Waldeisenbahn Muskau© WEM Gesellschaft zur Betreibung der Waldeisenbahn Muskau GmbH
Father Christmas trips to Kromlau
· Organiser: Muskau Forest Railway · Upper Lusatia
Waldeisenbahn Muskau© WEM Gesellschaft zur Betreibung der Waldeisenbahn Muskau GmbH
Description
By steam train to visit Father Christmas ...
Despite the “winter break” in regular services, a train can still be seen now and then on the lines from Weißwasser to Kromlau or Bad Muskau. These are mostly chartered trips for groups, which can be booked with the historic light railway all year round.
The Waldeisenbahn has a special highlight in store for families: the Father Christmas rides in December. They are a long-standing tradition and always take place at the same time as the Romantic Christmas Market in Weißwasser.
On the second and third weekends of Advent, four trains will set off under full steam from Weißwasser Teichstraße station each day, at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30. Before departure you can enjoy a bite to eat in our festively decorated terrace restaurant “Zum Hemmschuh”.
Accompanied by “Wuschel” the squirrel, guests big and small then travel to the fairy-tale forest near Kromlau to visit Father Christmas. If all goes well, he is sure to have a sack of presents for the young visitors again. The train returns to Weißwasser after a good hour each time.
The fare is 18,– € for adults and 12,– € for children. Tickets for the much sought-after seats in the carriages are available in advance.
Will you be lucky enough to see the Christmas fire brigade visiting the station grounds again? There will certainly be fairy-tale characters and more than just one Father Christmas! It is well worth dropping by. Mulled wine, punch and hot bratwurst will be provided for visitors by the Waldeisenbahn staff.
If a steam locomotive fails at short notice, individual trains may also be hauled by a diesel locomotive.
Despite the “winter break” in regular services, a train can still be seen now and then on the lines from Weißwasser to Kromlau or Bad Muskau. These are mostly chartered trips for groups, which can be booked with the historic light railway all year round.
The Waldeisenbahn has a special highlight in store for families: the Father Christmas rides in December. They are a long-standing tradition and always take place at the same time as the Romantic Christmas Market in Weißwasser.
On the second and third weekends of Advent, four trains will set off under full steam from Weißwasser Teichstraße station each day, at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30. Before departure you can enjoy a bite to eat in our festively decorated terrace restaurant “Zum Hemmschuh”.
Accompanied by “Wuschel” the squirrel, guests big and small then travel to the fairy-tale forest near Kromlau to visit Father Christmas. If all goes well, he is sure to have a sack of presents for the young visitors again. The train returns to Weißwasser after a good hour each time.
The fare is 18,– € for adults and 12,– € for children. Tickets for the much sought-after seats in the carriages are available in advance.
Will you be lucky enough to see the Christmas fire brigade visiting the station grounds again? There will certainly be fairy-tale characters and more than just one Father Christmas! It is well worth dropping by. Mulled wine, punch and hot bratwurst will be provided for visitors by the Waldeisenbahn staff.
Location
Diesel operation timetable
Extract from the 2025 special timetable.
| Weißwasser – Kromlau | ||||||
| Weißwasser Teichstraße | dep. | 10.00 | 11.30 | 13.00 | 14.30 | |
| Museum station | 10.01 | 11.31 | 13.01 | 14.31 | ||
| Kromlau | dep. | 10.20 | 11.50 | 13.20 | 14.50 | |
| Kromlau – Weißwasser | ||||||
| Kromlau | dep. | 10.25 | 12.00 | 13.30 | 15.00 | |
| Museum station | 11.04 | 12.19 | 13.49 | 15.19 | ||
| Weißwasser Teichstraße | dep. | 11.05 | 12.20 | 13.50 | 15.20 | |
Fares
Extract from the tariff, valid for the whole route.
| Weißwasser – Kromlau and back | |
| Adults return | 18,00 € |
| Reduced return | 12,00 € |
- Reduced: children aged 6 – 14 and severely disabled persons with the
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marking and their companion - Wheelchairs, pushchairs and dogs: carried free of charge
- Bicycles can be taken on board, subject to space: 3,– € each
- Family ticket: for the outward & return journey of 2 adults and up to 3 children
If a steam locomotive fails at short notice, individual trains may also be hauled by a diesel locomotive.
