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 […]
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. Please watch the video 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 […]
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 […]