
Christmas
Trains de la Saint-Nicolas — Train 1900 (Fond-de-Gras)
- Run by AMTF Train 1900 (Minett Park, Fond-de-Gras)
- Fond-de-Gras (Minett Park) — Niederkorn, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Next: Nov 21–22, 2026
Saint Nicholas trains on the steam Train 1900 between Pétange and the Fond-de-Gras site in the south of Luxembourg, with light catering, miniature trains and a small cinema on site.
Updated
Next edition
Nov 21–22, 2026
Sat Nov 21 (from Pétange 13:45, 15:15) and Sun Nov 22 (10:45, 13:45, 15:15). The organiser says tickets are usually all sold within a few hours.
From €16 (as published by the operator)
About this event
The steam Train 1900 runs between Pétange and the Fond-de-Gras site in the south of Luxembourg. Minett Park, which organises the Trains de la Saint-Nicolas, invites children to meet Saint Nicholas at Fond-de-Gras with the steam Train 1900. The organiser describes a unique atmosphere in the train shed, specially arranged for the visit of the great saint.
On the site there is light catering, miniature trains and a small cinema. Several trains run in each direction on the event days, and the organiser lists the departures from Pétange and the returns from Fond-de-Gras for each day.
Tickets are sold in age categories, some of them offered with or without a "sachet" (the organiser does not explain the term). The organiser says tickets are generally all sold within a few hours and advises signing up to the Minett Park newsletter to be informed when booking opens.
What to expect
A steam train ride between Pétange and Fond-de-Gras to meet Saint Nicholas in the train shed arranged for his visit. On site: light catering, miniature trains and a small cinema. The organiser lists the departures from Pétange and the returns from Fond-de-Gras for each day.
Practical info
Trains run between Pétange and the Fond-de-Gras site (2, Fond-de-Gras, 4576 Niederkorn). Tickets are sold in age categories, some with or without a "sachet" (not explained by the organiser). The organiser advises signing up to the Minett Park newsletter to be told when booking opens. Contact: info@minettpark.lu, +352 26 58 20 69; Train 1900: +352 580 581.
Where it happens
Frequently asked questions
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Gift ideas for the family
Train-themed gifts, picked against our published criteria. No brand pays to be listed here.
Bachmann Thoroughbred HO Scale Ready-to-Run Electric Train Set
Bachmann · Budget
A ready-to-run HO freight starter set with an F7 diesel, three cars, a snap-together track oval and a power pack, everything needed to run a train on a tabletop.
Bachmann Rail Chief HO Scale Ready-to-Run Electric Train Set
Bachmann · Mid-range
A ready-to-run HO scale freight set built around an EMD GP40 diesel, with a snap-fit E-Z Track oval, a signal bridge and a small crowd of trackside figures.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Railway Set (130 pieces, item 701)
Melissa & Doug · Mid-range
A large wooden train set from Melissa & Doug with 100 track sections and supports, more than 30 accessories, two trains and a flatbed truck, powered entirely by a child's hands.
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Sources
Dates checked on Oct 15, 2026 from the official site: minettpark.lu. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Official website: train1900.lu

