AUSTRIA ~ Fächerturm - Zeiselmauer - Tulln - UNESCO ~

... View of the oldest late Roman building in a town with two thousand years of history... Zeiselmauer is described as having the most preserved Roman-era buildings in Lower Austria after Carnuntum, with remains including Roman walls, a fan tower, a granary, and a flag sanctuary... this fan-shaped (“Fächerturm”) tower with an original height off 9 meters which looming walls are still preserved is of eminent importance because it is the only free-standing construction of that type preserved in Austria... in neighbouring countries there are no comparable examples of a remaining construction volume like this either... Thanks Patrik!【ツ】

Photo: Cannabianca
The Danube Limes (Western Segment) comprises the remains of the Roman border along the Danube River. This 600 km stretch of military installations was linked by a military road parallel to the river. The Pannonian fleet patrolled the river. A series of legionary fortresses, with thousands of soldiers each, formed its backbone. Civilian towns developed around them, and their Roman citizens introduced Roman culture (such as baths, shrines and an amphitheatre) to their surroundings.

In 2021, the western segment of the Danube Limes were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

 

Stamp:

EUROPA Stamp - National Archaeological Discoveries

(Issued 01-05-2025)

AUSTRIA ~ Salzburg - UNESCO ~

...  Lovely postcard nr5 from Dustin's vacation😊... a 360-degree breathtaking and impressive panorama from the rooftops of the city to the mountain peaks on the horizon from the massive Hohensalzburg Fortress located atop the hill... right in the centre of Salzburg's "Old Town"you'll find the impressive Baroque Cathedral... the most important Italian monumental building north of the Alps... I did rub the right stamp as you mentioned and yes, it really has a menthol smell👍... Austria Post had issued to commemorate an Age old brand "Diana with Menthol" a special stamp enhanced with a Menthol scented varnish as part of the "Classical trademarks" series... Thanks dear Dustin for once more thinking of me while on holiday! ヽ(•‿•)ノ

Salzburg is a city in central Austria, at the northern edge of the Alps and the capital city of the federal state of Salzburg.  The city is divided by the river Salzach. On the left side of the Salzach you will find the "Oldtown" of Salzburg underneath the Mönchsberg and the Hohensalzburg Fortress. The "New Town" lies on the right side of the river and is south of the Kapuzinerberg. 

The Historic Centre of Salzburg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Stamps:

Rare Livestock Breeds - Blob Goat 

(Issued 04-05-2025)

Diana with Menthol

(Issued 18-09-2024)

AUSTRIA ~ Rattenberg - Tyrol ~

... Great aerial view of Austria's smallest town nestled in the Austrian Alps... a lot of it charm comes from its historic Old Town... narrow cobblestone streets, lined with beautifully preserved medieval buildings and ancient city walls... this little town is known far and wide as the "glass town" for its long-standing glass making history... home to countless glass shops and studios, where visitors can experience the art of glassblowing up close... at Kisslinger Crystal Glass, one of the town's most famous glassworks, you can not only admire impressive glass objects, but also watch the glassblowers at work... this unique insight into local craftsmanship, making Rattenberg a special destination in Tyrol... Thanks a lot Dustin!(✿◠‿◠)

Rattenberg is a city on the Inn river and holds the title of Austria’s smallest town - both by population (around 400 residents) and land area (just 10.5 hectares). Rattenberg was first mentioned in a document from 1254.  In the Middle Ages, it was a regional transport hub and gained economic and political significance. The town also had its own landing stage for shipping on the Inn and served as an important customs station.  

 

Stamp:

Personalities - Stefan Zweig, 1881-1942 

(Issued 17-07-2024)

AUSTRIA ~ Cathedral of St. James - Innsbruck - Tyrol ~

... Beautiful postcard nr 3 from dear postcard friend Dustin😊... in the heart of the historic Old Town, stands as a breathtaking symbol Innsbruck’s Baroque Masterpiece of Faith and Art... this architectural jewel of Tyrol is not just a religious sanctuary but also a cultural landmark... with elegant twin bell towers, green onion domes and intricately adorned interior... this Dom is one of the most iconic sites in Innsbruck and a must-visit for lovers of history, art, and architecture... and still remains an active place of worship... Thanks a lot Dustin! (✿◠‿◠)

Originally built in 1180, it was damaged by earthquakes in the 16th and 17th centuries, and rebuilt in the early 18th. Heavily damaged during World War II, it was fully restored.

