Southern Railway Museum, railway museum in Mürzzuschlag, Austria

The Southern Railway Museum in Mürzzuschlag is a railway museum in Austria housed in the historic buildings of an old railway depot. It contains two main halls displaying locomotives, carriages, and the largest collection of draisines and rail motor vehicles in Austria.

The museum documents the history of the Southern Railway, which reached Graz in 1844 and became part of one of the world's first mountain railways. The collection shows the development of rail transport in Austria from the 19th century onward.

The museum takes its name from the Southern Railway, which connected Vienna to Trieste and shaped life in the region. The buildings and vehicles show how important rail travel became for trade and movement, and how it linked people and places together.

The museum is open from May through October on specific days, with more limited hours during winter months. Plan your visit in advance and allow time to explore both indoor halls and the outdoor railway yard area.

The collection of draisines and rail motor vehicles is the largest of its kind in Austria and includes rare vehicles rarely seen in regular train traffic. These specialized machines were used for track maintenance and inspection, revealing an often-overlooked side of railway operations.

• Location: Mürzzuschlag
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: https://suedbahnmuseum.at
• GPS coordinates: 47.60849,15.68028
• Latest update: February 9, 2026 07:42