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Dresden Steam Engine Festival
- Additional day tickets for the Dresden Steam Engine Festival: € 18 per person and day
- Additional tickets for the Night Photography Parade on 08/10 or 09/10/2021: € 28 per person and evening - Tickets only on request
- Special steam train rides: € 45 per person and ride
Prices are subject to change. All prices indicated are to be seen as inclusive of the statutory VAT rate currently in force. Some services are subject to the reverse charge procedure. The included guided tours will be held in English, other languages on request.
21st guest goes free in half a twin room. Anyway, the tour is offered for groups from ten persons. Furthermore, we do offer a similar service for individual travellers and small groups with less than ten persons. Visit our section Steam Train Tours for individual travellers and explore our tours to the topic steam engines which can be booked from one person.
We are looking forward to your request and will be pleased to provide you with an offer tailored to your specific needs for your nostalgic travel to Saxony. Please read on for more useful travel information for your steam train tour and about the Steam Engine Festival.
[services] =>Basic package for your special interest tour to the Steam Engine Festival:
4 days / 3 nights
- 3 nights bed and breakfast in Dresden
- 1 day ticket to the Steam Engine Festival; includes entry to the festival site (ticket is only valid according to the date stamp) as well as entry to the Dresden Transport Museum (valid for the entire duration of the event from the 08/10 – 10/10/2021)
- Guided tour through the historic city centre
- Ticket for a special steam train ride
- 1 city map of Dresden per room
- Detailed travel documents
- 24-hour telephone service during your trip to the Dresden Steam Engine Festival
Additional services
Here you can find additional services from the programme of the Dresden Steam Engine Festival, which can be booked as an optional extra to your steam train group tour.
Additional day tickets for the Dresden Steam Engine Festival
- Dates: 08/10, 09/10 and 10/10/2021
- Foreseeable price: € 18 per person and day
Additional tickets for the Night Photography Parade (Tickets only on request)
- Dates: 08/10 and 09/10/2021
- Price: € 18 per person and evening
Additional tickets for the special steam train tours
Price: € 45 per person
- Tour 1: Friday, 08/10/2021: Dresden Hbf. – Freiberg – Dresden‐Neustadt – Bischofswerda – Dresden Hbf. (incl. Tharandt Incline and Klotzsche Incline, approx. 4 hrs)
- Tour 2: Saturday, 09/10/2021, morning: Dresden Hbf. – Nossen – Döbeln – Waldheim – Chemnitz – Dresden Hbf. (approx. 4 hrs)
- Tour 3: Saturday, 09/10/2021, afternoon: return ride Dresden Hbf. – Kamenz – Hosena – Senftenberg (approx. 4 hrs)
- Tour 4: Sunday, 10/10/2021, morning: Tharandt Incling, parallel run with freight train (approx. 3 hrs)
- Tour 5: Sunday, 10/10/2021, afternoon: return ride Dresden Hbf. – Radebeul-Ost – Dresden – Neustadt/Sachsen (approx. 3,5 hrs / possibly 4,5 hrs)
*subject to change
Further suggestions
- Ride with a narrow-gauge railway e.g. from Radebeul to Radeburg (Lößnitzgrundbahn) or from Freital to Dippoldiswalde (Weißeritz Valley Railway)
- Day excursion to the famous porcelain city of Meissen
- Boat trip with a historic paddle steamer on the Elbe River with stop at Pillnitz Palace and guided visit to Pillnitz Park and Gardens
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Saxony by Steam
Today you start with a railway tour from Freital to the northern Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) to Dippoldiswalde. The Weißeritz Valley Railway (Weißeritztalbahn) weaves through partly narrow and sharply incised valleys, passes majestic rock faces over the viaduct up to the dam Malter and ends in the health resort Kipsdorf. In the afternoon you take a boat trip with a historic paddle steamer through the picturesque Elbe Valley from Dresden to Pillnitz. Enjoy the view over the protected biota. In Pillnitz you have the possibility to visit the palace from the 18th century and the adjacent park.
On the third day of your group tour the topic "Saxony by Steam" will be enlarged on again. On a tour with the Lößnitz Valley Railway "Lößnitzdackel", a popular Saxon narrow-gauge railway, you go from Radebeul to Moritzburg. Here you visit the baroque Moritzburg Hunting Lodge which is located on an artificially formed island. After your return in Dresden the rest of the day is free time at your disposal. - 3x overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dresden
- Sightseeing tour to Dresden
- Admission and guided visit to the Dresden Railway Museum
- 1 dinner in the restaurant Dresden 1900
- Boat trip with a historic paddle steamer from Dresden to Pillnitz
- Ride with the Weißeritz Valley Railway (Weißeritztalbahn) from Freital to Kipsdorf
- Ride with the Lößnitz Valley Railway ("Lößnitzdackel") from Radebeul to Moritzburg
- Visit to the Moritzburg Hunting Lodge
- Travel documents for the tour manager/ driver
- 24-hrs AugustusTours telephone service during your group tour
PLUS packages for your steam train tour to Saxony
DresdenPLUS
No group trip to Dresden is complete without an excursion to Pillnitz Castle, which was once the summer residence of Saxon rulers from the House of Wettin. A stroll through the park gives visitors the chance to explore a fascinating and important collection of rare and valuable plants. To finish your excursion to Pillnitz in style, why not travel back to Dresden on a historic paddle steamer?
