G2. Klagenfurt to Lichtenstein 27 Sept

An early start for the short drive to the station and an hours wait for the train departure time. Had coffee and a chat with Alex while waiting. A bit of a challenge with carriage numbers before we got to our reserved seats - which were facing backwards. Relocated to foreword seats which we managed to hold until almost at Salzberg. Quick train change there and more backward facing seats so I rode much of the way standing at the door with camera at the ready.  

 

We got off the train in Feldkirch Austria and found bus 14 heading to Vaduz in Lichtenstein. As adviced by 'Tripadvisor' we got off at Vadus Hofkelleri (the Royal wine cellars) for the best vantage point of taking photos of the castle.

   

From Vaduz we caught the bus 40 and got off at Triesen Post unfortunately this turned out to be a very long uphill walk away from our accommodation! We were rescued by a delightful young woman called Enkel who drove us in her little blue mini up to our Airbnb. A few minutes later we were coming back from photographing St Mamettenkapelle at sunset

 when we saw this sign on a house door. Very appropriate!  

 

The chapel St Mamerta is the oldest chapel in the country. It was built in the 9th or early 10th century. In the tower of the chapel are remnants of the castle from the 12 th century.