Semmering Collection

The Great Semmering Railway - the Bollerswand Viaduct and Tunnel, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Great Semmering Railway - the Bollerswand Viaduct and Tunnel, 1860. This is a great engineering work constructed through a mountain range to Styria

The Great Semmering Railway - the Weinzettelwand Tunnel, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Great Semmering Railway - the Weinzettelwand Tunnel, 1860. This is a great engineering work constructed through a mountain range to Styria, mainly by means of a series of viaducts and tunnels

Semmering und Rax (b / w photo)
6017155 Semmering und Rax (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Semmering und Rax. Illustration for Osterreich Landschaft und Baukunst by Kurt Hielscher)

Steam locomotive on the Semmering railway, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Steam locomotive on the Semmering railway, Lower Austria, c1935. The Semmeringbahn was the first mountain railway in Europe built with a standard gauge track

The Schneeberg and the Rax mountain range, Semmering, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Schneeberg and the Rax mountain range, Semmering, Lower Austria, c1935. View of the Sudbahnhotel in the alpine resort of Semmering which features the first mountain railway in Europe built with a

In the Semmering Valley, Austria. A good train crossing the curved Gamperl Viaduct, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Southern Railway. Viaduct Payerbach, Semmering. Artist: Anonymous
Southern Railway. Viaduct Payerbach, Semmering. Found in the collection of Sudbahn Museum Murzzuschlag

Hotel Gesselbauer, Steinhaus am Semmering, Austria
Sundeck of the Hotel Heinrich Gesselbauer, Steinhaus am Semmering, Austria. Date: circa 1925

View of mountainside landscape with UNESCO World Heritage site Semmering Railway, with Weinzettelwand formation and Breitenstein village in Semmering, Lower Austria

View of hills of Semmering, engraving
Austria, 19th century. A view of the hills of Semmering. Engraving

Semmering Railway, Bolleros Road and Rax Alp (i. e. Raxalpe)
Semmering Railway, Bolleros Road and Rax Alp (i.e. Raxalpe), Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway, Payerbach with the Raxalpe, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway, Der Jagergraben, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway to Weinzettelwand, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway, ruins of Klamm Castle, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway to Krausel Krause (i. e. Krauselklause), S
Semmering Railway to Krausel Krause (i.e. Krauselklause), Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway, Hotel at Semmering, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway, Schottwien, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway, Breitenstein, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway, viaduct over the Kalte Rinne, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway, Murzzschlag (i. e. Murrzzuschlag), Styria
Semmering Railway, Murzzschlag (i.e. Murrzzuschlag), Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Semmering Railway, Semmering Station and Hotel Stephanie, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Viaduct over the Semmering, Austria
Viaduct over the Semmering mountain region of Austria. Date: circa 1840

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Semmering: a picturesque destination nestled in Lower Austria. 🌄⛰️ Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of this region, as captured in stunning black and white photographs from the 1930s. Step back in time and witness the power and elegance of a steam locomotive traversing the iconic Semmering railway. 🚂 Feel the nostalgia as you imagine passengers embarking on their journey through this breathtaking landscape. The Schneeberg and Rax mountain ranges dominate the horizon, creating a majestic backdrop for your adventures. ⛰️❄️ Lose yourself amidst nature's wonders, exploring trails that wind through these awe-inspiring peaks. Marvel at architectural marvels like the Gamperl Viaduct, where trains gracefully cross its curved structure against an idyllic valley backdrop. Witness history unfold before your eyes as you traverse viaducts like Payerbach, crafted by anonymous artists who left their mark on this magnificent railway system. Indulge in relaxation at Hotel Gesselbauer, located in Steinhaus am Semmering. Experience warm hospitality while surrounded by nature's tranquility – a perfect retreat after days filled with exploration. Transport yourself to another era with vintage Leyland buses used by Friends Ambulance Unit (FAU). Imagine being part of a noble cause while traveling through Semmering's charming streets. Take a moment to soak up panoramic views of mountainsides that stretch endlessly into the distance. Let these vistas inspire awe within you and remind you of nature's boundless beauty. Engraved hills beckon adventurers seeking new heights – embrace thrilling hikes along Bolleros Road or explore Rax Alp (Raxalpe) for an unforgettable experience amidst untouched wilderness. As you venture deeper into Styria, Austro-Hungary reveals itself through Der Jagergraben – an emblematic spot along Semmering Railway.