Waldviertelbahn

Waldviertelbahn
Climb aboard and recharge your batteries.
2013
www.noevog.at/waldviertelbahn
Rediscover the magic of the
railways in the picturesque
Waldviertel region.
Travel in style, and explore the local area
at your own pace with our steam and
diesel locomotives and modern railcars.
Waldviertelbahn
Trains, routes, prices, charter services, packages
Pages 3–9
Waldviertelbahn South Branch Line
Routes, timetables
Pages 10–13
Waldviertelbahn, South Branch Line
Highlights, events, Bike & Bahn
Pages 14–17
Waldviertelbahn, North Branch
Line and Wackelstein Express
Route, timetables
Pages 18–21 and Page 29
Waldviertelbahn, North Branch
Line and Wackelstein Express
Highlights, events
Pages 22–28
Information and service hotline
NÖVOG info centre
Opening hours: 7:00-17:30 daily
Tel: +43 2742 360 990-99
E-mail: [email protected]
www.noevog.at
Local passenger services
Waldviertelbahn
Routes: Gmünd–Litschau and Gmünd–Gross Gerungs
Customer service: +43 676 566 24 48 or +43 676 566 24 49
E-mail: [email protected]
www.noevog.at | www.waldviertlerbahn.at
Route: Alt Nagelberg–Heidenreichstein
Customer service: +43 664 350 00 15 or +43 660 560 12 54
E-mail: [email protected]
www.wsv.or.at
Reblaus Express
Route: Retz – Drosendorf
Customer service: +43 676 750 57 90 or +43 664 617 65 79
E-mail: [email protected]
www.noevog.at | www.reblaus-express.at
Published by: NÖVOG (Niederösterreichische Verkehrsorganisationsgesellschaft mbH). Photos: Weinfranz, Destination Donau NÖ, Schendl,
citronenrot, Böhm, Miedler, Brandeis, Scherney, Liebhart, Käsemacherwelt,
Destination Waldviertel, Archiv WSV, Archiv NÖVOG, partner organisations.
Idea, text and design: Heavystudios, St. Pölten. Fares and timetables are subject to change. Printed by: Holzhausen Druck GmbH, 1140 Vienna
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Waldviertelbahn – Trains
Waldviertelbahn
At Waldviertel pace
The Waldviertel and the narrow gauge railway around
the town of Gmünd are cut from the same cloth. Both
illustrate that size is no barrier to greatness, and show
how much fun this rugged region can be!
Experience the magic of the railways on the Waldviertelbahn's
81 kilometres of narrow-gauge routes in the northernmost
part of Austria. The steam and diesel locomotives take in
some of the most impressive parts of the wild and rugged
Waldviertel region.
Waldviertelbahn trains:
Diesel railcar
The golden diesel railcars in the new Waldviertelbahn
livery are a particularly comfortable way to travel.
Features: 56 seats, space for five bicycles, no WC,
no buffet
Steam locomotive with traditional carriages
This nostalgic steam train is over a century old. The
carriages have open viewing platforms which help
to create a trip to remember. Features: 150-200 seats,
space for 15-30 bicycles, WC, buffet car
Diesel locomotive with traditional carriages
This nostalgic train with its traditional carriages
and open platforms is a diesel enthusiast’s dream.
Features: 150-200 seats, space for 15-30 bicycles,
WC, buffet car
Wackelstein Express
This picture-postcard diesel train runs between
Alt-Nagelberg and Heidenreichstein. Features:
60-100 seats, space for 15 bicycles, WC, buffet car,
cabrio carriage (weather permitting)
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24
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Hrady
(Gratzen)
(540)
minutes' walk from
the station.
Hoffentöc
České
Velenice
156
Schloss
Cuknstejn
Naturpark
Blockheide
(495)
(577)
154
4 Heidenreichstein
1 Gmünd
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(558)the largest mediaeval
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Altweitraer
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factory
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Alte Textilfabrik
stroll along the Kurhaus
historic
See
Gabrielental
5 Weitra
Schloss Weitra (562)
(703)
town square.
cken
638
Galgenberg
Grünbachteich
Nebelstein
119
1017
St. Martin
(648)
(650)
(621)
enstein
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41
Karlstift
Thay
Erlebniswanderweg
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Friedreichsteich
Hausteich
Fassldorf
7 Abschlag
Naturpark
Nordwald
119
Kleiner
Semmering
8
Eisenbahnmuseum
im Waggon
FrauenwieserSchloss
teich
Langschlag
978
(765)
Schöneck
Schmetterlingsparadies
Kampursprung
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ett
Bruderndorf
(936)
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Stierhübelteich
38
Kolmteich
Muckenteich
Großschönau
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Schw
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786
Steinerne Stube
931
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(675)
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714
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Müllerteich
Schloss
Sagteich
Gr. Teich
(600)
Reingers
632
Groß
Radischen Teich
3 Litschau
(531)
Schl.
Stribny
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(Brand
teich)
Kalkberg
Herrensee
berg
Enge
Schanzberg
650
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önau
chau
Kreuzberg Stift Eisgarn
Thomas622 Eisgarn
teich Mühlteich
(565)
Feldteich
Gast
Bruneiteich
30
Heidenreichstein
(561)
4 Hofwehrteich
Bummerberg Geyersteine
585
Brandteich
Rohrbacher
Burg
Heidenreichstein
Kleinpertholz
Naturpark Heidenreichsteiner Moor
Winklauer
Aalfang
Teich
Amaliendorf
Langegg
(568)
Wasserstein Haslauer T.
erg
berg
South Branch Line
624
30
552
5 Weitra
Eliasteich
Herrente
Echsenbacherwerk Gebhartsteich
Kunstmuseum Himmelsleiter The oldest brewery town in Austria –
Waldviertel
Naturpark
Schrems
Moorbad
Hochmoor Schrems
and a jewel in the Waldviertel’s crown.
