Crossing the Mediterranean on a vintage ship

This railway line was constructed by the Austro-Hungarian government from 1900 and completed in 1906, serving as a vital transportation artery for the region, connecting West Austria and Southern Germany with the port of Trieste. Starting at Jesenice, the southernmost point of the Karawanks Tunnel, the Bohinj Railway traverses the Julian Alps via the Bohinj Tunnel, crosses the town of Nova Gorica before crossing the Italian border and stopping in Trieste.

During World War I, the route was used to transport soldiers and carry much of Austria's military supplies to the Isonzo front. But after the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918 and the establishment of the Communist government in Yugoslavia in 1945, the Bohinj Railway lost its former importance. However, Slovenia's accession to the European Union created new prospects for the Bohinj Railway, not only as a convenient freight railway but also as a significant route for tourism, serving passengers from Central and Eastern Europe to the port of Trieste.

If you're looking for a "time-traveling" experience with the Bohinj Railway, you can't miss the museum train. On this nearly two-hour journey starting in Bohinj, guides and entertainment staff will help you experience a true historical adventure and enjoy the stunning scenery. If you wish, after the trip ends, you can continue your journey to the Brda Hills, Slovenia's renowned European culinary region.

This railway line runs through 28 tunnels, 5 valleys and at least 65 bridges, most notably the 6,339-meter-long Bohinj Tunnel at the foot of the 1,498-meter-high Kobla mountain and the Solkan Bridge, the largest stone railway bridge with an 85-meter-wide arch over the Soča River.

Since 1986, the Bohinj Railway steam train line has become a favorite choice for many travelers, allowing them to explore the majestic scenery from Vienna (Austria) to Munich (Germany) and cross the Mediterranean in a completely different way, with experiences reminiscent of a glorious history.

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