
Christmas
Sonderfahrt zum Weihnachtsmarkt in Frankfurt — Museumseisenbahn Hanau
- Run by Museumseisenbahn Hanau e. V.
- Hanau Hauptbahnhof — Hanau, Hesse, Germany
Next: Nov 28, 2026
An afternoon steam train from Hanau Hbf and Maintal-Ost to the Frankfurt Christmas market at the Eiserner Steg, returning to Hanau in the evening.
Updated
Next edition
Nov 28, 2026
One-day trip. Leaves Hanau Hbf about 13:00 and Frankfurt Eiserner Steg about 18:30; back in Hanau about 20:00.
From €10 (as published by the operator)
About this event
The Museumseisenbahn Hanau e. V. runs a special steam train to the Christmas market in Frankfurt. The operator says the train leaves from Hanau Hbf, calls at Maintal-Ost and follows the River Main to the Eiserner Steg, near the Römerberg. The steam train waits within walking distance for the return trip.
The route also uses the Frankfurt port railway, which the operator says gives views of the harbour basins and the industrial area of eastern Frankfurt. Seats are reserved, with adjacent seats, and first and second class are sold.
What to expect
An afternoon outbound ride by steam train, a stay of a few hours in Frankfurt at the Christmas market, and an evening return to Hanau. The route includes the port railway with views of the harbour basins.
Practical info
Boards at Hanau Hbf (platform 5) and Maintal-Ost (platform 2). The train arrives at Frankfurt Eiserner Steg, near the Römerberg. Tickets, including seat reservation, are sold only through the operator's online booking system. Children aged 4 to 14 pay a child fare; a family fare covers two adults and two children.
Where it happens
Spots and live cams nearby
Where to watch trains within 100 km of Hanau.
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Sources
Dates checked on Oct 15, 2026 from the official site: museumseisenbahn-hanau.de. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Official website: museumseisenbahn-hanau.de
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