Austria

Schafbergbahn: The Steam Train to Austria’s Most Spectacular Lake View

It is the view that made emperors catch their breath — and it still stops visitors in their tracks today.…

Mariazellerbahn: Austria’s Sky Staircase to the Pilgrimage Town

It is the train that climbs a staircase to heaven — quite literally. The Mariazellerbahn is Austria’s most scenic narrow-gauge…

Arlberg Railway: Austria’s Gateway to the West — And a Ski Legend’s Backyard

It was the railway that finally united Austria. And it still delivers passengers to some of the best skiing on…

Semmering Railway: The World’s First Mountain Railway — And a UNESCO Masterpiece

It was declared impossible. Then one man built it anyway. The Semmering Railway (Semmeringbahn) was the world’s first mountain railway…

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