All railway museums to visit in Austria

Make a historic journey through railway history at 15 museums in Austria dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Austria:

  1. Südbahnmuseum Mürzzuschlag1

    Südbahnmuseum Mürzzuschlag

     Mürzzuschlag
    The Südbahnmuseum Mürzzuschlag is a railway museum situated in the former train depot of Mürzzuschlag of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It provides a unique opportunity to explore the history and development of railways in Austria, particularly in the Mürzzuschlag region.
  2. Innsbruck Stubaital Station2

    Innsbruck Stubaital Station

     Innsbruck
    The Stubaital station premises once included a goods depot, a station building with a kiosk, a waiting hall, and a stationmaster's office. Additionally, it had a two-road locomotive shed for the Stubai Valley Railway, reflecting the station's bustling activity during its operational years.
  3. Vienna museum of science and technology3

    Vienna museum of science and technology

     Vienna
    The Technisches Museum is a museum in Vienna that displays thousands of artifacts organized in different exhibitions about nature, heavy industry, mass production and daily life. On the one hand, the Technisches Musuem Vienna exhibits objects ranging from airplanes and trains to antique typewriters
  4. Tramway Museum Graz4

    Tramway Museum Graz

     Graz
    The Tramway Museum Graz is situated in the former depot of the Kleinbahn Graz-Mariatrost. This location is at the end station Mariatrost of the tram line 1 of the Graz Lines. This strategic location makes it easily accessible to visitors who wish to explore the rich history of trams in Graz.
  5. Pöstlingbergbahn-Museum5

    Pöstlingbergbahn-Museum

     Linz
    A museum dedicated to the Pöstlingbergbahn, one of the world's steepest railways, located in its former terminus.
  6. Railway Museum Strasshof6

    Railway Museum Strasshof

     Strasshof an der Nordbahn
    The Railway Museum Strasshof, also known as Das Heizhaus, is situated in Strasshof an der Nordbahn, Lower Austria. This museum is a significant destination for railway enthusiasts and history buffs, offering a unique insight into the history and development of railways in Austria.
  7. Waldviertler Railway Museum Sigmundsherberg7

    Waldviertler Railway Museum Sigmundsherberg

     Sigmundsherberg
    The Sigmundsherberg Railway Museum is a significant part of the Lower Austrian museums and collections. It is conveniently located in Sigmundsherberg, near the train station, making it easily accessible for tourists. The museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of railways in Austria.
  8. Eisenbahnmuseum Schwechat8

    Eisenbahnmuseum Schwechat

     Schwechat
    The Eisenbahnmuseum Schwechat is situated in Schwechat, Lower Austria, on the former operating grounds of the Pressburger Bahn. This location is steeped in history and provides a unique setting for the museum. The museum is easily accessible and offers a fascinating insight into the history of railways in Austria.
  9. Technisches Eisenbahnmuseum Lieboch9

    Technisches Eisenbahnmuseum Lieboch

     Lieboch
    The Technisches Eisenbahnmuseum Lieboch (TEML) is a railway museum that was established in 2004. It was set up by the Styrian municipality of Lieboch, the Graz-Köflacher Bahn und Busbetrieb GmbH (GKB), and the Styrian Railway Friends (StEF) in the former heating house of the Wieserbahn at Lieboch station. This museum is a testament to the rich railway history of the region and offers a unique insight into the evolution of railway technology.
  10. Wiener Tramwaymuseum10

    Wiener Tramwaymuseum

     Traiskirchen
    The Wiener Tramwaymuseum boasts a collection of over 100 historical vehicles, with nearly 30 of them still operational. The collection spans all eras of Vienna's tram, city railway, and former trolleybus history, providing a comprehensive overview of the city's public transport evolution.
  11. Florianerbahn11

    Florianerbahn

     Sankt Florian
    The Florianerbahn, located in Upper Austria, is a museum tramway. However, it is currently not operational due to ongoing construction work. This means that tourists will not be able to experience a ride on the tramway, but can still learn about its history and significance.
  12. Museum St. Veit12

    Museum St. Veit

     Sankt Veit an der Glan
    The Museum for Traffic and City History in Sankt Veit an der Glan, opened in 2004, offers a unique combination of the region's traffic history and the city history of St Veit. This amalgamation of two distinct historical aspects provides a comprehensive understanding of the city's past and its development over the years.
  13. SKGLB Museum13

    SKGLB Museum

     Mondsee
    The SKGLB-museum, located in Mondsee, Upper Austria, is a railway museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Salzkammergut-Lokalbahn (SKGLB). It provides a unique insight into the region's railway history and is a significant cultural landmark.
  14. Wiener Tramwaymuseum14

    Wiener Tramwaymuseum

     Klagenfurt
    The Wiener Tramwaymuseum boasts a collection of over 100 historical vehicles, nearly 30 of which are still operational. This collection provides a comprehensive overview of Vienna's tram, city railway, and former trolleybus history, showcasing vehicles from all eras. This allows visitors to gain a deep understanding of the evolution of public transport in Vienna.
  15. Kraftwerk Wienerbruck15

    Kraftwerk Wienerbruck

     Annaberg
    The Kraftwerk Wienerbruck is a significant historical site, being the oldest power plant in Lower Austria. Located in the scenic town of Annaberg, it began operations in 1910, primarily to supply power to the Mariazell Railway. The power plant is still operational and is managed by EVN, a major Austrian energy provider.