I am often tweeting while being on a train of the Semmering Railway (Semmeringbahn) in Austria. This time I went through the same area on foot.
Tag: Lower Austria
Old advertising column in Wiener Neustadt
Detail of an old advertising column seen in Wiener Neustadt. In German we call them Litfaßsäulen.
Befogged castle on Semmering Railway
The Semmering Railway was the first mountain railway in Europe with a standard gauge track. In 1998 it found its way to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The views from the trains are amazing. E.g. in autumn, you see this befogged castle next to the railroad.
Sundial in Mödling
A sundial dating back to the 16th century seen at the walls of a pharmacy in Mödling.
Fun wall painting in Mödling
While walking through the streets of Mödling I came across this fun wall painting. I guess it was a kind of advertisement for a painter and decorator nearby.
Postbox with legs in Mödling
Photo of a postbox taken in Mödling, a city in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. The legs are not a prank or an urban intervention but part of a campaign. I love the idea though.
Fortified church of Weissenkirchen
In Weißenkirchen, a place in the lovely Wachau region, there is still a fortified church (Wehrkirche) from the 14th century to see. The big tower was built as a defence structure against the Ottomans in the 16th century.
Old lantern in Wiener Neustadt
Fascinating old lantern seen in Wiener Neustadt, a city south of Vienna. I wonder what was the reason for designing this eagle-like bird so ‘plucked’?
Railway station Semmering
On my train trips to Vienna I often pass the railway station Semmering. Generally I see the station just from my train window. On a hiking tour I got this different view. Looks misty, doesn’t it? By the way the blue-white rail car in the background is a diesel rail car ÖBB 5144.
Sundial in Baden bei Wien
A sundial seen in the spa town Baden bei Wien. Not sure if this art nouveau or art deco?
Tower of Schallaburg Castle
While approaching Schallaburg Castle on foot, you first see this tower. It gives an impression of the beauty of this Renaissance palace in the Austrian state of Lower Austria (Niederösterreich). Today, the castle is known for remarkable exhibitions every year.
Man with nacked bottom
You find this peculiar detail at Schallaburg Castle (Schallaburg): A sculpture of a man showing his bottom. Such sculptures served as a defence against harm and evil spirits. Together with the Dog Lady, it is one of the most fascinating sculptures in this palace.