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Semmering is a beautiful little town of mostly hotels and weekend houses situated among the mountains. We actually didn't spend much time in Semmering itself, we choose this town as it was relatively close to the trails we planned to go on hikes to. Ötschergraben, Weichtalklamm, several other klamms amd peaks, and even the Familypark at Neusiedlersee is within 60 minutes driving time.

I understand there are plenty of walking routes at Semmering but the purpose of my visit was to view the UNESCO trans alpine railway on the eastern grade. I was lucky to be blessed with a full sun cloudless day. Plenty of trains made for a great experience.

Little but tiny place for skiing and walking/cycling. Not many shop and restaurant but clear and nice. If you book be sure, that you can have a dinner and where, if the hotel does not have a restaurant you might drive to Gloggnitz. Stuhleck is close which has more ski slopes and well daily maintained. Usually dogs are accepted and you can make good walks also.

We have been to Semmering many many times before and would recommend and urge people to visit. This time we hired a car from Vienna due to flight times but if possible, I recommend highly the train journey. Very easy access from the airport to the SudBahnhof and the holiday starts here as the historic railway journey includes stunning scenery, especially so when snow covered and spectacular tunnels and viaducts through the mountains. Cannot recommend this more, see for yourself. Semmering itself is peaceful, friendly, historic and stunning and if you are not a skier then have a go at the toboggan run....soooo much fun. Good snowy woodland walks too to burn off the excess calories which you may be subject too if you eat at the highly recommended Belvedere restaurant. Dont pass this by!

I'm reccuring to Semmering, still love it. Sometimes it's crowdy, sometimes it's enjoyable (this time Saturday was nearly unbearable and Sunday was wonderful). I've learnt already not to go there in February due to ski holidays, this time Saturday was a surprise.

Before going to Semmering make sure the ski resort is working. In google it says its working but actually its not. Contact the resort directly. I went there week before it opened to public. There is noting much to do there if the mountain is not open. The nature is very nice to walk around and enjoy. There is a small kids hill for sleds and stuff. Its perfect for a small group of adults, if you have small kids with you you will find it hard to get transport.