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Christmas

Weihnachtsmann Trains to Kromlau — Waldeisenbahn Muskau

  • Run by Waldeisenbahn Muskau GmbH
  • Bahnhof Weißwasser-Teichstraße — Weißwasser, Saxony, Germany

Next: Dec 5–13, 2026

Steam-hauled family trains from Weißwasser through the winter forest to Kromlau to visit Santa, on two December weekends.

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Next edition

Dec 5–13, 2026

Sat–Sun Dec 5–6 and 12–13. Departures 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30 from Weißwasser-Teichstraße; the round trip takes about an hour. Book ahead.

From €12 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Waldeisenbahn Muskau is a narrow-gauge forest railway in the Upper Lusatia region of Saxony. Its Weihnachtsmannfahrten are steam-hauled trips for families that leave from the station Weißwasser-Teichstraße and travel through the winter forest to the Kromlau park.

At Kromlau the train reaches the fairy-tale forest, where Santa is waiting. The operator says Santa will likely have a gift sack for the children and that the squirrel Wuschel accompanies the guests. The ride back to Weißwasser takes a good hour in total.

The operator describes the rides as a long-running tradition. They take place at the same time as the Romantischer Weihnachtsmarkt in Weißwasser, and before departure guests can eat at the decorated terrace restaurant "Zum Hemmschuh".

What to expect

A steam-hauled round trip of about an hour through the winter forest to the Kromlau fairy-tale forest to meet Santa, aimed at families. Seats are in high demand and limited.

Practical info

Departure from Bahnhof Weißwasser-Teichstraße. The operator recommends buying tickets in advance through its online shop, because seats are limited. Ticket categories: adults aged 15 and over, children 4 to 14 with a seat, and children under 3 without a seat. The terrace restaurant "Zum Hemmschuh" can be used before departure.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Santa train leave from?▾
From Bahnhof Weißwasser-Teichstraße.
How long does the trip take?▾
The operator says the return to Weißwasser comes after a good hour.
Should I buy tickets in advance?▾
Yes. The operator says seats are limited and recommends buying tickets in advance in its ticket shop.
Who counts as an adult or a child?▾
In the operator's shop, adults are 15 and over, children 4 to 14 get a seat, and children under 3 travel without a seat as non-payers.
Is the train steam-hauled?▾
Yes, the operator describes the rides as steam-hauled ("mit Volldampf").

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 28, 2026 from the official site: waldeisenbahn.de. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: waldeisenbahn.de

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