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Austria

The historic weir where the Traun River enters Hallstatt Lake, with mountains rising over the lake in the Salzkammergut region of Austria.

The Traun River in Salzkammergut, Austria, flows through a landscape shaped by mountains, lakes and forests, where weirs appear at intervals, subtly integrated into the river flow. The Traun River runs for roughly 156 kilometers, passing through iconic lakes such as Hallstätter See and Traunsee before joining the Danube River. The river is well known […]

The World Heritage Museum Hallstatt (Welterbemuseum Hallstatt) and its small lit courtyard glow on a winter night, with the Rudolfsturm watchtower visible on the hillside above.

Hallstatt Old Town at night reveals a quiet heart of the old town illuminated by soft post-Christmas lights, allowing for more cinematic photography after the crowds have gone. Of course, the Hallstatt sunset is also undoubtedly beautiful, but as daylight fades, the small Austrian village reveals a different personality. While most tourists come for a […]

Hallstatt Village glows beneath snowy Alps as a soft pink sunset reflects in Hallstatt Lake, Austria.

The Hallstatt Sunset is a quiet yet striking moment in which this small village in Austria transforms into a fairytale scene. Hallstatt had been on my list for a very, very long time, so when we were visiting Salzburg I seized the opportunity to take the car and drive for one evening to this iconic […]

Grand staircase of the National History Museum Vienna with ornate arches, sculptures, and a dramatic ceiling painting, photographed from below.

You know that feeling when you open the door, enter a building, and need a moment to understand what the hell is happening? That’s how I felt in the National History Museum in Vienna. I let Daria deal with the tickets, as my mind was already elsewhere. This staircase — this explosion of marble, sculptures, […]

Night photo of Salzburg during Christmas time with Salzburg Cathedral, Makartsteg Bridge, and Hotel Sacher illuminated in golden winter light reflected in the Salzach River.

Planning to take photos in Salzburg during Christmas time is super hard! In this bowl of mountains, the sun disappears long before any smartphone app would say so. Once it slips behind the peaks, the natural light is gone — and you have to wait for the artificial lights to bring back excitement. I waited more […]

Prater Cabins Exhibition in Vienna’s Prater Museum with historic gondolas and colorful murals.

When you think of Vienna’s Prater, the iconic Ferris wheel probably comes to mind first. But hidden inside the Prater Museum is something just as fascinating: the Prater Cabins Exhibition, where old gondolas are repurposed into windows to history. Walking through this hall feels like stepping into a time capsule. Each cabin reveals a different […]

State Opera House in Vienna, Austria

The State Opera, located in the heart of Vienna, Austria, is a must-see destination for any music lover. This beautiful opera house is one of the most famous in the world and has been home to some of the most iconic performances in history. Built in the mid-19th century, the State Opera house boasts an […]

Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens – Vienna; Austria

You can’t say you’ve seen Vienna if you haven’t visited this rococo Schönbrunn Palace. Once the former seat of the Habsburgs (say you know the story of Empress Sisi!), it’s now a museum. However, it wasn’t the museum that lured Nico and me to Schönbrunn, but the magnificent gardens that surround the palace and provide […]

Hundertwasserhouse (entire building) in Vienna, Austria

“Hundertwasserhouse” is one of the main tourist attractions in Vienna. And if you look at this photo and everything “ripples” in your eyes, it’s not just distortion by perspective. The lines of this apartment building are distorted and for a reason. Hundertwasserhouse a family name The name “Hundertwasserhouse” comes from the name of the spiritual […]

Vienna State Opera – Night photograph, Austria.
It is not surprising that Vienna is best known for its Opera. The neoclassicist blast from the ensemble, with all the aura of history and prosperity, give this Hall a unique character. The Vienna State Opera in our present day not only displays performances of opera pieces but also ballet spectacles. Once a year, the Opera is transformed into a ballroom on the last Thursday of Fasching.
Karlskirche (Charles Church) with a pink sky background in Vienna, Austria.
There is nothing more fascinating than seeing a city wake up. Any area that is busy for 20 hours or more, has those few moments of pure tranquility. In Vienna, the place where I could enjoy this the most was The Karlskirche. On a regular day, the square in front of the Church would be busy but, on this occasion, it was empty and there were no noises from the busy city ground.
The Gloriette and The Neptune Fountain in Vienna on a Summer’s day.
The Gloriette ensemble located up on the hill and The Neptune Fountain are part of the park surrounding Schönbrunn Palace – a must-see in Vienna. The outcome of this picture was more than what I had expected. The air on this day was hazy because of the heat, however, this haziness gave a glow to the marble statues on The Fountain and The Gloriette itself creating such a beautiful canvas.
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