A river runs through Vienna

Of course, in Vienna, there´s the Danube, and its various side arms.  But there is also the Wienfluss, or simply Wien (“Vienna River”), which, for the most part, is less than impressive, imprisoned as it is in its concrete bed.  Over the past week I went to explore (photographically) some of its more natural sections. Continue reading “A river runs through Vienna”

Up! Art at vertiginous heights

Up above the clouds so high, like a diamond in the sky… — Well, admittedly the art installation and view tower of HÖHENRAUSCH – Das andere Ufer in Linz is not quite that far up, but high enough to give you impressive all-round views over Linz and a chance at refreshment on a hot dayContinue reading “Up! Art at vertiginous heights”