Kirnitzschtalbahn
A little squeaking and jolting are part of the experience when this venerable lady takes a curve. And she’s allowed to do just that. After all, she’s been on the road for more than 125 years. The nostalgic tram service in the Kirnitzschtal valley in the Hintere Sächsische Schweiz is a highlight for rail enthusiasts. This is home to the only tram in the world that runs through a national park! With just one line, it’s also one of the smallest tram systems in Germany!
Stretching a total of eight kilometers, the single-track route runs from the Bad Schandau spa park through the picturesque valley—with its towering cliffs and the river that gives the valley its name—to the terminal at Lichtenhainer Wasserfall. Each of the nine stops along the way serves as a starting point for a hike into the rocky landscape of the Saxon Switzerland National Park.
The line was electrified over 125 years ago. Over the decades, the railway has been modernized time and again. Today, 30% of the traction current is even generated by solar energy.
Several times a year, however, the historic trains are brought out of the depot: Every year on May 1, at Pentecost, during the Kirnitzschtal Festival, and on October 3, the lovingly restored cars are in service.
The “Gästekarte mobil” and the Deutschland-Ticket are valid on the Kirnitzschtalbahn.
Good to know
Openings
- In summer, the Kirnitzschtalbahn runs daily every half hour. From November, the winter timetable applies until the end of March.
You can find the timetables at: https://www.rvsoe.de/verkehrsmittel/kirnitzschtalbahn/fahrplan-tarif Price info
- A special fare applies for the Kirnitzschtalbahn.
The Deutschlandticket and the mobile guest card are recognized for the journey.Information on reduced prices: Pupils up to their 15th birthday can take advantage of the reduced fare. Children under the age of 6 and severely disabled persons are transported free of charge. General information
Bus stop available
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
Pet allowed
Payment methods
- Cash
Accessibility
- Saxony Barrier-FreeNotes on accessibility
- Access is only possible at the final stops "Kurpark" and "Lichtenhainer Wasserfall" via a mobile folding ramp (11.8% incline, 180 cm long)
- Staff will be happy to provide assistance
- Electric wheelchairs can be transported, e-scooters not
- A maximum of 4 wheelchairs can be transported at the same time. 4 wheelchairs can be transported at the same time, please register groups (035022 54816)
- public, barrier-free WC available directly at the "Kurpark" stop
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facilityDoor width min. 80 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Accessible toiletDoor width min. 80 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 130x130 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 80 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
Directions & Parking facilities
- Easily accessible by public transport.
Bus routes 241, 253, 260
Bus stop: Kurpark, Bad Schandau
Timetable information: https://www.vvo-online.de
