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Christmas

Christkindlzug mit Engerlpostamt am Ötscherbär — Mariazellerbahn

  • Run by Niederösterreich Bahnen (NÖVOG) — Mariazellerbahn
  • St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof — St. Pölten, Lower Austria, Austria

Next: Dec 12–19, 2026

The Christkind rides the Ötscherbär family train on the Mariazellerbahn on two Advent Saturdays, with a "Engerlpostamt" where children can hand in a Christmas card.

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Dec 12–19, 2026

Two Saturdays: 12 Dec and 19 Dec. Departure times follow the Mariazellerbahn timetable.

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About this event

On two Saturdays in Advent the Mariazellerbahn, operated by Niederösterreich Bahnen (NÖVOG), puts the Christkind on board its Ötscherbär family excursion train. The operator describes it as the perfect lead-in to Christmas.

Children can hand in a postcard with their Christmas wishes at the "Engerlpostamt" on the train. The Christkind takes time for all guests on the outward and the return journey and has a few kind words for the children; the operator wonders whether it might send a reply letter to well-behaved children.

The train has a play wagon for children and a dining car with Advent specialities and drinks. The operator notes that the Niederösterreich-Card and the KlimaTicket give free travel.

What to expect

The Christkind on board on the outward and return journey, an Engerlpostamt for children's Christmas postcards, a play wagon and a dining car with Advent specialities and drinks.

Practical info

Runs on the Mariazellerbahn from St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof; departure times follow the operator's timetable. The operator says travel is free with the Niederösterreich-Card and the KlimaTicket. Tickets are sold in the operator's online shop.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Engerlpostamt?▾
The operator says children can hand in a postcard with their Christmas wishes there, and the Christkind may send a reply letter to well-behaved children.
Is there something for children to do on board?▾
Yes, the train has a play wagon for children.
Is food served?▾
The dining car serves Advent specialities and drinks, according to the operator.
Is there a free-travel option?▾
The operator says travel is free with the Niederösterreich-Card and with the KlimaTicket.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 18, 2026 from the official site: mariazellerbahn.at. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: mariazellerbahn.at

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