Historic Railways - Travel by Steam

Boldly jolting their way across the picturesque landscape, driven by steam or horse power, the historic railways of Niedersachsen cut across tidal flats, heath or hills. A nostalgic way to travel, as if time had stood still. more

The Harz Narrow Gauge Railway

The most famous old railways puff their way through the Harz mountains. The most northerly of Germany's mountain ranges is criss-crossed by a unique rail network, the Harz narrow gauge railways, which cut through the north-south axis of the Harz mountains. On over 132 kilometres of track, passengers can enjoy the lost flair and romance of rail travel in the middle of the romantically wild natural landscape.more

Heide-Express

In August and September the region between Luneburg and Celle is transformed into a purple carpet of flowers. But it's worth taking a trip on the heathland express even when the heath isn't in bloom. Children love the bright red engine. It travels along a total of three stretches of rail and the timetable is arranged so that you've got time for a picnic, a walk or to visit the nature trail at your destination.more

Bruchhausen-Vilsen Narrow Gauge Rail Museum

You always wanted to be a train guard? In Bruchhausen-Vilsen time hasn't stood still, it's been turned back! The oldest outdoor rail museum in Germany has a unique collection of narrow-gauge vehicles on display - steam and diesel locomotives, engines and passenger and goods wagons.more

Moorland Express on the Teufelsmoor (Devil's Moor)

The Teufelsmoor is a place of pilgrimage not just for art lovers - train lovers will also find plenty to enjoy there. You can even combine an art trip with the travel experience. The Moorland express travels between Osterholz-Scharmbeck and Stade, also stopping in the artists' village of Worpswede. Nowadays the railbus is mostly used by tourists, who get an unusual view of the moorland landscape.more