"Not a rip-off"

The parking ticket for this mountain lake now costs money

Parking here is now subject to a charge, but it's not supposed to be a rip-off.(Bild: Wolfgang Spitzbart)

The most beautiful destinations can usually only be reached by car. But in many places you have to pay to park your car. Now it's the same for one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Upper Austria. And the mayor explains why this has to be the case and that there is "no rip-off" behind it.

Upper Austria is known for its countless beautiful excursion destinations. The easiest way to reach most of them is by car. So it's hardly surprising that the first outcry is usually huge when parking fees are suddenly charged there.