The Hohenwerfen Castle, visible from a distance, is located above the Austrian town Werfen approx. 25 miles south of Salzburg. The castle was built by the archbishops of Salzburg, simultaneously with the Hohensalzburg Castle. After several fires, the castle gained in significance during the Turkish wars. During the 2nd World War II it served as […]
Landhaus and Landeszeughaus (armory) in Graz
The Landhaus- located in the Herrengasse in Graz in Styria, Austria- is the headquarter of the Styrian Provincial Government. It is considered one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Central Europe. Of particular interest is the arcade court inside. In the same building you find the Landeszeughaus – the armory. It was used as […]
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Wattens is an industrial town in Tyrol, Austria. Already in 1559 the first paper mill was founded here. The crystal glass producer Swarovski made the town world famous. Crystal jewelry is not the only business of Swarovski; the company is also a major producer of optical equipment and abrasives. The multimedia artist André Heller was engaged […]
Steppe animal park Pamhagen – Austria
The steppe animal park Pamhagen in the far eastern corner of the Seewinkel – the region between Neusiedl am See and Hungary – is the home of rare regional species. One does not often have the opportunity to get so close storks. The Mangalitsa- a Hungarian pig -also called curly-hair hog, was one of the […]
Archaeological site Aguntum – Austria
Aguntum, east of Lienz, in East Tyrol lies in the broad embouchure valley of the Isel into the Drava River. The region was already populated around 2.200 B.C., later it was settled by the Celts. A first great upswing of the region came along when the Romans secured the northern border along the Danube by […]