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Nikolausfahrt — Wanderbahn im Regental

  • Run by Wanderbahn im Regental
  • Bahnhof Viechtach — Viechtach, Bavaria, Germany

Next: Dec 6, 2026

A Saint Nicholas day on the Wanderbahn im Regental historic train between Viechtach and Gotteszell in the Bavarian Forest.

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Next edition

Dec 6, 2026

One day, Sunday Dec 6, marked as Nikolausfahrt on the Viechtach–Gotteszell line. A special fare applies.

About this event

The Wanderbahn im Regental runs historic trains on the line between Viechtach and Gotteszell in the Bavarian Forest, calling at stations such as Teisnach, Patersdorf and Ruhmannsfelden. The train is a historic one with second-class seating only.

The operator publishes its operating days for the year on its timetable page. In December one of them is marked as the Nikolausfahrt, the Saint Nicholas trip, with a note that a special fare applies that day. The operator's website also reported the Nikolausfahrt of the previous year as a news item, so the trip is a returning event.

On the other operating days the operator offers single and return fares for the whole route, and tickets are sold on board.

What to expect

A ride on the historic train on the Viechtach–Gotteszell line on the day marked as Nikolausfahrt. The operator gives no separate timetable or programme for that day on the pages read.

Practical info

The line runs between Viechtach and Gotteszell. The operator says the historic train is second class only, not wheelchair accessible and has no toilet. Tickets are normally sold on board. A special fare applies on the Nikolausfahrt day.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Which line does the Nikolausfahrt use?▾
The Wanderbahn im Regental line between Viechtach and Gotteszell.
Is the fare different on the Nikolausfahrt day?▾
Yes. The operator marks the day with "Besonderer Fahrpreis", a special fare.
Is the train accessible?▾
The operator says the historic train is second class only, not wheelchair accessible and has no toilet.
Where can I buy tickets?▾
The operator says all tickets are available directly on the train.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 28, 2026 from the official site: wanderbahn.de. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: wanderbahn.de

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