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Christmas

Bimmelbahn mit Glühweinduft — Weißeritztalbahn

  • Run by SDG Sächsische Dampfeisenbahngesellschaft mbH (Weißeritztalbahn)
  • Freital-Hainsberg station — Freital, Saxony, Germany

Next: Nov 27 – Dec 4, 2026

A two-hour winter-evening steam trip on the Weißeritztalbahn from Freital-Hainsberg to Dippoldiswalde and back with mulled wine, Christmas treats and a bratwurst.

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Nov 27 – Dec 4, 2026

Two evenings (Nov 27 and Dec 4; Dec 4 is fully booked), 17:15 to about 19:30, from Freital-Hainsberg to Dippoldiswalde and back.

From €53 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Weißeritztalbahn of the SDG Sächsische Dampfeisenbahngesellschaft sells "Bimmelbahn mit Glühweinduft" as a bookable evening programme of about two hours. Guests are welcomed and briefed at Freital-Hainsberg station, then ride the steam train through the snowy valley to Dippoldiswalde and back with a guide who explains the line.

The operator says a warming mulled wine from Schloss Wackerbarth is waiting on board. In Dippoldiswalde guests can fortify themselves with winter treats, including a freshly grilled bratwurst, before a second mulled wine on the way back.

The programme includes Christmas-style sweet nibbles, one bratwurst from the charcoal grill and a decorative mulled-wine mug to take home. Alcohol is served to adults only; the operator's shop lists children's punch instead of mulled wine for children.

What to expect

About two hours: a welcome and briefing at Freital-Hainsberg, a steam-train ride to Dippoldiswalde and back with commentary on the line, mulled wine from Schloss Wackerbarth on board and again on the return, Christmas sweets, a charcoal-grilled bratwurst and a mulled-wine mug to keep. Alcohol is served to adults only.

Practical info

Starts at Freital-Hainsberg station, Dresdner Straße 280, 01705 Freital, and ends there. Booked through the operator's online shop, or by phone or e-mail with the operator; the programme is a booked tour, not a regular train. Children from 6 to 14 years have their own price category.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bimmelbahn mit Glühweinduft?▾
The operator describes a programme of about two hours, starting and ending at Freital-Hainsberg station.
What is included?▾
A welcome and explanation at the station, the steam-train ride to Dippoldiswalde and back, a guide explaining the line, Christmas-style sweets, one bratwurst from the charcoal grill and a mulled-wine mug to take home, according to the operator.
When do I get the mulled wine?▾
The operator says a mulled wine from Schloss Wackerbarth is served on board and a second one on the way back from Dippoldiswalde.
Is alcohol served to children?▾
No. The operator says alcohol is served to adults only; its shop lists children's punch for children.
How do I book?▾
The operator's event page links its online shop and also gives a phone number and an e-mail address for information and booking.

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Sources

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

Official website: weisseritztalbahn.com

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