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Christmas

Advent-Nostalgiezüge — Pinzgauer Lokalbahn

  • Run by Pinzgauer Lokalbahn (Salzburg AG)
  • Zell am See Lokalbahn — Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria

Next: Nov 28 – Dec 19, 2026

Diesel nostalgia trains on the Advent Saturdays from Zell am See to the Nationalparkadvent in Mittersill and back, with mulled wine and punch in the bar car.

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Nov 28 – Dec 19, 2026

Advent Saturdays: 28 Nov, 5, 12, 19 Dec. Zell am See 13:20, Mittersill 14:20; back 16:38, Zell am See 17:29. Nikolaus on 5 Dec. Adult €21.80, child €10.90.

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About this event

The Pinzgauer Lokalbahn (Salzburg AG) runs Advent nostalgia trains every Saturday in Advent. The operator says a nostalgic diesel train takes passengers to the romantic Nationalparkadvent in Mittersill and back, with a Christmas atmosphere in the cars and mulled wine and punch in the bar car.

On one of the Saturdays the operator schedules a St. Nicholas version of the train: Nikolaus rides along on the outward journey from Zell am See to Mittersill and hands small gifts to the children. The operator notes limited seating and requires a reservation.

What to expect

A return trip between Zell am See and Mittersill in a diesel nostalgia train, Christmas atmosphere on board, mulled wine and punch in the bar car, and time at the Nationalparkadvent in Mittersill.

Practical info

Starts at Zell am See Lokalbahn (stop "Zell am See LB"). Seating is limited and the operator says a reservation is required (Kundencenter Mittersill, +43 6562 40 600, pinzgauerlokalbahn@salzburg-ag.at). Tickets are sold by the train crew and at the Kundencenter Mittersill.

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Frequently asked questions

Which days do the Advent trains run?▾
The operator lists every Advent Saturday of the season.
Where does the train go?▾
From Zell am See to the Nationalparkadvent in Mittersill and back, according to the operator.
Is there food or drink on board?▾
The operator mentions mulled wine and punch in the bar car.
Do I need to reserve?▾
Yes. The operator says seating is limited and a reservation is required.
Where can I buy tickets?▾
The operator says tickets are available from the train crew and at the Kundencenter Mittersill.
Is there a Nikolaus on the train?▾
On one Saturday the operator schedules a Nikolaus train: St. Nicholas rides from Zell am See to Mittersill and hands small gifts to all the children.

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Sources

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

Official website: pinzgauerlokalbahn.at

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