In order to climb up to the hydroelectric plant at the Mooserboden I took this special funicular which is generally known as Lärchwand Lift. More…
Herberstein Castle in St Johann
Though Herberstein Castle (Schloss Herberstein) is located on top of a boulder in the Feistritz ravine it is still hidden by the trees of the even higher surroundings.
Peacock on the grounds of Schloss Eggenberg, Graz
A peacock who knows to pose seen on the grounds of Schloss Eggenberg (Eggenberg Palace) in Graz. Since 2010 this palace is listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. More…
Man with antler for sale
The advantage of being shortsighted: You see many things other people won’t see. My first impression after entering the shop: Hey, they are selling a man with an antler!
Funeral procession for Otto von Habsburg Part II
On July 16th, the funeral procession for Otto von Habsburg took place in Vienna. Here some impressions taken after the end of the procession.
Funeral procession for Otto von Habsburg Part I
On July 16th, 2011 the funeral procession for Otto von Habsburg took place in Vienna.
Note: Contrary to the colourful dresses of the most participants the family of the deceased went at the end of the procession in dark mourning.
The most participants preferred to wear uniforms and dresses of the time before 1918 so the funeral procession was also a kind of presentation of historical fashion.
Inhabitants of regions which were part of the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy attended the procession in traditional uniforms as well. Here a detachment from Croatia.
Some areas were represented by outstanding many participants. E.g. Tyrol where still a lot of traditional associations are in existence.
The smaller the areas the smaller the groups.
Whereas the most units looked very colourful and glorious in their historical uniforms…
… this group wearing the functional uniforms of World War I reminded me of the horror of war and was for me an important counterpoint to all these brilliant uniforms before.
And here some impressions taken after the end of the procession.
Steam locomotive 52.7046 in Selzthal
This steam locomotive located at the railway station of the Styrian place Selzthal is a so called Kriegslokomotive (war locomotive) built in 1943. More…
How to transport a railway switch
Today I came across a train that transported railway switches. It was interesting to see what kind of specialized carriages are used for this extra-wide cargo. More…
Manhole cover in Rottenmann
While watching a classic car ralley in Rottenmann I came across this manhole cover showing the emblem of the city. More…
Hohenwerfen Castle in Werfen
‘Broadsword calling Danny boy‘ – On a train journey through the Austrian state of Salzburg, I took this photo of Hohenwerfen Castle. In the movie “Where Eagles Dare” this castle was the set of Schloss Adler.
The winged cow of Graz
The winged cow of Graz seen on a balcony in the centre of the city. Don’t ask me for details, I am not an expert on winged cows 🙂 More…
View of Salzburg
While passing the railway bridge of Salzburg on my way to and from Germany I often have this great view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and the churches of the city.