Following the signs to the old entrance hall of Prague Central Station leads to a gem of Art Nouveau. The nearby Fantova kavárna (Fanta Café) reminds visitors of the architect of this hall: Josef Fanta (1856-1954).
Category: Railway Stations
Waiting room at railway station Selzthal
In the small Styrian municipality of Selzthal, the structures of the railway station dating back to 1872 are still existing. So one can spend the time of waiting in this lovely decorated room.
Tile paintings at Salzburg Central Station
One of the architectural highlights of the renewed Salzburg central station are 100+ year old tile paintings like that one shown above. If you look at them at the entrance hall don’t miss the classic lamps at the ceiling as well.
Lamp at Salzburg Central Station
The rebuilt central station of Salzburg is still using some elements of the old railway station. For example 100+ year old tile paintings and lamps like that one shown above are providing a classic feeling at the entrance hall.
First view of Salzburg: Mountains!
Always a great view after leaving the train at Salzburg Central Station: The Mountains!
Construction site of Vienna Central Station
My 10th day of my InterRail journey started in Vienna. From my train to Brno I had an excellent view of the huge construction site for the new Vienna Central Station (Wiener Hauptbahnhof).
Innsbruck Central Station
The 8th day of my InterRail trip ended in Innsbruck. The idea to travel from the Baltic Sea to the Alps was implemented. By the way the two artworks at the railway station were created by Max Weiler. More…
Railway Central Station in Lübeck
My first stop on my 8th day of my InterRail journey: Lübeck. I just love these halls of old railway stations. You?
Christmas decoration in Hamburg
Christmas decoration at Hamburg Central Railway Station. By the way this post is NOT sponsored by Philips 🙂
My workplace in Koblenz
My workplace on a December morning. The fortress behind the platforms of the railway station Koblenz is called ‘Fort Großfürst Konstantin’ and was built in 1822 – 1827.
Customs declaration at Swiss railway station
Strange! At the Swiss railway station St Margrethen one have to make its customs declaration by signing a form and putting it into this box. One will get a bill later to the mentioned address. More…
Christmas decoration at Munich Central Station
On 4th day of my InterRail trip I had a small stop at Munich Central Station and had a look for this Christmas decoration and some Weißwürste. More…