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Christmas

Tomtetåget — Munkedals Järnväg

  • Run by Museiföreningen Munkedals Järnväg (MfMJ)
  • Åtorp station — Munkedal, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Next: Nov 28 – Dec 6, 2026

Santa trains on the narrow-gauge Munkedals Järnväg heritage line in Bohuslän, on the first two Advent weekends, with a saffron bun, hot drink, gingerbread and mulled wine included.

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Nov 28 – Dec 6, 2026

First two Advent weekends: Sat–Sun 28–29 Nov and 5–6 Dec. Hourly departures: Saturdays 13:00–17:00, Sundays 13:00–16:00.

From SEK 130 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

Museiföreningen Munkedals Järnväg runs "Den lille jernvägen", a narrow-gauge heritage line in Munkedal, Bohuslän, that the association says is well over a hundred years old. Its Santa train, the Tomtetåget, runs by tradition on the first and second Advent, on Saturdays and Sundays.

The train goes between Åtorp and Tomtebo and back. The ticket is all-inclusive: it covers the ride, a lussekatt (saffron bun), a hot drink, a gingerbread cookie and mulled wine, and the operator adds sausage with bread and a small gift for every child who meets Santa.

Tickets are booked for a chosen date and departure in the association's web shop. After the last Santa train the association wrote that many passengers say Christmas begins with the Tomtetåget.

What to expect

A return ride between Åtorp and Tomtebo on the narrow-gauge line, with a lussekatt, a hot drink, a gingerbread cookie and mulled wine included, sausage with bread, and a small gift for every child who meets Santa. Hourly departures on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoon.

Practical info

The association's visiting address is Östra Åtorpsvägen 18, 455 31 Munkedal. Book a date and departure in the web shop; payment is by Swish at checkout. Without Swish you can book by e-mail to info@munkedalsjernvag.com and pay on site by card or cash. The operator asks you to collect booked tickets at least 15 minutes before departure; any tickets left over are sold on the spot. Small children travel free.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the Tomtetåget ticket?▾
The operator says it is an all-inclusive ticket: the ride, a lussekatt, a hot drink, a gingerbread cookie and mulled wine, plus sausage with bread and a small gift for every child who meets Santa.
Where does the train run?▾
Between Åtorp and Tomtebo and back, on the narrow-gauge Munkedals Järnväg.
When do the Santa trains run?▾
By tradition on the first and second Advent, on Saturdays and Sundays. Saturdays have departures at 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17; Sundays at 13, 14, 15 and 16.
How do I book and pay?▾
Choose a date and departure in the association's web shop and pay with Swish. Without Swish you can book by e-mail and pay on site by card or cash.
When should I collect my tickets?▾
At least 15 minutes before departure. Any tickets left over are sold on the spot.
Do small children need a ticket?▾
The operator lists small children at no charge.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 21, 2026 from the official site: munkedalsjernvag.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: munkedalsjernvag.com

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