Pöstlingbergbahn

Railway Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

What to expect

The Pöstlingbergbahn is a 2880 meter long narrow-gauge mountain railway in Linz, connecting the Urfahr district with the Pöstlingberg. The railway was originally built as a meter-gauge railway in 1897 and was converted to 900 mm gauge between 2008 and 2009. It is now part of the Linz tram network and is operated by Linz Linien GmbH. The Pöstlingbergbahn is considered one of the steepest adhesion railways in the world, with a maximum gradient of 116‰. The railway offers a scenic ride with impressive views of the city and is a popular tourist destination. Families can enjoy the ride and the surrounding area, which offers various amenities and activities

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City trip to Linz with children: Top 10 activities + insider tip

City trip to Linz with children: Top 10 activities + insider tip
This family's experience:

Activities: We took the nostalgic Pöstlingbergbahn up to Pöstlingberg. The ride included views of the Danube and Ars Electronica Center. We found space for our baby in the stroller. The Linz Card includes the ride

Highlights: The ride itself was a must-do! The views from the top were amazing. Afterwards, we went to the Grottenbahn and the playground, making it a great day out ✨