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Christmas

Tomtetåget — Skara-Lundsbrunns Järnvägar

  • Run by Skara-Lundsbrunns Järnvägar
  • Skara station — Skara, Västra Götaland, Sweden

Next: Nov 28 – Dec 6, 2026

A Christmas "Santa train" from Skara station to Lundsbrunn on the Skara-Lundsbrunns heritage railway in Västergötland, Sweden.

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Next edition

Nov 28 – Dec 6, 2026

Runs 28–29 Nov and 5–6 Dec. Departures 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 from Skara station.

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About this event

Skara-Lundsbrunns Järnvägar is a railway society that runs heritage trains from Skara station in Västergötland. Its Tomtetåget (the Santa train) is a Christmas-themed ride to Lundsbrunn.

In Lundsbrunn, children can meet Santa and hand in a wish list. The society sells sausages and serves mulled wine (glögg) and gingerbread cookies (pepparkakor).

The whole trip, including the return to Skara, takes about 1 hour 45 minutes according to the operator.

What to expect

A Christmas-themed train ride from Skara to Lundsbrunn and back, about 1 hour 45 minutes in total. Children can meet Santa in Lundsbrunn and hand in a wish list. Sausages, glögg and gingerbread cookies are sold.

Practical info

Trains depart from Skara station. Tickets are booked online through the society's booking system and collected at the ticket booth on the platform at Skara station before departure; arrive in good time. A freight wagon is available for pushchairs and carts. Booking contact: bokning@sklj.se.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Santa train leave from?▾
It departs from Skara station.
How long is the trip?▾
About 1 hour 45 minutes in total, including the return to Skara.
How do I get my tickets?▾
Book online through the society's booking system; tickets are collected at the ticket booth on the platform at Skara station before departure.
Can I bring a pushchair?▾
A freight wagon is available for pushchairs and carts.
What happens in Lundsbrunn?▾
Children can meet Santa and hand in a wish list. The society sells sausages and serves glögg and gingerbread cookies.

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Sources

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

Official website: sklj.se

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