Is it worth taking the train to Mariazell and staying overnight? I will be visiting Austria in end of February and train looks interesting but it would eat up 2 days. Has anyone been there or taken this train before? If so, what side of the train should I sit on? Thanks.
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The train ride is very scenic, but I would not stay overnight. The town of Mariazell is worth visiting, especially the cathedral.
From Vienna there are high-speed trains to St. Pölten (a ride of about 20 minutes), where the trains to Mariazell depart. So going both ways is doable as a day trip.
If you are a railway aficionado look out for trains to Mariazell powered by the original electric locomotive from 1910.
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shingle springs, CA, USA
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I took the train from St Pölten to Mariazell and there was a pilgrimage there, the cathedral was packed and the train ride was scenic,ride on one Side going in and the other Side on your return.Our trip was a day trip from Melk.The town was very easy to walk and there are lots of Stands selling religious items.
Mike