- 2x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dresden
- Sightseeing tour by vintage tram through Dresden incl. guided visit to the Tram Museum Dresden
- Excursion by paddle steamer to Pillnitz Palace and guided visit to the Park
- Tour with the historic funicular in Pillnitz and coffee break at the restaurant Luisenhof, also called the "Balcony of Dresden"
- Guided visit to the Railway Museum and depot Dresden-Altstadt
OreMountainsPLUS
If you would also like your group trip to include tradition, craftsmanship and enchanting landscapes, we recommend taking an excursion to the Ore Mountains. In addition to a steam train tour to Steinbach by the narrow gauge railway "Pressnitztalbahn" you will visit two important railway museums.
- 2x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Chemnitz
- Day excursion incl. tour on the "Pressnitztalbahn" from Joehstadt to Steinbach
- Guided visit to the Railway Museum in Schwarzenberg
- Day excursion incl. guided visit to the Saxon Railway Museum in Chemnitz
- Tour on the museum Railway in Schönheide and visit to the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Rittersgruen.
LusatiaPLUS
This extension of your group tour includes a guided walking tour of the historic old town of Bautzen, which boasts a wonderful variety of listed buildings, towers, narrow mediaeval streets and atmospheric pubs.
- 2x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Bautzen/Görlitz
- Guided sightseeing tour in Bautzen
- Tour on the Zittau Railway from Zittau to Oybin
- Exursion to the city of Goerlitz and following tour with the narrow-gauge Railway Bad Muskau
LeipzigPLUS
Complement your group tour with an extention in Leipzig. Your guests will be delighted by this lively city and its network of architecturally interesting traders’ buildings and beautiful, historic shopping arcades.
- 1x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dresden
- Sightseeing tour Leipzig
- Visit to the Railway Museum Leipzig
- a tour on the “Döllnitzbahn” from Oschatz to Mügeln (Under steam during several weekends)
Further suggestions
- Visit to the Dresden Transport Museum
- Ride with the Dresden Park Railway
- Ride with the narrow-gauge railways Zittauer Schmalspurbahn, Döllnitzbahn and Preßnitztalbahn
- Visit to the engine shed of the Zittau narrow-gauge railway (Zittauer Schmalspurbahn) in Bertsdorf
Our hotel recommendation
IBIS hotels Dresden
The IBIS hotels Bastei and Königstein are located in the heart of Dresden in a pedestrian zone. The railway station, public transport and the sights of the Old Town are easily-accessible within minutes. For coaches a fee-based parking spot is located approx. 500 m from the hotels.
The Dresden lodging tax is quoted based on the accommodation rate per person per night. The exact costs will be calculated for each tour individually. Please note that coach driver/tour manager can be excluded from the payment of the tax as it is a work related overnight stay. An attestation by the employer has to be produced at the latest on departure day.
Please note: The steam train travel is only offered for groups off 10 people. But we are also offering a similar service for individual travelers or small groups with less than 10 persons. Visit our topic experience travels for private clients and discover our travels about the topic of steam, which are also bookable off one person.
This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next steam train tour to Saxony which can be adjusted according to your desires. Whether you draw inspiration from the proposals made in this itinerary or blend them with your own ideas, the AugustusTours team is looking forward to putting together your next steam train tour.
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Frauke Mollée
Harz by Steam
In Wernigerode, also known as the "colorful town in the Harz", you will enjoy a guided walking tour through the old town. Discover the narrow streets with its half-timbered houses and see the famous Town Hall as well as the stunning palace up above the old town.
Maybe the highlight of the day is a steam train journey with Brockenbahn. The steam train goes to the top of the highest mountain of the Harz at 1.125 m height. You passing the Tal der Kalten Bode (Valley of the Cold Bode). From here you can also see the second highest mountain of the Harz, the Wurmberg (971 m/3,186 ft).
In the historic town of Quedlinburg, which covers more than 180 hectares, you can savour the special appeal of this small town on a guided walking city tour. Quedlinburg has been classified by the UNESCO as a unique example of an European medieval town.
