Renailed Roland invites: Experience the open day in Putbus!

Renailed Roland invites: Experience the open day in Putbus!

At the weekend, a very special event is celebrated in Putbus in the Vorpommern-Rügen district: the open day of the Rügen Bäderbahn, also known as the "frenzied Roland". On these two days, June 14 and 15, 2025, interested parties can take an exciting look behind the scenes of this historic narrow -gauge railway. As the NDR awaits a variety of programs, which is suitable for large and small railway lovers is.

The Rügen Bäderbahn Putbus has been connected to Binz, Sellin, Baabe and Göhren since 1895 and has established itself as a popular attraction over the years. The trains run comfortably through the beautiful landscape of Rügen at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour. On Saturday at 1:30 p.m. the highlight of the celebrations, a historic dragging steam locomotive, is expected at the Putbuser train station.

unforgettable experiences for young and old

The event is aimed at families and railway enthusiasts and offers numerous activities. Visitors can visit the latest workshop in which the manual skill of employees can be admired. The traditional wagon hall and the water tower were also opened for visitors. The Rügensche Bäderbahn also has a mini-railway for the little guests in the program that invites you to ride. There are also historical features that commute between Putbus and Binz.

The admission prices could be described as a real bargain, because access to the events is free of charge. For arrival to Binz, the historical features are a wonderful way to explore the area in the style of the ancestors. The connection to the regular trains towards Göhren is another plus that makes the event even more attractive.

A look back into history

narrow -gauge railways have a long tradition in Germany. As can be seen on wikipedia , they were widespread from the 1880s to increasing the truck traffic and had their purpose in mountains. They have never lost importance in Rügen, even if many routes were shut down. Today the remaining narrow -gauge routes mostly serve tourist purposes or as a popular museum railways.

If you are in Putbus at the weekend, you should not miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of the narrow -gauge railway. The open day promises exciting insights and nostalgic experiences for the whole family.