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Christmas

Nikolofahrten — Museumsbahn Ampflwang-Timelkam (ÖGEG)

  • Run by Österreichische Gesellschaft für Eisenbahngeschichte (ÖGEG) — Museumsbahn Ampflwang
  • Lokpark Ampflwang — Ampflwang im Hausruckwald, Upper Austria, Austria

Next: Dec 5–6, 2026

Steam-hauled Advent trips on the 10 km Ampflwang-Timelkam museum line in Upper Austria, with St. Nicholas aboard on the return journey.

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Next edition

Dec 5–6, 2026

Sat 5 and Sun 6 Dec. From Ampflwang 13:30 and 16:00; from Timelkam 14:45 and 17:15. St. Nicholas rides on the return to Ampflwang.

From €9 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The ÖGEG museum railway between Ampflwang and Timelkam in Upper Austria offers "Nikolofahrten" in Advent. The operator describes a 10 km line through quiet forests along the Ampflwanger Bach, with a coal-fired historic steam locomotive and steam-heated passenger cars with open platforms.

At Timelkam there is a 45-minute stop, with free entry to the "Erlebniswelt Energie" exhibition, where every child receives a small surprise. On the return journey to Ampflwang St. Nicholas rides in the train.

What to expect

A steam-hauled ride from Ampflwang to Timelkam, a 45-minute stop with free entry to the Erlebniswelt Energie exhibition and a small surprise for children, and St. Nicholas on the return journey.

Practical info

Departs from the Lokpark Ampflwang (Bahnhofstraße 29, Ampflwang im Hausruckwald). Tickets are sold in the operator's online shop, with fares for adults, reduced adults, children 6 to 15 and families.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the line?▾
The operator describes a 10 km museum line from Ampflwang to Timelkam.
What are the departure times?▾
From Ampflwang at 13:30 and 16:00; from Timelkam at 14:45 and 17:15.
What happens in Timelkam?▾
A 45-minute stop with free entry to the Erlebniswelt Energie exhibition; every child gets a small surprise.
Is St. Nicholas on the train?▾
Yes, the operator says St. Nicholas rides along on the return journey to Ampflwang.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 18, 2026 from the official site: oegeg.at. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

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