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Galg
Werkstätten
41
Brauerei
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Auteich
6 Steinbach
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(521)
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7 Abschlag/Fassldorf
Pointteich
The Fassldorf
is an old-world village made entirely
36
Tränkteich
out of old wine barrels.
Frauenbühel
665
(564)
Deutsche
yaquelleThaya
Jagenbach
(578)
36
e
Zw
Zister
ttl
lerberg
Bismarckturm
Schloss
Alleeteich
Malteserteich
Forstteich
eilichtmuseum
Brettersäge
Kaisermart
8 Between Steinbach and Langschlag
Schießstätte thick forests, around bends and through
Sallingstadt
Through
tunnels all the way to 800 metres above sea
Friedenteich
level. The route is capped by the “Waldviertel
Straßenteich
Hofteich
Semmering”, which marks the European drainage
divide: the streams above flow into the Danube
and those on the other side drain into the Elbe,
bound for the North Sea.
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(633)
8
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124
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After
43 highly
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(518) eventful kilometres along
the South Branch
Line, the trains stop at
Rudma
p
38
m
Ka
Gross
Gerungs,
home to an amazing natural
693
S
36 Kl. Kobel
T as the Kraftarena.
phenomenon
known
720
Weißenbachklamm
(714)
Kirchbüh
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2013 fares
Gmünd–Gross Gerungs
One way
Return
Adult
€ 15.80
€ 20.00
Diesel Child
€ 7.90
€ 10.00
€ 12.60
€ 15.70
Concessions *
Weitra – Gross Gerungs
One way
Return
Adult
€ 14.40
€ 18.60
Diesel Child
€ 7.20
€ 9.30
Concessions *
€ 11.60
€ 14.60
Gmünd – Litschau
One way
Return
Adult
€ 10.50
€ 14.70
Diesel Child
€ 5.30
€ 7.40
€ 8.40
€ 11.60
Concessions *
Section (Gmünd–Weitra, Weitra–Fassldorf, Fassldorf–
Gross Gerungs, Gmünd–Alt Nagelberg, Alt Nagelberg–Litschau)
One way
Return
Adult
€ 7.20
€ 9.30
Diesel Child
€ 3.60
€ 4.70
€ 5.80
€ 7.30
Concessions *
Alt Nagelberg–Heidenreichstein
Diesel
One way
Return
Adult
€ 8.00
€ 10.00
Child
€ 4.00
€ 5.00
Groups of 20 or more, per person
€ 7.00
€ 9.00
Niederösterreich CARD, Familienpass and Aktiv Plus Karte NÖ are not valid!
* Discount travel available for:
• Adults travelling with one or more children
• Holders of a NÖ, OÖ, STMK, CZ family pass
• Disabled badge holders
• Aktiv Plus Karte NÖ holders
• Railway employees (ATF)
Niederösterreich CARD holders
Free return journey aboard the diesel train (one time
only) Gmünd – Gross Gerungs and Gmünd – Litschau.
Steam train fares:
The following supplements to the standard diesel train fares
apply for travellers wishing to take the steam train
(no supplement for children):
€ 7 per person for single journeys
€ 10 per person for return journeys
BOOK ONLINE
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Tickets can be purchased in advance
online at www.noevog.at/tickets, or aboard
the train at no additional charge.
Waldviertelbahn – Fares and charter services
Book your own train!
Choose the charter service that suits you best – from
the gold-liveried railcar to the old-world steam locomotive
from last century to the nostalgic rattling diesel train.
The steam and diesel locomotive are joined by two-axle
carriages with open platforms and a Waldviertel buffet car.
Select the route and the stops – fitting around scheduled
services – at your leisure as you put together your
own personal rail itinerary! The customer service team at
Gmünd station will be happy to help you.
Steam
locomotive
Diesel
locomotive
€ 1,200
€ 450
Gmünd–Steinbach or Gmünd–Litschau
€ 2,500
€ 1,700
€ 650
Gmünd–Gross Gerungs
€ 3,500
€ 2,400
€1,000
Waldviertelbahn prices
Gmünd–Weitra or Gmünd–Alt Nagelberg
€ 2,000
Diesel
railcar
Information
The rates quoted are inclusive of 10% VAT for return journeys, and include
tickets for 200 passengers on the steam and diesel trains, and 56 passengers
on the diesel railcar. Prices include a stop of up to one hour. Additional
hours can be booked at the following rates: steam locomotive € 300, diesel
locomotive € 200; diesel railcar € 100.
For on-board catering, please contact the
Waldviertel Narrow-Gauge Association team:
Tel.: +43 664 350 00 15 or
E-mail: [email protected]
To avoid disappointment please note that bookings must
be made at least two weeks before the departure date:
Tel.: +43 676 566 24 48 or
E-mail: [email protected]
Wackelstein Express prices (diesel train)
One
way
Return
Heidenreichstein–Alt Nagelberg (incl. tickets for 30 passengers)
€ 570
€ 630
Alt Nagelberg–Heidenreichstein (incl. tickets for 60 passengers)
€ 690
€ 810
Bookings for the Wackelstein Express must be made at
least two weeks before the departure date.
