Berlin macht Dampf: Berlin - Lübbenau - Gurkenzug in den Spreewald
An unforgettable trip with family, friends, or colleagues! Enjoy the special atmosphere of traveling like in the old days. Berlin's last operational steam locomotive pulls the express train from grandfather's time. The cars from the 1930s to 1960s of the last century evoke memories depending on their age or make the journey by train a completely new experience... in the dining car, there is delicious home-cooked food, cakes, and drinks.
The Spreewald town of Lübbenau has always been the first choice for Berliners when it comes to taking an excursion to "jwd" - ganz weit draußen - on the weekend. Moreover, Lübbenau is the starting point to discover the Spreewald by canoe. We take you from Berlin directly to Lübbenau. In addition to the culinary specialties of the Spreewald, the world-famous Spreewald canoes attract hundreds of thousands of people every year for a ride through the unique landscape. Therefore, a two-hour canoe trip from the "Großer Hafen" is included in the travel price. The canoe trip begins 30 minutes after the train arrives in Lübbenau.
The train starts in Berlin-Schöneweide (Regional platform, track 1/2) - Departure at 8:53 AM, with arrival in the evening scheduled for 7:48 PM. The stay in Lübbenau lasts about 7 hours.
Boarding and alighting also in Königs Wusterhausen, Departure at 9:15 AM, Arrival in the evening at 7:27 PM.
The pull is provided by the steam locomotive 52 8177 (80 km/h, built in 1944, 1800 PS, weight 140 tons, length 23 meters). It is the last operational steam locomotive in Berlin and has been used for nostalgic trips in and around Berlin by the Dampflokfreunde Berlin e.V. since 1998.
It is about 1.5 kilometers to walk from the train station to the Großer Hafen. Our tour guide will ensure that you get there safely. Those who are not so mobile should independently call a taxi to Lübbenau station. On the return journey, you set the pace! However, please make sure to be back at the station on time!
There is a discount for families: If at least 2 adults travel with several children over 3 years old, there is a reduced fare for 2 to 4 children. For children aged 3 to 11 years, please choose the price category "Child (3-11) for family ticket." Please note the changed child regulation due to the local canoe provider's child policy. Thank you.
Including a 2-hour canoe trip from the "Großer Hafen" (departure only in the group 30 minutes after the train arrives).