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14 events

December 2026

  • Eisenbahnfreunde ChemnitztalEisenbahnfreunde Chemnitztal
    © Eisenbahnfreunde Chemnitztal e.V.

    Advent trips

    · Eisenbahnfreunde Chemnitztal e.V. (Association of railway enthusiasts in the Chemnitztal valley)

    ...to the Tauraer Burgadvent (Advent at Taura Castle) It once ran from Wechselburg to Chemnitz: Saxony’s most expensive branch line. Today, on the…

  • Parkeisenbahn ChemnitzParkeisenbahn Chemnitz
    © Parkeisenbahn Chemnitz gGmbH

    By train to see St Nicholas

    · Chemnitz Park Railway

    St Nicholas welcomes all passengers, young and old, and hands out sweets to the children. St Nicholas trips for groups by advance booking only…

  • Parkeisenbahn ChemnitzParkeisenbahn Chemnitz
    © Parkeisenbahn Chemnitz gGmbH - Tim Zolkos

    Advent in the forest

    · Chemnitz Park Railway

    St Nicholas welcomes all passengers, young and old, and hands out sweets to the children. Afterwards the steam locomotive sets off on the grand St…

  • Straßenbahnmuseum ChemnitzStraßenbahnmuseum Chemnitz
    © Straßenbahnfreunde Chemnitz e.V.

    Christmassy tram museum

    · Chemnitz Tramway Museum

    If you follow the Industrial Route westwards in Chemnitz along Zwickauer Straße, you will find an old track layout on the property at number 164…

  • Brückenberg-Kohlenbahn ZwickauBrückenberg-Kohlenbahn Zwickau
    © Brückenbergbahnverein

    St Nicholas trips on the Brückenbergbahn Zwickau

    · Zwickau Bridge Mountain Coal Railway

    The operating day in December On the public operating days of the Brückenberg-Kohlenbahn in Zwickau, the Brückenberg-Kohlenbahn Zwickau runs between…

  • Förderverein Wisentatalbahn e.V.Förderverein Wisentatalbahn e.V.
    © Uwe Köhler

    Advent special trip in Vogtland style

    · Förderverein Wisentatalbahn e.V. (Railway association)

    The historic railcar of the Wisentatalbahn takes you on a festive Advent trip in the Vogtland. The trip is still being planned. More information…

  • ErzgebirgsbahnErzgebirgsbahn
    © Wolfgang Fischer

    Christmas market and miners’ parade in Marienberg

    · Erzgebirgsbahn – DB RegioNetz GmbH railway company

    This weekend, Erzgebirgsbahn railcars will shuttle not only between Chemnitz and Pockau-Lengefeld, but also between Pockau-Lengefeld and Marienberg…

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    © Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum e.V.

    Licht‘l trip to the miners’ parade in Schwarzenberg

    · Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum e.V. Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf (Saxon railway museum in Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf)

    Christmas time in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) is a magical season full of lights, traditions and festive atmosphere – it enchants everyone who…

  • Stadt Wilkau-HaßlauStadt Wilkau-Haßlau
    © Stadtverwaltung Wilkau-Haßlau

    Wilkau-Haßlau Christmas market

    · Town of Wilkau-Haßlau

    This weekend the Christmas market takes place in Wilkau-Haßlau town centre, with numerous stalls and attractions for the whole family. Well worth a…

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    © Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum e.V.

    Licht‘l trip to the miners’ parade in Annaberg-Buchholz

    · Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum e.V. Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf (Saxon railway museum in Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf)

    Christmas time in the Ore Mountains – a festive winter fairytale full of glittering lights, traditions and enchanting customs! The special train…

  • Parkeisenbahn ChemnitzParkeisenbahn Chemnitz
    © Parkeisenbahn Chemnitz gGmbH - Tim Zolkos

    Father Christmas trips

    · Chemnitz Park Railway

    “Leave the Christmas goose behind – the whole family off to the Parkeisenbahn!” Father Christmas trips on Boxing Day for the whole family: Father…

  • Schauplatz Eisenbahn ChemnitzSchauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz
    © Schauplatz Eisenbahn

    Rauhnacht – fire, steam and glittering lights

    · Schauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz

    Experience an afternoon of post-Christmas market bustle between the roundhouses at the Schauplatz Eisenbahn for the Rauhnacht. Among blazing fires…

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    © Interessengemeinschaft Traditionslok 58 3047 e.V. - Sebastian Illig

    New Year’s Eve trip to the Frankfurt (Main) skyline

    · Friends of Steam Locomotives 58 3047 Glauchau

    With 35 1097 we take you through Hesse on the last day of the year. A unique experience with the Eisenbahnfreunde Treysa from Schwalmstadt through…

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  • Industriemuseum ChemnitzIndustriemuseum Chemnitz
    © Industriemuseum Chemnitz

    Made in Germany – industry and forced labour under National Socialism

    · Sächsisches Industriemuseum (Saxon Museum of Industry special purpose association)

    From 20 March 2026 to 11 April 2027, the Industriemuseum Chemnitz invites you to this cabinet exhibition of photographs by Tomasz Lewandowski at its…

  • Industriemuseum ChemnitzIndustriemuseum Chemnitz
    © Industriemuseum Chemnitz

    Traces of success – Jewish entrepreneurs in Chemnitz

    · Sächsisches Industriemuseum (Saxon Museum of Industry special purpose association)

    From 5 June to 22 August 2026, to mark the Year of Jewish Culture in Saxony, the Industriemuseum Chemnitz invites you to the cabinet exhibition…