Enjoy the flights of the HIROBOs. The video was taken in 2003 at Hirobo Cup Bad in Austria, but it is always fascinating to see the flight demonstrations. On our way to the Ausseerland in Austria, we discover the European Cup of model Eurocopter in Bad Mitterndorf. The international helicopter community practice their hobby with […]
Styria
The Wolves of Herberstein Castle
Wolves can be observed particularly well in the animal park of Herberstein Castle in Styria in Austria. Up to 30 wolves share a large area with areas of retreat protected from the eyes of visitors. During our short visit we could not catch sight of the alpha male, but the No. 2 in the hierarchy appeared […]
Salinenmusikkapelle Altaussee – works’ band of the salt mining in Austria
The Salinenmusikkapelle Altaussee is one of the 6 works’ band of the salt mining in Austria. Every year in August, they perform a park concert followed by the dance of the miners. Approx. 140 performances annually serve to foster the miner tradition. The dance of the miners is dedicated to the veneration of St. […]
Piber Federal Stud – Home of the Lipizzan horses
The home of the Lipizzan horses, Piber Federal Stud is located near Koeflach, Styria, Austria. Since 1915, with interruption during the second World War II and in the postwar period, the Lipizzan horses are bred here for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. In the world-famous Piber Federal Stud the horses spend their teenage years […]
Riegersburg Castle
Riegersburg Castle in Styria, Austria, was built in the 11th Century on a 500 meter high basalt massif. Despite massive rush of Magyars and Turks it could never be taken. Please watch the video!!! Today the Riegersburg Castle is an attractive destination, especially for families. Every day, a bird of prey show takes place. A […]
From Ybbs in Lower Austria to Mariazell in Styria
Our journey from Ybbs in Lower Austria to Mariazell begins at the power plant Ybbs-Persenbeug. The run-of-the-river hydroelectricity plant is the oldest of the Austrian Danube power plants and was put into operation in 1959. Please watch the video On a rock next door you can see Persenbeug Castle, the birthplace of the last Emperor […]
Graz Art Museum and Murinsel
The Graz Art Museum and Murinsel were created on the occasion of the European Capital of Culture in 2003. Please watch the video Art Museum The Graz Art Museum was integrated with the façade of the iron house, built in 1847, and forms a strong contrast with the surrounding buildings. At night the modern glass façade […]
Mausoleum of Ferdinand II in Graz – Austria
Graz, the capital of Styria, entered the historical stage late. Although settlement activity in this area could be detected already in 3,000 BC, Graz received its town charter only in the 12th century. In Styria resided the Traungauer – earls, margraves and dukes of the line of Otakar. Please watch the video Emperor Ferdinand II, […]
On the Schlossberg in Graz
Above the center of Graz in Styria in Austria, is the Schlossberg– the Castle Mountain. It can be reached by funicular railway – the Schlossbergbahn. Please watch the video here From the top, you have the best view of the city, the Graz Art Museum and Murinsel– an artificial island in the river Mur. The Schlossberg […]