Semmering, Austria

Semmering
Semmering panorama, November 2017
Semmering panorama, November 2017
Coat of arms of Semmering
Semmering is located in Austria
Semmering
Semmering
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°38′49″N 15°49′48″E / 47.64694°N 15.83000°E / 47.64694; 15.83000
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictNeunkirchen
Government
 • MayorHorst Schröttner (ÖVP)
Area
 • Total
8.65 km2 (3.34 sq mi)
Elevation
950 m (3,120 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
 • Total
544
 • Density62.9/km2 (163/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2680
Area code02664
Websitewww.semmering.at
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Semmering is a town in the district of Neunkirchen in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is noted for its skiing, and has hosted the Alpine skiing World Cup several times. When the Semmering Railway was completed in 1854, the town quickly became a popular tourist getaway in winter months. In 2011, the town had a permanent population of 571.