImageFile:Flag of Estonia.pngsvg|30px|20pxborder]] [[Estonia]]* [[ImageFile:Flag of Finland.pngsvg|20px30px|border]] [[Finland]]* [[ImageFile:Flag of Iceland.pngsvg|20px30px|border]] [[Iceland]]* [[ImageFile:Flag of Ireland.pngsvg|20px30px|border]] [[Ireland]]* [[ImageFile:Flag of Latvia.pngsvg|20px30px|border]] [[Latvia]]* [[ImageFile:Flag of Lithuania.pngsvg|20px30px|border]] [[Lithuania]]* [[ImageFile:Flag of Norway.pngsvg|30px|20pxborder]] [[Norway]]* [[ImageFile:Flag of Sweden.pngsvg|30px|20pxborder]] [[Sweden]]* [[ImageFile:Flag ukof the United Kingdom.pngsvg|30px|20pxborder]] [[United Kingdom|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland]]
====Autonomic Islands or Regions====* [[ImageFile:Flag_of_Aaland_FinlandFlag of Åland.pngsvg|30px|20pxborder]] [[Åland Islands]]
* [[Channel Islands]]
** [[ImageFile:Flag of Guernsey UK.pngsvg|20px30px|border]] [[Guernsey]]*** [[ImageFile:Flag of Alderney UK.pngsvg|20px30px|border]] [[Channel Islands|Alderney]]*** [[ImageFile:Flag of Herm UK.pngsvg|20px30px|border]] [[Channel Islands|Herm]]*** [[ImageFile:Flag of Sark UK.pngsvg|20px30px|border]] [[Channel Islands|Sark]]** [[ImageFile:Flag of Jersey UK.pngsvg|30px|20pxborder]] [[Jersey]]* [[ImageFile:Flag of the Faroe Islands.pngsvg|30px|20pxborder]] [[Faeroe Faroe Islands]]* [[ImageFile:Flag of the Isle of Man UK.pngsvg|30px|20pxborder]] [[Isle of Man]]* [[File:Flag of Norway.svg|30px|border]] [[Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands]]
=== [[Western Europe]] ===
* [[File:Flag of Austria.svg|30px|border]], [[Austria]]* [[File:Flag of Belgium(civil).svg|30px|border]] [[Belgium]]* [[File:Flag of France.svg|30px|border]], [[France]], * [[File:Flag of Germany.svg|30px|border]] [[Germany]]* [[File:Flag of Liechtenstein.svg|30px|border]], [[Liechtenstein]], * [[File:Flag of Luxembourg.svg|30px|border]] [[Luxembourg]]* [[File:Flag of Monaco.svg|30px|border]], [[Monaco]], * [[File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg|30px|border]] [[Netherlands]]* [[File:Flag of Switzerland.svg|30px|border]], [[Switzerland]]
=== [[Eastern Europe]] ===
[[File:Trud_bulgaria.jpg|250px|thumb|Somewhere in [[Bulgaria]].]]* [[File:Flag of Belarus.svg|30px|border]] [[Belarus]]* [[File:Flag of Bulgaria.svg|30px|border]], [[Bulgaria]], * [[File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg|30px|border]] [[Czech Republic]], * [[File:Flag of Hungary.svg|30px|border]] [[Hungary]], * [[File:Flag of Moldova.svg|30px|border]] [[Moldova|Republic of Moldova]], * [[File:Flag of Poland.svg|30px|border]] [[Poland]], * [[File:Flag of Romania.svg|30px|border]] [[Romania]], * [[File:Flag of Russia.svg|30px|border]] [[Russia|Russian Federation]], * [[File:Flag of Slovakia.svg|30px|border]] [[Slovakia]], * [[File:Flag of Ukraine.svg|30px|border]] [[Ukraine]][[File:MagosHitchhike.png|thumb|right|250px|[[User:EliasExplores|EliasExplores]] hitchhiking to Salvaterra de Magos, [[Portugal]] Can be also found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImAV7DSq6FY here].]]
=== [[Southern Europe]] ===
* [[File:Flag of Albania.svg|30px|border]] [[Albania]], * [[File:Flag of Andorra.svg|30px|border]] [[Andorra]], * [[File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg|30px|border]] [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], * [[File:Flag of Croatia.svg|30px|border]] [[Croatia]], * [[GibraltarFile:Flag of Greece.svg|30px|border]], [[Greece]], * [[VaticanFile:Flag of Italy.svg|30px|Holy Seeborder]], [[Italy]], * [[File:Flag of Kosovo.svg|30px|border]] [[Kosovo]]* [[File:Flag of Macedonia.svg|30px|border]] [[Republic of Macedonia|Macedonia]]* [[File:Flag of Malta.svg|30px|border]] [[Malta]], * [[File:Flag of Montenegro.svg|30px|border]] [[Montenegro]]* [[File:Flag of Portugal.svg|30px|border]], [[Portugal]], * [[File:Flag of San Marino.svg|30px|border]] [[San Marino]], * [[File:Flag of Serbia.svg|30px|border]] [[Serbia]], * [[File:Flag of Slovenia.svg|30px|border]] [[Slovenia]], * [[File:Flag of Spain.svg|30px|border]] [[Spain]], * [[File:Flag of Turkey.svg|30px|border]] [[Turkey]]* [[MacedoniaFile:Flag of Cyprus.svg|30px|border]] [[Cyprus]][[File:Indrit mu.jpg|250px|thumb|Indrit hitchhhiking in [[Montenegro]]]]==== Autonomic Regions ====* [[File:Flag of Gibraltar.svg|30px|The former Yugoslav Republic border]] [[Gibraltar]]* [[File:Flag of Macedoniathe Vatican City.svg|30px|border]] [[Vatican|Holy See]]
== External Links ==
* [http://wwwdigihitch.digihitchinsta-hostel.com/worldeurope/Europe index.html digihitch World: Hitchhiking Europe]* [http://www.wikitravel.org/en/Hitchhiking_in_Europe Wikitravel: Hitchhiking in Europe]
* [http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49regin.htm#europe: United Nations Statistic Division]
* [https://thenomadfamily.org/hitchhiking-in-europe/ Hitchhiking in Europe: The Ultimate Guide] (an article by [[User:TheNomadFamily|TheNomadFamily]])
 
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