The imperial city of Goslar was founded in 922 by Henry I. The city gained its wealth mainly by silver mining of Rammelsberg or "Mountain of Fate". Goslar was considered as the "secret capital" of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. When walking through Goslar, you will find many half-timbered houses and other relicts of our ancestors' architectural achievements. You will also have plenty of time to explore the city on your own.- 4 x overnight stay/breakfast in Maritim Hotel in Braunlage, Lower Saxony
- Guided walking tour of Wernigerode
- Train ride with Brockenbahn incl. seat reservation
- Train ride with Selketalbahn from Quedlinburg to Alexisbad incl. seat reservation
- Ride by funicular from Thale to the Hexentanzplatz
- Guided walking tour of Quedlinburg
- Guided sightseeing tour of Goslar
- Coach transfers
- Travel documents for the tour manager/driver
- 24-hrs AugustusTours telephone service during your group tour
Further suggestions
- Kyffhäuser Monument, also known as Barbarossa Monument (81 m / 266 ft)
- Visit Stolberg, the birthplace of Thomas Müntzer, with its castle on a hill
- Enjoy the Wurmberg's panorama view (971 m / 3,186 ft)
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage mine Rammelsberg near Goslar
- Excursion to Eisleben to visit the birthplace of Martin Luther and the Monastery St. Mary's of Helfta
Our hotel recommendation
The Maritim Berghotel in Braunlage is located on the edge of the Harz National Park. The comfortable accommodation invites you to relax amidst impressive scenery. The hotel has an indoor and outdoor pool and an Old English Pub.
Please note: The steam train travel is only offered for groups off 10 people. But we are also offering a similar service for individual travelers or small groups with less than 10 persons. Visit our topic experience travels for private clients and discover our travels about the topic of steam, which are also bookable off one person.
This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next steam train tour to Harz Mountains which can be adjusted according to your desires. Whether you draw inspiration from the proposals made in this itinerary or blend them with your own ideas, the AugustusTours team is looking forward to putting together your next steam train tour.
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Frauke Mollée
Northern Germany by Steam
On your first day you travel individual to Rostock. After you checked into the hotel, a Welcome dinner (3-course-menu) at the hotel awaits you.
3 x overnight stay/breakfast in Rostock- Welcome dinner at hotel (3-course-menu incl. ice-water and bread)
- Guided tour of Rostock on a historic tram
- Public harbour tour to Rostock
- Steam train ride on "Molli" from Bad Doberan to Kühlungsborn and return
- Public steam train ride on "Rasender Roland" on Rügen Island
- Visit of National Park "Königsstuhl" on Rügen Island
- Travel documents for the tour manager/ driver
- 24-hrs AugustusTours telephone service during your group tour
PLUS-packages for your special interest tour to Northern Germany
HamburgPLUS
Coach hire for an excursion to Hamburg- Visit to German Narrow-Gauge Museum and steam train ride with a special train incl. coffee and snacks in Deinste
- Ride with Moorbahn railway alongside the bog area in Wanna
Our hotel recommendations
The 3-stars InterCityHotel Rostock is located near the main station and just a few minutes’ walk from the historic quarter. Its 171 rooms and 3 suites are furnished in a pleasant, modern way and include all the comforts you would expect (no air-conditioning). Features such as acoustic insulation, TV, hairdryer, workspace, telephone are complemented by a wireless internet connection. The hotel includes non-smoking rooms and a parking area.
As an alternative, the 4-stars hotel Radisson Blu, located close to the pedestrianized zone and Gothic Kröpeliner Tor gate, is an ideal base for discovering the city’s delights. All 251 rooms and suites are luxuriously furnished and place the utmost emphasis on comfort. They are fitted with cable and pay-per-view television, radio, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, wireless internet, fax/modem connection and minibar. The hotel’s relaxing health and fitness centre features a sauna, sanarium, steam room, solarium and massage service. The excellent OSTeRIA restaurant serves a mouth- watering variety of modern North-East Italian dishes and local specialities. Conference rooms are available on request.
This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next steam train tour to Northern Germany which can be adjusted according to your desires. Whether you draw inspiration from the proposals made in this itinerary or blend them with your own ideas, the AugustusTours team is looking forward to putting together your next steam train tour.
Credits:
Hamburg © AugustusTours
Lighthouse Warnemünde © Frank Neumann, TVM
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Frauke Mollée
Rhine Valley by Historical Trains
You travel individual to Cologne. After your arrival at Cologne main station or at the airport, you will be taken to the hotel by coach including guide assistance. Now you have time at your disposition, which you may already be using to look around in the beautiful city of Cologne and take a first look at a lively metropolis.
