Semmering, Austria

Semmering, Austria

Infobox Town AT
name=Semmering
name_local=
image_coa = Semmering.jpg


state = Lower Austria
regbzk =
district = Neunkirchen
population =610
population_as_of = 2001
population_ref =
pop_dens =
area = 8.66
elevation = 950
lat_deg=47
lat_min=37
lat_hem=N
lon_deg=15
lon_min=49
lon_hem=E
postal_code = 2680
area_code =02664
mayor = Horst Schröttner
website = [http://www.semmering.at www.semmering.at]

Semmering is a town in the district of Neunkirchen in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is famous for its skiing, and has hosted the Alpine skiing World Cup several times. When the famous Semmering Railway was completed in 1854, it brought many tourists from Vienna to here. Today, there are less, but more than 100,000 overnight stays are recorded each year. As of 2001, the town has a permanent population of 610.

External links

* [http://www.travel2austria.com/?p=337 Pictures of Semmering and informations in English language]


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