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Christmas

Weihnachtszug nach Kirchberg — Mariazellerbahn

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

Next: Dec 24, 2026

A steam-train ride on Christmas Eve morning from St. Pölten to Kirchberg an der Pielach on the Mariazellerbahn, with the Christkind on board and the model railway museum included.

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Dec 24, 2026

Christmas Eve only. Leaves St. Pölten Hbf 11:00, arrives Kirchberg 11:58; returns from Kirchberg 14:15, arriving St. Pölten 15:15.

From €11.20 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The operator, Niederösterreich Bahnen (NÖVOG), runs a Weihnachtszug (Christmas train) on the Mariazellerbahn on 24 December. It describes a steam train that brings festive atmosphere on rails, from St. Pölten to Kirchberg.

The fare includes entry to the model railway museum in Kirchberg. In Kirchberg there is a musical programme and food and drink on offer, and a children's play wagon and the Christkind travel on the train.

The operator presents it as a ride that puts guests in the mood for Christmas.

What to expect

A steam-hauled trip to Kirchberg with the Christkind and a children's play wagon on board; at Kirchberg, entry to the model railway museum, a musical programme and food and drink.

Practical info

Leaves St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof and returns there from Kirchberg the same afternoon. Other boarding points listed in the operator's shop: St. Pölten Alpenbahnhof, Ober-Grafendorf, Weinburg, Hofstetten, Rabenstein and Steinschal Tradigist. Entry to the model railway museum in Kirchberg is included. The fare is a round-trip day ticket. Tickets are sold in the operator's online shop.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

What times does the Christmas train run?▾
The operator lists departure from St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof at 11:00 and arrival in Kirchberg at 11:58, with the return leaving Kirchberg at 14:15 and arriving at 15:15.
Is a museum visit included?▾
Yes. The operator says entry to the model railway museum in Kirchberg is included.
Is the Christkind on the train?▾
Yes, the operator says a children's play wagon and the Christkind travel on the train.
What is there to do in Kirchberg?▾
The operator mentions a musical programme and food and drink on offer there.

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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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