Railtrail The Complete Collection 2018

Golden October Steam in the Harz Mountains & More

N E W T O U R

This special ‘Golden October’ tour is timed to be in the Harz for a Brocken steam Sonderzug. After further visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Rammelsberg mine complex and Goslar, plus a trip on the Thale cable car and scheduled Selketal steam, we head to the Mansfelder Bergwerksbahn for one of their rare ‘Infozug’ steam days. Finally, from Kassel we enjoy the Hessencourrier ‘Golden October’ steam excursion to Naumburg, another rarity from Railtrail.

7 DAYS

DEPARTS

Tuesday 2 October 2018

HOTELS Maritim Berghotel Braunlage This 4* hotel is located in the mountain resort of Braunlage at the foot of the Wurmberg mountain on the edge of the Harz National Park. Amenities include the Roof Garden café, with stunning views of the Harz, a restaurant, bar and Old English Pub, plus leisure facilities including a swimming pool. For this tour we have chosen Superior Rooms with balcony and views across Braunlage. InterCity Hotels 4* and 3* accommodation well- connected for rail travellers. Once part of the Deutsche Bahn but now part of the Steigenberger Hotel Group, InterCity Hotels are usually close to the railway stations and your room key also acts as a local public transport ticket during your stay.

Fares From £1199

★ ★ Round trip on the Thale cable car ★ ★ Steam on the Selketal Railway from Alexisbad to Gernrode ★ ★ Free time in UNESCO World Heritage Quedlinburg ★ ★ Excursion on the Mansfelder Bergwerksbahn Infozug with English speaking guide ★ ★ Return steam excursion on Hessen Courrier’s ‘Golden October’ to Naumburg

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ ★ Special ‘Sonderzug’ steam journey up the Brocken Mountain ★ ★ Guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Rammelsberg mine ★ ★ Free time in picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Goslar

Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk – for full tour details, fares, e-brochures, and to book online

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