Tel: +43 664 350 00 15 or e-mail: [email protected].
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2013 packages
Waldviertel beer and carp experience
Sundays and public holidays from June
to September
Timetable
10:00
Gmünd NÖ
17:15
10:35
Alt Nagelberg
16:43
11:15
Litschau
16:00
Package includes:
• Train journey Gmünd – Litschau – Gmünd
•Bier schnapps and Mohnzelten poppy seed
pastries in the buffet car
•Trip to the in-carriage railway museum at
Kulturbahnhof Litschau
•Three-course menu at Gasthaus Kaufmann in
Litschau (bread soup with cloudy Zwickl beer,
carp, sweet poppy seed noodles and sour
cherry ragout)
•Walk around the Herrensee lake incl. map
Prices
• Diesel train
€ 31.20
• Steam train
€ 41.20
Waldviertelbahn beer experience
Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from
June to September
Timetable
WED SAT
SUN SUN
11:15 13:15 10:00 14:15
13:15 15:45
|
|
11:15 15:30
WED SAT
Gmünd NÖ
Gross Gerungs
SUN SUN
16:30 19:00 13:45 17:15
14:45 17:00
Litschau
|
Package includes
(available as add-on for every ticket):
• Standard beer experience (buffet car):
• 0.33l Schremser beer and 0.33 l Zwettler beer
• Waldviertler Schmalzbrot (bread and dripping)
• Deluxe beer experience
• 0.33l Schremser beer and 0.33l Zwettler beer
• Waldviertler Schmalzbrot (bread and dripping)
• B
eer schnapps and Mohnzelten poppy seed
pastries
Prices (excl. travel):
• Standard beer experience € 6.20
• Deluxe beer experience
€ 12.70
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|
12:30 16:00
Waldviertelbahn – Packages
Waldviertler cheese experience
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 13 July
to 8 September
Timetable
SAT + SUN
SAT
SUN
10:00
Gmünd NÖ
15:09
17:15
10:30
Alt Nagelberg
14:38
16:43
10:35
Alt Nagelberg
14:35
16:35
11:25
Heidenreichstein
13:45
15:45
Package includes:
•Train journey Gmünd – Alt Nagelberg – Gmünd
(Waldviertelbahn)
•Train journey Alt Nagelberg – Heidenreichstein –
Alt Nagelberg (Wackelstein Express)
• Tour of the Käsemacherwelt cheese factory
• Saturdays at 12:00
• Sundays and public holidays at 13:45
Note
•Station to the Käsemacherwelt factory:
approx. 20 min. by foot
•Alternative: taxi shuttle € 2 each way (please book in
advance from the Wackelstein Express conductor)
Prices
• Diesel train € 23.40
• Steam train€ 33.40 (steam train Gmünd – Alt Nagelberg only)
BOOK ONLINE
You can book these packages online at
www.noevog.at/tickets or buy tickets
from the conductor on the train.
Information
Mobile.: +43 676 566 24 48
Tel.:
+43 2742 360 990-99
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1
Gmünd
Pretty old town and gateway to the Blockheide park,
with observation tower and thermal spring baths
Tourist information: +43 2852 525 06
www.gmuend.at
2
Grossdietmanns
Fresh air, hiking, cycling and mountain
biking in the great outdoors
Tourist information:
+43 2852 8262
www.grossdietmanns.gv.at
3
4
11
5
3
Unserfrau/Altweitra
Unserfrau pilgrimage church from
the 12th century in Altweitra,
Heinrichs hiking trail
Tourist information:+43 2856 2540
www.unserfrau-altweitra.at
4
St. Martin
Winter sports resort, family-friendly town
with organic orchards
Tourist information: +43 2857 2262
www.st-martin.eu
10
7
Weitra
The oldest brewery town in Austria, city wall
trail, Renaissance palace, Alte Textilfabrik textile
museum and guided nature tours
Tourist information: +43 2856 2998
www.weitra.at
5
6
8
South Branch Line – Route
South Branch Line
1
2
6
Bad Grosspertholz
Spa town, Alpine and cross country ski centre,
natural toboggan run, Nordwald park
Tourist information: +43 2857 2253
www.bad-grosspertholz.gv.at
7
Abschlag/Fassldorf
Old-world wine barrel village, part of the town
of Bad Grosspertholz
Familie Hahn: +43 2857 2465
www.fassldorf.at
8
Langschlag
Pure relaxation at the Frauenwieserteich
leisure centre, railway and commerce museum
Tourist information: +43 2814 8218
www.langschlag.at
10
9
Gross Gerungs
Kraftarena, Herz-Kreislauf wellness resort and
clinic, swimming pond Hoar- und Weberstub’n
weaving museum
Tourist information: +43 2812 8611
www.gerungs.at
Partner towns:
10
Grossschönau
Sun world, astrology park, sculpture and
Wünschelruten trail, bio-energy training centre
Tourist information: +43 2815 7003
www.gross.schoenau.at
9
11
Moorbad Harbach
Spa and tourist resort, Xundwärts walking
and running centre, Nebelstein hill
Tourist information: +43 2858 1620
www.moorbad-harbach.at
11
12
– pulled by diesel locomotive 2095
Tel.: +43 676 566 24 48
E-mail: [email protected]
Local passenger services
If the steam train is unavailable the service will
be operated with diesel locomotive 2095
Note
Saturdays
– Pulled by diesel locomotive 2095 on all other
applies)
train 399 (also on 26 Oct, Sunday schedule
Saturday in the month, pulled by steam
– Service runs every second and fourth
buffet car and bicycle carriage
Two-axle carriages, open platforms,
Nostalgic train
platforms, buffet car and bicycle carriage
2095.12
Two-axle carriages, open Nostalgic train
56 seats, no WC, max. five bicycles
Golden diesel railcar 5090
2095.12
Trains
from
10:29
12:44
14:30
x14:38
x14:51
15:03
15:17
15:30
15:35
Litschau
14:30
x14:38
x14:51
15:03
15:17
15:30
15:35
Litschau
11:15
x11:23
x11:36
11:48
12:02
12:15
12:35
x12:47
13:00
13:15
Litschau
2095.12
July–August June–September
July–August
Wednesday
P 16921 
7:25
9:39
10:15 U
11:16 U
Tuesday
P 16907 
10:29
12:44
10:35
10:57
Monday
P 16907 
Sunday timetable applies on public holidays!
