zillertalbahn
zillertalbahn

Zillertal Railway

The nostalgic narrow-gauge railway takes you from Jenbach through the Zillertal valley to Mayrhofen

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.

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Opening times

  • Thu 28 Sep 10:30 - 15:00
  • Fri 29 Sep 10:30 - 15:00
  • Sat 30 Sep 10:30 - 15:00
  • Sun 01 Oct 10:30 - 15:00
  • Mon 02 Oct closed
  • Tue 03 Oct closed
  • Wed 04 Oct closed

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Full timetables
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Steam train - summer 2023 (01/07/2023 - 26/08/2023)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 10:30 - 15:00
  • Wed 10:30 - 15:00
  • Thu 10:30 - 15:00
  • Fri 10:30 - 15:00
  • Sat 10:30 - 15:00
  • Sun closed

Feast of the Assumption 2023 (15/08/2023) 10:30 - 15:00

Steam train - autumn 2023 (29/08/2023 - 01/10/2023)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 10:30 - 15:00
  • Wed 10:30 - 15:00
  • Thu 10:30 - 15:00
  • Fri 10:30 - 15:00
  • Sat 10:30 - 15:00
  • Sun 10:30 - 15:00

Admission

round trip Jenbach-Mayrhofen:
€ 28.80 adults
€ 28.80 young people (16-18 years)
€ 24.40 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 14.40 children and young people (6-15 years)

one-way Jenbach-Mayrhofen / Mayrhofen-Jenbach:
€ 19.60 adults
€ 19.60 young people (16-18 years)
€ 17.80 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 9.80 children and young people (6-15 years)

free for children under 6 years

More information

The opening hours refer to the timetable of the steam train of the Zillertal Railway:

start in Jenbach at 10.44 am, arrival in Mayrhofen at 12.16 noon time
start in Mayrhofen at 1.35 pm, arrival in Jenbach at 3.04 pm

Reservation possible for groups of 10 and more persons. Discount for tickets with less stops.

The steam train of the Zillertal Railway operates from May 6 to the 1st of October 2023, season closure in winter and spring (early October to the end of April).

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