"Vulkan-Express"
Rüdesheim am Rhein, picturesquely situated between the four wine growing regions of Rheinhessen, Rheingau, Naheland and Middle Rhein offers at every turn history and stories. Our certified guides give you an understanding of the important sights and events of Rüdesheim.- 5x overnight stay/breakfast in Novotel Köln City****, Cologne
- Guided walking tour of Cologne
- Visit the Cologne Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Train ride with Ahrtalbahn from Remagen to Ahrbrück (and return)
- Steam train ride with Brohltalbahn ("Vulkan-Express") from Brohl to Oberzissen and Engeln (and return)
- Ride by Drachenfels Cog Railway to the summit of Drachenfels (Dragon's Rock)
- Guided tour of Schloss Drachenburg (Drachenburg Castle)
- Guided walking tour of Rüdesheim (optional)
- Visit to the Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet (optional)
- Travel documents for the tour manager/driver
- 24-hrs AugustusTours telephone service during your group tour
Further suggestions
- Exclusive charter of the Rüdesheimer Winegrower's Express railway (Winzerexpress)
- The Neroberg Mountain Railway in Wiesbaden, the oldest water ballast driven cog-and-rack-railway in Germany
- Enjoy the magnificent view over Cologne during a ride on the Cologne Cable Car that crosses the Rhine.
Our hotel recommendations
The Novotel Köln City**** in Cologne is located on the banks of the Rhine, close to the Old Town. It houses 221 spacious, contemporary rooms with bright, warm decor. Guests can use the well-equipped fitness room or enjoy the fantastic view of Cologne Cathedral from the relaxing warmth of the sauna. With its large terrace and beautiful garden, the courtyard restaurant is an ideal location to while away the hours.
Please note: The steam train travel is only offered for groups off 10 people. But we are also offering a similar service for individual travelers or small groups with less than 10 persons. Visit our topic experience travels for private clients and discover our travels about the topic of steam, which are also bookable off one person.
This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next steam train tour to Rhine Valley which can be adjusted according to your desires. Whether you draw inspiration from the proposals made in this itinerary or blend them with your own ideas, the AugustusTours team is looking forward to putting together your next steam train tour.
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Frauke Mollée
Winter Steam in the Ore Mountains
- 2x overnight stay incl. breakfast in Chemnitz (or Annaberg-Buchholz)
- Admission to the Railway Museum Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf with a small photo parade of different steam engines
- Ride with the Fichtelbergbahn steam train from Cranzahl to Oberwiesenthal
- Guided tour to the steam engine depot in Oberwiesenthal
- Midday lunch (soup and drinks)
- Detailed travel documents for the tour manager/driver
- 24-hours AugustusTours telephone service during your group tour
Further suggestions
- Ride with the Preßnitztalbahn narrow-gauge railway (depends on the riding days)
- Visit of the Railway Museum Schwarzenberg
- Trip to the Christmas wonderland Seiffen, the town of the wooden toys
- Visit of the Saxon narrow gauge Railway Museum Rittersgrün
Our hotel recommendations
The 3 star Superior Dorint Hotel in Chemnitz is located directly in the center. The main railway station, the local public traffic and the historic center are easily reachable.
The 4 star Traditionshotel Wilder Mann is located directly at the market place of the mining city Annaberg-Buchholz. The hotel is one of the oldest former town houses. In the comfortably furnished house you will see many witnesses of past.
Please note:The steam train travel is only offered for groups off 10 people. But we are also offering a similar service for individual travelers or small groups with less than 10 persons. Visit our topic experience travels for private clients and discover our travels about the topic of steam, which are also bookable off one person.
This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next steam train tour to Saxony which can be adjusted according to your desires. Whether you draw inspiration from the proposals made in this itinerary or blend them with your own ideas, the AugustusTours team is looking forward to putting together your next steam train tour.
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Frauke Mollée
Further information about our steam train tours to Germany
Exploring Germany by steam!
Become a part of the traditional German steam engine festivals: Not only railway enthusiasts, but also lovers of narrow-gauge railways and steam engine festivals will find a reliable partner in us when planning their steam train tour to Germany. Accompany us on a journey through time!
Our incoming service for groups to Germany
As an incoming agency and package tour specialist, we organize steam train tours to Germany for groups ranging from clubs and associations to families and work colleagues. In preparation for your steam train tour to Germany we will book a suitable hotel for your group, select expert tour guides and couriers for guided tours and excursions and organise tickets for first-class events.
More information about our steam train tour suggestions
Here you can find our steam train tour suggestions for groups and clubs that would like to visit Germany and be enchanted by the special charm of historic steam trains and traditional narrow-gauge railways. Not only railway enthusiasts, but also lovers of narrow-gauge railways and steam engine festivals will find a reliable partner in us when planning their steam train tour to Germany. Amongst other services, we will book a hotel which matches your requirements, select expert tour guides and couriers, organise a fascinating excursion itinerary and source tickets for exciting events.
Expertise. Ideas. Passion. – Group tours to Germany tailor-made by AugustusTours
Please feel free to contact us when your group tour to Germany is in the planning stages, as we can assist you in making practical and sound travel decisions. We will help you make your tour become a successful journey!
