The Schneebergbahn

Relax on the highest mountain in Lower Austria

(Bild: Filmografie Christian Kremsl)

A pure mountain experience with panoramic views of the Viennese Alps: in 1897, the cog railroad steamed up Lower Austria's highest mountain, the Schneeberg, for the first time. Today, the modern tourist portal in Puchberg am Schneeberg serves as the starting point for the trips.

 During the season, the Salamander train takes just 40 minutes daily to the Hochschneeberg mountain station at 1,800 meters above sea level. In the summer months, the nostalgic steam train - just like in the days of Emperor Franz Joseph - also sets off in comfort every second Sunday.

Once at the top, the unspoiled beauty of nature, the Kaiserin Elisabeth Kircherl, the marked hiking trails and, above all, the unique panoramic views of the surrounding mountains are a delight. The cooler mountain air pampers body and soul, especially in summer temperatures.

Tickets & information

Tickets are available in the Niederösterreich Bahnen webshop.

All further information about the Schneebergbahn is available at www.schneebergbahn.at on [phone]-1000 and by e-mail at [e-mail].

Of course, excellent cuisine is not neglected on the Schneeberg, the cozy huts entice with regional delicacies - at the Baumgartner station, the famous Schneebergbuchteln are also waiting.

(Bild: Filmografie Christian Kremsl)

The Hochschneeberg mountain area, designed with nature in mind, invites you to linger and explore with its cozy rest areas, plenty of seating and the spacious adventure playground - great views are always guaranteed. The exciting history of the traditional Schneebergbahn can be experienced with the free Hearonymus audio guide.

(Bild: NB/Wegerbauer)

2024 season
From April 27 to November 3, the Schneebergbahn runs daily for its guests between Puchberg station and Hochschneeberg mountain station. Afterwards, the Golden Autumn trips from 4 to 17 November offer the opportunity to get to know Lower Austria's highest mountain in a unique autumn atmosphere. The nostalgic steam train runs every second Sunday from June 2 to September 22. The Advent trips from 6 to 8 December and the Christmas trips on 24 December take guests to the Hengsthütte in an atmospheric setting.

Tip: Alpine Sunrise
Ride up the highest mountain in Lower Austria before dawn and enjoy the breathtaking sunrise - nature and tranquillity at 1,800 meters above sea level with a unique view of the Vienna Basin and the Pannonian Plain.

(Bild: NB/Kögler)

Afterwards, take the Salamander train or walk downhill to Baumgartner station, where a hearty mountain breakfast rounds off the experience. The offer can be booked every Friday from July 5 to August 30, 2024.