Nikolausfahrten — Öchsle-Bahn

The Öchsle is a museum narrow-gauge railway in Upper Swabia, Baden-Württemberg, between Warthausen near Biberach and Ochsenhausen. According to the operator's flyer the museum railway is run in non-profit public ownership by volunteer members of the Öchsle Schmalspurbahn association; the operator calls the Nikolausfahrten the popular Öchsle trips with the Nikolaus.

The Nikolaus visits the Öchsle on the second Advent weekend, starting already on the Friday. Together with Knecht Ruprecht he walks through the cars during the journey and brings every passenger a small bag of treats; the Nikolaus gift is included for all passengers.

The trains run from Warthausen to Maselheim and back, and the operator's timetable gives about two hours and fifteen minutes for the trip. A festive refreshment is offered at Maselheim. Reservation is required, and the operator says payment is made on site.

A trip from Warthausen to Maselheim and back of about two hours and fifteen minutes. The Nikolaus and Knecht Ruprecht walk through the cars and hand every passenger a bag of treats, and there is festive refreshment at Maselheim.

The trains leave from Warthausen station. Reservation is required, and payment is made on site. The Nikolaus gift is included for all passengers. The operating company's registered office is Obere Stegwiesen 11, 88447 Warthausen; phone 07352 922026. The operator notes that changes to its programme are reserved.