Fun: On my bike ride through the lovely landscape along the Neusiedler See I also entered a region named Hölle (Eng.: hell). What weird names of places do you know?
Category: Signs
A facade full of hopes and sorrows
An interesting detail of Podersdorf: The façade of a parish building is decorated with phrases written down by the people of the place. It reminded me of a kind of Twitter wall, but in Podersdorf the phrases at the wall will last for a longer time.
Fun sign in Sopron, Hungary
On my way from the city centre to the railway station of Sopron I came across this sign which showed me the direction to the station. I was really surprised about the design of the locomotive. What do you think? Is this an official sign?
Fun traffic sign in Slovenia
On my way to Grad Castle in Slovenia I came across this traffic sign. I wonder what kind of animal is shown on this sign? Perhaps an otter? My first thought was about a beaver because these animals are known for undermining everything. Even traffic signs 🙂 More…
The yellow M at the Getreidegasse in Salzburg
The shopping street Getreidegasse in Salzburg is known for its numerous guild symbols and iron store signs. Even the branch of an American fast-food chain is indicated by such a sign made of iron.
Pathway for Superman in Graz
On my urban walk through Graz, I came across this manipulated traffic sign. Obviously, someone thought there should be a separate pathway for Superman.
The Trojan boot in Friesach
On my walk through Friesach I came across this fun shop sign at the storefront of a shoe shop. It shows a ‘Trojan Boot’ (Der trojanische Stiefel). More…
Old sign in Vienna
I saw this sign next to the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Museum of Military History) in Vienna. The bark of the tree made me think the sign is pretty old.
No parking sign in Velden
During my walk through Velden I came across this sign at the driveway of a hotel. I think the message drove the point home, didn’t it? 🙂 More…
A train delay is a matter of language
While waiting for the delayed train to Hanau I realized that the exact delay of a train is a matter of language.