Gmünd NÖ
Dietmanns
Alt Weitra
Weitra
St. Martin bei Weitra
Steinbach-Bad Grosspertholz
Abschlag Fassldorf
Bruderndorf
Langschlag
Gross Gerungs
Gross Gerungs Hauptplatz m
Weitra Busbahnhof 
Gmünd Bf-Vorplatz 
Wien Franz-Josefs-Bf
Gmünd NÖ
Gmünd NÖ–Gross Gerungs
14:30
x14:38
x14:51
15:03
15:17
15:30
15:35
Litschau
July–August
Thursday
P 16907 
10:29
12:44
14:30
x14:38
x14:51
15:03
15:17
15:30
15:35
Litschau
July–August
Friday
P 16907 
10:29
12:44
13:15
x13:23
x13:36
13:48
14:02
14:15
14:35*
x15:02
15:30
15:45
2095.12
May–October
Saturday
P 16903
12:10
12:51
13:08
10:29
12:44
10:00
x10:08
x10:21
10:33
10:47
11:00
11:20
x11:32
11:45
12:00
May–October
Sunday and
public holidays
P 16905 
9:00
9:41
9:58
7:25
9:39
South Branch Line timetables
13
Waldviertel Music Express
Photo train
Weitra Advent
15 June
Celebrating 110 years of diesel power
Gmünd–Gross Gerungs
14 JulyWeitra beer festival aboard the golden
railcar
22 SeptemberCulinary rail journey and walk across the Waldviertel Semmering
25 May
Events
31 May
30 Nov, 1 Dec
Charter trains with special timetable:
x
Request stop – please inform the conductor
that you wish to alight at this stop or press
the button in the diesel railcar

Max. five bicycles permitted

Bicycle transport available
*
Departure at 14:50 for diesel services
Change in Karlstift (Bus WA32 arr. 10:34 /
Bus WA41 dep. 10:54)

Buffet car

Scheduled coach services operated by
ÖBB-Postbus GmbH: VVNB fare scheme applies. Visit www.vor.at for more information
Key:
to
Sunday timetable applies on public holidays!
Gmünd NÖ
Wien Franz-Josefs-Bf
Gmünd Bf-Vorplatz 
Weitra Busbahnhof 
Gross Gerungs Hauptplatz 
Gross Gerungs
Langschlag
Bruderndorf
Abschlag Fassldorf
Steinbach-Bad Grosspertholz
St. Martin bei Weitra
Weitra
Alt Weitra
Dietmanns
Gmünd NÖ
17:35
19:59
16:30
16:35
16:44
17:00
17:10
x17:20
17:30
17:35
19:59
16:30
16:35
16:44
17:00
17:10
x17:20
17:30
July–August
Tuesday
Monday
July–August
P 16908 
P 16908 
17:35
19:59
17:14
17:30
17:53
Litschau
14:45
15:05
x15:12
15:30
15:35
15:44
16:00
16:10
x16:20
16:30
2095.12
June–September
Wednesday
P 16902 
Gross Gerungs – Gmünd NÖ
P 16908 
17:35
19:59
16:30
16:35
16:44
17:00
17:10
x17:20
17:30
July–August
Friday
P 16908 
19:29
21:49
19:10
19:27
20:08
17:00
17:20
x17:27
18:00
18:05
18:14
18:30
18:40
x18:50
19:00
2095.12
May–October
Saturday
P 16904
17:35
19:59
17:10
17:27
18:08
14:15
14:35
x14:42
15:00
15:05
15:14
15:30
15:40
x15:50
16:00
May–October
P 16906 
Sunday and
public holidays
South Branch Line – Timetables
17:35
19:59
16:30
16:35
16:44
17:00
17:10
x17:20
17:30
July–August
Thursday
South Branch Line highlights
1
2
3
4
5
1
Steinbach/Bad Grosspertholz
A short stop at the Schwammerlschnitzer mushroom sculpture
park. You can even take one of these unique Waldviertel wood
sculptures home with you as a souvenir!
2
Abschlag/Fassldorf
Every train stops here for refreshments. 14 gigantic wine barrels
make up the fairytale Fassldorf village, which is located on an
idyllic bathing lake with its very own island, fortress, waterfall
and windmill.
3
Bruderndorferwald water stop
Explore the water supply point in the thick of the forest, and
sample some of the weird and wonderful creations on offer at
this potato paradise: from luxury chocolate to fiery schnapps.
