The ruins of Aggstein are located in the district of Melk, Lower Austria. From here you have the best view over the Danube Valley in the Wachau. The castle, enthroned high above the Danube on a rock, was considered impregnable, but it was repeatedly conquered and destroyed. Presumably it was besieged and starved. Originally it […]
Visiting Traismauer – Lower Austria
Traismauer, a municipality in Lower Austria, lies 15 km south-east of Krems in the Wachau. After the decline of the Roman culture, the changeful history of the migration period began. In Traismauer, the complete gate of a small Roman fort is still conserved. The roof structures were complemented in Gothic style. The castle, built on […]
Pyramidenkogel in Carinthia – Austria
The Pyramidenkogel, a 851 m high elevation, is located south of the Wörthersee in Carinthia, Austria. The 54 m high reinforced-concrete construction is replaced by a more than 100 m high wooden construction for the observation platform in winter 2012/2013. It will be the world’s tallest wooden observation tower. As a highlight, the new tower […]
Koninginnendag – Amsterdam Out of Control
During the Boat Parade at Koninginnendag in the Netherlands, Amsterdam is out of control. At the Eenhoomsluis, the children fasten sweets on a fishing rod and the crews of the passing boats have to pick these up with the mouth. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Youtube. To […]
Koninginnedag in Amsterdam – Boat Parade
Especially young people use Koninginnedag in Amsterdam for a boat parade. The Prinsengracht serves as a promenade for small to medium sized boats that are partially decorated, especially in the color orange. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Youtube. To access the actual content, click the button below. […]