--- title: Horse-Drawn Railroad url: "https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401638/horse-drawn-railroad.html" description: "The first railway on the European continent is operating for visitors again. If you want to go on a romantic journey like in ancient times, why not take a ride in the horse-drawn railroad of Rainbach: To the content of nostalgia and railway lovers, the historic Hannibal II deluxe train still operates on part of the former track. A worthwhile museum for horse-drawn railways was established in the former railroad station of Kerschbaum. The historic building houses a lovely tavern as well." date: 2024-04-16 modified: 2024-04-16 --- # Horse-Drawn Railroad Horse-Drawn Railroad ====================== Rainbach im Mühlkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205579/73A6A3DEE00ECF0B185BA9685937271BCFDD3A82CE883E8701859ECCBEA8F82A/hanibal2familiekeppelmueller.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205580/9786F8E2892321299A36E53B1AA1985AB7EA8DB7296F8B517BFDDBC7DDFD0C49/pferdebahnhof-ostansicht.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205581/D5D78217E5322E877DABA7566606BB3E7CEAEBA2E3EA82ED7A9273347BEA23DF/pferdeeisenbahn-rainbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Pferdeeisenbahn Kerschbaum Close copyright [ ![Hanibal2_Family_Keppelmueller](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205579/73A6A3DEE00ECF0B185BA9685937271BCFDD3A82CE883E8701859ECCBEA8F82A/hanibal2familiekeppelmueller.jpg "© Pferdeeisenbahn Kerschbaum") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205579/73A6A3DEE00ECF0B185BA9685937271BCFDD3A82CE883E8701859ECCBEA8F82A/hanibal2familiekeppelmueller.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Rainbach Close copyright [ ![Horse station east view](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205580/9786F8E2892321299A36E53B1AA1985AB7EA8DB7296F8B517BFDDBC7DDFD0C49/pferdebahnhof-ostansicht.jpg "© Gemeinde Rainbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205580/9786F8E2892321299A36E53B1AA1985AB7EA8DB7296F8B517BFDDBC7DDFD0C49/pferdebahnhof-ostansicht.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ.Tourismus/Himsl Close copyright [ ![Rainbach horse-drawn railroad](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205581/D5D78217E5322E877DABA7566606BB3E7CEAEBA2E3EA82ED7A9273347BEA23DF/pferdeeisenbahn-rainbach.jpg "© OÖ.Tourismus/Himsl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205581/D5D78217E5322E877DABA7566606BB3E7CEAEBA2E3EA82ED7A9273347BEA23DF/pferdeeisenbahn-rainbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Pferdeeisenbahn Kerschbaum Close copyright [ ![Gleishupfa at the horse-drawn railroad](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205582/28348AA566015532755E6D1EC6B937BBB75D4D9BE2EDCEDF4D265808EF79DF33/gleishupfa-bei-der-pferdeeisenbahn.jpg "© Pferdeeisenbahn Kerschbaum") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205582/28348AA566015532755E6D1EC6B937BBB75D4D9BE2EDCEDF4D265808EF79DF33/gleishupfa-bei-der-pferdeeisenbahn.jpg) © Open copyright © Pferdeeisenbahn Kerschbaum Close copyright [ ![Horse-drawn railroad in winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205583/33A2354C6C16E712957AF7715A7428D0D97024D28DDFD680AF82B0013B4F9455/pferdeeisenbahn-im-winter.jpg "© Pferdeeisenbahn Kerschbaum") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205583/33A2354C6C16E712957AF7715A7428D0D97024D28DDFD680AF82B0013B4F9455/pferdeeisenbahn-im-winter.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ.Tourismus/Steinlechner Close copyright [ ![Rainbach horse-drawn railroad](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205584/1AC8B338BFF5AA36694F7B02EE048C622A7B0FF3C2A699E28A9A0C06641441D2/pferdeeisenbahn-rainbach.jpg "© OÖ.Tourismus/Steinlechner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205584/1AC8B338BFF5AA36694F7B02EE048C622A7B0FF3C2A699E28A9A0C06641441D2/pferdeeisenbahn-rainbach.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Kerschbaum 61 4261 Rainbach im Mühlkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kerschbaum%2061%2C%204261%20Rainbach%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kerschbaum%2061%2C%204261%20Rainbach%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.584911568091961&lon=14.470431804656982&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The first railway on the European continent is operating for visitors again. If you want to go on a romantic journey like in ancient times, why not take a ride in the horse-drawn railroad of Rainbach: To the content of nostalgia and railway lovers, the historic Hannibal II deluxe train still operates on part of the former track. A worthwhile museum for horse-drawn railways was established in the former railroad station of Kerschbaum. The historic building houses a lovely tavern as well. The first railway on the European continent is operating for visitors again. If you want to go on a romantic journey like in ancient times, why not get aboard the historic 'Hannibal II' deluxe train at Rainbach and head for a time travel across Mühlviertel Region. Operation Times: * May - October: Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. * July to August: Running on weekdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm as well. Special rides are available on demand. Groups of 15+ can take a ride anytime with prior reservation. Riding time is 30 minutes. On all Sundays during Advent season, the horse-drawn railroad is in operation. Scheduled activities include a culture and a child activity program as well as an Advent market. For more detailed information please go to the Homepage of the Horse-Drawn Railroad. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Horse-Drawn Railroad** Kerschbaum 61 4261 Rainbach im Mühlkreis Phone [ +43 7949 6800 ](tel:+4379496800) E-Mail [office@pferdeeisenbahn.at](#mailto) Web [www.pferdeeisenbahn.at](http://www.pferdeeisenbahn.at "New window") http://www.pferdeeisenbahn.at --- **Contact person** Mrs Bettina Preinfalk Phone [ +43 7949 6800 ](tel:+4379496800) E-Mail [office@pferdeeisenbahn.at](#mailto) Web [www.pferdeeisenbahn.at](https://www.pferdeeisenbahn.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English Czech [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Operation Times: \* May - October: Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. \* July to August: Running on weekdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm as well. Special rides are available on demand. - Registration required [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Elevation**719 m **Accessibility / arrival**By car: from Linz via the Mühlkreis motorway A7 to Unterweitersdorf. Then take the S10 to Vierzehn, continue on the B310 via Rainbach to Kerschbaum. Train: Train connection from Linz to Summerau (distance Summerau - Kerschbaum approx. 6 km) **Parking**- Parking space: 20 - Bus parking space: 3 [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility - Food and drink available **Service**- Shop - Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information****Trip, museum admission and guided tour** Adults **€ 9.50** Children from 7 to 15 years **€ 6.50** Children up to 6 years travel free! The family hit Trip, museum and guided tour € 25.50 for the whole family - no matter how many children! **Payment methods** Cash payment **Discounts (Age-related / Groups)**- Groups [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Suitable for wheelchairs: Not all of the legally stipulated ÖNORM are complied with. In principle, this object is suitable for wheelchairs and no assistance is necessary. **Access**- ground level accessible **other information**- door width (min. 80 cm) - Step-free and barrier-free entrance to the building - Toilet facility for disabled people - Toilet facility for disabled people in the restaurant area - Lounge and seminar rooms - Outside area [To the website](http://www.pferdeeisenbahn.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")