Eisenbahn zum Greifen Nah mit GleisGlück - Tag der Schiene auf dem Leipziger Hauptbahnhof

On September 19 and 20, 2026, we’ll transform Leipzig Central Station into a spectacular event for train enthusiasts and anyone who wants to experience technology up close. From 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., there will be plenty of action on platforms 16 through 20 and 24—and admission is free!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

- Leipzig city tours at full steam
- Locomotive exhibition
- Career and company presentations
- Rides in the driver’s cab of historic electric locomotives
- Open locomotive doors on the historic electric locomotives at Track 24
- 5-inch mini steam train rides
- Station tours
- NEW: Historic tram tours
- NEW: Station tours aboard railcars

Location & Time

- Leipzig Central Station, Platforms 16–20 & 24
- Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Be there when GleisGlück turns Rail Day into a rail festival in Leipzig! Whether you’re a railroad fan, a tech enthusiast, or just out on a family outing: Here, everyone can experience what rail is really all about.