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Christmas

Adventsfahrten — Döllnitzbahn

  • Run by Döllnitzbahn GmbH
  • Oschatz Süd station — Oschatz, Saxony, Germany

Next: Dec 5–6, 2026

A festively decorated railcar runs between Mügeln and Oschatz Süd in Saxony on the second Advent weekend, with a visit from Father Christmas.

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Dec 5–6, 2026

Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Decorated railcar Mügeln – Oschatz Süd, six round trips a day: first from Mügeln 09:25, last return from Oschatz Süd 18:30. Tickets on board.

From €6 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Döllnitzbahn, a narrow-gauge line in Saxony run by Döllnitzbahn GmbH, announces its Advent trips for the second Advent weekend. A lovingly decorated railcar runs between Mügeln and Oschatz, and the operator says Father Christmas visits passengers in person with a big sack of small surprises for everyone.

Because of construction work between Oschatz Süd and Oschatz Hauptbahnhof, the operator says its Christmas express can only run as far as Oschatz Süd station this year; the section to Oschatz Hauptbahnhof is not served.

The operator also points to other places to visit that weekend: the model railway layout in the Oschatz Südbahnhof, the railway postcard museum, the Geoportal at Mügeln station, and the Oschatz Christmas market.

What to expect

A round trip in a festively decorated railcar between Oschatz Süd and Mügeln, with a visit from Father Christmas who has a small surprise for everyone on board.

Practical info

The train runs between Oschatz Süd and Mügeln; it does not run to Oschatz Hauptbahnhof because of construction work. The operator's fare is for the return trip Oschatz Süd – Mügeln – Oschatz. Tickets are sold on the day by the train staff and reservations are not possible. MDV season tickets, Sachsen and Länder tickets, MDV day tickets when changing trains, and the Deutschlandticket are accepted. The intermediate stops are request stops: tell the train staff in good time. Information: 034362 32343 (Mon-Fri), 034362 37541 (Sat-Sun).

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Frequently asked questions

Which stations does the Advent train serve?▾
The operator says its Christmas express runs between Mügeln and Oschatz, but because of construction work it only reaches Oschatz Süd station and does not serve Oschatz Hauptbahnhof.
What time do the trains run?▾
The operator's timetable shows six trips each way on both days: from Mügeln at 09:25, 10:45, 12:20, 13:50, 15:43 and 17:41, and from Oschatz Süd at 10:05, 11:25, 13:01, 14:32, 16:30 and 18:30.
How much are the tickets?▾
For the return trip Oschatz Süd - Mügeln - Oschatz the operator lists 10 euros for adults and 6 euros for children aged 6 to 14.
Can I reserve seats?▾
No. The operator says tickets are available on the day from the train staff and reservations are not possible.
Which season tickets are accepted?▾
The operator names MDV season tickets, Sachsen and Länder tickets, MDV day tickets when changing trains, and the Deutschlandticket.
Does Father Christmas visit?▾
Yes. The operator says Father Christmas visits passengers on board in person and brings a small surprise for everyone.

Sources

Dates checked on Nov 8, 2026 from the official site: doellnitzbahn.de. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: doellnitzbahn.de

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