In some parts of Austria a model of a stork standing in front of a home indicates a newborn is living there. Are there such signs for announcing a baby in your region too? More…
Tag: Austria
Mural depicting Linzertor in Salzburg
A historical mural seen in the Linzergasse shows position and appearance of a gate called Linzertor. This gate was built in 1616 and demolished in 1894. More…
Belvedere Gardens in Vienna
On a cold winter day I went from railway station Südbahnhof through Belvedere Gardens down to the central part of Vienna. Only a snow covered fabulous creature watched my steps on the way to the Lower Belvedere which is situated in the background. More…
Schloss Belvedere in Vienna
On a cold winter day I walked through the gardens of the summer palace of Prince Eugene. The Oberes Belvedere (Upper Belvedere) as shown above was only used for representation. More…
Summer pasture of the Austrian Lipizzaner
After a visit at the stud Piber I had the chance to drive up to the summer pasture of these famous horses. It is located on top of a Styrian alp. More…
Schloss Piber in Köflach
Schloss Piber is a palace in the Austrian state Styria. It is located next to the Federal Stud Piber which is known for breeding the famous Lipizzaner stallions who are shown at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. More…
Interior by Peter Kogler at Graz Central Station
In 2003 the capital city of Styria got the title ‘European Capital of Culture’. In the same year Graz Central Station had been renovated and artist Peter Kogler was elected to decorate the entrance hall of the railway station. More…
Franciscan Church in Graz
Two beauties of Graz: The landmark of Graz named Uhrturm in the background and the Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche) in the foreground. The church is part of the oldest monastery in the city. Sometimes I am using the hidden cloister for relaxing from the hurly-burly of the shopping streets in Graz.