Schafbergbahn is named the most beautiful train station in the world!

Schafbergbahn is named the most beautiful train station in the world!

A radiant highlight in the Salzkammergut: The Schafbergbahn train station in St. Wolfgang was named the most beautiful train station in the world with the prestigious Prix Versailles 2024. This award, presented by UNESCO, recognizes exceptional architectural achievements. Infrastructure State Councilor Günther Steinkellner announced that the Schafbergbahn station overwhelmed the international jury with its modern design and unique charm. The station impresses not only with its light-flooded areas, but also with its breathtaking view of Lake Wolfgang and the majestic mountains around it. No wonder that St. Wolfgang has secured a place on the international stage!

A masterpiece of engineering

The Schafbergbahn, which has been in operation since 1893, leads along a 5.85 kilometer route with an altitude of 1,190 meters to the 1,783 meter high Schafberg. When it opened, it was hailed as Austria's steepest steam-powered cog railway. The railway has quickly become a tourist magnet, not least thanks to the spectacular views that visitors can enjoy from there. The planning and construction of the Schafbergbahn began in 1892, and the route illustrates the great engineering skill that was used at the time to create this impressive railway.

The Schafbergbahn is an example of the successful combination of tradition and innovation. Loud Wikipedia It is a rack railway with a gauge of 1,000 mm that uses both traditional steam locomotives and modern diesel locomotives. The new award is not only a reason for celebration for the region, but is also attracting more and more international visitors who want to experience the beauty of this railway and the surrounding landscape. The further list of awarded train stations shows that the Schafbergbahn is rightly at the top, followed by notable stations such as Bell Station in Melbourne and Beijing Station in Beijing.