Illustration of neighbours chatting with cocoa in a community hall decorated with paper chains and wrapped gifts (Adventsdampf durch's Selketal)
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Adventsdampf durch's Selketal

Passengers take a winter journey aboard a steam-hauled special train running from Gernrode to Wernigerode. The excursion includes reserved seating, festive Christmas pastries, and a holiday lunch of beef roulade served with red cabbage and dumplings. Guests also enjoy a serving of mulled wine or children's punch, along with return transfer by bus.

Sun, Dec 6, 2026

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Tickets

Adults: €79.00. The ticket includes the steam-hauled special train journey, reserved seating, Christmas lunch (beef roulade with red cabbage and dumplings), Christmas biscuits, one mulled wine or children's punch per person, and return transfer by bus. The lunch may contain allergens; no substitutions are possible.

Hours

Gernrode departure approximately 10:00; Wernigerode arrival approximately 16:00.

Food & Drink

The ticket includes beef roulade with red cabbage and dumplings, Christmas pastries, and one cup of mulled wine or children's punch per person; lunch substitutions are unavailable and the meal may contain allergens.

Pets

Dogs are not allowed on the special trains.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Steam-train enthusiasts and holiday day-trippers

Vibe

Festive and scenic

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Wait for written order confirmation from customer service before relying on the included services for your booking.
  • Ask customer service about additional boarding options if Gernrode is not a suitable boarding point.
  • Allow for a full-day excursion; the listed journey runs approximately from Gernrode to Wernigerode, with times subject to slight changes.
  • Choose between the included mulled wine and children’s punch when considering the drink for each person.
  • Check whether the fixed lunch suits anyone in your party, since it may contain allergens and cannot be changed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the excursion?

It includes a reserved seat on a steam-hauled special train, Christmas lunch, Christmas biscuits, one mulled wine or children’s punch per person, and a return bus transfer.

What is served for lunch?

The included meal is beef roulade with red cabbage and dumplings. It may contain allergens, and substitutions are not possible.

Can I bring a dog on the train?

No. Dogs are not permitted on the special trains.

Can I request another boarding point?

You can ask customer service whether additional boarding options are available.

Is the train journey guaranteed to run?

The organizer reserves the right to cancel if the minimum number of participants has not been reached 14 days before the journey. The services are confirmed only after written order confirmation from customer service.

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