Haydnhaus in Vienna

Frontview of the Haydnhaus

The Haydnhaus in Vienna is the place where the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn spent his last years. The museum inside explains how Haydn lived in this period and shows some pieces of his household. On my first visit, I was especially impressed by the idea of reconstructing the backyard garden in the style of the 18th century.

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Entrance for witches only

Sign at a door of Riegersburg Castle

At Riegersburg Castle, I saw this sign pointing to an entrance (Eingang) for witches (Hexen) reserved for witches. Joking apart, it was the entrance to a detailed exhibition about the history of witch-hunting in the Austrian region of Styria.

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Linzer Schloss in Linz

Linz Castle in Linz, Austria

The castle of Linz (Linzer Schloss) was the residence of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III (Friedrich III) for several years in the 15th century. Today it houses a museum which is part of the State museums of Upper Austria (Oberösterreichischen Landesmuseen) and is considered a universal museum.

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Railway museum in Ampflwang

Steam locomotives in Ampflwang, Austria

Me and two steam locomotives at the railway museum Ampflwang. This photo reminds me of how huge these steam locomotives really are. The museum is actually a collection of locomotives but also a museum for mining. A short railroad connects the museum with the public railroad and is open for special trips with old locomotives and coaches.

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