 It features a lavish interior with frescoes by Cosmas Damian Asam and stucco work by Egid Quirin Asam. The high altar houses the 'Maria Hilf' painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a revered Marian image. 

The cathedral also contains the canopied tomb of Archduke Maximilian III of Austria, dating from 1620.

This cathedral not only preserves some of Austria’s most historic bells but also houses the largest and most extensive carillon in the entire country. In fact, since 1982, Innsbruck Cathedral has been home to 48 bells.

Stamp:

In Memoriam - Pope Francis, 1936-2025 

(Issued 23-05-2025)

AUSTRIA ~ St. Johann - Kitzbühel - Tyrol ~

... Lovely views of a typical Tyrolean mountain town... known for its picturesque setting between the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Wilder Kaiser mountains... this Baroque town offers beyond skiiing a range of activities like hiking, mountain biking, swimming, and exploring the town's historical sites... with the cable car in St. Johann you get to experience the Harschbichl beneath the Kitzbüheler Horn in both summer and winter... the building in the foreground is the historic Gasthof zum Dampfl, which formerly also served as a post and telegraph office (‘Post Telegraphenemt’)... with great minisheet celebrating 150 Year Anniversary of the Pneumatic Tube Network... Thanks a lot Dustin!ヽ(•‿•)ノ

St. Johann is located in the middle of Leukental valley. The town center sits at an altitude of 660 m above sea level. The municipal area covers an area of 5,915 hectares and the highest elevation within the municipality is the Maukspitze in the Wilder Kaiser with a height of 2,231 m.The Großache, the principal river of the Leukental, flows through the center of St. Johann.

Stamp:

The 150th Anniversary of Pneumatic Tube Network 

(Issued 11-02-2025)

AUSTRIA ~ Innsbruck - Tyrol ~

...First of 5 great vacation postcards☺️ sent by dear postcard friend Dustin... beautiful aerial view of the capital of Tyrol with the famous Nordkette mountains in the background... a picturesque city nestled in the Alps, offering a blend of history,  beautiful architecture, culture, and outdoor activities... from exploring the city's medieval Old Town to taking in the breathtaking views from the top of the Nordkette mountain range... with a funicular and a cable car, you can travel from the historic city center to the heart of the Austrian Alps in just 30 minutes... with breathtaking views from the top... Thanks  Dustin!(❀◕ ‿ ◕❀)

Innsbruck is located Tyrol, a state in western Austria, in the Inn Valley surrounded by the Alps. Innsbruck became the capital of all Tyrol in 1429 and in the 15th century the city became a centre of European politics and culture as Emperor Maximilian I also resided in Innsbruck in the 1490s.  The city’s name, “Innsbruck,” translates to “bridge over the Inn River,” referring to the bridge that originally crossed the river in the medieval period.

The Nordkette, also variously called the North Chain, Northern Range,  is a range of mountains just north of the city. It is the southernmost of the four great mountain chains in the Karwendel.

 

Stamp:

EUROPA Stamp - National Archaeological Discoveries 

(Issued 01-04-2025)

AUSTRIA ~ Schönbrunn Palace - Vienna - UNESCO ~

... Beautiful view of one of the most impressive and well preserved Baroque ensembles of its kind in Europe... the palace features over 1,440 rooms, 40 of which can be visited, and is the largest palace in Austria... there are two magnificent gardens that are filled with various sculptures, fountains, and pavilions... whether you're looking for a romantic stroll or simply want to soak up some culture, the Schonbrunn Palace is an unforgettable experience... probably the most popular tourist attraction in Vienna: the palace and associated attractions pull in over three million visits each year... with nice palace garden stamp...Thanks a lot Monika! (✿◠‿◠)

The Schonbrunn Palace was originally built as a hunting lodge for the Habsburg dynasty beginning in the 16th century. Before it became a palace, Schonbrunn was owned by members of the Habsburg family for centuries. In 1683, Emperor Leopold I remodeled it and added a formal garden with terraces and fountains. 

By the turn of the 18th century, Maria Theresa had taken over control of the palace from her father. She ordered extensive renovations to be done and turned it into an opulent summer residence for the Imperial family. During this period, many of the existing Baroque structures were constructed and vast gardens were established around the palace grounds.  After the passing of Maria Theresa in 1780, Schönbrunn Palace saw no use until Emperor Franz II  came to power during the early 1800s. 

