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Steamy excursions: boat trips and train trips in the Riesa region!
Discover exciting excursion tips for ship and train lovers in Northern Saxony: steamship trips and historic train trips in summer 2025.
Steamy excursions: boat trips and train trips in the Riesa region!
A trip on water and rail in the Oschatz region is a very special experience! The steamer “Stadt Wehlen” of the White Fleet Saxony has announced a visit to Riesa from June 27th to 30th, 2025. This is a welcome opportunity for all steamship fans to explore the most beautiful corners of the area from the water. Loud lvz.de The steamer morning pint and the dinner ships are already fully booked, but there are still a few places available for the Riesa tours on June 28th at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. - these 90-minute boat trips could help you escape from everyday life!
The return trip to Dresden takes place on June 30th at 10:30 a.m. and takes around 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 White Fleet website and at the local Riesa information center.
Train rides in summer
There is also news for all railway lovers: The Döllnitzbahn only offers diesel locomotive trains during the summer holidays, as the steam locomotive will only run again on August 16th and 17th for the Mügeln town festival. In the coming weeks, diesel-powered trains will be in service as follows: July 4th and 5th, as well as July 10th, 18th, 24th and August 1st. The popular destinations such as the Oschatz outdoor pool and the O-Park can be easily reached via the Oschatz-Süd train station.
If you would like to use a steam train, you should consider the Saxony steam train route, which recommends four daily narrow-gauge trains in the region. The Lößnitzgrundbahn, Weißeritztalbahn, Fichtelbergbahn and Zittau narrow-gauge railways form an attractive network for day trips.
Steam shipping and its special features
Steam shipping has a long tradition in Saxony. The White Fleet is proud of the oldest and largest paddle steamer fleet in the world, consisting of nine historic paddle 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 fired with coal. About the dampfbahn-route.de Those interested can also explore the wide range of on-board offerings, including GPS-controlled route explanations in several languages.
The paddle steamers not only combine romantic trips on the Elbe with breathtaking nature, but also numerous cultural events in the area such as the steamboat festival in August with a steamboat parade. Fares vary depending on the tariff zone, with the simplest tariff starting at 15 euros for adults.
Whether on the water or on land – the temperatures are rising and with them the opportunities for unforgettable summer trips in the beautiful region around Oschatz, Riesa and beyond. Pack your spirit of discovery and enjoy the nostalgia of steam technology!