The old fairy tale grotto train of Graz closed with Jan 8th, and I was one of the last guests.
The fairy tale grotto train of Graz
Mural showing the locomotive Philadelphia
A mural near the railway station Wien Meidling (Philadelphiabrücke) reminding of one of the first locomotives used in Austria. The locomotive was built in 1837 by the Norris Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, USA.
- Norris Locomotive Works (Wikipedia)
- Locomotive Philadelphia (Wikipedia)
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!
Wallersee in Winter
Wallersee Lake on a cold winter day. This photo was taken on train journey from Linz to Salzburg.
Christmas crib at Wien Westbahnhof
A Christmas crib at the entrance hall of the railway station Wien Westbahnhof in Vienna, Austria
Snow and mist along the railway line
My train ride today started in snowy Styria where I rode along the Mur Valley north of Graz …
Fun sign in Sopron, Hungary
On my way from the city centre to the railway station of Sopron I came across this sign which showed me the direction to the station. I was really surprised about the design of the locomotive. What do you think? Is this an official sign?
Appetizing name for a train
Now that I call an appetizing name for a train! This train connecting Vienna with Freilassing (Germany) is named ‘Gutes Essen im Zug’ (English: ‘Good meals on train’)
Lichtenegg Castle in Wartberg
Photo of Castle Ruin Lichtenegg in Styria taken on a train ride from Bruck/Mur to Mürzzuschlag.
Christmas market in Brno
View of a Christmas market in Brno, the 2nd largest city of Czech Republic. In the background one can see the tower of the old town hall.