The sky got colorful at Kirchberg in Tyrol, Austria, with more than 30 balloons ascending and floating over the hills and dales during the 25th International Libro Ballooning Cup. The day ended with a spectacular night glow event.
Baden was the destination of the first railway in Switzerland, the Spanisch Brötli Bahn [wikipedia English | wikipedia Deutsch]. So, I got curious and also took the train to Baden, walked for two hours in a large circle to see what all the fuss was about and took a few pictures, in spite of the dreary weather.
Bressanone is a small town in northern Italy. The population is largely German speaking. They call it Brixen, and I ended up spending a nice evening there, taking lots of pictures.
This is just a random collection of pictures I’ve taken in the Austrian and Bavarian Alps. And I think Wanderlust is the perfect title for this set. Enjoy.
The Karwendel is the part of the Alps between the Isar and Inn rivers and the Achensee. The border between Bavaria (Germany) and Tyrol (Austria) goes right through it. Inside the building that looks like a gigantic telescope is an exhibition and information center.
The Egetmann Shrovetide Pageant, with its origins stretching back into the 16th century, is one of the most playful Mardi Gras parades anywhere in the Alps.