Mozartsteg in Salzburg

Mozartsteg in Salzburg, Austria

The Mozartsteg in Salzburg is a footbridge named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Art Nouveau-style bridge saw its completion in 1903. At that time, pedestrians had to pay a toll for using this privately owned construction.

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Cellar cat in Poysdorf

The cellar cat, a symbol you often see in the Austrian region of Weinviertel

In the Austrian region of Weinviertel, you often see the model of a cat. This symbol is known as a cellar cat (Kellerkatze). Local people believe a cat living in a wine vault will always rest on the barrel with the best wine.

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House No. 1379 in Vienna

Descriptive number 1379 in Vienna, Austria

The first official numbering of houses in Vienna was ordered by Maria Theresa in 1770. Following this order, the house numbers were given successively as the houses were built. No street names but numbers from 1 to nonterminating.

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Christkindlimarkt in Zurich

Christmas market at Zurich Central Station

My first Christmas market experience in a railway station was in Zurich. There, I came across the Christkindlimarkt inside the hall of Zurich Central Station. The festive stalls stood only a few metres away from the platforms with the international trains.

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