After reaching the Mooserboden reservoir, I walked along the Moosersperre dam and enjoyed the great view of the Hohe Tauern mountain range. The dam is part of the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs in Austria.
Herberstein Castle in Stubenberg
Though Herberstein Castle (Schloss Herberstein) sits on top of a boulder in the Feistritz ravine, it is still hidden by the trees of the even higher surroundings. So I saw this castle at the very last moment before entering.
Peacock on the grounds of Schloss Eggenberg
A peacock who knows how to pose is seen on the grounds of Eggenberg Palace (Schloss Eggenberg) in Graz. Since 2010, this palace has been listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Monument to Sisi in Salzburg
The Empress Elisabeth Railway (Kaiserin-Elisabeth-Bahn) served the railroad between Vienna and Salzburg until 1884. Today, you still see a monument to Elisabeth of Austria (“Sisi”) in a small park at the Salzburg Central Station.
Funeral procession for Otto von Habsburg Part II
On July 16th, the funeral procession for Otto von Habsburg took place in Vienna. Here some impressions taken after the end of the procession.
Funeral procession for Otto von Habsburg Part I
On July 16th, 2011 the funeral procession for Otto von Habsburg took place in Vienna. The most participants preferred to wear uniforms and dresses of the time before 1918 so the funeral procession was also a kind of presentation of historical fashion.
Steam locomotive 52.7046 in Selzthal
This steam locomotive located at the railway station of the Styrian place Selzthal is a so called Kriegslokomotive (war locomotive) built in 1943. Whereas this model is a museum exhibit only, there is also a locomotive of the same class (DRB Class 52) which is still operating for classic train tours: Steam locomotive 52.1227
How to transport a railway switch
Today I came across a train that transported railway switches. It was interesting to see what kind of specialized carriages are used for this extra-wide cargo.
Manhole cover in Rottenmann
While watching a classic car ralley in Rottenmann I came across this manhole cover showing the emblem of the city.
Hohenwerfen Castle in Werfen
‘Broadsword calling Danny boy‘ – On a train journey through the Austrian state of Salzburg, I took this photo of Hohenwerfen Castle. In the movie “Where Eagles Dare”, this castle was the set of Schloss Adler.
Maria Straßengel Church
The pilgrimage church Maria Straßengel stands in Judendorf-Straßengel, a place in the Austrian municipality of Gratwein-Straßengel. A famous exhibit in this church is a fir root in the shape of a crucifix. Visitors can see this piece on request only.
The winged cow of Graz
The winged cow of Graz seen on a balcony in the centre of the city. Don’t ask me for details, I am not an expert on winged cows 🙂