Licht‘l trip to the miners’ parade in Schwarzenberg

Christmas time in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) is a magical season full of lights, traditions and festive atmosphere – it enchants everyone who experiences it, year after year! A special highlight is the journey on the steam-hauled museum train to the famous “Schwarzenberger Bergparade” (miners' parade), a centuries-old custom in which the miners march in ceremonial uniform through the festively decorated streets of the town.

The trip starts promptly at midday in Chemnitz: the steam locomotive sets off, puffing and whistling through the wintry hills and forests of the Ore Mountains. With every kilometre the train gets closer to Schwarzenberg, the anticipation grows – for the miners' parade, the rhythmic stamping of boots and the sparkling lights of the Christmas decorations.

In Schwarzenberg itself, a unique Christmas market awaits you, winding picturesquely through the narrow, steep lanes. The scent of mulled wine, roasted almonds and gingerbread drifts through the streets, and the warm lighting bathes the town in a fairytale atmosphere.

After visiting the miners' parade and the Christmas market, the evening journey continues through the illuminated Ore Mountains, whose lights shine into the darkness like little stars. A short stop in Schlettau offers a chance to catch your breath before the special train, laden with festive impressions, returns to Chemnitz via Annaberg-Buchholz. Don't miss this special trip and experience the magic of the Ore Mountains at Christmas time!

What's on in Schwarzenberg

• Schwarzenberg miners' parade (Bergparade)
• Schwarzenberg Christmas market

What's on in Schlettau

• Christmas at Schlettau station

Location

• click here for the departure station location

Included

• Journey in a historic special train hauled by a steam locomotive
• Trip to Schwarzenberg and back
• Seat reservation

Route

Fares

Trains depart from Chemnitz Hauptbahnhof (main station); the locomotives and carriages used may change at short notice. The departure times shown in the excursion programme are approximate. You will receive the exact times with your booking documents. Children up to 4 travel free of charge, but without entitlement to a seat. Children aged 5 to 15 pay the reduced fare. The family ticket covers 2 adults and up to 2 children. If you decide at short notice to join a trip, you can also buy tickets directly at the train. Please check beforehand whether seats are still available.