Semmering railway, Railway line in Lower Austria and Styria, Austria
The Semmering railway stretches 41 kilometers through the mountains between Gloggnitz and Mürzzuschlag, featuring numerous viaducts and tunnels across challenging terrain.
Engineer Carl Ritter von Ghega directed the construction of this mountain railway between 1848 and 1854, establishing the first standard-gauge mountain railway in Europe.
The railway line received UNESCO World Heritage status in 1998 for demonstrating exceptional engineering solutions in mountain railway construction during the 19th century.
Regular passenger trains operate daily on the route, connecting Vienna to southern Austria, while visitors can explore the parallel hiking trail along the tracks.
The railway conquers an elevation change of 457 meters without the use of rack-and-pinion technology, using only standard railway engineering methods.
Location: Lower Austria
Location: Styria
Official opening: 1854
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Southern railway line
GPS coordinates: 47.64878,15.82797
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24
Südbahnhotel Semmering
116 m
Kurhaus Semmering
366 m
Wolfsbergkogel
462 m
Parish church in Semmering
1.1 km
Ghega monument
981 m
Filialkirche Breitenstein
1.3 km
Park-Villa Maxi Böhm
268 m
Südbahnstrecke Semmering-Bahn (Gloggnitz-Mürzzuschlag)
1.4 km
Krausel Klause viaduct
1.6 km
Wegkapelle
957 m
Südbahnstrecke Semmering-Bahn (Gloggnitz-Mürzzuschlag)
1 km
DMU ÖBB 5144 001-4
966 m
Pfarrhof Semmering
1.1 km
Villa Neumann/Haus Hubertus und Nebengebäude
197 m
Ehem. Villa/heute Pension Alexander
1 km
Hochstraßenmuseum
1.5 km
Eduard Nittner monument, Spital am Semmering
1.8 km
Villa Bündsdorf
1.3 km
Fleischmann viaduct
1.3 km
Ehem. Villa Miomir, urspr. Villa Löwy
657 m
Meierei Südbahnhotel Semmering
1.3 km
Kommunaler Wohnbau
943 m
Kartnerkogel viaduct
63 m
Villa Max Landau
248 m
Wohnhaus, ehem. Dependance des Hotels Stefanie
1.1 km
Ehem. Kaiser Franz Josef Jubiläums-Volksschule
278 m
Meteorological column in Semmering
381 m
Sog. Pollerosshaus
260 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes