The Freihaus of Christoph Weiß was built at the end of the 16th century. The Renaissance building is especially known for its window frames made of diamond-shaped bossages.
Tag: Wels
Water tower in Wels
This water tower in Wels was built in 1577/1579 by Wolfgang Khranlachner. Inside the tower, there is a pump designed by the watchmaker Clement Rench. The colourful façade painting was done by the artist Niclas Linkh.
The 10th beer is paid by the mayor
This is an interesting sign I saw at a restaurant in Wels, Austria. It says that the 10th glass of beer is paid by the mayor. Noot sure if this is a joke or a promise. More…
Light bulbs at railway station Wels
In front of the railway station of Wels, I discovered this artwork. Powered by solar panels and fixed on flexible poles, the lights started to shake as soon as there was a breeze in the street.
Heraldic device of Principality of Auersperg
At a building in Wels I found this beautiful as well as huge coat of arms. It belongs to the noble family of Auersperg. More…