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Christmas

Kerst Expres — Museumstoomtram Hoorn-Medemblik

  • Run by Museumstoomtram Hoorn-Medemblik
  • Tramstation Hoorn — Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands

Next: Dec 19–30, 2026

A Christmas steam tram ride from the decorated tram station in Hoorn to Wognum and back, with a visit from Father Christmas, run by the Museumstoomtram Hoorn-Medemblik.

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Next edition

Dec 19–30, 2026

Dec 19–24 and 26–30. Steam tram from Hoorn to Wognum and back, about 2 hours.

From €19.95 (as published by the operator)

About this event

The Museumstoomtram Hoorn-Medemblik presents the Kerst Expres around the Christmas holidays as a way to enjoy the festive season outdoors with family or friends. The operator describes the museum grounds and tram station in Hoorn as dressed up for Christmas, under the name "Het Mooiste Kerststation", with a special Christmas puzzle to explore the museum.

Steam from the locomotive warms the carriages. The tram leaves Hoorn for a trip through the winter landscape to the small historic station of Wognum, and then returns to Hoorn. The operator says Father Christmas (de Kerstman) also pays the passengers a visit.

The Kerst Expres is sold as its own e-ticket item and is a different product from the operator's Sinterklaas ride.

What to expect

A ride of about two hours. You are welcomed at the decorated tram station in Hoorn, can explore the museum grounds with the Christmas puzzle, then take the steam tram to Wognum and back. The operator says Father Christmas visits the passengers.

Practical info

Boarding is at the Museumstoomtram's tram station, Van Dedemstraat 8, 1624 NN Hoorn. The operator says that for special themed rides, including the Christmas rides, even individual travellers must reserve; e-tickets are sold in the operator's online ticket shop. Special rides carry a surcharge compared with the regular fares. The museum is smoke-free, including the trams. Questions: info@stoomtram.nl or +31 229 255 255 on weekdays.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the Kerst Expres take?▾
The operator says the ride lasts about two hours.
Where does it start and where does it go?▾
It leaves from the decorated tram station in Hoorn, Van Dedemstraat 8, and runs by steam tram through the winter landscape to the small historic station of Wognum, then back to Hoorn.
Does Father Christmas appear?▾
Yes. The operator says Father Christmas (de Kerstman) pays the passengers a visit.
What is there to do before the ride?▾
The operator says the tram station and museum grounds in Hoorn are dressed for Christmas, and a special Christmas puzzle is offered to explore the museum.
Do I have to reserve?▾
Yes. The operator says that for the Christmas and Sinterklaas rides even individual travellers must reserve, through the e-ticket shop on its website.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 10, 2026 from the official site: stoomtram.nl. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: stoomtram.nl

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