Mariazell Railway - a success story then and now:
Those who prefer to leave their car behind on vacation can easily get to their destination in Mariazellerland by public transport. It's particularly quick with the Mariazellerbahn from St. Pölten directly to Mariazell.
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A CAR-FREE HOLIDAY HAS MANY ADVANTAGES:
- Comfortable and car-free arrival with the Mariazellerbahn
- Barrier-free arrival with the modern, low-floor trains "Himmelstreppe" (Mariazell station not barrier-free)
- Timed connections at St. Pölten main station
- The Mariazellerbahn runs in the Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region at the tariff of public transport
- Mariazellerbahn connections every hour and half hour (on the St. Pölten - Laubenbachmühle valley route)
- Safe travel even at a late hour with the Mariazellerbahn night trains (on the St. Pölten - Laubenbachmühle valley line)
- Traveling by train is more sustainable and climate-friendly compared to traveling by car
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Copyright from left to right: Weinfranz, Weinfranz, Gerstl, Krippl
Our tips for excursions around the Mariazell Railway:
The Mariazellerland holiday region is ideal for a relaxing holiday without a car. Many excursion destinations, but also breathtaking hiking areas such as the "Ötscher-Tormäuer" nature park, are easily accessible to the public, and the journey with the famous Mariazeller Railway is an experience in itself.
The "Traisental cycle path" starting from St. Pölten or Mariazell is predestined for a car-free cycling holiday and is also well connected to the public transport network of the Mariazeller Railway.
A visit to the "Laubenbachmühle operations center" is particularly worthwhile for all railway enthusiasts: The Laubenbachmühle operations center is the starting point for the "Himmelstreppe". The Himmelstreppe is a modern, environmentally friendly means of transport that takes passengers from Laubenbachmühle through the Dirndl Valley to St. Pölten and past the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park to Mariazell. The panorama cars are the highlight of the Mariazeller Railway with a first class interior, panoramic glazing and breathtaking views. You are out and about on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from May to October as well as in Advent. Delicious breakfast variations, pastries and drinks from the region round off the driving experience. The highlights of the season are the themed trips, such as a Mother's Day brunch or the culinary pleasure train with a dinner on the train. The "Ötscherbär" adventure train runs on Saturdays in Advent and from May to October. New: In the summer season 2022, the Ötscherbär will also be out and about on Sundays and public holidays from July. The Mh.6 steam locomotive runs on the second Sunday of each month from May to October and on selected dates in Advent.

By clicking on the "Mariazellerbahn" logo
you can go directly to the Mariazellerbahn website
With all the important information about the timetable, stops and other excursion options.