4
Langschlag
Always worth a visit: the railway museum inside a railway carriage
at Langschlag station!
5
Gross Gerungs
Spice up your weekend with authentic homemade Waldviertel
delicacies at the Dampfbahnstüberl restaurant.
14
South Branch Line – Highlights and events
South Branch Line events
(please reserve in advance for groups of 10 or more)
Waldviertel Music Express
Traditional humorous Gstanzl dialect songs
give the trip aboard the steam train an
additional local flavour.
Date: Sat 25 May 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 13:15 – Gross Gerungs 15:45
Gross Gerungs 17:00 – Gmünd 19:00
Return fare:
Adult € 30 | Child € 10
Photo Train
This special 1970s-style train drawn by
locomotive 2095 sets off from Gmünd
bound for the nearby town of Gross Gerungs.
Countless stops and pass-bys along the way
give enthusiasts numerous photo opportunities.
Refreshments at the Dampfbahnstüberl
restaurant in Gross Gerungs.
Date: Fri 31 May 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 9:45 – Gross Gerungs 13:15
Gross Gerungs 14:30 – Gmünd 17:15
Return fare (not including food):
Adult € 30 (NÖ Card not valid)
Celebrating 110 years of diesel
power Gmünd–Gross Gerungs
A major milestone for the Waldviertlerbahn
railways. At Abschlag Fassldorf and Gross
Gerungs stations you will be treated to
a musical reception and entertainment
programme.
Date: Sat 15 June 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 13:15 – Gross Gerungs 15:45
Gross Gerungs 17:00 – Gmünd 19:00
Return fare:
Adult € 20 | Child € 10
15
Weitra beer festival aboard the
golden railcar
The golden railcar will whisk you off to the
Weitra beer festival where beer gardens and
a packed programme of entertainment await.
Date: Sun 14 July 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 10:00 – Weitra 10:33
Weitra 15:30 – Gmünd 16:00
Return fare:
Adult € 9.30 | Child € 4.70
Culinary walking tour across the
Waldviertel Semmering
First enjoy the journey aboard the golden railcar
and then savour the guided walking tour
with numerous culinary delights along the route
of the Waldviertelbahn from Bruderndorf
via Waldviertel Semmering to the Fassldorf
barrel village.
Date: Sun 22 September 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 10:00 – Bruderndorf 11:32
Abschlag Fassldorf 15:00 – Gmünd 16:00
Return fare:
Adult € 20 | Child € 10
Special trains to Weitra Advent
Experience the true magic of Advent –
traditional handicrafts and local delicacies
presented against the fairytale backdrop of
Weitra’s historic town centre.
Dates:
Sat 30 November and Sun 1 December 2013
Timetable
dep. Gmünd 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 15:00, 17:30
Timetable
dep. Weitra 10:45, 12:15, 14:15, 16:45, 18:45
eturn fare:
R
Adult € 11 | Child € 5.50 | Concessions € 8.80
16
South Branch Line – Events and charter packages
Bike and rail
Discover the mystical landscapes of the rugged
Waldviertel region by bike as you follow the route of
the Waldviertelbahn-Radweg cycle path from
Gross Gerungs to Gmünd.
The trail is signposted all the way from Gross Gerungs to
Gmünd. Asphalted along the entire stretch, this quiet and
virtually traffic-free route is the perfect choice for families
with small children and people who only cycle from time
to time.
Your itinerary
Take the Waldviertelbahn from Gmünd or Weitra to
Abschlag Fassldorf or Gross Gerungs and make the return
journey on two wheels via the Waldviertelbahn-Radweg
cycle path.
Numerous restaurants serving traditional local dishes
from the Waldviertel region and beautiful picnic spots
provide the ideal excuse to break your journey. And
if all that riding starts to get too much, simply hop on
the train and let it take the strain for you!
Tip!
Free bike transport!
Bicycles are carried free of charge on all trains.
Please reserve in advance if you are travelling in
a group of five or more cyclists.
Tel: +43 676 5662448 or +43 676 5662449
E-mail: [email protected]
17
North Branch Line
1
Litschau
The healthiest corner of Austria:
relaxing next to the Herrensee lake,
lakeside beach, Königsleitn hotel
village, boat hire, water park, trip to
the knitting museum, taking in the
crisp air of this designated Luftkurort
(air spa)
Tourist information:
+43 2865 53 85
www.litschau.at
2
1
2
Schönau
Dorfwirtshaus Böhm restaurant at
the railway station: late-morning/
evening drink and Dorfwirtfest
parties
Tourist information:
+43 2865 283
www.pro-litschau.at/ghboehm.htm
3
Brand/Nagelberg
The epicentre of the Waldviertel
glass industry
Tourist information:
+43 2859 72 17
www.brand-nagelberg.at
3
4
18
6
Gmünd
Pretty old town and gateway to the Blockheide
park, with observation tower, thermal spring baths
Tourist information:
+43 2852 525 06
www.gmuend.at
5
Heidenreichstein
Mediaeval moated castle,
Käsemacherwelt cheese world,
moor nature park and moor museum
Tourist information:
+43 2862 526 19
www.heidenreichstein.gv.at
5
6
aldviertel
W
Wackelsteine
balancing rocks
Der Pfad trail
Tourist information:
+43 2862 534 95
www.pfad.info
19
North Branch Line and Wackelstein Express – Route
4
20
Nostalgic train
other Saturdays
– Pulled by diesel locomotive 2095 on all
steam train 399
Sunday of the month, pulled by
– Service runs every first and third
carriage
open platforms, buffet car and bicycle
Two-axle carriages,
Local passenger services:
Tel.: +43 676 566 24 48
E-mail: [email protected]
Note If the steam train is unavailable
the service will be operated with
diesel locomotive 2095
2095.12
10:35
x10:48
x11:09
11:15
10:35
x10:48
x10:09
11:15
Alt Nagelberg
Brand
Schönau Dorfwirt
Litschau
Sunday timetable applies on public holidays!
dep.
