Steaming excursions: shipping and train trips in the Riesa region!

Steaming excursions: shipping and train trips in the Riesa region!

Riesa, Deutschland - A trip to water and rail becomes an experience of a special kind in the Oschatz region! The steamer "Stadt Wehlen" of the white fleet of Saxony announced from June 27 to 30, 2025 in Riesa for a visit. This is a welcome opportunity for all fans of steamship to explore the most beautiful corners of the area from the water. Loud lvz.de the steamer morning pint and the evening bread ships are already fully booked, but there are still some free places for the Riesa tours on June 28th at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.-these 90-minute shipping could help to escape everyday life!

The return trip to Dresden takes place on June 30th at 10:30 a.m. and lasts about seven hours, while the trip from Dresden to Riesa starts on June 27th at 12:30 p.m. and arrives in Riesa at 4:45 p.m. Tickets are available both on the website of the white fleet and in the local Riesa information.

train trips in summer

For all railroad lovers there is also news: the Döllnitzbahn only offers diesel locomotive trains during the summer holidays, since the steam locomotive will only drive back to the city festival on 16. In the coming weeks, diesel -powered trains will be used as follows: on July 4th and 5th, as well as on 10th, 18th, 24th and August 1st. The popular destinations such as the Oschatzer outdoor pool and the O-Park are easy to reach via the Oschatz-Süd station.

If you would like to use a steam path, you should consider the Saxony steam railway route, which recommends four narrow -gauge railways in the region. The Lößnitzgrundbahn, Weißeritztalbahn, Fichtelbergbahn and Zittauer narrow -gauge railways form an attractive network for day trips.

steam shipping and their special features

Steam shipping has a long tradition in Saxony. The white fleet is proud of the oldest and largest wheel steamer fleet in the world, which consists of nine historical shovel steam steamers built between 1879 and 1929. Many of these ships are protected as technical monuments. Particularly noteworthy is the steamer "Diesbar" from 1884, which is the only ship still fueled with coal. About the steambahn-route.de can also explore the diverse on-board offers, including GPS-controlled route declarations in several languages.

The wheel steamer not only combine romantic trips on the Elbe with a breathtaking nature, but also numerous cultural events in the area like the steamship festival in August with a steamer parade. The driving prices vary depending on the tariff zone, the simplest tariff from 15 euros for adults.

whether on the water or on land - the temperatures rise and with them the possibilities for unforgettable summer trips in the beautiful region around Oschatz, Riesa and beyond. Pack your discovery mood and enjoy the nostalgia of steam technology!