Nostalgic steam train season in the Murtal starts in July 2025!

Nostalgic steam train season in the Murtal starts in July 2025!

Murau, Österreich - The nostalgia of the steam trains returns to the Styrian Murtal! From July to September 2025, the Steiermarkbahn invites you to unforgettable experiences on the Murtalbahn. An exciting time that will inspire families, railroad lovers and everyone who is longing for a journey into the past. Once again it goes with historical steam locomotives and lovingly restored wagons on a long journey along picturesque mountain scenes and the idyllic Mur.

The trips are planned on selected Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. From the charming city of Murau, the route leads to Tamsweg, where the travelers have enough time to explore the town center and the surrounding gastronomy. So that the entire experience is accompanied musically, there is also a bar and musical entertainment while driving. The variety of trips leaves nothing to be desired here, because festive trips are also offered in winter, including the Christmas train on December 24th.

timetable and themed trips

The steam trains run quickly with a timetable that everyone should remember:

• Tuesday: July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, September 9, September 9, September 16
• Thursday: July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, September 4, September 11, September 18
• Sunday: Special trains in the 2025 season

It becomes particularly exciting for the young passengers, because on July 27th and 19 August, a children's steam train with an entertaining program for the little ones that includes face painting and games will be offered. The imperial train, the big season finale, takes place on September 21 and leads to Frojach. The amateur lovers in which railway fans themselves can control the locomotive are another highlight on August 20, whereby a timely booking is required.

tickets and bookings

The tickets are available in the travel agency at the train station in Murau and online. If you are still looking for a special experience for groups, companies or a club, you can inquire about exclusive steam trains. Individual offers with culinary delights and music offer an excellent way to make the excursion even more unforgettable.

With a moderate price level and a completely stroller -friendly route, the steam train rides are also ideal for families. If you want to experience the unforgettable railway romance of the steam trains, you should take care of the reservation quickly and maybe experience the very special flair of the Murtalbahn itself. Information on tickets and reservations can be found at and Gruppentouristik find.

The journey with the Murtalbahn is more than just a train journey - it is a piece of Styrian story and an adventure for young and old that you shouldn't miss!