Historical post office Küb, Historical postal museum in Payerbach, Austria.

The Historical Post Office Küb occupies house number 7, where Alois Lechner made his rooms available as a telephone exchange before a full post office opened in 1905. The counter wall comes from the closed post office at Semmering, and the original telephone booth, the counter desk and the fittings of the Semmering office were kept in place. Anna Tscharnuter, head of the office from 1966, was known across Austria as the typical post lady because her picture appeared in post office advertisements.

The post office opened in 1905 shortly after the Semmering Railway made the region more accessible and connected. It served as an important hub for local communication throughout the 20th century.

The museum exhibits demonstrate the evolution of Austrian postal services and their influence on communication methods throughout the 20th century.

The place is best visited on weekends and public holidays when it opens its doors. Opening hours vary by season, so it is helpful to check ahead of time, especially if you are traveling from a distance.

The building preserves the interior from Austria's imperial era, making it a rare example of that time. You can see how a post office looked before modern technology changed communication.