
Christmas
Bewirtete Lichterfahrt mit Pfiff — Fichtelbergbahn
- Run by SDG Sächsische Dampfeisenbahngesellschaft mbH (Fichtelbergbahn)
- Kurort Oberwiesenthal station — Kurort Oberwiesenthal, Saxony, Germany
Next: Dec 3–10, 2026 · Sold out
A catered evening steam train round trip from Kurort Oberwiesenthal to Cranzahl in the Ore Mountains, Saxony, with Christmas treats, mulled wine and a cold platter on the way back, held in December.
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Dec 3–10, 2026
Sold out
Two evenings, 3 and 10 December, 16:30–19:15, round trip from Kurort Oberwiesenthal.
From €55 (as published by the operator)
About this event
The "Bewirtete Lichterfahrt mit Pfiff" is a themed evening steam train of the Fichtelbergbahn, run by SDG Sächsische Dampfeisenbahngesellschaft. The operator invites passengers to a steam ride through the "Christmas land" of the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) with Christmas Ore Mountain delicacies, mulled wine and a hearty cold platter, and promises illuminated Schwibbogen (candle arches) to enjoy from the train.
The trip starts and ends at Kurort Oberwiesenthal station and runs to Cranzahl and back, taking about 2¾ hours. Catering is included in the ticket: on the outward journey stollen or pastry with a coffee and mulled wine, grog or children's punch; on the return a platter of sausage and cheese with a drink. Smaller children get their own, simpler menu. Every passenger takes home an exclusive SDG mulled-wine mug.
The operator notes that a vegetarian alternative can only be offered if requested in good time, and that alcohol is not served to minors.
What to expect
About 2¾ hours on a steam train from Kurort Oberwiesenthal to Cranzahl and back in the evening, with catering on both legs of the journey and a mulled-wine mug to take home. The operator's theme is the illuminated candle arches of the Ore Mountains.
Practical info
Starts and ends at Kurort Oberwiesenthal station. Included: round trip behind a steam engine; outward catering (stollen or pastry, one coffee, mulled wine, grog or children's punch per person); return catering (cold platter of sausage and cheese, one drink per person); toddler menus; an SDG mulled-wine mug. Further drinks can be bought on board. A vegetarian alternative is possible only if requested in advance (not guaranteed within two weeks of departure). No alcohol is served to minors. Information and booking by phone +49 37348 151-0 or info@fichtelbergbahn.de. Ticket categories: adult, child (6–14) and toddler (1–5).
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Sources
Dates checked on Oct 15, 2026 from the official site: fichtelbergbahn.de. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Official website: fichtelbergbahn.de
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