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Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB)

Austrian heritage railway and museum-line operator

Wien · Austria Reg ZVR-603526809 (BMI Vereinsregister) Arts & Culture
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Integrity score
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About

A heritage-railway society that operates and maintains two historic lines in Lower Austria: the Höllentalbahn, running from the Südbahn to Hirschwang at the foot of the Rax mountains, and the Ötscherland-Express on the mountain section of the former Ybbstalbahn between Kienberg-Gaming and Lunz am See. It runs museum train services, publishes the periodical 'Lokalbahn Aktuell' and welcomes members.

Mission

To preserve and operate historic Austrian local railway lines as living museums.

Focus & reach

Operating in
Austria flagAustria
Causes
Cultural Heritage

Verification & registration

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BMI Vereinsregister
Government register · ZVR-603526809
On record

Integrity assessment

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 0/30
No financial documents found on website 0
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 5/10
Website +3
No email on file 0
No phone on file 0
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Leadership at a glance

Official filings
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Albert M••••••••
President
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Dipl. I••••••••
Board Member
DI
DI R••••••••
Board Member
IN
Ing. I••••••••
Board Member

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Leadership & board

Official filings

Board members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.

AL
Albert M••••••••
President
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No red flags detected

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Austrian register status change None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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Where it ranks

#42 of 131 arts & culture charities in Austria on integrity score

57/100 puts it in the top 32% of the cohort, tied with 41 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.

Integrity score57/100
#42 of 131 tie
arts & culture charities in Austria
Governance disclosure4/5
#1 of 131 tie
arts & culture charities in Austria
Contact completeness5/10
#48 of 131 tie
arts & culture charities in Austria
Profile completeness53%
#6 of 131 tie
arts & culture charities in Austria
Independent sources4 sources
#56 of 131 tie
arts & culture charities in Austria
Agefounded 1977
#48 of 110 tie
arts & culture charities in Austria

Bars show the share of the cohort this charity outranks. Ranks describe how much is publicly disclosed, not how good the charity is.

How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar arts & culture charities in Austria.

Integrity Assessment Behind peer average
This charity
57 Peer average
62

Cause areas in Austria

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Arts & Culture
131
Education
104
Community Development
94
Social Services
62
Health
46
Science & Technology
39
Advocacy & Civil Rights
33
Environment
21
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) · 7 disclosed in the public registry.

What we know and don't know

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Government registration
Mission statement
Official website
Headquarters address
Founding date
Financial data
Executive pay
Programs & activities
Direct contact
Tax-deductibility

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
June 22, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Profile completeness
35%
Data points we track that are filled in

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB)

Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) is an arts & culture nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its registration number is ZVR-603526809. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

A heritage-railway society that operates and maintains two historic lines in Lower Austria: the Höllentalbahn, running from the Südbahn to Hirschwang at the foot of the Rax mountains, and the Ötscherland-Express on the mountain section of the former Ybbstalbahn between Kienberg-Gaming and Lunz am See. It runs museum train services, publishes the periodical 'Lokalbahn Aktuell' and welcomes members. Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) is an arts & culture organization based in Austria. The organization was founded in 1977.

Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.

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Quick facts about Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB)

What is Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB)?
Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) is a arts & culture association based in Wien, Austria. A heritage-railway society that operates and maintains two historic lines in Lower Austria: the Höllentalbahn, running from the Südbahn to Hirschwang at the foot of the Rax mountains, and the Ötscherland-Express on the mountain section of the former Ybbstalbahn between Kienberg-Gaming and Lunz am See. It runs museum train services, publishes the periodical 'Lokalbahn Aktuell' and welcomes members.
When was Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) founded?
Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) was founded in 1977.
Who leads Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB)?
Albert Malli serves as President.
Where is Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) trustworthy?
Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB)'s registration number?
Registration: ZVR-603526809 (Austria).
What is Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB)'s website?
https://www.lokalbahnen.at
Are donations to Österreichische Gesellschaft für Lokalbahnen (ÖGLB) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.