There are so many photos showing the Schweizertor (Swiss Gate) of the Viennese Hofburg but have you ever seen photos of the frescoes inside the gate? Have a look at this set of photos presenting the frescoes at the ceiling of the Schweizertor.
Tag: Austria
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?
Chill-out room at Ortnerhof
After I walked along the Iler valley, I had the chance to relax at the wellness area of the Hotel Ortnerhof. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the time to join a horseback ride which is a special offer of this hotel. They even offer western-style riding.
Saint Sebastian chapel in Hinterbichl
This chapel stands in Hinterbichl, a subdivision in the municipality of Prägraten am Großvenediger. The chapel dates back to 1710. For fans of sundials, it offers an elaborate piece.
Islitzer Mill in Prägraten
An impressive place in Prägraten am Großvenediger is this mill called Islitzer Mühle. The mill driven by the power of the Islitzbach is still operating and open for public.
Ortnerhof in Prägraten
Today, I’m a guest of Hotel Ortnerhof in Prägraten am Großvenediger. I look forward to learn something about western-style riding and walking along the beautiful Virgen Valley (Virgental).
Locomotive Mh.3 of Pinzgau Railway
A steam locomotive known as Mh.3 seen in Krimml. The locomotive was built in 1906 and is still in operation along the railroad of the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn. These classic train trips are organized by Club 399.
Steam train in Pinzgau
While heading to Gerlos by car I came across this steam train using the railroad of the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn. The train maintained by Club 399 was drawn by a steam locomotive named Mh.3 built in 1906.
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?