After visiting the Silver Collection at the Wiener Hofburg I came across this statue which reminded me of a lonesome horseman riding into the sunset.
Tag: Austria
The fox behind the benches
After leaving the Kunsthalle in Vienna where I visited two interesting exhibitions about fashion photography I discovered this cute painting of a fox hidden behind two benches.
The painted house of Graz
This colourful house in my city is generally known as Gemaltes Haus (Painted House). Actually it was the seat of a duke until about 1450, so the official name is Herzogshof (Duke’s court). By the way the top down conifers were part of the Christmas decoration at that time.
The fairy tale grotto train of Graz
The old fairy tale grotto train of Graz closed with Jan 8th, and I was one of the last guests.
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 …
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’)