The best way to explore South Bavaria or Austria is driving through the countryside away from the Autobahn. The plan was to drive to the Königssee, then we got lost. On a hidden path we saw the most incredible things, besides mountain peaks We drove by this “Arche Noah” or Noah’s Ark made out of straw. I stopped for some pictures, after I realized it … Continue reading Straw Sculptures driving through South Bavaria
As an Austrian dish originally, I am familiar with this soup from my childhood. Semolina flour is not easily found in the stores, it can be ordered on Amazon Continue reading Griessnockerl, or Semolina Dumplings
A few steps behind the Catholic church in Hallstatt, Austria, stands the 12th-century Saint Michael Chapel (Michelskapelle). There is the famous Beinhaus with its approximately six hundred rows of rows of painted skulls. It goes back to 1700, when the Hallstatt cemetery became too small to give room for each person to have their own grave. The towns people came to a solution, digging up … Continue reading Beinhaus (Hallstatt) with Bones and Skulls
Sankt Gilgen lies at the picturesque Wolfgangsee (Lake Wolfgang). Here it is easy to leave everyday life behind – use the numerous water sports or relax in peace at one of the sunny and idyllic beaches right on the lake. Continue reading Sankt Gilgen at the beautiful Wolfgangsee
In 2010, while in Salzburg, we did a 45 min drive to Hallstatt in Austria. We decided to stay two nights in a darling Bed and Breakfast. The idea came when we watched a Rick Steves. It was well worth Continue reading Hallstatt, has the most beautiful scenic views
