GermanyEuropean Tours
Exploring one of the most historic countries by rail sound like fun? Then come aboard with Railtrail for an unforgettable rail holiday in Germany. Enjoy the wine regions of the Rhine & Moselle, take in the stunning Harz Mountains by steam train, and bask in the historic renaissance and waterfront vista at Dresden. With a range of journey options, and incredibly popular festive tours, see what our award-winning rail holidays are all about.
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German 01 Pacific Steam Spectacular - 2025
Celebrate 100 years of the impressive 01 Class Pacifics with Railtrail on this action-packed tour to Germany. Experience a spectacular steam event with no less than five 01 Pacifics in action including mainline runs, ride behind steam up the famous 'Schiefe Ebene', and explore fascinating museums. Enjoy the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this unique, short-break tour.
Departure Dates
3rd October 20254 Days from
£1,075 Per person
Black Forest & Lake Constance - 2025
Explore the history, culture, and beauty of the Black Forest and Lake Constance as we journey through this fantastic region. Steam on the historic Kandertalbahn, visit remarkable museums, cruise across beautiful lakes, and tour the monastic island of Reichenau. Discover the highlights of Freiburg and Constance and learn the secrets of the famous Black Forest Gateau... plus, the icing on the cake, a tasting!
Departure Dates
10th October 20258 Days from
£3,099 Per person
Festive Steam in Saxony - 2025
Enjoy the festive season on this fantastic steam tour to Germany. Experience fabulous mainline steam excursions, nostalgic narrow-gauge steam lines, and charming branch lines plus travel on a unique suspended monorail and superb funicular railway. Cruise along the River Elbe, visit the fascinating Dresden Transport Museum, and enjoy time to stroll through the traditional Christmas Markets of both Dresden and Leipzig offering unique festive treats and gifts.
Departure Dates
2nd December 20258 Days from
£2,269 Per person
Rhine Luxury Christmas Magic - 2025
Experience a magical Christmas on this fantastically festive tour including a luxurious seven-night river cruise along the Rhine. Explore the picturesque city of Düsseldorf, visit the capital of Christmas at Strasbourg, discover romantic squares in idyllic Speyer, and soak in the festive atmosphere in Mainz on this extraordinary Christmas tour.
Departure Dates
19th December 20259 Days from
£2,275 Per person
Black Forest Steam Explorer - 2026
Steam through the spectacular winter scenery of the Black Forest on this nostalgic tour to Germany. Ride behind steam on picturesque railway lines including the dramatic Schwarzwald Railway and the winding Strohgau Railway, enjoy a vintage railcar charter at Trossingen, visit the charming lakeside town of Titisee, and enjoy free time in the city of Stuttgart.
Departure Dates
2nd January 20266 Days from
£1,865 Per person
Harz Mountains Winter Wonderland - 2026
An adventure to warm your Harz! Experience spectacular winter scenery in Germany's timeless Harz Mountains, journey through beautiful snow dusted forests on exhilarating steam-hauled rides, and travel on a unique suspension monorail. Marvel at breathtaking panoramic views, visit picturesque medieval towns with fantastic half-timbered houses, and enjoy free time to relax and explore the quaint town of Wernigerode.
Departure Dates
9th February 2026, 9th March 20267 Days from
£1,479 Per person
Dresden Steam Festival & More - 2026
Every year Dresden hosts one of the major steam festivals in Europe, and this year is no exception! Visit magnificent steam locomotives at the festival, experience two main-line steam rides, travel on a unique suspended monorail, and ride charming branch lines. Journey through beautiful landscapes, visit fascinating museums, and enjoy free time to explore the historic city of Dresden.
Departure Dates
7th April 20268 Days from
£2,209 Per person
Timeless Trams in Germany - 2026
Discover the timeless trams of Germany from the smallest urban tramway to the longest tram route and everything in between. Ride on eight different tram systems including six exclusive vintage charters, visit three fascinating tram museums, and explore the vast system of Leipzig. Journey on the unique suspended monorail and superb funicular railway of Dresden plus a relaxing paddle steamer cruise along the Elbe.
Departure Dates
2nd May 20269 Days from
£2,599 Per person
Great German Rail Ale Trail - 2026
Indulge in a fantastic tour of German beers discovering regional differences of taste, language, culture, and lifestyle. Discover Düsseldorf's Altbier and Einbeck's Bockbier, experience an exhilarating journey up the Brocken Mountain, and enjoy free time to explore the quaint town of Wernigerode and the vibrant city of Munich.
Departure Dates
2nd May 20268 Days from
£2,265 Per person
Bavarian Steam Spectacular - 2026
Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour to Germany including the fantastic Bavarian Railway Steam Festival. Explore spectacular locomotives at the festival, discover charming narrow-gauge railways, and steam nostalgia on picturesque branch lines plus a vintage tram charter in Ulm with free time to explore this vibrant city.
Departure Dates
13th May 20266 Days from
£1,950 Per person
