The Semmering Railway is one of Euorpe's finest mountain rail routes (photo © Fritz Hiersche / dreamstime.com).
The Semmering Railway is one of Euorpe's finest mountain rail routes (photo © Fritz Hiersche / dreamstime.com).
A UNESCO-listed rail ride
This is a tremendous journey over one of Europe’s first mountain rail routes and links two very fine cities: Vienna and Trieste. The Semmering Railway opened in 1854. In 1998, it was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The citation commends the route as “one of the greatest feats of civil engineering during the pioneering phase of railway building”.
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Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes 52 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
