World of the Ice Giants


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May 29th 2012
Published: May 29th 2012
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That is supposedly the direct translation of Eisriesenwelt in the town of Werfen where I visited from Salzburg a few days ago. It contains the largest ice cave in the world. Also in Werfen is Berg Hohenwerfen, a medieval castle which, aside from the incredible setting in a narrow valley, puts on a very cool trained raptor show. Another easy day trip from Salzburg was to Untersberg although hiking ... Read Full Entry



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Festung Hohensalzburg

Salzburg fortress shrouded in early morning mist. Taken from right outside the hostel.
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Salzburg Old Town

15th century cathedral
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Salzburg Old Town

Crypt chamber
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Salzburg Old Town

Tower is Franziskanerkirche or Franciscan Church.
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Salzburg Old Town

Inside Franciscan Church
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Salzburg Old Town

Kollegienkirche or Collegiate Church. Highly ranked football team back in the day...
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Salzburg Old Town

Pferdeschwemme or Horse Trough, a drinking fountain for senior clergies' horses made in 1700.
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Salzburg Old Town

Another horse fountain but I don't think it was for horses to drink.
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Salzburg Old Town

Taken from Mönchsberg a couple of hours before sunset.
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Salzburg

New Town across the Salzach River.
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Heading up Untersberg

Scorching hot. Cable car up high.
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Zeppezauerhaus

High hut with sleeping accommodations, serving food and beer. Many full service huts all over the alps.



29th May 2012

Munich
Be sure to get a Rusan or Radler when in Munich--its a very delightful beer and lemonaid mix that I had for every meal Love the ice caves pics! Happy Travels Jon, Jim
1st June 2012

Nice!
That's a beautiful pic of you with the Alps in the background. Thanks for the scoop on cheap digs in a part of the world I hope to visit some day and maybe try to revive my rusty German. I like your focus on hiking and climbing. Some day mine will be global birdwatching, which is also a way to see dramatically beautiful landscapes. Thanks Jon for this series of posts.

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