When plans for the Congress of Vienna began forming in 1814/15, it became apparent that renovations were sorely needed at Schönbrunn if it was going to meet modern standards. Under court architect Johann Aman's supervision and with a refurbished façade, this palace acquired its famous look which still stands today.  In 1918, after World War I ended, Schonbrunn Palace was seized by the Republic of Austria and declared a state property.

In 1996, UNESCO added the palace and gardens to their World Heritage List.
 

Stamps: 

2020 Definitives - Traditional Costumes 

(Issued 01-04-2020)

Definitives - Plants 

(Issued 14-02-2024)

Schönbrunn Castle Garden

(Issued ???)

AUSTRIA ~ United Nations Office - Vienna ~

... Great postcard sent from the United Nations Vienna... this group of UN Building Cluster are located along the banks of Danube River... although Vienna is comparably small it hosts 18 UN organisations, around 4,000 UN officials, and runs more than 2,000 conferences and meetings each year... only the United Nations is permitted to issue postage stamps, even though it is an organization and not a country or a territory... the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) is the only postal authority that issues stamps in three different currencies: U.S. dollars, Swiss francs and euros... Thanks a lot Olga! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

One of four United Nations Headquarters world wide, Vienna became the third UN Headquarters in 1980, after New York and Geneva. (Nairobi joined later on as the fourth headquarters.) The office complex is part of the Vienna International Centre, a cluster of several major international organizations. 

Even before that, international UN organisations such as the United Nations Organisation for Industrial Development (UNIDO) or the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had moved their operations to Vienna in the Fifties and Sixties.

Stamp:

The 45th Anniversary of the Vienna International Center 

(Issued 23-08-2024)

AUSTRIA ~Tyrolean Folk Art Museum - Innsbruck ~

​... Nice view of a farmhouse parlour... part of a perfectly-replicated farmhouse where you can discover how Tyroleans lived in the past.... the museum hosts the most important collection of cultural treasures from the Tiroler Heritage, which are including handicrafts and artisanry, painted chests, tools and nativity scenes... traditional costumes display the fashion varieties of the area... it is one of the oldest and finest regional heritage museums in Europe... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】

The Tyrolean Folk Art Museum is situated in the former Franciscan monastery, which is adjacent to the Innsbruck Court Church.

The museum  houses some 14 carefully restored wood-panelled parlours from the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods, originating from all regions of Tirol, including North Tyrol, South Tyrol and Trentin.

Stamp:

EUROPA Stamp 

(Issued 04-05-2024)

AUSTRIA ~ The Sound of Music - Salzburg ~

... Many lovely film location views of the most popular and succesful movie musical 🎶♫ 🎶of all time... more than 50 years ago, "The Sound of Music" was filmed on location in Salzburg... images of the city and Austria were shown all over the world and since then countless tourists have visited the numerous filming locations... this heartwarming story with so many memorable songs, was based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, but there are historical inaccuracies woven into the plot... the movie is as popular as ever and is still broadcast all over the world... I enjoyed this movie many times growing up... Thanks a lot Dustin! (✿◠‿◠)

"Nonberg Church - Leopodskron Castle - Old Town - the Sound of Music Pavillion in Hellbrunn - The wedding church in Mondsee - the authentic Trap-House near Salzburg"
The Sound of Music, is an American musical film, released in 1965, that reigned for five years as the highest-grossing film in history. 

The nearly three-hour-long movie was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won five, including those for best picture and best director.

Stamp:

The 100th Anniversary of Bambi 

(Issued 16-09-2023)

AUSTRIA ~ Pilgrimage Church of Mariastein - Tyrol ~

... Lovely view of a white castle church... one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Tyrol...perched on top of a 14m cliff above the village... on the top floor of the 42-metre-high tower, which can only be reached by climbing about 150 steps, is the originally Gothic Chapel of Grace... the stunning views over Mariastein's surrounding area are worth every step... it houses the well-known Gothic picture of the Madonna, which has been a major attraction for religious pilgrims since the Middle Ages... on the floor below, the Chapel of the Cross was set up in the 16thC for the numerous pilgrims... with great matching castle church stamp👍... Thanks a lot Dustin! (✿◠‿◠)

Mariastein is the smallest village in the area around the Hohe Salve mountain.

The white castle church was built by the lords of Freundsberg around 1360 to guard the Roman road which used to run below it.

