Semmering
On the southern border between Lower Austria and Styria lies the municipality of Semmering with the Alpine crossing of the same name. Since 1854, the Semmering Railway, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been running through the town. In the past, it mainly brought the sophisticated public from Vienna to the summer resort, but today the healing climate of the mountain spa attracts guests in particular - whether for sport, nature experiences or culture.
Sport in summer and winter
Summer on the Hirschenkogel
- Bikepark Semmering: 18 km of trails in all levels of difficulty, for beginners and pros
- Mountain carts3 km descent into the valley
- Forest ropes course6 different courses on different levels
- Millennium viewing platform offers panoramic views over the region
Skiing & tobogganing by day and night
The Hirschenkogel ski area offers 14 km of pistes including a World Cup course and a 3 km long toboggan run . The ski area and toboggan run are open day and night, and children can take their first turns on the Happylift.
Golf at 1,000 meters above sea level
The Semmering Golf Club, the oldest golf club in Austria, offers 9 challenging holes in a unique scenic location.
Hiking & nature
Railroad hiking trail
Along the Semmering railway, the trail leads past imposing viaducts and impressive buildings from Semmering via Breitenstein and Klamm to Payerbach or Gloggnitz. The hike can be shortened and walked individually thanks to the railroad stations along the way. There is also an information center about the Semmering Railway World Heritage Site at Semmering station.
Further hiking highlights on the Semmering
- Sonnwendstein with a stop at the Pollereshütte hut
- Hike to the Pinkenkogel with panoramic views of the Rax and Schneeberg
Culture & Events
- Culture.summer.Semmering:Events of all kinds in the newly built culture pavilion or in the Grandhotel Panhans.
- Theater and guided tours in the Südbahnhotel
