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Nikolaus Trip to the Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Fränkische Museums-Eisenbahn

  • Run by Fränkische Museums-Eisenbahn e.V. Nürnberg
  • Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof — Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Next: Dec 6, 2026

A day trip on a heritage train from Fürth and Nuremberg via Ansbach to the Reiterlesmarkt Christmas market in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, with Nikolaus and Krampus on board.

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Dec 6, 2026

One-day trip. Leaves Fürth about 07:35 and Nuremberg about 08:15; back in Nuremberg about 17:45. Times are preliminary until posted three weeks before.

From €21 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Fränkische Museums-Eisenbahn e.V. Nürnberg (FME) runs a Nikolaus trip by heritage train to the Reiterlesmarkt Christmas market in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The operator says Nikolaus and his companion Krampus walk through the train during the journey and give praise or reprimands to the children; well-behaved children receive a small reward.

The train calls at Fürth Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Roßtal, Heilsbronn, Wicklesgreuth, Ansbach and Steinach near Rothenburg before reaching Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and returns the same way in the afternoon. The operator describes a heated special train with a dining car, a beer car and a minibar that serves mulled wine, children's punch, stollen and gingerbread at the seat. The operator states a minimum number of participants for the trip.

What to expect

A day trip to the Christmas market in Rothenburg with Nikolaus and Krampus walking through the train. The operator also sells an optional "Sündenzettel" for Nikolaus with a bag of treats.

Practical info

Boarding stations: Fürth Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Roßtal, Heilsbronn, Wicklesgreuth, Ansbach and Steinach bei Rothenburg o.d.T. Final times are posted on the operator's website three weeks before the trip. Tickets are bought through the operator's online shop. Children under 4 travel free without a seat.

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Frequently asked questions

What happens on board?▾
The operator says Nikolaus and his companion Krampus walk through the train and give praise or reprimands to the children; well-behaved children receive a small reward.
Which Christmas market does the train go to?▾
The Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Which stations can I board at?▾
Fürth Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Roßtal, Heilsbronn, Wicklesgreuth, Ansbach and Steinach bei Rothenburg o.d.T.
When will the final times be known?▾
The operator posts final times on its website three weeks before the trip; the times shown earlier are preliminary.
Is there food and drink on the train?▾
The operator mentions a dining car, a beer car and a minibar serving mulled wine, children's punch, stollen and gingerbread.
Do small children need a ticket?▾
The operator says children under 4 travel free without a seat.

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Dates checked on Oct 15, 2026 from the official site: fraenkische-museumseisenbahn.de. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: fraenkische-museumseisenbahn.de

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