The former Knights' Hall of the castle now serves as the castle museum, which houses, among other things, a Tyrolean archduke's hat and a sceptre donated by Archduke Maximilian III. 

The Archdiocese of Salzburg has been running the pilgrimage site since the 19thC.

Stamps:

Definitives - Traditional Costumes 

(Issued 01-04-2023)

Pilgrimage Church Mariastein 

(Issued 23-06-2023)

AUSTRIA ~ Maria Plain Pilgrimage Church - Salzburg ~

... Beautiful church view... a Baroque exterior, three-story, two-tower facade tower and statues of the four evangelists and the Virgin and Child above the entrance... it is remarkable for its architectural value... and also offers visitors a magnificent panorama extending from Salzburg city to the Alps... it has been a beloved pilgrimage destination since the 17thC... pilgrims and trekkers exploring the Austrian stages of the Way of Saint James pass by Maria Plain... this famous pilgrimage church also inspired Mozart to compose his famous "Coronation Mass" in honor of the sacred painting of the Coronation of the Virgin Mary found in this church... Thanks a lot Dustin! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

The story of Maria Plain goes back to the times of the Thirty Years War. In 1652, the purportedly miraculous painting "Mary with Baby Jesus" by Rudolf von Grimming came to the Plainberg outside Salzburg, where it was kept in a wooden chapel.

 After barely a year, the original painting had to be returned. However, because of the constant influx of pilgrims, a copy of the picture was made and housed in a new chapel.

In 1671, Archbishop Max Gandolf decided to construct a large pilgrimage church. Built according to the plans drawn up by Giovanni Antonio Dario, the church was consecrated on 12 August 1674. Two years later, they were also successful in bringing the original painting back to Salzburg.

Photo: R. Weidl, Berchtesgaden

 Stamp:

The 90th Anniversary of LEGO 

(Issued 16-09-2022)

AUSTRIA ~ Almabtrieb festival - Tyrol - UNESCO ~

... And as last Austrian holiday postcard😊 colorful decorated cattle🐄... the cattle procession "Almabtrieb" is an old tradition and is celebrated every year in the Alpine region of Austria... when it's summer, the Austrian mountain cows stay high up in the mountains... but when fall starts, the farmers bring them down to their homes in the valley where they'll spend winter... they each get a “Bischl” or head decoration as well as an Austrian cowbell... the headgear is made out of evergreen and flowers found in the Alpine meadows, combined with colourful ribbons, glitter, and mirrors...  the clanging of the cowbells are essential to keeping the bad demons away on their way down into the valley... they walk with them for several hours to reach their home, where they're welcomed by the entire village... Big Thanks once more Dustin for thinking of me while on holiday! (✿ ♥‿♥)

The cattle drives of the cows in Austria take place around the end of September but not all on the same date. It's the farmers who decide when they'll organize their cattle drive.

It takes months to prepare all the headpieces each year and sometimes new ones are made as well – all by hand. While the decorations are ready, they haven't been coupled with their carriers yet and it takes quite a while before the farmer and his helpers have decided which cow will wear which headpiece and which alpine cowbell.That decision is based on the weight of the decoration and the strength of the cow. The little ones get a small bell and a very light headpiece, while the strongest cows get the biggest and heaviest decorations.

Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock along migratory routes in the Mediterranean and in the Alps are on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists

 Stamps: 

The 500th Anniversary of the Postal Treaty

(Issued 02-04-2016)

Maria Theresia

(Issued 08-10-2010)

AUSTRIA ~ Triassic Park - Steinplatte Waidring ~

... Postcard nr3 shows the Triassic Park, the paradise of times gone by... on the Steinplatte you can see prehistoric fossils that are 200 million years old, because the primordial sea not only left behind a spectacular rocky but is also full of prehistoric fossils... that's why they erected a dinosuar park up here... a place of discovery, amazement and experiencing great prehistoric adventures... place to spend a full day for young and old... the Park has also something special to offer... a viewing platform provides spectacular views of the valley below... Thanks a lot Dustin! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀ 

The Triassic Period  (252-201 million years ago) saw the rise of the dinosaurs, and they would dominate the planet for the next 185 million years.

The Triassic Period started after the Permian–Triassic extinction event. This was the largest mass extinction event in the history of the planet. More than 90% of all living life, both on land and in the sea, went extinct.

