Do babies and toddlers need a ticket?

Kids under 4 ride free on a parent's lap, with no seat of their own. Kids 4 to 14 pay €14 in 2nd class or €19 in 1st; adults pay €35 or €40.

How fast do tickets go?

The organizer expects every train to sell out, and the Sunday 4pm trip was added because of demand. Tickets are sold only online through Reservix, which adds a booking fee.

Can we get food on the way?

Snacks and hot drinks are on sale at Dotzheim station, and the club plans to serve food and drinks on the train too.

How do we get to Dotzheim station?

Wiesbaden city buses 23, 24 and 27 stop at Bahnhof Dotzheim, a short walk away. Driving from Frankfurt takes about 40 minutes; park on the surrounding streets, since the lot by the goods shed is for club members.

Nikolaus Express: Steam Train from Wiesbaden to Frankfurt-Höchst

Name: Nikolaus Express: Steam Train from Wiesbaden to Frankfurt-Höchst
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-06T23:59:59
Location: Bahnhof Wiesbaden-Dotzheim

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OutdoorsWiesbadenRoad Trip

Where

Wiesbaden, Bahnhof Wiesbaden-Dotzheim

Ages

All ages

Setting

Indoors, in heated historic carriages

What you need to know

St. Nicholas on board, handing small gifts to the children during the ride
Strollers ride in the baggage car, not in your carriage, so a baby carrier helps
Steam engine up close at Dotzheim, with snacks and hot drinks on sale at the station before you board

About

A steam locomotive pulls heated historic carriages from the old Dotzheim station in Wiesbaden, along the southern end of the Aartalbahn line and on to Frankfurt-Höchst, then back the same way after a short stop to turn around. St. Nicholas walks the train handing small gifts to the children. The volunteer Nassauische Touristik-Bahn runs it, and it suits train-mad kids and families after an easy December outing.

Adults from €35, kids 4-14 from €14

Sat, Dec 5

10:00 AM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM

Sun, Dec 6

10:00 AM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM

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Where it is

Bahnhof Wiesbaden-Dotzheim

Moritz-Hilf-Platz 2, 65199 Wiesbaden

Resources

Event website
Official page from the organizer.

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