I was very impressed by these traffic lights which counted down the seconds I have to wait for green light. Later the same numbers told me how much time I’d have to cross the street. I haven’t seen this before but I love this idea. More…
‘Train Art’ in Maribor
I was surprised how many Slovenian trains were painted like this one. It reminded me on street art but for obviously reason I’d call this train art. More…
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 use of the old letters ‘Südbahnhof’
Interesting way to save the letters of the demolished railway station Wien SÜDBAHNHOF. 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…
Pecorino, a dog on pilgrimage
Today I visited a reading in Vienna. Star of the event was the dog Pecorino. He and his master became famous for doing a pilgrimage in Italy. Pecorino is considered to be the first dog of owning a pilgrimage pass.
Wall decoration in Graz
Lovely wall decoration seen at a dwelling house built around 1900 in Graz. More…
Artwork by Chris Burden in Deutschlandsberg
This building seen at the railway station of Deutschlandsberg is not a shelter from World War II. It is an artwork named Poured Concrete Bunker created by Chris Burden.
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.
Typical piece of butter in Austrian mountains
Traditionally the butter in the alps is made by a butter mould (Buttermodel). After my trip to the huge reservoirs in the mountains near Kaprun, I had lunch at a nearby farmhouse and came across this fine modeled piece of butter.
Chapel near Wasserfallboden in Kaprun
A chapel near the Wasserfallboden reservoir. A nice piece of architecture in lovely scenery. Inside some inscriptions reminded me that life in such a beautiful scenery is pretty dangerous though.
Wasserfallboden Reservoir in Kaprun
On the way back from the Moosersperre dam, down to Kaprun I took this photo of the Wasserfallboden reservoir through the windows of my bus.
‘Power and Ice Adventure World’ near Kaprun
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…