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Adventsfahrten mit dem Nikolaus — Museumsbahnen Schönberger Strand

  • Run by Verein Verkehrsamateure und Museumsbahn e.V. (VVM-Museumsbahn-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH)
  • Museumsbahnhof Schönberger Strand — Schönberger Strand, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Next: Nov 29, 2026

Short Advent trips in decorated historic carriages from the Museumsbahnhof Schönberger Strand on the Baltic coast in Schleswig-Holstein, with the Nikolaus handing out small gifts to children.

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Nov 29, 2026

One day, three departures from Schönberger Strand (11:30, 14:00, 16:00), about 45 minutes each. The Nikolaus gives small gifts to children.

From €10 (as published by the operator)

About this event

The Verein Verkehrsamateure und Museumsbahn e.V. and its operating company run the Museumsbahnen Schönberger Strand, a heritage line where historic trains with steam and diesel traction and old railcars run between Schönberger Strand and Schönberg (Holstein), and where historic trams circle in front of the station. The operator describes the museum as run on a non-profit, voluntary basis.

On one Sunday in the Advent season the museum railway runs "Advents-Nikolaus-Sonderzüge" from Schönberger Strand. The operator's poster promises a train ride in decorated carriages of about 45 minutes. The Nikolaus gives small gifts to the children in the train, and the poster says passengers aged 1 to 14 get a surprise.

The museum also runs its historic trams from the station forecourt on the same day, and the operator says refreshments are provided.

What to expect

A ride of about 45 minutes in decorated historic carriages starting from Schönberger Strand, with the Nikolaus handing out small gifts to children. Children from 1 to 14 years receive a surprise. The museum tram runs from the station forecourt during the day and refreshments are on offer.

Practical info

Departs from the Museumsbahnhof Schönberger Strand, Am Schierbek 1, 24217 Schönberg (Holstein). The ticket applies from age 1; babies under 1 year travel free without a seat. Online tickets are sold through the operator's ticket portal; questions go to the operator's booking e-mail or the info phone on operating days. The operator reserves the right to cancel trips at short notice in extreme weather.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where do the Advent trains leave from?▾
From the Museumsbahnhof Schönberger Strand, Am Schierbek 1, 24217 Schönberg (Holstein).
How long is the ride?▾
The operator gives a travel time of about 45 minutes.
Does the Nikolaus come?▾
Yes. The operator says the Nikolaus gives small gifts to well-behaved children in the train, and its poster says passengers aged 1 to 14 get a surprise.
From what age is a ticket needed?▾
The fare applies from age 1. Accompanied children under 1 year travel free without a claim to a seat, according to the poster.
Can I buy tickets online?▾
Yes, the operator's Termine page links an online ticket sale; the poster also gives a booking e-mail address and an info phone number.
What happens in bad weather?▾
The operator reserves the right to cancel trips at short notice in extreme weather.
Is there anything else running that day?▾
Yes. The operator says the museum tram runs from the station forecourt for part of the day and that refreshments are provided.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 21, 2026 from the official site: vvm-museumsbahn.de. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: vvm-museumsbahn.de

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