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Fahrt zum Samichlaus in den Sihlwald — Zürcher Museums-Bahn

  • Run by ZMB Zürcher Museums-Bahn
  • Zürich Wiedikon station — Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Next: Dec 5, 2026

A steam train from Zürich Wiedikon to Sihlwald on Samichlaus Saturday, with a walk to the Samichlaus, hot punch and a Chlaussäckli for every child with a child ticket.

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Dec 5, 2026

Two trips from Zürich Wiedikon at 13:40 and 17:20, returning from Sihlwald at 16:10 and 19:50. Runs in any weather; changes reserved.

From CHF 29 (as published by the operator)

About this event

The ZMB Zürcher Museums-Bahn, a heritage railway running on the Sihltal line between Zürich and Sihlbrugg, takes its steam train from Zürich-Wiedikon to Sihlwald on Samichlaus Saturday. The operator runs two round trips that day, and the train includes the museum railway's vintage electric railcar.

From Sihlwald station the passengers walk, together with the Schmutzlis, down to the large hall on the grounds of the visitor centre. The Samichlaus is waiting there for the children's verses, the tables are decorated and hot punch is served. Every child with a child ticket receives a Chlaussäckli.

The operator states that every child who wants to take part in the Samichlaus event must hold a valid ticket. The event is organised together with Radio Zürisee, and tickets are sold through Radio Zürisee and the Ticketcorner web shop.

The operator reserves the right to make changes.

What to expect

A steam train ride from Zürich Wiedikon to Sihlwald, a walk with the Schmutzlis to the hall at the visitor centre, the Samichlaus listening to the children's verses, hot punch, and a Chlaussäckli for each child with a child ticket. The ride goes ahead in any weather.

Practical info

Boards at Zürich Wiedikon station. Two round trips run on the day. Every child who wants to take part needs a valid ticket; children aged 2 to 16 pay a child fare, and children under 2 travel free with an adult but receive no Chlaussäckli. Prams are carried in the luggage van. The vintage electric railcar of the ZMB is also coupled into the train. The operator reserves the right to make changes. Questions: zmb-samichlaus@museumsbahn.ch.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Samichlaus train leave from?▾
From Zürich Wiedikon. The train runs to Sihlwald, and from the Sihlwald station passengers walk with the Schmutzlis to the hall at the visitor centre.
How many departures are there?▾
The operator lists two round trips on the day, with return trips from Sihlwald in the afternoon and in the evening.
Does my child need a ticket to meet the Samichlaus?▾
Yes. The operator says every child who wants to take part in the Samichlaus event must hold a valid ticket. Children aged 2 to 16 pay a child fare and receive a Chlaussäckli; children under 2 travel free with an adult, without a Chlaussäckli.
Is there something to drink?▾
Yes, hot punch is served in the hall at Sihlwald.
What happens if it rains?▾
The operator says the trip is run in any weather.
Can I bring a pram?▾
Prams are carried in the luggage van.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 18, 2026 from the official site: museumsbahn.ch. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: museumsbahn.ch

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