Sinterklaas Pepernoten Express
Visitors meet Sinterklaas and his Pieten at the station before boarding steam train passenger carriages. The train takes travelers on a scenic return trip between Beekbergen and Eerbeek across the Veluwe. During the journey, the Pieten entertain the passengers and Sinterklaas hands out a surprise gift to every child.
What to Expect
Steam train journey across the Veluwe with Sinterklaas and Pieten.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and nostalgic
Energy Level
Low
Budget
€€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults €26.00; children ages 3–11 €18.50, including a gift; children up to age 2 travel free. – Get tickets
- Hours: Rit 1: booking/start at 09:30, train departs around 10:00 and returns at 11:35. Rit 2: booking/start at 12:35, train departs around 13:05 and returns at 14:30. Rit 3: booking/start at 15:30, train departs around 16:00 and returns at 17:35.
- Parking: Free parking is available at Museumstation Beekbergen.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve through the online ticket shop from mid-October, because booking is mandatory for these special Sinterklaas rides.
- Choose one of the three ride options when booking; each has a separate start time, so select the session that works for your group.
- Children aged two and under travel free, a useful detail for families budgeting for the ride.
- If arriving by car, use the free parking available at Museumstation Beekbergen.
- Bus 43 stops at Zonnehuis, followed by about a 20-minute walk; from Apeldoorn, a local bus to Tullekensmolenweg leaves a five-minute walk.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children up to age 2 travel free.
- Choose one of three separately bookable train sessions on November 22.
- Sinterklaas and his Pieten join the train rides on November 22.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the visit?
Visitors meet Sinterklaas and his Pieten at the Museumstoomdepot before taking a return steam-train trip between Beekbergen and Eerbeek.
Is advance booking required?
Yes. Reservations are required for these special rides and can be made through the online ticket shop from mid-October.
Is there something for children on the ride?
Sinterklaas brings a surprise gift for every child, and the Pieten entertain passengers during the journey.
Can children under three travel for free?
Children up to age two travel free.
Where can I park or catch public transport to the Museumstation?
Free parking is available at stations except the Apeldoorn station P&R. Bus routes serve the Museumstation area, with a walk from the Zonnehuis stop or Lieren.
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