Nikolausfahrten ab Soltau — Heide-Express

The Heide-Express is the museum railway of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verkehrsfreunde Lüneburg e.V. In Advent its volunteers decorate the historic carriages of the museum train and run Nikolaus rides from several stations; this series is the one that leaves from Soltau.

The operator describes the ride as a festive atmosphere on board: the Nikolaus and his helpers board on the way and visit all the children at their places, listen to poems or sing Christmas carols with them, and give every child a small present. The on-board catering serves drinks, mulled wine and sausages.

The train leaves from the DB station in Soltau towards Hützel. The ride lasts about two hours and ends at the starting station.

A ride of about two hours from Soltau station towards Hützel and back to the starting station, in decorated historic carriages. The Nikolaus and his helpers visit every child at their seat, listen to poems or sing carols, and give each child a small present. Drinks, mulled wine and sausages are served on board.

Departs from the DB station in Soltau towards Hützel. Tickets are sold only in advance, through the operator's online booking or at its advance-sale points: the tourist information offices in Bleckede (Biosphaerium), Lüneburg (town hall, Am Markt) and Winsen (Marstall), and Soltau Touristik (Am Alten Stadtgraben 3); an advance-sale fee may be added. Fares are the same for adults and for children from one to fourteen years, and the Nikolaus bag is already included in the fare for children. Children under one travel free but have no right to their own seat or a Nikolaus bag. The operator always reserves seats together; families who want to sit with another family should book together or give the other family's name under special wishes in the booking.