Train de Noël — Train Thur Doller Alsace

The Train Thur Doller Alsace, a volunteer-run preservation association, runs its Christmas train on the Cernay St André – Sentheim line. The operator describes decorated railcars used as shuttles between Burnhaupt and Sentheim, calling it the last train of its season.

From Burnhaupt passengers ride a heated railcar towards what the operator calls the Father Christmas station. On getting off they take part in a sound-and-light show inside the association's hall.

Outside there is a Christmas farm with animals, run by the Ferme du Klingsee, and a craft Christmas market, "Au P'tit Marché de Noël de la Gare de Sentheim", under a heated outdoor marquee. The operator lists chocolates, mulled wine, crêpes from L'Ecureuil gourmand and a sweet stand, with braziers for warmth.

A shuttle ride between Burnhaupt-le-Haut and Sentheim in a decorated, heated railcar, then about 1 hour 30 of entertainment on site: the sound-and-light show in the hall, the Christmas farm and the craft market. The operator says the train runs even in bad weather and asks visitors to dress accordingly.

Trains leave from Burnhaupt-le-Haut station, 71 rue de la gare, 68520 Burnhaupt-le-Haut; parking is in front of the station and along rue de la Gare and rue de la Tuilerie. Return shuttles leave from Sentheim station. Departures are limited to 80 seats each so that the show can be seated; show seats are reserved for train passengers. The operator's fare is a single price, free for children under 4. Tickets are non-refundable; discount cards, discount coupons and free or gifted tickets are not valid for this event. If online sales are full there is no sale at the ticket office, and the volunteers take no reservations by e-mail or telephone and keep no waiting list.