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Steam in Denmark and Northern Germany -2027

Steam in Denmark and Northern Germany 2027

Duration

10 Days

Departure Dates

May 2027

Prices from

TBC

Travel by rail through Northern Germany and Denmark on an enthusiast-focused tour combining narrow-gauge steam railways, railway museums, tramway heritage, ferry travel, Copenhagen sightseeing, a paddle steamer cruise and Hamburg's famous model railway attraction. The route includes Cologne, Rostock, Bad Doberan, Rügen, Gedser, Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Silkeborg and Hamburg.

Copenhagen canal boat tour © Shutterstock
Copenhagen canal boat tour © Shutterstock

10 days Price TBC (Ground Only)

 

DEPARTS

April 2027

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Travel by Eurostar and ICE trains

  • Ride the Mollibahn narrow-gauge railway

  • Experience Racing Roland on Rügen

  • Cross Baltic Sea by ferry

  • Visit Gedser Remise railway roundhouse

  • Visit Danish tramway museum

  • Ride Denmark’s longest narrow-gauge steam railway

  • Enjoy Copenhagen harbour and canal boat tour

  • Visit Danish National Railway Museum

  • Cruise on paddle steamer Hjejlen

  • Ride Bryup to Vrads preserved railway

  • Visit Miniature Wunderland in Hamburg

 

Also included in your Tour Fare:

  • Services of experienced Tour Manager with extensive "on the ground" knowledge

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