- Travel by train to Semmering station.
- Book the RUFbus Semmering-Rax individually to the desired stop at Semmering.
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If you are visiting Semmering, the best way to start your journey is with an experience: travelling by train. It takes less than an hour and a half to reach Semmering station from Vienna and Graz.
The historic Southern Railway, Europe's first mountain railway, connects Vienna and Graz with the Semmering-Rax region. It runs past impressive viaducts, through tunnels and forests - with views that will inspire you along the way.
A free audio guide is available between Wiener Neustadt and Mürzzuschlag. Simply log in to Railnet - and you will learn exciting facts about the history and technology of the UNESCO World Hertige site Semmering Railway.
Panoramic experiences on the Hirschenkogel - enjoy them at any time of year! In summer, the Hirschenkogel invites families to enjoy adventures close to nature and hikers to enjoy relaxing tours. In winter, pistes, toboggan runs and cosy huts provide a winter experience.
RUFbus stop: SE14 Semmering mountain railway
Regional bus stop: Semmering Passhöhe
→ Information on travelling in winter (link)
Anyone visiting the Semmering-Rax region should definitely explore the railway hiking trail . It follows the railway line of the Southern Railway from Semmering via Breitenstein and Klamm to Payerbach or Gloggnitz. The starting point is Semmering railway station, where the Semmering Railway World Heritage Information Centre offers fascinating insights into its history and development. You can set off directly from here. Numerous railway stations along the way invite you to shorten the tour as you wish.
→ RUFbus stops along the railway hiking trail
The 20-shilling view and the Doppelreiter viewing platform are among the best-known viewpoints along the railway hiking trail. If you can't wait to enjoy the view or want to save a few steps, you can easily take the RUFbus to the hiking access point for the panoramic experiences.
RUFbus stop: SE5 20-Schilling Blick hiking access point
From there it is a 10-minute walk to the Doppelreiter viewing platform and a 20-minute walk to the 20-Schilling Blick.
The Semmering Golf Club, Austria's oldest golf club, was opened in 1926 and combines tradition with a breathtaking mountain backdrop. A few tee-offs on this traditional course promise enjoyable golfing in the midst of nature.
RUFbus stop: SE4 golf course