Stamp:

EUROPA Stamps - Stories and Myths 

(Issued 07-05-2022)

AUSTRIA ~ Grossglockner - High Tauern National Park ~

... Impressive view of Austria's highest mountain and centerpiece of the High Tauern National Park... the massive and mighty pyramid-shaped "black mountain"... the greenstone core is surrounded by a mantle of schistous rock that gives the Glockner its black colour... the Grossglockner towers above the 8 km Pasterze, the longest glacier in the Eastern Alps... it is well-known even to non-alpinists as a must-see destination, with long glaciers and other high-elevation attractions... the Grossglockner High Alpine Road,  the highest surfaced mountain pass road in the country, is named after this monumental mountain and contributes to its access and fame... unfortunately, due to global warming, the glaciers has have lost an average of 15 meters in length in just one year😔... Thanks a lot Dustin! (✿◠‿◠)

The Grossglockner at a hight of 3798m lies on the border between Carinthia and Tyrol. The peak is part of the Glocknerkamm ridge in the Glockner Group.(range of the Eastern Alps) 

The High Tauern National Park founded in 1981 and has an area of 1,856km², Austria’s largest national park,stretches over three provinces.. The park is home to more than 300 mountain peaks over 3,000m above sealevel, 332 glaciers with a total area of 126 km², 551 mountain lakes, 279 streams/rivers, including 57 glacial streams and 26 significant waterfalls (numerous small waterfalls).  About 35% of the national park's area is pasture land or cultivated landscape. 

The forests, slopes, meadows and rocky regions of the Grossglockner offer a unique habitat for many animals and plants in various climes. Ibexes, chamois and marmots can be seen in great numbers. Vultures and golden eagles circle high above the summits and dips.

Stamp:
 

Standing Together for Peace - Help for the People of Ukraine 

(Issued 31-03-2022)

AUSTRIA ~ Ambras Castle - Innsbruck - Tyrol ~

... First of 4 great vacation postcards sent by postcard friend Dustin💙... this beautifully preserved romantic Renaissance-style castle is built on a hill above the valley overlooking the city... the place has also a well manicured picturesque English landscape garden... Schloss Ambras is the oldest museum complex in the world... it's the perfect place to explore 16thC imperial happenings and historic collections of art, armor and books... Ambras Castle Innsbruck is the only federal museum in Austria located outside Vienna... it's one of the major tourist attractions in the whole of Tyrol... Thanks a lot Dustin!【ツ】

First mentioned in a historical document in the 11thC, the castle passed into the hands of the Habsburg Dynasty in 1363. Archduke Ferdinand II had the medieval Ambras castle converted into the present Renaissance castle to display his collections of world-wide fame. 

It is composed of the so-called Upper Castle, which was used as a residence, by the Lower Castle, intended to house the Archduke's Armory and the Chamber of Art and Wonders, from the Spanish room  and other administrative buildings.

Stamps:

Impressions from Austria 

(Issued 01-03-2015)

The Great Spa Towns of Europe - Baden UNESCO

(Issued 23-04-2022)

Definitives - Traditional Costumes 

(Issued 01-04-2020)

AUSTRIA ~ Nordkette Mountain Range - Innsbruck ~

... Spectacular mountain view⛰️... the city’s natural skyscrapers... the Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen have been connecting Innsbruck with the majestic mountains since 1928... the cable car "Hungerburgbahn" which is the main attraction of the city takes visitors in a few minutes from the city center to Hungerburg area at the foot of the Nordkette mountains... from there the journey continues with the cable car all the way up to the Seegrube at 1,905m... a popular destination for hikers, mountainbikers, rock climbers and day-trippers...  those who want to head even higher can take the Hafelekar cable car all the way up to 2,556m... at the top of the Nordkette mountains, visitors can look forward to breathtaking views of Innsbruck and the Alpenpark Karwendel, Austria's largest nature park... Thanks Dustin!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The Nordkette, called the North Chain, Northern Range is a range of mountains just north of the city of Innsbruck. It is the southernmost of the four great mountain chains in the Karwendel.

Innsbruck is located in the west of Austria, on the river Inn, at the foot of the high Alps, the hilly area of Tyrol and is the capital of the Austrian federal state of Tyrol. The city is an internationally renowned winter sports centre,

The name translates as "Inn bridge". The name Innsbruck comes from the German words Inn, a river, and brücke, a bridge. It means "bridge over the Inn".

