Memories! Many years ago, I used to write with a travel typewriter. Tonight, I came across such a portable typewriter at my hotel in Dürnstein. Ha, I wonder how I could write a whole article without using copy and paste and auto-correction.
Tag: Dürnstein
Relaxing at Hotel Pfeffel in Dürnstein
After climbing up and down the hill of Dürnstein Castle I was ready for this relaxing room at Hotel & Winery Pfeffel. The room even offered a view of Dürnstein Castle so I was able to put down these notes while looking at the castle ruins.
Donkey path in Dürnstein
There are several paths up to Dürnstein Castle from the centre of the city. I took a more difficult one named donkey path.
Dürnstein Abbey in Wachau Valley
After reaching the walls of Dürnstein Castle (Burgruine Dürnstein), I had this view of Dürnstein Abbey (Stift Dürnstein). I guess some of you have already seen this church steeple while taking a river cruise ship?
Info boards at Dürnstein Castle
After climbing a steep trail up to Dürnstein Castle I came across a couple of information boards that told me some details about the life of Richard I of England also known as King Lionheart.
Dürnstein Castle in Wachau Valley
Dürnstein castle as seen after taking the trail up from Dürnstein. There is a story King Lionheart (Richard I of England) was imprisoned here for several months.
Napoleonic war memorial in Loiben
Riding the Wachau Railway I always wondered about the meaning of this big memorial just next to the tracks. After a visit to the Domäne Wachau, I had the chance to learn more about it: It is a memorial about an engagement between French, Austrian and Russian troops during the Napoleonic Wars on Nov 11th, 1805.
Domäne Wachau in Dürnstein
At the Domäne Wachau, I learned about a wine served during a significant moment in Austrian history. The wine label Katzensprung was proffered at the banquet celebrated after the signing of the Austrian Independent Treaty in 1955.