Station Laubenbachmühle

The station Laubenbachmühle is the heart of the Mariazellerbahn. The stop marks the end of the valley route and the beginning of the mountain route of Lower Austria's most famous narrow-gauge railway and is the starting point of the Himmelstreppe. In the local bistro not only passengers of the railway are directly fed with regional delicacies, especially popular are the breakfast variations of the small restaurant. 55 parking spaces and 20 bicycle parking spaces on site allow a carefree visit even by car.

Route information

• Trains to Maria Zell and St. Pölten run here.
• Buses to Frankenfels and Scheibbs can be reached directly from the station.

Mariazell operating station

The Mariazell Railway Operations Centre opens its doors to visitors and invites them to take a look behind the scenes of the mountain railway in the heart of Lower Austria. Inquisitive nostalgia fans and interested rail travellers will get their money's worth in the large, glassed-in complex of the Mariazell operating centre. Whether it's the depot, the workshop, or the operations control room - there's a lot of hustle and bustle going on in the railway operations, and it's close enough to touch here in the Laubenbachmühle.

Tip: Become an engine driver yourself - a ride in the driver's cab of the Himmelstreppe promises to be a very special experience. Combined with a guided tour of the Laubenbachmühle station, you will spend an unforgettable day.