Semmering, Austria
Semmering is a town in the district of Neunkirchen in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is noted for its skiing, and has hosted the Alpine skiing World Cup several times. When the Semmering Railway was completed in 1854, the town quickly became a popular tourist getaway in winter months. In 2011, the town had a permanent population of 571.
Semmering | |
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Semmering panorama, November 2017 | |
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Coat of arms | |
Semmering Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°38′49″N 15°49′48″E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Lower Austria |
| District | Neunkirchen |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Horst Schröttner (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.65 km2 (3.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,120 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 544 |
| • Density | 63/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 2680 |
| Area code | 02664 |
| Website | www.semmering.at |
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