
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.
Where it happens
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Frequently asked questions
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Gift ideas for the family
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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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