Every year an Eiskrippe (Christmas crèche carved in ice) is shown in one of the most fascinating places of Graz, a Renaissance court named Landhaushof.
Tag: Styria
Austrian Sculpture Park
While walking through the Austrian sculpture park south of Graz, I saw this artwork. Though I assume it is already named, I wonder what title would be your choice?
VT 10 of the GKB Railways
Memories! Sometimes I come across these red railbuses of the GKB Railways in Styria. When I was a child, I used to take these trains to see my grandmother. Actually they were the first trains I ever took.
2nd Marcus Car in Mürzzuschlag
At an event performed by the Südbahnmuseum in Mürzzuschlag, I came across this operating replica of the second car built by Siegfried Marcus. The original saw its construction in 1888/1889 and is still running too.
Ford T 1925
Nearly 100 years old and still running. I came across this 1925 model of a Ford T automobile at a classic car show in Mürzzuschlag. Fun fact: The location was on the grounds of the Südbahn Museum, which doesn’t deal with automobiles but the history of the Semmering Railway.
Greened car by BijaRi in Graz
Well, what do you think if you suddenly see such a car in the streets of your city? If you think this is a sort of art work you are right. It is an urban intervention made by BijaRi, a group of architects and artists from São Paulo.
Pathway for Superman in Graz
On an urban walk through Graz, I saw this manipulated traffic sign. Someone obviously thought there should be a separate pathway for Superman.
Are these eggs of dinosaurs?
Some artwork in my city Graz. Well, I guess it is artwork. The pieces could also be eggs of dinosaurs. I’ll keep you informed! 🙂
Parade of miners wearing an ‘Arschleder’
An interesting detail seen at a celebration for miners in Leoben. The miners are wearing a so called ‘Arschleder’ (German), also known as breech leather or miner’s apron. It served to keep the seat of the trousers from wearing out when sliding down to the tunnels as well as keeping out the cold and moisture when sitting.
Starcke Haus in Graz
The Starcke Haus stands on a rock named Schloßberg in the middle of Graz. The German actor Gustav Starcke (1848-1921) lived here for many years and wrote some poems about the Schloßberg. Today, it houses a restaurant where one can have a fine meal with a view of Graz.
Oberkapfenberg Castle in Kapfenberg
Oberkapfenberg Castle (Burg Oberkapfenberg) is located high over Kapfenberg, a place in the Austrian state of Styria (Steiermark). The castle was first mentioned in 1173 as Burg Chaffenberch. Today it is a venue for a big medieval festival every year. This photo was taken on a train journey from Graz to Vienna.
Sundial at Obermurau Castle in Murau
Sundial at Obermurau Castle (Schloss Obermurau) in Murau, a city in the Austrian state of Styria. The Renaissance castle was built in the years 1628 – 1643.