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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.

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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

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Frequently asked questions

Where do the Saint Nicholas trains run?▾
Between Pétange and the Fond-de-Gras site in Niederkorn, where children meet Saint Nicholas.
What else is there on the Fond-de-Gras site?▾
The organiser lists light catering, miniature trains and a small cinema.
How do I get tickets?▾
The organiser advises signing up to the Minett Park newsletter to be informed when booking opens.
Do tickets sell out?▾
The organiser says tickets are generally all sold within a few hours.
Who needs a ticket?▾
The organiser lists ticket categories by age: under 5, 5 to 12 and adults.

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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