Semmering Hirschenkogel: Adventure Peak in the Viennese Alps
Year-round alpine adventures await at Semmering Hirschenkogel, easily accessible from Vienna and Graz, offering skiing, hiking, and stunning panoramic views.
Semmering Hirschenkogel, also known as Zauberberg (Magic Mountain), is a premier sports and recreation destination in Austria, easily accessible from Vienna and Graz. Located on the border between Lower Austria and Styria, it offers a wide range of activities year-round, from skiing and snowboarding in winter to hiking, biking, and climbing in summer.
A brief summary to Semmering Hirschenkogel
- Carolusstraße 3, Semmering, 2680, AT
- +4326648038
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
- Thursday 9 am-5 pm
- Friday 9 am-5 pm
- Saturday 9 am-5 pm
- Sunday 9 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Check the Semmering Hirschenkogel website for current operating hours, special events, and weather-related closures before your visit.
- Purchase tickets for the cable car and activities online in advance to save time and potentially secure a better price.
- Consider visiting during the week to avoid weekend crowds, especially during peak season.
- Bring appropriate footwear for hiking or winter activities, depending on the season.
- Take advantage of the RUFbus Semmering-Rax for convenient and affordable transportation from the Semmering train station to the Hirschenkogel valley station.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Vienna or Graz, take a train to Semmering Bahnhof. From the station, you can either walk to the Hirschenkogel valley station (approx. 25 minutes), take a taxi, or use the RUFbus Semmering-Rax. The RUFbus offers affordable transport to the valley station. Check the Postbus shuttle app or call +43 660 900 88 22 for RUFbus schedules. Train tickets from Vienna cost approximately €40 for a round trip. A RUFbus ride is free or low cost.
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Driving
From Vienna, take the A2 Südautobahn to the S6 Semmering-Schnellstraße and take the Maria Schutz exit. From Graz, take the S6 Semmering motorway and exit at Spital/Semmering. Follow signs to Semmering and then to the Hirschenkogel valley station at Carolusstraße 3. Free parking is available at the valley station. Four charging stations are available for electric vehicles. Note that during peak season, parking may be limited.
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Cable Car
Once at the valley station, take the 8-seater gondola lift up to the Hirschenkogel summit. A single ride (up or down) costs €21 for adults, €18 for youth/seniors, and €15 for children. An uphill and downhill ride costs €29 for adults, €24 for youth/seniors, and €19 for children. The cable car operates daily from 9:00 to 17:00 during the summer season (June 19 - August 31).
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Unmissable attractions to see
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Carolus-Denkmal
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