On July 16th, the funeral procession for Otto von Habsburg took place in Vienna. Here some impressions taken after the end of the procession.
Tag: Austria
Funeral procession for Otto von Habsburg Part I
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 🙂
Sister Cities of Graz
This monument tells about the sister cities of my native town Graz. You find it on top of the hill (Schloßberg) in the middle of Graz. The following list shows the first year of the partnership.
Clock tower of Graz
The landmark of Graz is a clock tower, generally known as the Uhrturm. It is placed on top of a rock in the middle of the city. So, visitors see it from many places. Near the tower, there is a station for a special elevator. The shaft runs inside the rock and links the city with the clock tower.
Clock tower of Bruck/Mur
The clock tower of Bruck an der Mur is part of Landskron Castle (Burgruine Landskron) high over the city.
Mural at the town hall of Hallein
Learning about a town’s history by searching for historical murals: While walking through Hallein I came across this mural telling about the transport of salt boxes along the Salzach River.