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Austria: Take the green line on a leisurely rail journey

We let the train take the strain through Austria

August 20, 2015 14:01
The Semmering railway visits Salzburg, Graz and Vienna with leisurely and scenic train journeys through Austrian mountains in between

By

Judith Baker,

Judith Baker

3 min read

In an age of high-speed travel it is a real treat to take a leisurely rail journey through the gorgeous Austrian landscape. The train meanders through the mountains and postcard-pretty towns, which means hopping on and off as and when the fancy takes.

This is what you can expect to find along the way.

Salzburg

This year is the 50th anniversary of The Sound of Music. But there is more to Salzburg than the Von Trapps. The town hasn't changed much over the years and even modern shops have traditional iron hanging signs and people wear national costume of lederhosen, dirndl skirts and peasant blouses.