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Railtrail Tours – A collection of steam holidays exploring heritage railways across Europe
Experience the nostalgia of steam travel on scenic routes through historic landscapes and charming destinations.
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The Big Five versus The Stoosbahn - 2025
Discover magnificent mountain scenery and breathtaking views on this tour to Switzerland featuring six unique rail excursions. Journey on the Stanserhorn Railway, the Pilatus Railway, the Hammetschwand Lift, the Titlis Rotair, and the Rigi Railway plus a visit to the remarkable Stoosbahn! Experience the best of Switzerland rail from a beautiful hotel on the shores of Lake Lucerne.
Departure Dates
16th August 20258 Days from
£2,099 Per person
Switzerland Steam-Powered Six - 2025
Experience stunning Switzerland on this great steam-powered railway tour, based on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy nostalgic cruises across three beautiful Swiss lakes and journey on three exhilarating steam railways including the Rigi Railway, Brienz Rothorn Railway, and Furka Steam Railway plus a trip on the world's steepest cogwheel railway!
Departure Dates
20th September 20258 Days from
£2,419 Per person
Czech Steam Festival - 2025
Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour to the Czech Republic including the fantastic Steam Festival. Explore magnificent locomotives at the festival, discover nostalgic narrow-gauge railways, and ride behind steam on exclusive charters. Visit fascinating museums including the unique National Railway Museum and enjoy a vintage tram charter through Prague with free time to explore the city.
Departure Dates
22nd September 20259 Days from
£3,199 Per person
Austrian Steam Adventure - 2025
Explore some of the most scenic steam-hauled routes on this Austrian adventure. Ride behind steam on exclusive charters aboard historic trains and vintage trams including the bucolic Steyrtalbahn and the picturesque Pinzgaubahn. Journey into the mountains on the superb Mariazellerbahn, experience the fantastic Ampflwang Locomotive Park, and much more on this nostalgic tour.
Departure Dates
30th September 20258 Days from
£2,325 Per person
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
Swiss Mountain Treasures - 2025
Enjoy a delightful combination of Switzerland and steam trains and experience amazing mountain railways, glorious lake cruises, and magnificent panoramic views. Journey on historic railways including the Brienz Rothorn Railway and Furka Steam Railway, visit the Schilthorn summit, and discover impressive glacier waterfalls plus enjoy free time to explore this beautiful region.
Departure Dates
8th October 20258 Days from
£3,195 Per person
Hungarian Narrow-Gauge Explorer - 2025
Enjoy a nostalgic, narrow-gauge adventure in Hungary staying in the beautiful city of Budapest. Ride behind steam on exclusive charters, experience unique forest railways, journey on scenic tram routes, and discover historic locomotives at the National Railway Museum plus enjoy free time to explore this historic city.
Departure Dates
20th October 20259 Days from
£1,995 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
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
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
