# Niederösterreich Bahnen

Activity company en St. Pölten

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/companies/lower-austria-railways

The Lower Austria state company that operates the Mariazellerbahn and the Schneeberg rack railway, with vintage trains, a panoramic carriage and themed trips.

Niederösterreich Bahnen, the brand of the public company NÖVOG, operates Lower Austria's tourist and mountain trains. For anyone travelling from Vienna, its two key lines are the Mariazellerbahn, 84 km of narrow gauge from St. Pölten to Mariazell, and the Schneebergbahn, the rack railway that climbs from Puchberg to 1,800 metres.

## How they work

On the Mariazellerbahn the Himmelstreppe trains run daily with the VOR transport association fare; on weekends in season the panoramic carriage, with breakfast on request, and the Ötscherbär are added. On the Schneebergbahn the Salamander trains climb from May to early November, with a steam train on some Sundays. Tickets are bought in its online shop or at the stations; for the Schneeberg it is best to buy them beforehand because places are limited.

## What they run

- [Advent trips to the Hengsthütte on the Schneebergbahn](https://www.geocalia.com/en/austria/lower-austria/puchberg-and-schneeberg/things-to-do/advent-at-hengsthuette), in Puchberg and the Schneeberg. Advent trip on the Schneebergbahn to the Hengsthütte. Desde 33.5 € per person, return. 5 and 6 December 2026. Book a table at the Hengsthütte: +43 664 3746271
- [The Schneeberg steam train, on some Sundays](https://www.geocalia.com/en/austria/lower-austria/puchberg-and-schneeberg/things-to-do/schneeberg-steam-train), in Puchberg and the Schneeberg. Nostalgic steam train Puchberg – Hochschneeberg. Desde 12.5 € supplement per person each way. 1 h 30. Selected Sundays from May to October, except July and August. Goes up at 10:50 and comes down at 15:47; dogs not allowed
- [The Schneebergbahn, the rack railway from Puchberg to 1,800 metres](https://www.geocalia.com/en/austria/lower-austria/puchberg-and-schneeberg/things-to-do/schneebergbahn), in Puchberg and the Schneeberg. Schneebergbahn return Puchberg – Hochschneeberg on the Salamander train. Desde 45 € per person. 1 h 20. From 1 May to 1 November, every day. Limited places: buy your ticket online; July to September, €49
- [The Mariazellerbahn, from St. Pölten to Mariazell on a narrow-gauge train](https://www.geocalia.com/en/austria/styria/mariazell/things-to-do/mariazellerbahn), in Mariazell. Panoramic carriage on the Mariazellerbahn, St. Pölten – Mariazell. Desde 40 € per person each way. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 1 May to 1 November; in Advent, Friday to Sunday from 21 November 2026. Breakfasts and afternoon snacks to order up to 24 hours ahead. Day ticket on the Himmelstreppe, with free stops. Desde 42.9 € per person. All year, every day. Children aged 6 to 14, €21.50

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

## Practical details

- Address: Bahnhofplatz 1, 3100 St. Pölten
- Phone: +43 2742 360990-1000
- Email: info@niederoesterreichbahnen.at
- Meeting point: Mariazellerbahn, St. Pölten main station, Bahnhofplatz 1, 3100 St. Pölten
- Meeting point: Schneebergbahn, Puchberg am Schneeberg station, Bahnhofplatz 1, 2734 Puchberg am Schneeberg

## Contact

- Web: https://www.niederoesterreichbahnen.at/
- Coordenadas: 48.2083, 15.6247

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Do I need to book?
For the Schneeberg it is recommended because of limited places; on the Mariazellerbahn, only for the panoramic carriage with food.

### Are dogs admitted?
Yes, on a lead and muzzled and with their own ticket, except on the Schneeberg steam train.