Austrian Sights

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I didn't want to enjoy all off these postcard perfect pictures without saying thank you. I really like photos of faraway places. I guess I'm one of those armchair travelers The OB mentioned. Wow that's a lot of history! Thanks again!
Smiley face here!

 

[J. A.96]

I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.

 

[J. A.96]

KELLERVIERTEL HEILIGENBRUNN, WINE CELLARS

During the short trip to Styria in June (musical club), we visited one of the wine cellars in Heiligenbrunn, Southern Burgenland. These wine cellars are part of the Naturpark (nature resort) in der Weinidylle (for more information: http://www.naturpark.at/index_en.htm).

Kellerviertel Heiligenbrunn consists of about 110 protected “wine cellars”, 56 of them are still straw-thatched. The buildings are not really cellars, but houses built with wood blocks and clay. The Kellerviertel is not a museum. All the wine cellars are private property.

It’s possible to take guided tours there, to get a first taste of the Uhudler (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uhudler).

Our tour started here:

Some of the buildings:

An old wine press:

One of the vineyards:

Btw: these photos were taken with my iPhone. I didn't take a camera with me.

 

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KELLERVIERTEL HEILIGENBRUNN, WINE CELLARS

During the short trip to Styria in June (musical club), we visited one of the wine cellars in Heiligenbrunn, Southern Burgenland. These wine cellars are part of the Naturpark (nature resort) in der Weinidylle (for more information: http://www.naturpark.at/index_en.htm).

Kellerviertel Heiligenbrunn consists of about 110 protected “wine cellars”, 56 of them are still straw-thatched. The buildings are not really cellars, but houses built with wood blocks and clay. The Kellerviertel is not a museum. All the wine cellars are private property.

It’s possible to take guided tours there, to get a first taste of the Uhudler (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uhudler).

Our tour started here:
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Some of the buildings:
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An old wine press:
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One of the vineyards:
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Btw: these photos were taken with my iPhone. I didn't take a camera with me.

I'd never heard of these before. Thanks for posting about these wine cellars.

 

[J. A.96]

In - or better - near Althodis, also Southern Burgenland, it's possible to walk through treetops. The way has barrier-free access, and it's called "Baumwipfelweg" (treetop way). The way is located in Naturpark Geschriebenstein-Irottkö.

It's length is about 500 meters. There are 11 towers, the highest one about 20 meters high, connected by wooden bridges. The whole path is made of wood.

There are stations along the way, with informations about fauna and flora of the area. The stations also provide the information in braille.

Here's the entrance:

The treetop way:

One of the stations:

And the view from the last/highest station:

 

[J. A.96]

I'd never heard of these before. Thanks for posting snout these wine cellars.

You're welcome.

 

[The OB]

A great set of photos with another slant on historic eastern Austria. Makes me want to visit that area. Thanks for the travelogue
Andrew


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[J. A.96]

A great set of photos with another slant on historic eastern Austria. Makes me want to visit that area. Thanks for the travelogue
Andrew


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You're welcome.

That's the area I'm able to visit easily.

The wine cellars are historic (built in the 18th or 19th century), the treetop way exists since 2010.

 

[J. A.96]

In Carinthia, there's a miniature park called "Minimundus" (little world).

Google

It's located near Klagenfurt/Wörthersee, and shows buildings from around the world, at a ratio of 1 : 25.
Just a few examples - the images were in one of my photo albums, and I had to take pictures to post them here, so sorry if they're not really great.

When you enter the park, you'll find this globe.

We've been there some years ago, as perhaps visible.

 

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In Carinthia, there's a miniature park called "Minimundus" (little world).
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Google

It's located near Klagenfurt/Wörthersee, and shows buildings from around the world, at a ratio of 1 : 25.
Just a few examples - the images were in one of my photo albums, and I had to take pictures to post them here, so sorry if they're not really great.
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When you enter the park, you'll find this globe.
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We've been there some years ago, as perhaps visible.

Thanks for the photos. I wonder how many people have bumped their heads walking under that miniature Eiffel Tower.

 

[J. A.96]

Thanks for the photos. I wonder how many people have bumped their heads walking under that miniature Eiffel Tower.

No idea. I don't remember whether or not I had to duck when I positioned myself for the photo, it's too long ago. Most people are not as tall as I'm, so if I can stand there without problems, I guess there won't be too many people bumping their heads there.

 

[J. A.96]

GROSSGLOCKNER HOCHALPENSTRASSE
(Photos from a photo album, so not best quality)

Großglockner is Austria's highest mountain (3798 m), situated at the border between Carinthia and Tyrol. It's part of the Glockner group in Hohe Tauern, it's peak consists of two pinnacles: Großglockner and Kleinglockner.

The only way to get there by car, is Großglockner High Alpine road.

This road is open in certain months (May - October), and at certain times. It's closed at night. To use it, you have to pay a toll.

Just a small part of the road, and this image doesn't really show how steep it is.

The road connects Bruck (Salzburg) with Heiligenblut (Carinthia), and was opened in 1936.

A few images from there

Großglockner, seen from Heiligenblut

 

[J. A.96]

KAISER FRANZ JOSEFS HÖHE, PASTERZE GLACIER

Kaiser-Franz-Josepfs-Höhe is a point where you can view Großglockner and Pasterze from as close as possible. It's named after Franz Joseph I., Emperor of Austria.

This is part of the viewpoint, and Pasterze glacier behind it.

There's a visitor's center, where you can park your car as well, a small path leads to Wilhelm Swarowski Observatory.

It's also possible to walk down to the glacier, or use the railway to get there:

Pasterze glacier:

 

[J. A.96]

Back to the East...

The main attraction in my neighbour town Frauenkirchen is this church:

It's called "Maria auf der Heide" (Mary on the heath). The baroque church, in it's current form, was built from 1695 to 1702. In 1990, it was declared a basilica minor (small basilica) by Pope John Paul II.

A (Franciscan) monastery was added in 1720. It's visible left of the church.

View from the entrance to the high altar:

The altar, a bit closer:

View from altar to choir stalls and organ loft, directly above the entrance:

The ceiling's paintings were partially made by Luca Antonio Colomba. They're showing scenes from Jesus' life, and Mary's coronation.

The pulpit, made in 1713:

There's also a Calvary, built in 1685, and transferred to it's current location in 1958, next to the basilica:

 

[J. A.96]

The landmark of Donnerskirchen, the church of St. Martin, is clearly visible from far away.

The fortress church/mountain church was built by Prince Paul Esterházy in 1676. The baroque church was the last refuge of the local population in times of war (e.g. during the Turkish wars).

The church was strategically important during WW II. Just like Lake Neusiedl and Forchtenstein Castle, it was marked on every map of the Allies, thus serving as important pointer for allied bombers.

The church is often used for concerts.

It was closed when I went up there today. Here are the photos I could take:

And the view from there

My car down there