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Christmas

Vánoční vláčky v Ostravě — Slezský železniční spolek

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

Next: Dec 9–10, 2026

Short decorated Christmas trains from Ostrava střed station to Vratimov and back, run by the Slezský železniční spolek in the days before Christmas.

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Next edition

Dec 9–10, 2026

Wed 9 and Thu 10 December, four departures a day from 15:40 to 18:40, about 35 minutes each.

From CZK 80 (as published by the operator)

About this event

The Slezský železniční spolek (Silesian Railway Society), a railway association based in Těrlicko, runs "Vánoční vláčky", Christmas trains, from Ostrava střed station. According to the society's booking calendar, a specially decorated train carries passengers from Ostrava střed to Vratimov and back in about 35 minutes.

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, which the society describes as a way to enjoy a bit of Advent in an unusual setting.

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

What to expect

A trip of about 35 minutes on a decorated Christmas train to Vratimov and back, with small refreshments brought round through the train and carol singing led by accordion players.

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 each afternoon and evening.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Christmas train go?▾
According to the society's booking calendar, from Ostrava střed to Vratimov and back.
Where can I board?▾
Only at Ostrava střed station. The ticket is valid for the journey there and back.
How long is the ride?▾
About 35 minutes per departure, according to the booking calendar.
Is there singing?▾
Yes. The society's accordion players travel with the train, and passengers can sing Christmas carols together.
Is there anything to eat or drink?▾
Small small refreshments for children and adults are available on board, brought round through the train on the train.
How do I buy tickets?▾
Online, through the society's own booking system, which the society links from its website.

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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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