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Semmering Railway

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Semmering Railway

Lower Austria, Austria
Best timeMay–Sep
Set inLower Austria, Austria
In season~64°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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25–70°F
Fares from$848
Nearest airportVIE
CurrencyEUR
LanguageGerman
TimezoneUTC+01:00
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Map showing the location of Semmering Railway
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul, Sep, Oct. Go in Jun, Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 46%
WarmestJul · 70°F
WettestMay
Best windowMay–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The worlds first mountain railway, a viaduct-laced UNESCO route.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, the 5 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Semmering panorama trail. Nearest airport is VIE.

Pairs well with

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Semmering Railway?

The best time to visit Semmering Railway is May–September, in Lower Austria, Austria.

Where is Semmering Railway?

Semmering Railway is in Lower Austria, Austria. The nearest major airport is VIE.

What is Semmering Railway known for?

The worlds first mountain railway, a viaduct-laced UNESCO route.

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