Berlin Railway Festival at Schöneweide Railway Depot
Grand Railway and Steam Locomotive Festival at the historic Schöneweide Railway Depot in Niederschöneweide
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Steam at the Berlin Railway Depot
The Schöneweide Railway Depot in Niederschöneweide is one of Berlin's last largely preserved railway depots—with a roundhouse, turntable, workshops, and track systems that are still functional today. Since 1997, the association Dampflokfreunde Berlin e. V. has been working on the preservation of historic locomotives and wagons. The Berlin Railway Festivals are the annual public highlight of this work: two weekends a year when the railway depot opens its gates and showcases the workshops in action.
40 Locomotives and Wagons—From the 03 to the 95
The focus is on historic vehicles maintained by the Steam Locomotive Friends: steam locomotives of series 03 (express train locomotive), 35 (Reichsbahn passenger train locomotive), 52 (war locomotive), and 74 (Prussian tank locomotive), as well as diesel locomotives and modern electric locomotives. More than 40 locomotives and wagons are presented in total. The highlight is the opportunity to sit in the driver's cab of a steam locomotive and watch the restoration of a steam locomotive from 1944 in the main hall.
Rides, Model Railway Swap Meet, Field Railway
The Railway Festival is more than an exhibition. A central program point is the opportunity to ride in the driver's cabs of diesel and steam locomotives on the premises—an experience that is rarely offered so directly. In the wagon hall, a model railway swap meet with dealers and collectors runs concurrently. For the youngest railway fans, a small field railway takes them on rides. A historic dining car restaurant and a beer garden round off the day.
21st Edition from September 26th to 27th, 2026
The 21st edition of the autumn Railway Festival takes place on the weekend of September 26th/27th, 2026. Opening hours are Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Admission prices: Adults €12, Children (6–14) €5, Family (2 Adults + max. 4 Children) €30; children under 6 free. A second edition of the festival, the "Spring Railway Festival," runs in April.
Niederschöneweide—Old Industry, New Profile
For decades, Schöneweide was the industrial backbone of Berlin's southeast. Today, the district in the Treptow-Köpenick borough is undergoing structural change—between preserved industrial history and new creative and cultural industries. The railway depot in Wagner-Régeny-Allee is one of the defining testimonies of this industrial history, and the Railway Festival is one of its most visible manifestations—right in the heart of the state of Berlin.
Berlin Railway Festival — edition 2026
A railway weekend in the classic sense: From September 26th to 27th, 2026, the Schöneweide Railway Depot opens its gates for the 21st edition of the Berlin Railway Festival. The Dampflokfreunde Berlin e. V. will showcase more than 40 locomotives and wagons in the roundhouses and on the outdoor tracks—from Prussian tank locomotives to Reichsbahn express train locomotives and the BR 52 war locomotive. Rides in the driver's cabs, a model railway swap meet, a children's field railway, and dining car catering form the usual weekend program. In April, the same railway depot already hosted its Spring Festival 2026.
Programme Berlin Railway Festival 2026
Program outline for the 21st edition (as of preview MVP and Berlin macht Dampf):
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Locomotive Exhibition: More than 40 locomotives and wagons, including steam locomotives of series 03, 35, 52, and 74, diesel locomotives, and modern electric locomotives.
- Driver's Cab Rides on diesel and steam locomotives on the depot grounds.
- Restoration Showcase: A look into the workshop with the steam locomotive built in 1944.
- Model Railway Swap Meet in the wagon hall with dealers and collectors.
- Field Railway for Children and railway-themed play stations.
- Dining Car Restaurant and beer garden.
Sunday, September 27th, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Same program as Saturday with daily changing locomotive demonstrations.
- Family Day with children's activities and a competition.
Detailed program and ride tickets available at berlin-macht-dampf.com.
Highlights Berlin Railway Festival 2026
- 21st edition—more than 40 locomotives and wagons at the railway depot
- Steam locomotives BR 03, 35, 52, and 74 in action
- Driver's cab rides on diesel and steam locomotives
- Model railway swap meet, children's field railway, and restoration showcase
- Family ticket €30, dining car, and beer garden
Prices Berlin Railway Festival 2026
Admission: Adults €12, Children 6–14 years €5, Family Ticket (2 Adults + max. 4 Children) €30. Children under 6 free. Rides on steam locomotives require a separate ticket at the box office.
Practical information — Berlin Railway Festival
Getting There
Schöneweide Railway Depot, Wagner-Régeny-Allee 9, 12487 Berlin. S-Bahn station Johannisthal (S46, S8, S85, S9), approx. 10 minutes on foot. Tram M17 or 61 to stop "Landfliegerstraße." Parking spaces on site are very limited—public transport recommended.
Tickets
Admission: Adults €12, Children 6–14 years €5, Family Ticket (2 Adults + max. 4 Children) €30. Children under 6 free. Tickets at the box office; advance booking usually via the association's website. Rides on steam locomotives require a separate ticket.
Good to Know
Family-friendly, sturdy clothing recommended (the railway depot is dusty and sometimes oily). Dogs welcome on a short leash. Dining car and beer garden on site. Open in all weather—the railway depot has many covered areas.
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Where it takes place Berlin Railway Festival
Bahnbetriebswerk Schöneweide
Wagner-Régeny-Allee 9, 12487 Berlin