Historical tram rides in Leipzig: A photo walk for nostalgics!

Historical tram rides in Leipzig: A photo walk for nostalgics!

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, an exciting special photo trip with the historic Gotha articulated train starts in Leipzig, which is anything but everyday. How leipziginfo.de reports, participants can get out during the trip, take photos and enjoy the beauty of the city from a very special perspective. The tour takes you to magnificent places such as Thekla, Gohlis, Leutzsch, Lindenau and Miltitz. This opportunity to experience history up close particularly attracts fans of historic local transport.

The Gotha articulated train, built in 1967 and car number 1206, is a remarkable vehicle that belongs to the last series that came to Leipzig from VEB Waggonbau Gotha. After being used as a driving school vehicle between 1978 and 1991, it found its place in the Leipzig transport company's museum collection in 1996. A total of 120 of these G4 articulated trains were used in Leipzig, and the last regular service was over three decades ago - a trip with this historical gem is a nostalgic journey through time.

Education meets nostalgia

The publisher imago urbis has even more surprises in store for everyone who is interested in the history of trams. On Sunday, July 27, 2025, things continue with the Tatra short-articulated railcar 1308, a vehicle from the pilot series from the Czechoslovakian manufacturer ČKD Tatra. This extensive program not only offers exciting insights into the history of transport, but also the opportunity to explore different parts of the city.

The Tatra railcar, which moved to East Berlin in 1984 and only returned in 1997, has enriched the museum since 2005 and brings participants many memories of earlier times. About 40 years ago, these vehicles were a familiar sight in Leipzig. The planned routes lead through the city and offer a unique opportunity to drive on the special track triangle near Kleinzschocher.

A celebration for all fans

Participation in these special trips costs EUR 45.00 per person. Binding registration is required by June 21, 2025, as places are strictly limited. Payment is made directly to the conductor on the day of the journey, which makes participation easy to manage. Tickets can be easily booked via the website sonderfahrten.imagourbis.de.

The history of the tram in Gotha is fascinating and goes back to 1880, when the first considerations were made for a horse-drawn tram. The electric tram was opened on May 2, 1894, initiated by the Duke of Saxe-Gotha. Until 1912, the tram was owned by a subsidiary of AEG, and various vehicles were purchased, including those from Waggonbau Gotha. Wikipedia offers a deeper look into this remarkable history and the development of trams in the region.

Particularly noteworthy is the Tram Museum, which is open every third Sunday from May to September. You can easily get there via tram line 9 or the special line 21E, which runs from the city center to the museum. Here, visitors can not only admire historical vehicles, but also purchase souvenirs and specialist literature, such as the commemorative publication on the 150th anniversary of the tram in Leipzig. Further information is available on the website Leipzig transport company to find.

Be there and experience Leipzig in a different way - take the tram on a nostalgic journey through the city's history!