Group tour suggestion to the Dresden Steam Engine Festival 2024
Journey
What to expect
Fortunately, we can look forward to THE steam engine event par excellence in 2024 again: the 16th Dresden Steam Engine Festival from April 13th until 14th, 2024.
This tour suggestion has been prepared for private groups, clubs and travel suppliers to be a proposal for a visit to this popular Steam Engine Festival. Several steam locomotives have already announced their coming. If you have not had the opportunity to become a part of this special nostalgic event yet, you should definitely consider visiting Dresden in 2024!
Experience exciting rides with history-charged steam engines on several steam train tours, learn more about the history, historical significance and tradition of the steam engines in various regions and be part of the special event of the traditional Steam Engine Festival.
For groups of more than 10 persons we are specialized to organise customized itineraries, so please check out our travel suggestions and blend them with your own ideas before your ask us for an individual group tour proposal.
Contact Person
Frauke Mollée
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Itinerary
Detailed information for journey "Dresden Steam Engine Festival"
Basic package for your special interest tour to the Steam Engine Festival:
4 days / 3 nights
11/04/2024: Arrival to Dresden with visit to the Saxon Railway Museum in Chemnitz
On your trip to Dresden, you should plan a stop in Chemnitz, because here you can get in the perfect mood for your nostalgic journey with a visit to the Saxon Railway Museum. During a guided tour you will see and learn exciting things about the steam locomotives. Marvel at the extensive collection of steam, diesel and electric locomotives from different model ranges as well as historic goods and passenger cars! After your arrival in Dresden and check-in at the hotel, you can take a leisurely stroll through the historic center of Dresden. For the night owls on this group trip, the state capital of Saxony offers an exciting nightlife with many bars and restaurants.
12/04/2024: City tour of Dresden
Today you start with a city tour. Your guide will give you lots of information about the city, important historical events and the most beautiful sights.
In addition to the offers around the railway museum, we recommend a visit to the Dresden Transport Museum, which shows you the mobile diversity of the city of rail, road, ship and air in the historical development.
13/04/2024: Special steam train ride and Steam Engine Festival
At the weekend, the Dresden Steam Locomotive Meeting opens its doors daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Explore the festival grounds, enjoy the hustle and bustle around the turntable and marvel at the steel giants.
You can use the rest of the day for individual explorations in Dresden or a special steam train ride from the program of the Dresden Steam Engine Meeting.
How about a ride on the traditional "Lößnitzdackel" train through the romantic region from Radebeul to Radeburg? In Moritzburg you have time to visit the dreamlike hunting lodge Schloss Moritzburg of Augustus the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. Take a look at a renowned stud farm or stroll around the castle's pond before continuing the nostalgic ride on the Lößnitzgrundbahn.
14/04/2024: Individual departure
With lots of new impressions and great experiences about the steam locomotive, you can make your way home. Alternatively, we would be happy to offer you an extension of the trip so that you can end the Sunday evening at the Dresden Steam Engine Festival.
This itinerary is only a suggestion for your group tour to Dresden that can be shortened, extended or adapted according to your desires. To get a tailor made offer please feel free to contact us. We are looking forward to your enquiries!
Contact Person
Frauke Mollée
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Services
Services included
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) and to the Dresden Transport Museum
- Guided tour through the historic city centre
- Ticket for a special steam train ride
- 1 city map of Dresden per room
- Detailed travel documents
- 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: 13/04 and 14/04/2024
- Price: € 18 per person and day (plus 2 euros processing fee per ticket if you only book tickets and no travel package with us)
Additional tickets for the special steam train tours 2023
Price: € 49 per person (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Tour 1 "Fan trip": Friday, 14/04/2023: Dresden - Nossen - Dresden (approx. 4 hrs)
- Tour 2 "City Tour": Saturday, 15/04/2023, morning: Dresden - Freital - Dresden-friedrichstadt - Coswig - Radebeul - Dresden (approx. 4 hrs)
- Tour 3 "With steam and diesel into the evening": Saturday, 15/04/2023, evening: Dresden - Bischofswerda - Dresden-Neustadt - Tharandt - Klingenberg-Colmnitz (incl. drive via Klotzsche and Tharandt Incline, planned covering of steam locomotive and diesel locomotive "sandwich")
- Tour 4 "Tharandt Incline": Sunday, 16/04/2023, morning: parallel run on Tharandt Incline (approx. 4 hrs)
- Tour 5 "Departure of the Steam Locomotive Stars": Sunday, 16/04/2023, afternoon: Dresden - Freiberg - Dresden (approx. 4 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
Contact Person
Frauke Mollée
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Quotes
Prices for services included
This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next steam train tour to Dresden which can be shortened, extended or adapted according to your desires.
Our group tours are characterized by their creativity and flexibility, with each itinerary specially tailored to both your requirements and those of your guests. Please feel free to contact us. We are looking forward to your enquiries!
Basic package “Dresden Steam Train Festival”:
all prices on request
Additional services
(only bookable in combination with the booking of the individual arrangement)
- Additional day tickets for the Dresden Steam Engine Festival: € 18 per person and day
- 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.
Request
Booking inquiry for your steam train tour
Are you a passionate railway enthusiast? Do you enjoy visiting steam locomotive events as well? Then we are pleased about your interest in our individual trips, e.g. to Dresden for the Dresden Steam Engine Festival. Working as an incoming and tour operator in Germany for 20 years now, AugustusTours has become a reliable partner for both groups and clubs as well as for individual travellers wishing to visit Germany.
Booking enquiry for your package tour to the Dresden Steam Engine Festival
- If you would like to book our package holiday to the Dresden Steam Engine Festival (bookable for individual travellers and small groups) please click here to get to our online booking form. Please note: Only bookable on request!
Inquire a tailor made journey for your group
- We are happy to set up customized arrangements for clubs and groups of more than 10 persons. Draw inspiration from our group tour proposals, blend them with your own ideas and request a tailor made tour offer for your group!
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