Glühweinexpress 2026 – Rothenburg to the Christmas market in Rothenburg

When the scent of mulled wine and fresh pastries fills the air, festive lights make the station shine and a historic steam locomotive puffs leisurely through the winter landscape – then it’s time for the Glühweinexpress (mulled wine express) at the Kleinbahnverein Rothenburg/O.L. again.

A feast for all the senses

The Glühweinexpress is more than just a train ride – it is a journey back in time, set in the magic of the Advent season. On the festively decorated station grounds, a lovingly prepared programme awaits you:

• Steam train rides through the wintry Upper Lusatia with warm drinks on board
• Father Christmas hands out sweets to the children on the train
• Christmas market atmosphere with regional delicacies, mulled wine and children’s punch
• A look behind the scenes of the club’s work and the historic vehicles

Timetable & special highlights

The special Christmas steam trains run several times a day from Rothenburg/O.L. station along the wintry decorated line and back again.
Between the trips, the station grounds invite you to stroll, feast and marvel. For younger guests there is a children’s corner with crafts and games.

Current ticket prices can be found on the following page: Fahrplan – Kleinbahnverein Rothenburg/O.L. e.V.

The Horka – Rothenburg line, opened in 1907 as a standard-gauge light railway, was operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn as a branch line from 1949. In the years after 2010 the remaining traffic ceased, after which the tracks lay unused for several years.

 

Location

• click here for the departure station

 

Trips

The trips are still being planned.
The exact times will be published about 2 weeks in advance on social media and on the kbvr-ev website!
 

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