10:00
x10:14
x10:19
10:30
10:00
x10:14
x10:19
10:30
from
Tuesday
P 16926 
07:25
09:39
July–August July–August
Monday
P 16926 
07:25
09:39
Gmünd NÖ
Breitensee Kinderwerkstatt
Neu Nagelberg
Alt Nagelberg
arr.
Alt Nagelberg
Heidenreichstein
Gmünd Sole-Felsen-Bad 
Golden diesel railcar 5090 Gmünd Bf-Vorplatz 
Wien
Franz-Josefs-Bf
56 seats, no WC, max. five bicycles
Gmünd NÖ
Trains
16:33
16:41
12:29
14:47
P 16922 
16:00
16:08
09:15
x09:28
x09:49
09:55
10:35*
11:25*
08:45
x08:59
x09:04
09:15
17:15
x17:28
x17:49
17:55
17:20*
18:10*
16:45
x16:59
x17:04
17:15
Gross Gerungs
June–September
Wednesday
P 16920 
06:22
08:38
Gmünd NÖ – Litschau
P 16926 
Friday
P 16926 
07:25
09:39
10:35
x10:48
x11:09
11:15
10:00
x10:14
x10:19
10:30
10:35
x10:48
x11:09
11:15
10:00
x10:14
x10:19
10:30
10:35
x10:48
x11:09
11:15
10:35*
11:25*
10:00
x10:14
x10:19
10:30
10:29
12:44
10:35
x10:48
x11:09
11:15
10:35*
11:25*
10:00
x10:14
x10:19
10:30
2095.12
14:50
x15:03
x15:24
15:30
14:50*
15:40*
14:15
x14:29
x14:34
14:45
June–September
Sunday and public
holidays
07:25
09:39
P 16926  P 16926  P 16928 
Saturday
07:25
09:39
July–August July–August July–August
Thursday
07:25
09:39
North Branch Line timetables
21
16 JuneWestern Steam
Train7 July
Schrammelklang Express
4 August
Vintage road and rail rally
14 August
Candlelight Train
18 August
Kids’ Train
15 September
Potato Express
29 September
Waldviertel goulash train
Events


xRequest stop – please inform the
conductor that you wish to alight at
this stop or press the button in the
diesel railcar
Max. five bicycles permitted
Bicycle transport available

Buffet car
R 16923runs on 14 Aug as a candlelight train (late departure: dep. Litschau 22:00)
*
Wackelstein Express
from 13 July to 8 September only
Tourist information: www.wsv.or.at or +43 664 350 00 15
Key:
arr.
from
15:14
17:33
15:14
17:33
Fassldorf
13:38
x13:49
x13:55
14:10
13:38
x13:49
x13:55
14:10
Fassldorf
13:00
x13:04
x13:25
13:38
13:00
x13:04
x13:25
13:38
Sunday timetable applies on public holidays!
Gmünd NÖ
Wien Franz-Josefs-Bf
Gmünd Bf-Vorplatz 
Gmünd Sole-Felsen-Bad 
Alt Nagelberg
dep.
Neu Nagelberg
Breitensee Kinderwerkstatt
Gmünd NÖ
Heidenreichstein
Alt Nagelberg
Litschau
Schönau Dorfwirt
Brand
Alt Nagelberg
Tuesday
Monday
July–August July–August
P 16907 
P 16907 
P 16923 
11:17
13:31
11:13
11:19
Gross Gerungs
10:38
x10:49
x10:55
11:10
9:30*
10:20*
10:00
x10:04
x10:25
10:33
19:29
21:49
18:38
x18:49
x18:55
19:10
15:45*
16:35*
18:00
x18:06
x18:25
18:38
June–September
Wednesday
P 16921 
Litschau – Gmünd NÖ
P 16907 
Friday
P 16907 
15:14
17:33
Fassldorf
13:38
x13:49
x13:55
14:10
13:00
x13:04
x13:25
13:38
15:14
17:33
14:38
x14:49
x14:55
15:09
13:45*
14:35*
14:00
x14:04
x14:25
14:38
15:14
17:33
13:13
x13:24
x13:29
13:45
09:30*
10:20*
12:30
x12:34
x12:55
13:08
17:35
19:59
16:43
x16:54
x16:59
17:15
15:45*
16:35*
16:00
x16:04
x16:25
16:38
North Branch Line – Timetables
15:14
17:33
Fassldorf
13:38
x13:49
x13:55
14:10
13:00
x13:04
x13:25
13:38
2095.12
June–September
 P 16929 
Sunday and public
holidays
P 16925  P 16927
Saturday
July–August July–August July–August
Thursday
North Branch Line highlights
1
Breitensee
Discovery trail from the train stop leading to the
children’s workshop (candle making, ceramic
painting, soap making, arts and crafts etc.)
