Small but richly packed with memorabilia, information boards and photos of Ghega's career and the building of the Semmering railway. There's also a model railway and probably well over a hundred books that can be consulted. The next-door café run by the same couple in charge of the museum, serves some tasty home-made cooking, the "eggs" (similar to omelette) is particularly delicious after a little hike.

ACHTUNG! WARNING! Nice view and friendly service. They are a bit sneaky though as they were bubbling up a cauldron in a fairytale setting. Like the wicked witch in snow white, they charge an unexpected 8€ for the goulash. Most other things on the menu were 1-2€. Would have been four stars without this. #readyourfairytales

Excellent insight into Ghega and the building of Semmering railway. Enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable guide/owner

Super

Super!

(Translated by Google) We haven't seen the museum yet, but we would like to visit it. We arrive with our Albanian language school, (about 30 people), from Italy (Padua), on May 4, 2025, around 11.00-11.30 am. I would like to know please if the museum is open, given that on the website it is written that it opens on May 3rd. Thank you very much. (Original) Non abbiamo visto ancora il museo, ma ci piacerebbe visitarlo. Noi arriviamo con la nostra scuola di lingua albanese, (circa 30 persone), da Italia ( Padova), il giorno 4 maggio, 2025, verso le ore 11.00-11.30. Vorrei sapere per favore se Il museo è aperto, visto che sul sito è scritto che aprite il giorno 3 maggio.Grazie mille.

(Translated by Google) Today I headed to Semmering from Vienna, by train, the aim was to visit a small village in the Austrian hinterland and visit the well-known Ghega Museum. First of all, we easily purchased the tickets at the Central Stacion in Vienna which you can reach by metro. Cost €38 each return. Duration approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Very clean train and top service. The view is very nice but accustomed to Alpine landscapes nothing new except that I admired them sitting comfortably on the train and it's not bad! Once we arrived in Semmering we walked for a few hours before understanding which was the right route to reach the museum but by then time was limited and we didn't reach it in time. I strongly advise you to follow the yellow sign shown in the attached photos (bahnoff Breitenstein), even if it doesn't say "museum" but the direction is right. Luckily the walk still gave us magnificent views and it was still a success. Too bad for the museum though... remember to sit on the left side of the train to enjoy a better view. However, the tour is recommended. (Original) Oggi mi sono diretto a Semmering da Vienna, in treno, lo scopo era visitare un paesino nell’entroterra austriaco e visitare il noto Ghega Museum. Innanzitutto i biglietti li abbiamo acquistati con facilità al central Stacion di Vienna al quale si arriva in metropolita. Costo 38€ a testa andata e ritorno. Durata 1ora e 15 min circa. Treno pulitissimo e sevizio top. Il panorama è molto carino ma abituato ai paesaggi alpini nulla di nuovo se non che li ammiravo seduto comodo nel treno e non è male! Arrivati a Semmering abbiamo camminato per qualche ora prima di capire quale fosse il percorso giusto per giungere in direzione museo ma ormai il tempo era ristretto e non lo abbiamo raggiunto in tempo. Vi consiglio vivamente di seguire L’ indicazione gialla che riporto nelle foto allegate ( bahnoff Breitenstein) , anche se non scrive “museo” ma la direzione è giusta. Fortunatamente la camminata ci ha regalato comunque vedute magnifiche ed è stato comunque un successo. Peccato per il museo però.. ricordatevi di sedere sulla parte sinistra del treno per godere di una visuale migliore. Comunque tour consigliato.

No public access.

Private property you cannot aproach closely. The road tot IT is alsof private and forbidden tot use.

(Translated by Google) The ruins are not open to the public. But it makes a good photo opportunity. Especially when the chamois shows itself. (Original) Die Ruine ist für die Öffentlichkeit nicht zugänglich. Aber sie gibt ein gutes Fotomotiv ab. Vor allem, wenn sich die Gämse zeigt.

(Translated by Google) The ruins fit in positively with the landscape. Since no entry is allowed, you only have rather homogeneous and less spectacular hiking trails in the immediate vicinity of the ruins. We wouldn't have gone if we knew it would be kept away from the public! (Original) Die Ruine fügt sich positiv dem Landschaftsbild ein. Da keine Betretung erlaubt, hat man ansonsten nur eher homogene und wenig spektakuläre wanderwege in unmittelbarer Nähe zur Ruine. Wir wären nicht hingefahren, wenn wir gewusst hätten, dass sie von der öffentlichkeit fern gehalten wird!

(Translated by Google) This castle has existed since around 1130. It is not open to the public, but is easy to photograph. The trees around it have been gone for a while now and it's easier to see! (Original) Seit ungefähr 1130 gibt es diese Burg. Sie ist nicht öffentlich zugänglich, aber gut zu fotografieren. Seit einiger Zeit sind die Bäume rundum weg, und sie ist besser zu sehen!

(Translated by Google) The castle can only be viewed from the outside. (Original) Die Burg kann man nur von außen besichtigen.

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately you cannot enter the ruins! It's only possible to get to the church! Nevertheless, it's a beautiful ruin! (Original) Man kann leider die Ruine nicht betreten! Es nur bis zur Kirche möglich!Trotzdem ist es eine schöne Ruine!