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Christmas

Nikolausfahrt — Bergische Museumsbahnen

  • Run by Bergische Museumsbahnen e.V.
  • Kaltenbachtal (Wuppertal-Kohlfurth) — Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Next: Dec 5–6, 2026

Saint Nicholas trips on historic trams of the Bergische Museumsbahnen in the Kaltenbachtal near Wuppertal, with advance tickets only.

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Next edition

Dec 5–6, 2026

Sat–Sun Dec 5–6, ten departures a day; choose your time when buying. Tickets sold in advance only.

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About this event

The Bergische Museumsbahnen in Wuppertal operate a tram museum line in the Kaltenbachtal, near Wuppertal-Kohlfurth. The operator's site announces that Saint Nicholas is coming to the Kaltenbachtal again.

The Nikolausfahrt takes place on a Saturday and a Sunday, with ten departures on each day. Visitors do not choose a departure time on the operator's page; the desired time is asked during the purchase process. Tickets are sold only in advance, through Wuppertal Live online and at the advance-sale points of Wuppertal Live, Remscheid Live, Solingen Live and Bergisch Live.

The operator notes that the fare tickets of the transport associations such as VRR and VRS are not valid on the museum railway. For arrival by public transport it points to the City-Express CE 64 from Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof to the stop Kohlfurther Brücke.

What to expect

A ride on a historic tram through the Kaltenbachtal with a visit from Saint Nicholas. The operator's page does not describe the programme beyond the visit.

Practical info

Tickets are sold in advance only, online at wuppertal-live.de and at the advance-sale points of Wuppertal Live, Remscheid Live, Solingen Live and Bergisch Live; the departure time is chosen during checkout. Tickets of the transport associations (VRR, VRS) are not valid. By public transport take the City-Express CE 64 from Wuppertal Hbf to Kohlfurther Brücke; by car leave the A 46 and take the L 74 to Wuppertal-Kohlfurth.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Nikolausfahrt take place?▾
In the Kaltenbachtal, on the line of the Bergische Museumsbahnen near Wuppertal-Kohlfurth.
Can I buy tickets on the day?▾
The operator says tickets are sold only in advance.
Where are tickets sold?▾
Online at wuppertal-live.de and at the advance-sale points of Wuppertal Live, Remscheid Live, Solingen Live and Bergisch Live.
Are regional transport tickets valid?▾
No. The operator states that the fare tickets of the transport associations (VRR, VRS and others) are not valid on the museum railway.
How do I get there by public transport?▾
The operator recommends the City-Express CE 64 from Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof, which goes to the stop Kohlfurther Brücke.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 28, 2026 from the official site: bmb-wuppertal.de. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: bmb-wuppertal.de

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