Tourist information: www.huki.at
Tel: +43 664 949 37 00
2
Alt Nagelberg
Double trip by rail to Heidenreichstein: every
Wed, Sat and Sun during July and August
3
Short stop for souvenir photos!
Craftsmanship in the Apfelthaler glass studio.
Tours of the workshops with children’s glass
blowing sessions
Advance reservation required:
Tel: +43 664 573 82 56
3
Litschau
A
t Litshau Kulturbahnhof passengers
have the chance to see the
locomotives up close and find
out about the history of rail
travel at the in-carriage museum.
2
1
22
4
Aalfang
The place where the Wackelstein Express lives
up to its name (Wackelstein = balancing stone) –
it’s here that the mystical Waldviertel balancing
stones tower skywards, high above the railway
line below.
5
Heidenreichstein
Inspect the locomotives and historic carriages
before taking souvenir photos at the home of
the Wackelstein Express.
5
23
North Branch Line and Wackelstein Express – Highlights
4
North Branch Line events
Wild West train – this is a hold up!
Steam locomotive and Wild West fun in the
Nordwald forest. Spectacular stick up in Brand.
Culinary delights at Litschau Kulturbahnhof
station. Passengers are invited to dress up for
the occasion.
Date: Sun 16 June 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 10:00 – Litschau 11:45; Litschau 12:30
or 16:00 – Gmünd 13:45 or 17:15
Return fare: Adult € 24.70 | Child € 7.40
Schrammelklang Express
Enjoy a musical journey to Litschau.
Traditional Schrammel music reception at
the Litschau Kulturbahnhof as part of the
Schrammelklang festival.
Date: Sun 7 July 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 10:00 – Litschau 11:15; Litschau 12:30
or 16:00 – Gmünd 13:45 or 17:15
Return fare:
Adult € 24.70 | Child € 7.40
Vintage road and rail rally
A celebration of the golden days of transport.
Fascinating parallel road and rail rally Highlights:
vintage bus, old vehicle rally, and refreshments
in Litschau.
Date: Sun 4 August 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 10:00 – Litschau 11:45; Litschau 12:30
or 16:00 – Gmünd 13:45 or 17:15
Return fare:
Adult € 24.70 | Child € 7.40
Tip!
24
Special train dep. Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof, 7:20
Nostalgic coach trip dep. Nordbahnstr. 50, Vienna, 6:30
Reservation hotline: +43 664 617 80 36
E-mail bookings: [email protected]
Arrive at the Litschau street festival in
style on the diesel train, ready for a relaxed
evening of fine food and music. Highlight:
candle-lit romantic return journey through
the dark Waldviertel night.
Date: Wed 14 August 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 16:45 – Litschau 18:00
Litschau 22:00 – Gmünd 23:10
Return fare:
Adult € 14.70 | Child € 7.40
Kids’ train – perfect for families!
A special day on the narrow-gauge railway
for the children featuring a full entertainment
programme at Alt Nagelberg and Schönau.
Trip on the steam train (from/to Litschau)
Delicious lunch at the Feststadl Schönau.
Surprise for the children.
Date: Sun 18 August 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 10:00 – Schönau 11:39; Schönau
12:34 or 16:04 – Gmünd 13:45 or 17:15
Return fare (not including food):
Adult € 24.70 | Child € 7.40
25
North Branch Line – Events
Diesel dreams – candlelight train
Litschau potato express
Steam towards Litschau from Gmünd accompanied by music and traditional Marketender
(sutlers) where the potato region festival is in
full swing. A packed programme and delicious
potato-based food and beverages await.
Date: Sun 15 September 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 10:00 – Litschau 11:15; Litschau 12:30
or 16:00 – Gmünd 13:45 or 17:15
Return fare:
Adult € 24.70 | Child € 7.40
Waldviertler goulash train
Zoom through the autumnal Nordwald forest
aboard the old-school diesel train bound for
Litschau. At the Litschau Kulturbahnhof you will
be treated to the romance of the railways and
authentic goulash cooked over an open fire.
Date: Sun 29 September 2013
Timetable
Gmünd 10:00 – Litschau 11:15; Litschau 12:30
or 16:00 – Gmünd 13:45 or 17:15
Return fare (not including food):
Adult € 14.70 | Child € 7.40
Wackelstein Express events
Easter bunny train
Explore the Waldviertel in spring aboard the
Wackelstein Express and hunt for traditional
Easter nests on the Hasenbühel hill
Date: Sat 30 March 2013
Timetable
Dep. Heidenreichstein 14:00 and 16:00
(return journeys at 15:30 and 17:30)
Fares: Adult € 15 | Child € 10
Reservation required: E-mail: [email protected]
Information: Tel: +43 664 350 00 15
26
Wackelstein Express – Events
Culinary train
The WSV team will serve up a selection of
local delicacies as you watch the Waldviertel
zoom past your window.
Date: Sat 5 October 2013
Timetable
Dep. Heidenreichstein 10:45
(return journey approx. 15:45)
Fare: Adult € 58
Reservation required:
E-mail: [email protected]
Information: Tel: +43 664 350 00 15
Liquor train
A memorable late evening trip including
schnapps tasting session aboard the
Wackelstein Express.
Date: Sat 5 October 2013
Timetable
Dep. Heidenreichstein 19:00
(return journey approx. 22:00)
Fare: Adult € 58
eservation required:
R
E-mail: [email protected]
Information: Tel: +43 664 350 00 15
Spine-chilling ghost train!
