Train station Gmünd

Gmünd railroad station is modern and barrier-free. Thanks to a multi-stage modernization from 2013 to 2017, the Waldviertel branch station now shines in new splendor: with a guidance system for the blind, an electronic passenger information system, two passenger lifts and an underpass. A completely renovated reception hall welcomes rail travelers and commuters. A particularly nice detail: in order to fulfill a long-cherished wish of the population, a clock was also installed (again) with the help of sponsorship.

Three platforms are available at Gmünd station for operation on the Franz-Josefs-Bahn. Separated from regular passenger services, the Waldviertel narrow-gauge railroads to Groß Gerungs, Litschau and Heidenreichstein, which are used by tourists, also branch off here.

Please get on board: Nostalgic steam locomotive rides on the Waldviertel Railway

The nostalgic trips on the Waldviertel Railway are an experience for train fans of all ages. Narrow-gauge steam and diesel locomotives take you along historic routes through the Waldviertel countryside - with guided tours over viaducts and through tunnels. Along the 68 km long route there are hiking and cycling trails as well as excursion tips for the whole family.

In addition to the Waldviertel Railway South (Groß Gerungs - Gmünd) and the Waldviertel Railway North (Gmünd - Litschau), the Wackelstein Express also runs from Alt Nagelberg to Heidenreichstein.

Historical milestones of Gmünd railroad station

The station was built in the 1860s. When it opened in 1869, it was still located in what is now České Velenice. The independence of Czechoslovakia led to an expansion of the station: trains from Vienna terminated here immediately. After the Second World War, the boiler house and workshops were also relocated to Austria. Since this time, the station - as the last stop on Austrian territory - has officially been considered a border station.

In the mid-1990s, Gmünd station was rebuilt as part of the revitalization of the Franz Josef Railway. Raised and therefore safer platforms and a practical underpass were the positive result.