The use of the old letters ‘Südbahnhof’

The use of the old letters 'Südbahnhof'

Interesting way to save the letters of the demolished railway station Wien SÃœDBAHNHOF. In October 2011 I saw the letters placed above the entrance of the Wien Museum. I wonder how many visitors had realized that the museum is lettered like a railway station? More…

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Agricultural museum at Fürthermoar Alm, Austria

Agricultural museum at Fürthermoar Alm, Austria

After having a snack with a tasty piece of local butter produced with a mould I visited this museum about traditional farmer tools located at an alp named Fürthermoar Alm.

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‘Power and Ice Adventure World’ near Kaprun

View of exhibition hall from Moosersperre

This exhibition hall named ‘Erlebniswelt Strom & Eis’ (Power & Ice Adventure World) is placed next to the Mooserboden Reservoir near Kaprun. Inside one can learn about the history of Kaprun power plant project and about the glacier ice in the surroundings. More…

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Papiermuseum in Steyrermühl

Paper mill in Steyrermühl, Austria

The Austrian museum about paper making (Österreichisches Papiermuseum) is placed in the halls of a former paper mill in Steyrermühl. There you can learn something about the different ways of paper making beginning with the papyrus of the ancient Egypt up to the huge paper mills of today. More…

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Styrian Armoury in Graz

Entrance of the state armoury in Graz, Austria

In August 2007 I visited the Styrian Armoury (Landeszeughaus) in Graz which is famous for its large collection of weaponry and armour intended for a defensive army against Ottoman and Hungarian troops. More…

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Museum of Celts in Hallein

Museum of Celts in Hallein, Austria

At the Museum of Celts (Keltenmuseum) I learned a lot about the history of the Celts especially in the region of the Austrian state Salzburg. The exhibition also told me about the history of the salt mines in the region of Salzburg. More…

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Museum of Natural History in Vienna

View of the museum from Volksgarten

While walking through the Volksgarten, a public park of Vienna, I took this photo of the Museum of Natural History (Naturhistorisches Museum). By the way the park is famous for its rose gardens so don’t miss a visit through the blooming period of the roses. More…

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