
Christmas
Steam Train to the Sternschnuppenmarkt in Wiesbaden — Eisenbahnfreunde Treysa
- Run by Eisenbahnfreunde Treysa e.V.
- Treysa station — Schwalmstadt, Hesse, Germany
Next: Dec 5, 2026
A steam-hauled day trip from Treysa via Marburg and Gießen to the Sternschnuppenmarkt Christmas market in Wiesbaden, with a small Nikolaus gift for children.
Updated
Next edition
Dec 5, 2026
One-day trip. Leaves Treysa about 08:00 and about six hours in Wiesbaden; back in Treysa about 21:50. Tickets in advance only. Fares depend on the boarding station.
From €39 (as published by the operator)
About this event
The Eisenbahnfreunde Treysa e.V. (EFTS) run a day trip by steam train to the Sternschnuppenmarkt Christmas market in Wiesbaden. The operator names steam locomotive 35 1097, lists a small Nikolaus gift for children as included in the fare and says the train has an on-board catering service (food and drinks are sold on board).
The train leaves Treysa in the morning and calls at Neustadt, Stadtallendorf, Kirchhain, Marburg, Niederwalgern, Gießen, Butzbach and Friedberg before reaching Wiesbaden Hbf. The operator gives about six hours in Wiesbaden; the market is roughly 1.5 km from the station. The train returns along the same line in the evening.
What to expect
A long day out behind a steam locomotive with about six hours in Wiesbaden. The operator says the Christmas market is roughly 1.5 km from the station. Children receive a small Nikolaus gift and an on-board catering service is available.
Practical info
Boarding stations: Treysa, Neustadt, Stadtallendorf, Kirchhain, Marburg, Niederwalgern, Gießen, Butzbach and Friedberg. Tickets are sold only in advance through the operator's online shop, by e-mail at buchung@eftreysa.de or by phone at 06698 9110441. Fares depend on the boarding station and on the seat type (artificial-leather or fabric open-plan coach, fabric compartment coach). Group discounts are available for 10 adults or more.
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Sources
Dates checked on Oct 15, 2026 from the official site: eftreysa.de. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Official website: eftreysa.de
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