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Christmas

Julekjøring — Tertitten Urskog-Hølandsbanen

  • Run by Tertitten Urskog-Hølandsbanen (Museene i Akershus)
  • Sørumsand station — Sørumsand, Akershus, Norway

Next: Nov 29 – Dec 31, 2026

Steam-hauled Christmas trains between Sørumsand and Fossum on the Tertitten heritage railway in Akershus, running on the Sundays of Advent plus a few extra days.

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Next edition

Nov 29 – Dec 31, 2026

Sundays 29 Nov, 6, 13 and 20 Dec, plus Sunday 27 Dec and Thursday 31 Dec (New Year's train). Several departures a day; the ride takes about 75 minutes.

From NOK 135 (as published by the operator)

About this event

Tertitten is the heritage railway on the Urskog-Hølandsbanen at Sørumsand, part of Museene i Akershus, with the train operations run by the Urskog-Hølandsbanen Driftsgruppe (operating group). For its Christmas runs the operator promises real old-time Christmas atmosphere on a steam train through a wintry landscape, in historic carriages warmed by wood stoves, with cosy blankets and lit paraffin lamps.

The trip runs return between Sørumsand and Fossum and takes about 75 minutes. At Fossum station the operator serves warm mulled wine and gingerbread to everyone, included in the ticket. It also recommends a sleigh-bell ride with traditional vehicles at Fossum station: the ride is included in the train ticket and there is time for one during the break.

Tickets are sold for each departure in 2nd and 3rd class. The Christmas programme covers the Sundays of Advent, a train between Christmas and New Year and a New Year's Eve train.

What to expect

A return trip of about 75 minutes between Sørumsand and Fossum behind a steam locomotive, in historic carriages with wood stoves, blankets and paraffin lamps. At Fossum, warm mulled wine and gingerbread for everyone and a sleigh-bell ride with traditional vehicles during the break, both included in the ticket.

Practical info

The train leaves from Sørumsand station; the museum's visiting address is Sørumsandvegen 70, 1920 Sørumsand, opposite the Fokus shopping centre, and regional line L14 (Asker–Kongsvinger) stops at Sørumsand. Tickets are bought online for a chosen date and departure, in 2nd or 3rd class. Each departure has room for five prams in the conductor's carriage. Dogs are allowed in the carriages if passengers show consideration to others. The old passenger carriages are not suited to people with reduced mobility because of high steps, narrow aisles and narrow doors. Toilets are in the small yellow building to the right of the station building at Sørumsand and inside the velhus at Fossum; a fold-down changing table is at one Sørumsand toilet and at Fossum velhus. Phone 41 30 85 98.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Christmas train ride?▾
The operator says the return trip between Sørumsand and Fossum takes about 75 minutes.
What is included in the ticket?▾
The train ride, warm mulled wine and gingerbread for everyone at Fossum station, and a sleigh-bell ride with traditional vehicles at Fossum during the break.
Where does the train leave from?▾
From Sørumsand station. The museum's visiting address is Sørumsandvegen 70, 1920 Sørumsand, opposite the Fokus shopping centre.
How are the carriages heated?▾
The operator describes historic carriages warmed by wood stoves, with cosy blankets and lit paraffin lamps.
Can I bring a pram or a dog?▾
There is room for five prams per departure in the conductor's carriage. Dogs are allowed in the carriages, but the operator asks passengers to show consideration for others who may have allergies or fear dogs.
Is the train suitable for wheelchair users?▾
The operator says the old passenger carriages are not suited to people with reduced mobility because of high steps, narrow aisles and narrow doors, and invites visitors to contact it for more information.
Are there toilets?▾
Yes. There are two toilets in the small yellow building next to the station building at Sørumsand and two inside the velhus at Fossum.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 21, 2026 from the official site: mia.no. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: mia.no

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