Stamp:

EUROPA Stamp - Endangered National Wildlife 

(Issued 08-05-2021)

AUSTRIA ~The Art of the Lost Generation Museum - Salzburg~

...Still a few more Austrian beauties to post💙👍... a touching and enigmatic painting... the French artist Jean Paul Gazier portrayed a fellow prisoner in the middle of the prisoner-of-war camp near St. Johann im Pongau... the picture indirectly tells the story of the largest Nazi crime on Salzburg soil... the Wehrmacht murdered more than 3800 people here... this small private museum in Salzburg shows works by artists who were branded as degenerate under National Socialism... an entire generation of artists that were not tolerated by the National Socialist regime because of their origins, their beliefs or their political attitudes... in the course of the "Degenerate Art" campaign in 1937, the pictures were removed from public collections and museums, destroyed or, with a bit of luck, hidden... most of them are forgotten today... with this exhibition, these artists and their work should be made visible again... it is one of the most exciting private collection exhibitions in Austria... Big Thanks once more Dustin!【ツ】

"Musicians in the Stalag" is signed in orange at the bottom left: "Gazier Jean / Stalag XVIII C / Markt Pongau, 1942". 

The Leipzig-born physician Heinz Böhme has been presenting works from his private collection Art of the Lost Generation.

The Böhme Collection currently includes around 350 works, including oil paintings in particular, and is constantly being expanded. The focus is not on specific styles, but on the biographies of the artists.

 

Stamps:

Definitives - Traditional Costumes 

(Issued 01-04-2020)

Historical Postal Vehicles - Parcel Stagecoach  

(Issued 20-09-2014)  
 

AUSTRIA ~ Grossglockner - High Tauern National Park ~

...Great nature views of Austria's highest mountain and centerpiece of the High Tauern National Park... this massive and mighty "black mountain" is the main character in this impressive scenery... (the greenstone core is surrounded by a mantle of schistose rock that gives the Glockner its black colour)... it bears the weight of 180 km² of glacial ice on its shoulders.... it is well-known even to non-alpinists as a must-see destination, with long glaciers and other high-elevation attractions... the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, the highest surfaced mountain pass road in the country, is named after the monumental mountain and contributes to its access and fame... unfortunately, due to global warming, the glacier has melted quite a bit😔...  Thanks a lot Dustin! (✿◠‿◠) 

"The Lucknerhütte (2241m) - Ködnitztal summit cross -  Alpengasthof Lucknerhaus (1920m)"
 

The pyramid-shaped Grossglockner at a hight of 3798m lies on the border between Carinthia and Tyrol. The peak is part of the Glocknerkamm ridge in the Glockner Group.

The High Tauern National Park founded in 1981 has an area of 1,800 km², Austria’s largest national park. The park is home to more than three hundred 3,000 metre peaks, 342 glaciers with a total area of 130 km², and has 551 mountain lakes.

The forests, slopes, meadows and rocky regions of the Grossglockner offer a unique habitat for a plurality of animals and plants in various climes. Ibexes, chamois and marmots can be seen in great numbers. Vultures and golden eagles circle high above the summits and dips.

 Stamp:

Fitted Kitchen - Margarete Shutte-Lihotzky, 1897-2000

(Issued 20-01-2021)

AUSTRIA ~ Mirabell Mozartkugeln ~

... A delicious postcard😋...Mirabell Mozart chocolate balls... and I can know it because I got them last week from my niece as a gift😊... these typical Austrian specialty has a rich tradition and is a famous example of Austrian confectionery... they are an Austrian souvenir and have become a synonym for Austrian culture and tradition around the world... there are several different brands... but te original balls are those by Furst but Dustin favorite ones are made by Mirabell (also the ones I got👍)... with lovely Postcrossing stamp💙 and special postmark... Thanks a lot Dustin!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

The history of the Mozartkugenl began in Salzburg where the ingenious composer W. A. Mozart was born in 1756.

About 100 years after  composer W. A. Mozart had lived and worked, Paul Fürst, a master confectioner from Salzburg, developed the Mozartkugeln. 

He began by forming small balls of marzipan, which he coated in a praline cream before spearing them on little wooden sticks. After that, he dipped these balls in warm bittersweet chocolate until coated with an even chocolate layer. This was the birth of the Mozartkugel.

 

Stamp:

Postcrossing 

(14-07-2021)