Halloween can be a scary affair on the
Waldviertelbahn! Wood spirits and witches
roam the woods looking for ingredients for
their cauldrons. But don’t worry – the food
in Alt Nagelberg is absolutely delicious.
Dates:
Sat 19 and 26, Sun 20 and 27 October 2013
Timetable
Dep. Heidenreichstein 14:00
(return journey approx. 16:00)
Fares: Adult € 16 | Child € 8
Information: Tel: +43 664 350 00 15
27
Narrow gauge railway and bock beer
Experience the Waldviertelbahn’s most outlandish side: the
Wackelstein Express will be clowning around on 11 November
to mark the start of the carnival season. A traditional bock beer
tasting session in the buffet car will soon get passengers in the
party mood.
Date: Sat 9 November 2013
Timetable
Dep. Heidenreichstein 14:00 (return journey approx. 16:30)
Information: Tel: +43 664 350 00 15
St. Nicholas trains
The narrow gauge railway will whisk you away on a journey
through the enchanting wintry Waldviertel countryside.
And since Christmas is only just around the corner, Nikolo
and Krampus will also be on board!
Dates: Sat 7 and Sun 8 December 2013
Timetable
Dep. Heidenreichstein 14:00 (return journey approx. 16:00)
Fares: Adult € 16 | Child € 8
Reservation required: E-mail: [email protected]
Information: Tel: +43 664 350 00 15
Waiting for the Christ Child on Christmas Eve
In the Waldviertel the Christ Child goes from house to house
using the narrow gauge railway. The odyssey through this
winter wonderland will get children in the mood for Christmas
– the time will simply fly by.
Date: Tue 24 December 2013
Timetable
Dep. Heidenreichstein 13:30 (return journey approx. 15:30)
Fares: Adult € 16 | Child € 8
Reservation required: E-mail: [email protected]
Information: Tel: +43 664 350 00 15
28
Nostalgic train
Easter bunny train
Culinary train and Schnapps train
Forest ghost trains
On-board bock beer tastings
St. Nicholas trains
Christ child train
Manfred Schwingenschlögl: +43 664 350 00 15
Internet: www.wsv.or.at or E-mail: [email protected]
Information:
30 March
5 October 19, 20, 26, 27 Oct.
9 November 7 and 8 December
24 December Charter trains with special timetable:
hartered coach service operated by ÖBBC
Postbus GmbH (network tariff) Departs Altnagelberg bus stop. Firma Stölzle (200m from the station)
Buffet car


Free bicycle transport available

x
Request stop – please inform the conductor that you wish to alight at this stop
Key:
diesel locomotive JW 100
– Pulled by diesel locomotive 2091 or
(weather permitting)
buffet car, bicycle carriage cabrio carriage
Two-axle carriages, open platforms,
Trains
10:00
10:30
SAT, SUN
P 4 
SUN
14:15
14:45
P 6 
WED
16:45
17:15
10:35
x10:37
x10:40
11:00
11:07
x11:20
11:25
14:50
x14:52
x14:55
15:15
15:22
x15:35
15:40
13 July–8 September
17:20
x17:22
x17:25
17:45
17:52
x18:05
18:10
Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and
public holidays
P 2 
8:45
9:15
WED
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
Alt Nagelberg
Alt Nagelberg Herrenhaus
Alt Nagelberg Ergo
Langegg
Aalfang
Klein Pertholz
Heidenreichstein
Wackelstein Express
(Waldviertler Schmalspurbahnverein)
Waldviertelbahn
Gmünd NÖ
Altnagelberg
29
WED
 15:10
 14:57
10:20
x10:18
x10:15
09:55
09:48
x09:35
09:30
14:35
x14:33
x14:30
14:10
14:03
x13:50
13:45
13 July–8 September
P 3 
SAT
15:09
14:38
P 5 
SUN
17:15
16:43
16:35
x16:33
x16:30
16:10
16:03
x15:50
15:45
Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and
public holidays
P 1 
WED
11:10
10:38
Wackelstein-Express – Timetable
↑
↑
↑
↑
↑
↑
↑
↑
↑
Alt Nagelberg–Heidenreichstein
Wackelstein Express timetable
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All aboard!
Mariazellerbahn
www.noevog.at/mariazellerbahn
Wachaubahn
www.noevog.at/wachaubahn
Reblaus Express
www.noevog.at/reblaus-express
Waldviertelbahn
www.noevog.at/waldviertelbahn
Citybahn Waidhofen
www.noevog.at/citybahnwaidhofen
Wieselbus
www.noevog.at/wieselbus
Schneebergbahn
www.schneebergbahn.at
Schneeberg Sesselbahn
www.schneebergsesselbahn.at
Gemeindealpe Mitterbach
www.gemeindealpe.at
NÖVOG info centre
Tel: +43 2742 360 990-99
E-mail: [email protected]
www.noevog.at
How to reach the Wachaubahn
By car
From Vienna: A22 to Stockerau, E49/B4 to Schrems via Horn,
B41 to Gmünd (parking available at Gmünd station)
From Linz: A7/E55/B310 to Freistadt, B38 to Karlstift,
B41 to Gmünd (parking available at Gmünd station)
By rail
From Vienna: Franz-Josefs-Bahn to Gmünd
From Linz: Bus route Kfl 1332 Linz – Freistadt – Gmünd
Information and service hotline
Tel: +43 2742 360 990-99
Fax: +43 2742 360 990-20
E-mail: [email protected]