The coach tour started on a rainy afternoon. Sitting on a coach on a cold day doesn’t sound that cozy but on the other hand they offered an intriguing add-on: There would be a wine tasting. Ok, that sounds heart-warming, doesn’t it? More…
Tag: Tyrol
Lermoos in Tyrol
Lermoos is a municipality in the Austrian state Tyrol. It it is situated at the northern border of Tyrol. The photo above shows a view of the mountains nearby taken from the outskirts of Lermoos. The odd sign in the foreground reminds of a former ancient Roman board walk across the swamp. More…
Baking bread in Rauris
While writing this post I am nibbling at a slice of bread which I actually made by myself! At a farm at the Kalchkendl Alm, an alp named Kalchkendl located in Rauris Valley, I had the chance to bake bread the first time. I took this lesson at a class named Schule am Berg, guided by Roswitha Huber.
Islitzer Mühle in Prägraten
An impressive place in Prägraten am Großvenediger is this mill called Islitzer Mühle. The mill driven by the power of the Islitzbach is still working and open for public.
Ortnerhof in Prägraten
Today I am invited by 50plus Hotels Österreich to be a guest of the Hotel Ortnerhof in Prägraten am Großvenediger. I look forward to learn something about western-style riding and walking along the beautiful Virgen Valley (Virgental).
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…
Peacock at the ticket shop of Schloss Ambras
While visiting Schloss Ambras (Ambras Castle) in Innsbruck I came across this peacock which walked confidently into the ticket shop of the castle. I wonder what he did there? Any ideas? More…
Mandarin Duck at Ambras Castle
While walking on the grounds of Ambras Castle (Schloss Ambras) I came across this Mandarin Duck. I love these animals for their colours and elegance. More…
Kreith Viaduct in Mutters
In Austria there are only three steel trestles. One of them is this viaduct of the Stubai Valley Railway (Stubaitalbahn), a railway which connects Innsbruck with Fulpmes in Tyrol. More…
Matzen Castle in Reith
In February 2008 I visited a restaurant next to Matzen Castle (Burg Matzen) and took this photo. The name Matzen goes back to a Roman military station called ‘Masciacum’. Today there is a fine castle hotel inside. More…
Cristal Worlds in Wattens
The water-spouting giant at the entrance of the Crystal Worlds (Kristallwelten) in Wattens. Inside I came across several artistic installations and a fabulous crystal dome including 590 mirrors. More…