3681.9 mi2.
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This video shows a few impressions maily from Klagenfurt but also a little bit around.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Carinthia - Kärnten
As there are many ways which provinces you can make in which order I just decided to make first the capital and this week I am telling you something about my homeprovince - Carinthia - Kärnten. It is located at the very south of Austria on the boarder to Slovenia and Italy. The capital city of Carinthia is Klagenfurt. It has about 90,000 inhabitants and is also the biggest city in Carinthia. All in all there are
557,773 residents on
Of course you think that I have to say it's the one I like the most. But it really is. I especially really like the summer time here. Most of my time I spend at the "Wörthersee" which is the biggest lake in Austria.
This video shows a few impressions maily from Klagenfurt but also a little bit around.
This video shows a few impressions maily from Klagenfurt but also a little bit around.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Vienna - The Capital
Let's start with the capital - Vienna.
It's actually considered as one of our provinces. With about 160 square meters it's the smallest one. But it has about 25% of Austria's population.
Things you have to have seen before you leave Vienna to visit the other provinces of Austria :)
Collage of Vienna with pictures of Vienna City Hall, Schönbrunn Palace, Wiener Riesenrad (Vienna ferris) in Prater, State Opera, Stephansdom (St. Steven's Cathedral), Museum of Art History, view over Vienna from the Vienna Woods, a piece of the famous Sachertorte, monument of Johann Strauss II, Secession hall, Donau City and the Hundertwasserhaus.
As there are maybe some students reading my blog: look what I've found:
BBC voted Vienna for one of the best student cities in the world! Check it out :) Maybe ur next destination to study abroad?
BBC - Best student cities
It's actually considered as one of our provinces. With about 160 square meters it's the smallest one. But it has about 25% of Austria's population.
Things you have to have seen before you leave Vienna to visit the other provinces of Austria :)
As there are maybe some students reading my blog: look what I've found:
BBC voted Vienna for one of the best student cities in the world! Check it out :) Maybe ur next destination to study abroad?
BBC - Best student cities
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Kässpätzle
My favourite typical austrian food: Kässpätzle :)
wanna make them on your own?
Ingredients (serves 2):
9 oz (250g) flour
5 eggs + 1 egg yolk
a good pinch of salt
2-3 tbsp water (if necessary)
2 tbsp butter
5 - 7 oz (150-200g) cheese, grated (Emmenthaler, Gruyere etc....)
To prepare the onions:
3 oz (75g) butter
2 mid-sized onions cut in rings
How to make it:
Start with combining flour, eggs and a good-sized pinch of salt. Blend well and add water if necessary, spoon by spoon. The dough should not be runny, but soft enough to gradually follow gravitation. Then set aside and allow the dough to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile heat the butter in a frying pan over low to medium heat, add onions, and let them slowly gain a golden brown colour. Don't let them get too dark, as they tend to become bitter. Drain on a paper towel and then set aside.
Bring a large pot of water briefly to a boil, add a pinch of salt and then reduce heat. The water should simmer throughout the whole process. You can either cut and shape the spaetzle by hand or use a spaetzle maker or a colander which makes things easier. Cook the spaetzle for about 2-3 minutes until they float back to the surface, then remove them.
When done, drain the water, melt 1-2 tbsp of butter and return the spaetzle to the pot. Shake the pot a few times to evenly distribute the butter, then add the grated cheese and mix well.
Now simply add the browned onions and chopped chives on top and serve.
9 oz (250g) flour
5 eggs + 1 egg yolk
a good pinch of salt
2-3 tbsp water (if necessary)
2 tbsp butter
5 - 7 oz (150-200g) cheese, grated (Emmenthaler, Gruyere etc....)
To prepare the onions:
3 oz (75g) butter
2 mid-sized onions cut in rings
How to make it:
Start with combining flour, eggs and a good-sized pinch of salt. Blend well and add water if necessary, spoon by spoon. The dough should not be runny, but soft enough to gradually follow gravitation. Then set aside and allow the dough to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile heat the butter in a frying pan over low to medium heat, add onions, and let them slowly gain a golden brown colour. Don't let them get too dark, as they tend to become bitter. Drain on a paper towel and then set aside.
Bring a large pot of water briefly to a boil, add a pinch of salt and then reduce heat. The water should simmer throughout the whole process. You can either cut and shape the spaetzle by hand or use a spaetzle maker or a colander which makes things easier. Cook the spaetzle for about 2-3 minutes until they float back to the surface, then remove them.
When done, drain the water, melt 1-2 tbsp of butter and return the spaetzle to the pot. Shake the pot a few times to evenly distribute the butter, then add the grated cheese and mix well.
Now simply add the browned onions and chopped chives on top and serve.
Guten Appetit or Mahlzeit! :)
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