The nostalgic narrow-gauge railway takes you from Jenbach through the Zillertal valley to Mayrhofen
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Steam raises from the cylinders and you can hear a locomotive chuffing - it is the steam train of the Zillertal Railway (Zillertalbahn) running for 32 km into the valley with 35 kmph. "The way is the goal", that's the motto: This railway dates back to a time when train journeys were an exciting event. However, still today a journey with this steam train is a special adventure.
The narrow-gauge railway with its gauge of 760 is not only a tourist attraction, but is also used for the timber transport, and for the local transport with modern wagons. Already in 1868 first plans to replace the road in the valley were made, but those ideas have been put in action only some decades later: In 1902 the railway commenced operations.
Besides a normal journey on the steam train, the Zillertal Railway also offers the "Train on demand", a special highlight for celebrations, birthdays, weddings, or anniversaries. The Crystal Wagon (Kristallwagon) with 62,000 cut Swarovski crystals on windows, ceiling panels, lamps, and the bar is part of the unforgettable experience.
Contact info
- Austrasse road 1 - 6200 - Jenbach
- +43 5244 606-0
- office@zillertalbahn.at
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
round trip Jenbach-Mayrhofen:
€ 33.40 adults
€ 33.40 young people (16-18 years)
€ 29.70 groups (10 and more persons)
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round trip Kaltenbach-Mayrhofen:
€ 30.80 adults
€ 30.80 young people (16-18 years)
€ 27.00 groups (10 and more persons)
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discount for children from 6 to 15 years
free for children under 6 years
reservation for groups of 10 and more persons possible
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combined ticket - Zillertal Railway and Achensee Railway:
€ 67.70 adults
€ 67.70 young people (16-18 years)
€ 33.90 children and young people (7-15 years)
More information
Also tickets for single rides and combined tickets for steam trains (Achensee Railway and Zillertal Railway) available: The latter are valid for two days from the issue date.
The "Steam train on demand" is offered on request: dampfzug@zillertalbahn.at. It's possible to organise musical accents for groups, a welcome schnapps or culinary delicacies at the steam train - optionally with the buffet waggon "Zillertaler Alpenstube", the crystal waggon with 62,000 Swarovski crystals, or the rustic "Fasslwaggon" which is a barrel waggon.
The steam train of the Zillertal Railway operates every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from early June to mid-September: departure in Jenbach at 10.44 am, arrival in Mayrhofen at 12.16 noon time - departure in Mayrhofen at 1.35 pm, arrival in Jenbach at 3.04 pm.
Season start 2025 on the 3rd of June.
