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Christmas

Advents-Express nach Nordhausen — Harzer Schmalspurbahnen

  • Run by Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (HSB)
  • Wernigerode station (HSB) — Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Next: Dec 12, 2026

An Advent special train of the Harz narrow-gauge railways from Wernigerode to Nordhausen with a tram ride, mulled wine and a visit to a distillery Advent exhibition, held on one December day.

Updated

Next edition

Dec 12, 2026

One day, 12 December, from Wernigerode to Nordhausen and back.

Also announced

  • Dec 11, 2027

About this event

The Advents-Express nach Nordhausen is a special train of the Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (HSB) that takes passengers from the colourful town of Wernigerode to the Südharz town of Nordhausen. The operator invites passengers to "experience the Harz in its most contemplative moments".

The ticket includes the ride to Nordhausen, a welcome drink (2 cl), a tram ride through Nordhausen, one mulled wine or children's punch per person, and a visit to the Advent exhibition of the Traditionsbrennerei Nordhausen with a tasting. The operator publishes a separate service description for each year.

Children aged 0 to 5 travel free but have no claim to the services listed. The operator applies no group discounts or free-place rules to its themed special trains, does not allow dogs, and may cancel the train if the minimum number of participants is not reached 14 days before the trip.

What to expect

A day trip by special train from Wernigerode to Nordhausen, with a welcome drink, a tram ride through Nordhausen, a mulled wine or children's punch and a visit to the Advent exhibition of the Traditionsbrennerei Nordhausen with a tasting.

Practical info

Boards at Wernigerode (HSB); the operator says times are approximate, slight deviations are possible and further boarding points can be checked on request. Tickets are sold through the operator's ticket shop; the order is confirmed in writing by customer service (phone 03943 558145 or 03943 558153, kundenservice@hsb-wr.de). Children aged 0 to 5 travel free without the included services. No dogs. No group discounts or free-place rules.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Advents-Express go?▾
From Wernigerode to Nordhausen, in the south of the Harz, according to the operator.
What is included in the ticket?▾
The train ride to Nordhausen, a welcome drink (2 cl), a tram ride through Nordhausen, one mulled wine or children's punch per person, and a visit to the Advent exhibition of the Traditionsbrennerei Nordhausen with a tasting.
Do small children need a ticket?▾
The operator says children aged 0 to 5 travel free but have no claim to the services listed.
Are dogs allowed?▾
No. The operator states that dogs are not permitted on its special trains.
Can the train be cancelled?▾
Yes. The operator reserves the right to cancel the special train if the minimum number of participants has not been reached 14 days before the trip.

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Sources

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

Official website: hsb-wr.de

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