Special events unscheduled runs in 2012
Besides the regular timetable - which can be found in the schedule - Dampfbahn Fränkische Schweiz also organizes special events and extra runs on special occasions. Down below you can find the events which are planned for 2012. On top of it you have the possibility to book extra runs on our railroad (from Ebermannstadt to Behringersmühle) or on other railroads (consent of the railroad owner required). Interested? - More information...
DFS kleinKUNSTzüge 2012 (Cabaret-Trains 2012)
The program of the 2012's kleinKUNSTzüge (cabaret trains) is still in the planning phase. More details will be published on kleinKUNSTZüge (www.kleinkunstzug.de) prior to the start of the season (May-October). (Cabaret program and therefore information
on that event series are available in German language only!).
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Historical market
On June 17h a historical market at "Unteres Scheunenviertel" (lower barn district) in Ebermannstadt takes place. Round off your impressions with a little steam-nostalgia and allow yourself some recovery on a trip through the valley of the Wiesentriver aboard of one of our trains!
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Bahnhofsfest at Ebermannstadt Station
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Vintage⁄Veterans⁄Classic Car exhibition - "Oldtimer der Straße treffen Oldtimer der Schiene"
All details on the great Bahnhofsfest (railroad event at Ebermannstadt Station) on July 8th with an interesting supporting program, train exhibition at Ebermannstadt Station and an extended schedule with trains departing every hour from Ebermannstadt Station can be found can be found prior to the start of the season (May-October) here.
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For the 12th time the popular vintage ⁄ veterans ⁄ classic car exhibition themed "Oldtimer der Straße treffen Oldtimer der Schiene" (Oldtimers of the road meet Oldtimers of the railroad) takes place at Ebermannstadt Station and Behringermühle Station together with the above mentioned Bahnhofsfest. All details on this event on July 8th can be found prior to the start of the season (May-October) here. (Information especially on vehicle registration procedure will be provided in German only)
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Old town village fair at Ebermannstadt
Finish your trip aboard of our trains through the valley of the Wiesentriver on August 12th or August 15th in the relaxed atmosphere of the Ebermannstädter Altstatdfest (Ebermannstadt old town village fair) taking place from August 11th to 15th! (Please note that the printed version of the timetable contains a typo showing the wrong dates for the old town village fair!)
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Full steam ahead - Holiday fun
On August 15th, 22nd and 29th additional steam and diesel engine operated trains are scheduled for vacationers, day trippers and all others who are on holiday in the area around Ebermannstadt. Our Motto: "Full steam ahead - Holiday fun". Departure at 10.00 a.m., 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. from Ebermannstadt. Return trips at 11.00 a.m., 3.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. from Behringersmühle. The schedule is based on our regular time table. The regular DFS tariff will apply for this event. Trains departing from Ebermannstadt Station at 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. are operated by a steam engine, the train departing at 4.00 p.m. is pulled by a historic diesel engine (type series V36 or V60).
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13th Fränkische Schweiz Marathon
On September 2nd the meanwhile traditional "Fränkische Schweiz Marathon" (Franconian Swiss Marathon) takes place along the Wiesent River Valley. Dampfbahn Fränkische Schweiz will operate a supplementary train pulled by a diesel engine in addition to the regular time table. Departure 12.00 a.m. from Ebermannstadt Station / 1.00 p.m. from Behringersmühle Station. Information on the sportier part of this event can found here: www.fs-marathon.de (German only).
Please note that the national highway B470 will be blocked for motor vehicles between Forchheim and Pottenstein from 6.00 a.m. respectivley 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. (Details for motorists, website in German language only).
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Thanksgiving at Muggendorf
On September 30th a excursion train (traction vehicle: diesel engine) will leave Ebermannstadt Station at 12.00 p.m. to the Harvest Festival at Muggendorf, where a Thanksgiving Day Pageant takes place. Dampfbahn Fränkische Schweiz offers an additional return trip to Ebermannstadt departing at approx. 8.30 p.m.
(shortly after the fireworks) from Muggendorf Station.
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St. Nicholas' Day - Trips 2012
Informations on the St. Nicholas' Day Trips of Dampfbahn Fränkische Schweiz are now provided on a separate page! Advance booking starts in December 2011. Early bird offer ends 08/31/2012!
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