In the small Styrian municipality Selzthal the structures of the railway station dating back to 1872 are still existing. So one can spend the time of waiting in this lovely decorated room.
Tag: Styria
The cat at the ice cream shop
Cute! A cat observing people in front of an ice cream shop in my native town Graz, Austria. I wonder what it is thinking right at that moment. Any ideas?
Steam locomotive 33.132
While my train was waiting at the railway station of Mürzzuschlag, this mighty steam locomotive passed by. The locomotive number 33.132 is part of the BBÖ Class 113 and saw its construction in 1925. It still runs for vintage train journeys by the company B&B Blue Train.
Elevator up to the clock tower of Graz
A unique way to go up to the clock tower on top of a rock in the centre of Graz is taking this elevator. The lift connects a tunnel inside the rock with the plateau next to the clock tower of Graz. While going up in this glazed cab, one has an exciting view of the elevator illuminated in blue.
Egg dish with Styrian pumpkin seed oil
One of my most favourite dishes in Styria: An egg dish with Styrian pumpkin seed oil. What dishes with Styrian pumpkin seed oil have you already tried?
Ölkuh in Styria
On my tour through Styria I came across a tool named ‘Ölkuh’ (literally translated: Oil cow). This is a traditional tool to produce pumpkin seed oil in my home region Styria.
Dog at the Burggarten of Graz
Sometimes I am having a picnic at the Burggarten of Graz. This is a park next to the former castle of Graz. It happens to be a beautiful dog posed right in front of my camera this time. Isn’t it a cutie?
Thistles at a Lodenwalke in Ramsau
In the Styrian place of Ramsau, I saw this intriguing detail at a Lodenwalke. A Lodenwalke produces clothes made of Loden that originate from sheep wool. I was impressed that they are still roughing the Loden with thistles.
High wheel in Haus
While walking through the Styrian place of Haus, I came across this high-wheeler. Riding this kind of bike seems pretty uncomfortable to me. Have you ever tried such a high wheel? And do you know the term penny-farthing for this kind of bike?
Memento mori in Haus
On a walk through the village of Haus, I came across this sundial with a thoughtful adage. It is written in old German: ‘Eyne von diesen wird auch die deyne seyn’.
Coat of arms of Hieronymus von Colloredo
The colourful emblem of Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg Hieronymus von Colloredo was seen at a building in the Styrian market town Haus.
- Hieronymus von Colloredo (Wikipedia)
Disclosure: This trip was supported by 50plus Hotels Österreich and Panoramahotel Gürtl
Tenon symbols in Haus
In the Styrian village of Haus, traditional timber buildings often feature mortise-and-tenon joints, showcasing precise carpentry and enduring craftsmanship. These interlocking wooden beams reflect Alpine building traditions and the region’s long history of skilled woodworking.