The traditional Santa Claus Train will run again on the first weekend of December, December 7-8. On Saturday, December 7, the steam locomotive hauled Santa Claus Train will operate between Jokioinen and Minkiö and on Sunday, December 8, between Humppila and Minkiö. During the round trip, which takes just over an hour, you can enjoy the authentic atmosphere of a narrow-gauge train.
On Suanday there is a transfer connection from and to VR trains heading to Turku and Tampere in Humppila. By changing in Toijala, the event can also be reached by VR train from the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and Hämeenlinna.
Tickets for the Santa Claus train on Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th December 2024 cost 14 euros (7 € for children 4-12 years old) Jokioinen-Minkiö or Humppila-Minkiö round trip. Children under 4 years old and members of the Museum Railway Association travel free of charge.
On Saturday trains depart from Jokioinen station at 10:35, 12:05, 13:35, 15:05 and 16:35. (The last train does not have a return connection to Jokioinen) and from Minkiö station at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 and 16:00. The train journey, musical performances and go-karting party take about an hour and a half in total.
On Sunday Trains depart from Humppila station at 10:45, 12:30, 14:10, 15:45 (the last train does not have a return connection to Humppila) and from Minkiö station at 10:00, 11:45, 13:25 and 15:05. The train journey, musical performances and go-karting party take about an hour and a half in total.
The price of the train ride includes warm mulled wine or juice served at Minkiö station and Christmas gingerbread. In addition, Santa Claus is on the trains handing out sweets to all train passengers. In the train carriages, stoves emit atmospheric warmth and Christmas lighting creates an atmosphere.
In addition, Minkiö offers a Christmas-themed music program for children and those with a child's heart. In addition, Minkiö station has Christmas-themed sales. Among other things, souvenirs from the Jokioinen Museum Railway and railway literature are available for purchase in the Santa's container.
Come and create a warm and cozy Christmas event with us that is suitable for everyone! And don't forget to invite your friends along for the Christmas train ride.