The Semmering Railway Station is located near the start or end of the Semmeringbahn Railway, a famous Train Sim World mountain railway in Austria. The railway connects the train stations at Gloggnitz and Mürzzuschlag.
Key details
- Construction: Built between 1848 and 1854
- Length: 41 kilometers long
- Highest point: Semmering tunnel at 895 meters
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Designated in 1998
- Features: Tunnels, viaducts, stone bridges, and hairpin bends
Significance
The Semmering Railway was the world’s first high-altitude railway. It was a major engineering achievement in the 19th century and is still considered a scenic route today. The railway is part of a linear cultural landscape in the Alps.
Visiting the station
The station building includes the Semmering Railway Information Center, which offers free admission and exhibits about the railway’s history.
Semmering Station Location
Austria
