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Mikulášské vláčky v Ostravě — Slezský železniční spolek

  • Run by Slezský železniční spolek
  • Ostrava střed station — Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic

Next: Dec 5–6, 2026

Decorated St Nicholas (Mikuláš) trains from Ostrava střed station to Havířov and back, run by the Slezský železniční spolek on a weekend in early December.

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Next edition

Dec 5–6, 2026

Sat 5 and Sun 6 December, four departures a day from about 14:10 to 18:50, up to an hour. Some departures are sold out.

From CZK 130 (as published by the operator)

About this event

The Slezský železniční spolek (Silesian Railway Society), a railway association based in Těrlicko, runs extra "Mikulášské vláčky", St Nicholas trains, from Ostrava střed station. The society's booking calendar describes a trip to Havířov and back of about an hour.

Mikuláš and his entourage walk through the train, and children who recite a poem or sing a song receive a small gift. The train is decorated with special lighting, refreshments for children and adults are available on board, brought round through the train, and the society's accordion players ("heligonkáři") lead the singing of Christmas carols.

Boarding is possible only at Ostrava střed station, and the fare covers the return journey. Tickets are sold in advance through the society's online booking system. The society's Christmas trains from the same station are a separate offer with different dates and fares.

What to expect

A round trip of just under an hour on a decorated train to Havířov and back. Mikuláš and his entourage walk through the carriages, children receive a small gift in exchange for a poem or a song, small refreshments are brought round through the train and accordion players lead Christmas carols.

Practical info

Board only at Ostrava střed station; the ticket covers the journey there and back. Tickets are sold online through the society's booking system (szs.reenio.cz); the booking system lists a reservations contact: rezervace@szspolek.cz, +420 737 025 424. Fares are set per adult and per child under 15. Four departures run on each day.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the St Nicholas train go?▾
According to the society's booking calendar, from Ostrava střed to Havířov and back.
Where can I board?▾
Only at Ostrava střed station. The ticket is valid for the journey there and back.
What happens on board?▾
Mikuláš and his entourage walk through the train, and children receive a small gift in exchange for a poem or a song. Accordion players lead Christmas carols.
Is the train decorated?▾
Yes. The society says the train carries special lighting decorations.
Is there anything to eat or drink?▾
Small refreshments for children and adults are available on board, brought round through the train.
How do I buy tickets?▾
Online, through the society's own booking system, which the society links from its website. Fares are set for adults and for children under 15.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 21, 2026 from the official site: szs.reenio.cz. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: slezskyzeleznicnispolek.cz

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