Bregenzerwaldbahn Museum Railway Co Ltd
About This Museum
It's a startling truth that this charming railway, now a museum, once hauled everything from milk churns to schoolchildren up the impossibly steep grades of the Bregenzerwald. Today, the old station in Bezau feels frozen in a more gracious era, its original purpose preserved with palpable affection. You won't find sterile exhibits behind glass here; instead, the air is thick with the scent of oil and old wood. The real magic happens when a century-old locomotive puffs to life, its whistle echoing off the surrounding Alps as it prepares to take you on a journey back in time.
Collection Highlights
The stars of the show are the meticulously restored steam and diesel locomotives, like the rugged 'Josef', which feel ready for work at a moment's notice. Alongside them, a collection of original carriages—some still with their wooden slat seats—and quirky freight wagons tell the story of daily life in the valley.
Visitor Information
For the full experience, check their schedule and book a ride on one of their scheduled trips; there's nothing quite like hearing that vintage whistle blow as you chug through the postcard-perfect landscape.
Architecture & Building
The heart of it all is the quaint, yellow-painted Bezau station building, a classic example of late 19th-century Austrian provincial architecture with its pitched roof, tidy wooden shutters, and an inviting platform that seems to beg for a farewell wave.
Contact & Location
Address: 147, Bahnhof, Bezau, Bezirk Bregenz, Vorarlberg, 6870, Österreich
Phone: +43 664 4662330
Website: Visit Website
