Do Not Disturb Sock

A sock as Do not disturb sign

The Hotel Tauernstüberl in Zell am See used socks as “Do Not Disturb” signs for a long time. That’s a kind of pun. In German, “You are a lazy sock” means you are lazy. So, this lazy sock doesn’t want to be disturbed right now.

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Templar Sacral Room

Sacral room of the templar at Lockenhaus Castle, Austria

After walking through the Templar Museum at Lockenhaus Castle, you should also visit this mysterious room. It is supposed to have been a sacred site of the Templars. Other voices say it was just a cistern.

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Lake Zell in Pinzgau

In winter the lake completely freezes and is used for winter sports

Right next to the railway station of Zell am See, you have this view of the Zeller See (Lake Zell) and the mountains nearby. Though the lake is large, it completely freezes in winter and is used for winter sports.

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21er Haus in Vienna

21er Haus in the evening

This exhibition hall for contemporary art stands near the Wiener Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Central Station). First, it was named 20er Haus. After its remodelling from 2009 to 2011, its name changed to 21er Haus, reflecting the new century.

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The Golden Calf by Hollein

Artwork by Hans Hollein in Graz, Austria

This artwork by Hans Hollein stood in front of the Neue Galerie in Graz for several weeks. The former tank wagon for petroleum is named “The Golden Calf”. I guess this refers to the golden calf in the bible and the importance of oil for mankind.

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