At the open air museum of the Vino Versum in Poysdorf I came across this traditional nine-pine bowling alley. In former times such an alley was part of a well equipped inn. The location was generally outside so there was much room for the audience.
Tag: Austria
Vineyard goat in Poysdorf
An exhibit with an interesting story seen at the Hall of Grapes in Poysdorf is the vineyard goat (Weinbeergoaß). This symbol is said to go back to a biblical story of Noah: After observing a goat eating grapes he tried them for himself and became the father of winegrowing.
Sound gorge trail in Millstatt
Along a gorge next to Millstatt, you find a fun trail (Klangschlucht Millstatt), which invites hikers to listen to the sounds of the gorge and the water. At this waterfall, I was impressed to hear two completely different sounds: The roar of the waterfall and the gurgle of a brook named Riegenbach at the same time.
Villenweg in Millstatt
At the end of the 19th century, Millstatt became famous as the Austrian Nice. Many people from Vienna and abroad – even from Russia – loved to stay for a summer vacation at Millstatt Lake. From this time, a lot of villas are still to be seen.
Coat of arms of Millstatt
The emblem of Millstatt seen at the ‘Hall of Coat of Arms’ (Wappenstüberl) at the family hotel Post in Millstatt. The emblem reminds of the legend that Domitian of Carantania throw 1.000 pagan idols into the Millstatt Lake. At the emblem you can see three idols representing a goat, a lion and a donkey.
Sundial at Millstatt Abbey
Sundial displaying the martyrium of Saint Sebastian seen at the inner court of Millstatt Abbey.
Sculptures in Millstatt
According to a legend Domitian of Caratania throw 1.000 pagan sculptures into Millstatt Lake. I guess people of Millstatt would love to get them back. Especially along the lake there are a lot of modern sculptures often created by artists who stayed in Millstatt for a while.
Sundial at the cloister of Millstatt Abbey
Sundial seen at the Romanesque cloister courtyard of the former Millstatt Abbey in the Austrian state of Carinthia.
Deborah Sengl in Millstatt Abbey
At the Forum Kunst contemporary in the former Millstatt Abbey, I came across an exhibition of works created by Deborah Sengl. In these works, she shows the plot of the theatre play ‘The Last Days of Mankind’ (Die letzten Tage der Menschheit) written by Karl Kraus using the bodies of rats instead of figurines of humans.
Cheese platter at Millstatt Lake
At the Alexanderhütte, a hut high over Millstatt Lake (Millstättersee) I had this faboulous cheese platter with a glass of elderberries sirup. All the cheese was made by an alpine diary attached to the hut. In Austria there are many alpine diaries where dairy(wo)men take care for the cows and produce such cheese and butter the whole summer round.
Priests’ Seminary in Graz
The Priests’ Seminary in Graz is a historic site that reflects its long association with religious education. Initially built by the Jesuit Order in the late 16th century, the building has served various purposes, from housing a college and a school to being a prison and barracks.
Lena Hoschek shop in Graz
Inside a shop people of Graz are very proud of. Lena Hoschek was born and grew up in Graz. She opened her first studio in this city as well. In the meantime, she has become an internationally recognized fashion designer.