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Christmas

Nikolaus und Krampus im Ötscherbär — Mariazellerbahn

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

Next: Nov 28 – Dec 5, 2026

St. Nicholas and Krampus ride the Ötscherbär family excursion train on the Mariazellerbahn from St. Pölten to Mariazell, on two days in Advent.

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Next edition

Nov 28 – Dec 5, 2026

Two days: Saturday 28 Nov and Saturday 5 Dec. Leaves St. Pölten Hbf 08:42; Nikolaus and Krampus board at Frankenfels (09:59); arrives Mariazell 11:23.

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About this event

The Mariazellerbahn, run by Niederösterreich Bahnen (NÖVOG), offers a themed run of its family excursion train Ötscherbär in Advent. On the days announced by the operator, St. Nicholas (Nikolaus) and Krampus board the train at Frankenfels and bring Advent atmosphere on board.

The operator says every child receives a sweet surprise from St. Nicholas, and that Advent specialities and warm drinks are served in the dining car while the train runs through the winter landscape along the Mariazellerbahn.

The train leaves St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof in the morning and reaches Mariazell before midday. The operator presents it as an Advent outing for the whole family.

What to expect

A morning run from St. Pölten to Mariazell on the Ötscherbär family train. Nikolaus and Krampus join at Frankenfels; each child gets a sweet surprise. Advent specialities and warm drinks are available in the dining car.

Practical info

Departs from St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof; Nikolaus and Krampus board at Frankenfels, and the train reaches Mariazell before midday. Tickets are sold through the operator's online shop. The operator's shop says the Ötscherbär is not wheelchair accessible and that children under 6 travel free as lap children.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do Nikolaus and Krampus join the train?▾
The operator says they board at Frankenfels, at 09:59 on the timetable it publishes.
What time does the train leave and arrive?▾
It leaves St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof at 08:42 and arrives in Mariazell at 11:23, according to the operator.
Do children get anything?▾
Yes. The operator says every child receives a sweet surprise from St. Nicholas.
Is there food on board?▾
The operator says Advent specialities and warm drinks are served in the dining car.
Is the train wheelchair accessible?▾
No. The operator's shop says the Ötscherbär is not suitable for wheelchairs.

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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.

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