Mariazellerbahn in Lower Austria wins "9 Places - 9 Treasures" 2025

The vote for Austria's most beautiful place took place this year on the eve of the National Holiday. The Kellerjoch Chapel in Tyrol came in second place. The third place went to the Scheid Lakes in Vorarlberg.

Audience Votes Secured Victory for Mariazell Railway in Lower Austria

After the jury's evaluation, the Lammer Gorge (Salzburg) was still in the lead with 67 points - just ahead of the Scheid Lakes (66 points), the Kellerjoch Chapel (66 points), and the Mariazell Railway (65 points). However, the latter catapulted to the top thanks to the audience, who could vote via phone and SMS.

Thus, the title for the most beautiful place in the country - or in this case, rather the most beautiful route - goes to Lower Austria for the first time. The federal state had narrowly missed victory several times in recent years, having come in second place five times so far.

This triumph for Lower Austria was watched by an average of 807,000 people with a 37 percent market share. This means matching the previous market share record from the year 2023, according to ORF.

Vorarlberg with Four Titles at the Top of the Overall Ranking

The overall ranking is still led by Vorarlberg with four titles - with a lake always securing the victory. Styria emerged victorious three times in the beauty contest. Last year, the Gadaunerer Gorge in Salzburg received the award.

Overview of the winners of recent years:

Vienna and Burgenland Still Waiting for Victory

Burgenland and Vienna are still without a victory. Neither has ever made it to the podium. This year, they tried their luck with Jois at Lake Neusiedl (Burgenland) and the City Park (Vienna). Other finalists were Eorykogel (Styria), the Silberzeile in Schärding (Upper Austria), and Danielsberg (Carinthia).

(APA/Red)

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