Railway Event Scheduled from September 19th to 21st, 2025
Get ready for an exciting weekend filled with rail adventures as Halle, Germany, joins the nationwide celebration of the Day of the Rail from September 19 to 21, 2025. Here's a roundup of the events happening in and around Halle.
On September 19, 2025, visitors can gain insights into rail vehicle testing at TÜV Süd in Halle. The event offers a unique opportunity to witness modern measuring technology, such as the wind tunnel test stand and the pantograph calibration stand, up close.
Moving on to September 20, DB Cargo is hosting a family festival at the Halle Train Formation Plant from 10 am to 4 pm. Located at Am Goods Station 37, the festival promises a day of fun and education, with activities like riding on a locomotive, visiting the signal box, and observing maintenance.
At Berliner Straße 241, the Halle Train Formation Plant family festival offers more than just a peek into the world of railways. The event includes a children's program with a construction site parcours, moving excavators, and information on various professions. Admission fees are 3 € for adults, 6 € for families, and 1.50 € for children.
For those interested in job opportunities, DB InfraGO in Halle is offering hands-on experience with maintenance and insights into modern signal box technology from 10 am to 2 pm on September 20, 2025, at Delitzscher Straße 12.
The Day of the Rail event in Halle culminates with the opening of Germany's oldest railway tunnel, the Tollwitz-Dürrenberger railway tunnel from 1836, in Bad Dürrenberg on September 21, 2025.
Meanwhile, the Eisenbahnmuseum Kötzschau is opening its doors on September 21, 2025, from 2 pm to 6 pm. Visitors can explore the museum and pay 4 € for adults and 2 € for children for the admission fee.
Lastly, the Verkehrszentrum of the Deutsches Museum in Munich is open as an active participant in the nationwide Tag der Schiene (Day of the Rail), featuring activities like the S-Bahn simulator and other exhibits focusing on rail mobility.
For a comprehensive overview of all the Day of the Rail events, including the ones mentioned above, visit www.tag-der-schiene.de. The events in Halle and beyond are sure to provide an unforgettable rail experience for both children and adults. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend!
