Spring Steam at the Historic Engine Shed Wittenberge
Season-Opening Steam Weekend with Steam Locomotive Emma
About Spring Steam
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Wittenberge — Railway Industrial City on the Elbe
Wittenberge is the largest town in the Prignitz region in northwestern Brandenburg, located on the Elbe river and at the intersection of important railway lines (Hamburg-Berlin connection, Berlin-Hamburg line). In the 19th and 20th centuries, railway workshops, steel construction, and the wool industry (Singer sewing machine factory) shaped the town. The railway heritage is still visible today — the Historic Engine Shed is its most impressive testament.
Historic Engine Shed — Industrial Monument with Life
The Historic Engine Shed Wittenberge is a preserved roundhouse complex from the heyday of steam railways. Steam locomotives were maintained, turned, and prepared for their journeys here. Today, the Dampflokfreunde Salzwedel e.V. association operates the engine shed as a museum and event venue. It houses several steam locomotives, including the steam locomotive "Emma," which is put into operation for the highlights of the season.
Spring Steam — Season Kick-off on Easter Weekend
Spring Steam is the traditional season opener for the engine shed. In 2026, the steam weekend will take place on April 18th and 19th — Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. The program includes rides with steam and diesel locomotives on the station tracks, handcar courses (railway hand-crank carts) for families, a locomotive parade where several locomotives can be seen simultaneously, and cab rides — you can stand in the driver's cab while the locomotive is running. Steam locomotive Emma will be in operation.
Prices and Family Concept
Prices: Adults €8, Children (3-12 years) €4, Family Ticket €20. Spring Steam is consciously designed as an affordable family offer. Those who wish to extend their weekend can combine a visit to the engine shed with other Wittenberge attractions: the Elbe Cycle Route, the Steel Works Museum, Singer Park. Wittenberge is accessible by ICE or RE6 train from Berlin in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Spring Steam — edition 2026
Spring Steam 2026 — Season Kick-off at the Wittenberge Engine Shed
On the weekend of Saturday, April 18th, and Sunday, April 19th, 2026, the Dampflokfreunde Salzwedel e.V. association will open the season at the Historic Engine Shed Wittenberge. Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, the program featuring living railway history will run.
The highlight is the steam locomotive "Emma," which will be steaming and offering rides. In addition, diesel locomotives will be in use, handcar courses (railway hand-crank carts) invite families to participate, a locomotive parade will showcase several locomotives in the historic engine shed, and cab rides offer an up-close look at steam technology.
Prices: Adults €8, Children 3-12 years €4, Family Ticket €20.
Programme Spring Steam 2026
Program Spring Steam April 18-19, 2026
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 (10:00 AM–5:00 PM)
- Season 2026 Opening
- Steam Locomotive Emma in Operation — Rides with the steam locomotive
- Rides with Diesel Locomotives
- Handcar Courses for Families (Hand-crank carts)
- Locomotive Parade — several locomotives visible in the shed
- Cab Rides with the Steam Locomotive
- Catering on site
Sunday, April 19th, 2026 (10:00 AM–4:00 PM)
- Continuation of the steam program
- Family Sunday with special children's program
- Last rides around 3:30 PM
Prices
- Adults: €8.00
- Children (3-12 yrs): €4.00
- Family Ticket: €20.00
Latest information and dates: dampflok-wittenberge.de.
Highlights Spring Steam 2026
- Steam Locomotive "Emma" in Operation — Rides with the historic locomotive
- Diesel Locomotives in service
- Handcar Courses — Family participation activity
- Locomotive Parade of several locomotives in the shed
- Cab Rides on the steam locomotive
- Family Prices: Adults €8, Children €4, Family Ticket €20
- Organizer: Dampflokfreunde Salzwedel e.V.
Prices Spring Steam 2026
Adults: €8.00 | Children (3-12 yrs): €4.00 | Family Ticket: €20.00. Tickets on site.
Practical information — Spring Steam
Getting There
By Train: ICE or RE6 Berlin–Wittenberge.
By Car: A14 Berlin–Hamburg, Wittenberge exit.
Address: Historischer Lokschuppen Wittenberge.
Admission and Opening Hours
Adults €8, Children (3-12 years) €4, Family Ticket €20. Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sun 10 AM-4 PM.
Organizer
Dampflokfreunde Salzwedel e.V. Latest information and season program: dampflok-wittenberge.de.
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Historischer Lokschuppen Wittenberge
Historischer Lokschuppen Wittenberge, 19322 Wittenberge