Breitenstein

Municipality in Neunkirchen District, Lower Austria, Austria

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Breitenstein is a small town in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is one of the towns found on the Semmering Railway line which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Translated from German the name means "Broad Stone" due to its large rock faces.

Breitenstein
Southeast view of Breitenstein
Southeast view of Breitenstein
Coat of arms of Breitenstein
Breitenstein is located in Austria
Breitenstein
Breitenstein
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°39′28″N 15°49′10″E / 47.65778°N 15.81944°E / 47.65778; 15.81944
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictNeunkirchen
Government
 • MayorEngelbert Rinnhofer (ÖVP)
Area
 • Total20.29 km2 (7.83 sq mi)
Elevation
779 m (2,556 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total318
 • Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2641
Area code02664
Websitewww.breitenstein.at

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  • Semmering railway

    Railway line in Austria

  • Semmering Pass

    Mountain pass in Austria

  • Trattenbach

    Place in Lower Austria, Austria

  • Otterthal

    Place in Lower Austria, Austria

  • Gloggnitz

    Town in eastern Austria

  • Breitenstein, Lower Austria

    Place in Lower Austria, Austria

  • Reichenau an der Rax

    Place in Lower Austria, Austria

  • Preiner Gscheid Pass
  • Enzenreith

    Municipality in Lower Austria, Austria

  • Payerbach

    Place in Lower Austria, Austria


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