Steinhuder Meer-Bahn e.V.

  • Open-air museum
Once a 50 km narrow-gauge railway bringing visitors to Steinhude, the museum now warmly revives its winter charm with historic carriages and stories.
Once connecting the towns and villages around the Steinhuder Meer, the narrow-gauge Steinhuder Meer-Bahn carried recreation seekers on its roughly 50‑kilometre journey to the popular lakeside resort. Today, its story comes to life at the Steinhuder Meer-Bahn e.V. exhibition, where the spirit of a bygone travel era is preserved in lovingly restored railway carriages, historical photographs and original artefacts. During the winter months, when calm lingers over the Steinhuder landscape and frost sparkles on the tracks, a visit to this small museum offers a cosy journey into local history. Visitors can discover how the railway once shaped leisure travel and connected people with the natural beauty of Niedersachsen. The combination of technical heritage and nostalgic charm transforms the exhibition into an inspiring destination for families, history enthusiasts and anyone curious about traditional transport culture.

Good to know

Openings

At this time, we are unable to offer regular opening hours. Please contact the person in charge in advance or ask at the Bühmann farm store (next door).

Price info

free of charge

Eligibility

  • Suitable for any weather

  • for Groups

  • for Class

  • for familys

  • for individual guests

  • Suitable for the Elderly

  • for Children of all Ages

Linguistic proficiency

German

Payment methods

free of charge

Contact person

Mr. Nils Hoffmann
Hindenburgstrasse 43-45
31515 Wunstorf

Author

Steinhuder Meer Tourismus GmbH
Meerstr. 15 - 19
31515 Wunstorf

Organization

Steinhuder Meer Tourismus GmbH

License (master data)

Steinhuder Meer Tourismus GmbH
License: Attribution