On my way to Schlierbach Abbey, I came across the abandoned railway station of Schlierbach. Austrian railway stations dating back to the monarchy are very typical. One can recognise them even after 100 years.
Tag: Upper Austria
Garden gnome at Pöstlingberg
During my visit to Pöstlingberg, a lookout of Linz, it rained cats and dogs. Even the garden gnome, who I asked for the way to Pöstlingberg Mansion (Pöstlingberg Schlössl), carried an umbrella to protect himself. [German]
Pöstlingberg Railway in Linz
The Pöstlingberg Railway (Pöstlingbergbahn) links the main square of Linz with the Pöstling Hill (Pöstlingberg), which offers a great view of the city. The Pöstlingbergbahn is known as one of the world’s steepest adhesion-only railways.
Hoffmannsches Freihaus in Wels
This building generally known as Hoffmannsches Freihaus or Haus der Salome Alt was first mentioned in 1464. The name Freihaus (‘Free House’) refers to the fact that the residents of this building were outside the jurisdiction of the city court and were exempt from municipal taxes.
The 10th beer is paid by the mayor
This is an interesting sign I saw at a restaurant in Wels, Austria. It says that the 10th glass of beer is paid by the mayor. Not sure if this a joke or a promise.
Light bulbs at railway station Wels
After leaving Wels Central Station, I came across this public art, created by Michael Kienzer and Jochen Traar. Fixed to flexible poles, the lights began to shake as soon as a breeze blew through the street. Solar panels provided the lamps with energy.
Heraldic device of Principality of Auersperg
At a building in Wels I found this beautiful as well as huge coat of arms. It belongs to the noble family of Auersperg.
k.u.k. Hofbäckerei Fritz Rath in Linz
Inside this traditional bakery and café, one can order famous cakes like the “Linzer Torte”. The k.u.k. reminds us this shop was an appointed purveyor to the Chamber of His Majesty Archduke Peter Ferdinand of Habsburg-Toscana.
Schlierbach Abbey in Upper Austria
Photo of Schlierbach Abbey taken during a train ride from Graz to Linz. In July 2009, I saw an informative exhibition about the history and culture of meals. As the monastery is famous for its cheese, I also visited the cheese dairy there.
Papiermachermuseum in Steyrermühl
You find the Austrian Museum for Papermaking (Österreichisches Papiermachermuseum) in the halls of a former paper mill in Steyrermühl. There, you can learn about the different ways of papermaking, beginning with the papyrus of ancient Egypt and ending with the modern paper mills.
Pre-planking sculpture in Bad Goisern
On my way back to the railway station of Bad Goisern I came across this sculpture in a small park. I don’t know the artist or the real meaning of that artwork but it seemed to be a piece of the “pre-planking’ period. 😉
Railway station of Bad Goisern
Heading to the state exhibition 2008 of Upper Austria in Bad Goisern I left my train at this old fashioned railway station.