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The most important facts about Bahnwelt Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Opened in 1976, the railway museum at Bahnwelt Darmstadt-Kranichstein is the largest railway museum in Hesse and is located on the site of the former railway depot of the former Darmstadt-Kranichstein marshalling yard. Here, visitors can view an impressive collection of over 200 historic vehicles from all eras of railway history. These include steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, electric locomotives as well as small and special vehicles. The exhibitions in the museum are varied and cover topics such as historical tickets, uniforms, track superstructure and a model of the Darmstadt Main-Neckar railway station. Of particular interest is the educational signal box, which explains how signal boxes work using a model railway. There are also regular special events, such as the Bahnwelttage, where the vehicles are demonstrated in operation.
The ‘Fiery Elias’ steam tram, which is unique in Germany, is another highlight of the railway world. Since 1997, the historic tram runs on various sections of Darmstadt’s tram network several times a year, allowing passengers to experience a historic steam tram up close.
The Darmstadt Tram Museum at Marburger Straße 16 exhibits historic tram vehicles and organises regular events that shed light on the history of trams in Darmstadt and the surrounding area.
Railway museum
Opening hours:
Regular opening days:
- Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 16:00.
- Wednesdays: From April to the end of September also from 10:00 to 16:00.
Operating days (a vehicle in operation or a special demonstration): Every first Sunday of the month from April to October, in addition to the regular opening days.
For special events, see calendar of events.
Admission prices:
- Adults: € 7.00
- Children (4-14 years): € 3.50
- Families (2 adults + max. 3 children): € 17.50
- On operating days: adults € 8.00, children € 4.00, families € 20.00
Address & Contact:
- Address: Steinstraße 7, 64291 Darmstadt
- Telephone: +49 6151 376401
- Email: info@bahnwelt.de
Special offers:
- Group and special tours
- Event and photo location
Historic tram
Timetable steam tram “Fiery Elias”:
Eberstadt/Frankenstein – Alsbach/Am Hinkelstein (spring season):
- On Sundays and public holidays in May/June (see calendar of events for specific dates)
- Departure Eberstadt/Frankenstein: 11:40, 13:40, 15:40
- Departure Alsbach/Am Hinkelstein: 12:10, 14:10, 16:10
Darmstadt/Schloss -Griesheim/Wagenhalle (autumn season):
- Sundays/Saturdays in September (see calendar of events for specific dates)
- Departure Darmstadt/Castle: 11.30 a.m., 1.15 p.m., 3.00 p.m.
- Departure Griesheim/Wagenhalle: 12.45 pm, 2.30 pm, 4.15 pm
Fares (one way):
- Adults: € 6.00
- Children (4-14 years): € 3.00
- Families (2 adults + max. 3 children): € 12.00
- Return journeys cost twice as much.
Opening hours tram museum:
The tram museum is located at Marburger Straße 16, 64289 Darmstadt (former bowling centre) and is not open regularly. Opening days will be announced at short notice via the events calendar.
Address & Contact:
- Address: Klappacher Straße 172, 64285 Darmstadt
- Phone: +49 172 6923991
- Email: information@historische-heag-fahrzeuge.de
