Mountain railways

Treat yourself to a very special experience! A ride on the Untersberg cable car – high up to the Geiereck mountain station (1,776 m) – virtually on top of Salzburg’s legendary local mountain. The modern cable car system has been transporting hikers and nature lovers in spacious gondolas from Grödig since 1961.

The panoramic view of the city, the bizarre peaks of the Alps and the neighbouring Berchtesgadener Land is truly breathtaking – on a clear day you can even see Lake Chiemsee! The mountain restaurant’s delicacies and deckchair hire complete the experience.

Take a trip to high alpine terrain! Easily and quickly accessible by cable car. It’s worth it: the city of Salzburg, the Dachstein and the glaciers of the Hohe Tauern are at your feet.

Untersberg cable car
Dr Oedlweg 2
5083 Garden
Telephone: +43 6246 724 770

The modern single-cable gondola lift replaces the nostalgic gondolas and takes you comfortably from peaceful St. Gilgen am Wolfgangsee up to 1,522 metres. An idyllic alpine landscape at its finest awaits you here – pure nature as far as the eye can see. You can also enjoy an almost limitless and fantastically beautiful panorama. Don’t miss out on the Zwölferhorn, one of the most marvellous panoramic mountains in the entire Salzkammergut. If you get hungry from all the fresh air, you can also enjoy hearty home cooking, delicious regional specialities and cool refreshments.

Zwölferhorn
Konrad-Lesiak-Platz 3
5340 St. Gilgen
Telephone: +43 6227 2350
E-mail: seilbahn@zwoelferhorn.at

The Schafberg with its striking summit is one of the mountains with the most beautiful views in the Salzkammergut. Austria’s steepest cog railway was first put into operation in 1893. In just 35 minutes, the railway climbs over 1,190 metres in altitude or 5.85 km. Once at the top, visitors are treated to a breathtaking view of the Salzkammergut and the neighbouring mountains, as well as shimmering lakes all the way to the city of Salzburg.

Schafberg railway
Market 35
5360 St. Wolfgang
Telephone: + 43 6138 2232 0
E-mail: info@salzburg-bahnen.at

This new and ultra-modern 10-seater gondola lift extends over two sections. Step aboard this almost silent and very comfortable wonder of technology in peaceful Schönau am Königssee. A beautiful panoramic restaurant with sun terrace awaits you at the middle station. At the summit at 1,800 metres, you can enjoy regional cuisine at its very best. Sensational views of the Berchtesgaden mountains also await you – an alpine fairytale landscape par excellence. Experience an enjoyable ride over peaks and rock faces, a hit in both summer and winter.

Jennerbahn
Jennerbahnstraße 18
83471 Schönau am Königssee
Phone: +49 8652 9581-0
E-mail: info@jennerbahn.de

The grand dame of Alpine cable cars attracts visitors with its charm, nostalgia and a unique ascent high above the rooftops of the Alpine town of Bad Reichenhall. It is the oldest original large gondola lift in the world: built in 1928, the Predigtstuhlbahn is a real nostalgia lift today. Technically in perfect condition, it takes its passengers from Bad Reichenhall to the summit of the Predigtstuhl in a tranquil 8.5 minutes. Even during the journey, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Alpine town of Bad Reichenhall and the surrounding mountains.

Predigtstuhlbahn (Germany)
Max-Aicher-Platz 1
formerly Südtiroler Platz 1
83435 Bad Reichenhall (Germany)
Telephone: +49 8651 9685-0
E-mail: info@predigtstuhlbahn.de

A special highlight of the spa and imperial town of Bad Ischl is the Katrin cable car. A panoramic gondola lift over the treetops and with divine views – to the imposing Alps and the lakes. This 4-seater cable car has been taking holidaymakers and locals up to the Katrin Alm (1,415 m) since 1959. Enjoy the truly heavenly 15-minute ascent directly into the nature reserve – ‘g’schmackige’ delicacies await you in the mountain inn and at the Katrin Almhütte. In the summer months, an exclusive gondola ride with sparkling wine is also offered.

Katrin cable car
Kaltenbachstraße 62
4820 Bad Ischl
Telephone: +43 6132 23788
E-mail: info@katrinseilbahn.com

Would you like a bird’s eye view of the beautiful Traunsee and the enchanting cultural town of Gmunden? Then hop aboard the modern gondolas of the Grünberg cable car! You will be treated to fabulous views and insights over treetops and meadows. Comfortable cabins take you quickly and comfortably to the mountain station at 987 metres above sea level. Here you also have the opportunity to experience the popular treetop walk with its 39 metre-high observation tower. The breathtaking all-round panorama impresses visitors and at the same time conveys a feeling of boundless freedom.

Grünberg cable car
Karl-Josef-Frey-Gasse 4
4810 Gmunden
Telephone: +43 50140
E-mail: info@gruenberg.info

The Feuerkogel is an adventure mountain to the west of Ebensee on idyllic Lake Traunsee. At 1,592 metres above sea level, it towers over the southern shore of the lake and forms the end of the Höllengebirge mountain range. From up here – on the sunniest high plateau in Upper Austria – you can enjoy a fantastic 360-degree panoramic view of the Dachstein and the fabulous lake region. There are also cosy, rustic huts offering delicious delicacies and cool refreshing drinks. A paradise for hikers, nature lovers and those seeking relaxation. Do you like it comfortable? Then take the Feuerkogel cable car from Ebensee to the top.

Feuerkogel cable car
Rudolf Ippisch-Platz 4
4802 Ebensee am Traunsee
Telephone: +43 50 140
E-mail: info@feuerkogel.info