Breitenstein, Lower Austria

Breitenstein
Southeast view of 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
  Total
20.29 km2 (7.83 sq mi)
Elevation
779 m (2,556 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total
318
  Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2641
Area code02664
Websitewww.breitenstein.at

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.