Nikolausexpress — Eisenbahnfreunde Treysa

The Eisenbahnfreunde Treysa e.V. (EFTS) run the "Nikolausexpress" to the Christmas market in Fulda. The operator names steam locomotive 35 1097 as the train's motive power and describes about four hours of free time in Fulda, with the city centre a few metres from the station.

The train leaves Treysa in the morning and calls at Borken, Wabern, Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, Guxhagen, Melsungen, Rotenburg an der Fulda, Bebra and Bad Hersfeld on the way to Fulda, and returns the same way in the evening. The operator lists the round trip, about four hours in Fulda and a small gift from Saint Nicholas for each child as included in the fare, and says the train has an on-board catering service (food and drinks are sold on board). Seats are in open-plan or compartment coaches.

A long day out behind a steam locomotive: a morning outbound journey, about four hours at Fulda's Christmas market, and an evening return. Each child receives a small gift from Saint Nicholas, and an on-board catering service is available.

Boards at Treysa station and at the stations along the route listed by the operator. Tickets are sold only in advance, not on the day, through the operator's online shop, by e-mail at buchung@eftreysa.de or by phone at 06698 9110441. The operator offers three seat types (artificial-leather open-plan coach, fabric open-plan coach, fabric compartment coach). Fares are lower from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and Guxhagen. Group discounts are available for 10 adults or more.