The Schlossbergbahn, or Schloßbergbahn, is a funicular railway in the Austrian city of Graz. It connects the city centre with the Schloßberg, a hill and the site of a demolished fortress, with extensive views over the city.
The latest cars at the passing loop
Image: Schlossbergbahn Schild(2023)
Original car No 1 (around 1900)
Second generation car at Graz Tramway Museum
Graz is the capital of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. As of 1 January 2024, Graz had a population of 339,810. In 2021, the population of the Graz larger urban zone (LUZ) stood at 665,390 based on principal-residence status. Graz is known as a college and university city, with four colleges and four universities. Combined, the city is home to more than 60,000 students. Its historic centre (Altstadt) is one of the best-preserved city centres in Central Europe.
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Image: Innere Stadt, 8010 Graz, Austria panoramio (22)
Image: Innere Stadt, 8010 Graz, Austria panoramio (14)
Image: 19 06 14 Graz Murinsel Schloßberg Ralf R