31. Heizhausfest – Chemnitz (D): 23-25th August 2024
The Chemnitz Heizhausfest, a traditional event, and is celebrating its 31st edition this year! From August 23rd to 25th, 2024, the “Schauplatz Eisenbahn” will be transformed into a mecca for railway enthusiasts and history buffs. The festival kicks off on Friday, August 23rd, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and invites visitors to explore the largest still functioning steam locomotive depot in Europe.
Highlights:
- over 50 historic steam, diesel and electric locomotives
- “Heizhausexpress”
- Parallel journey to Freiberg with 2 steam locomotives
- Trial trips to Hetzdorf
- Night photography event
- Exhibitions of the “Schauplatz Eisenbahn”
- Historical rope runoff system
- Cab rides on steam locomotives
- Field railways and model railways with steam operation
The Chemnitz Heizhausfest, a traditional event, and is celebrating its 31st edition this year! From August 23rd to 25th, 2024, the “Schauplatz Eisenbahn” will be transformed into a mecca for railway enthusiasts and history buffs. The festival kicks off on Friday, August 23rd, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and invites visitors to explore the largest still functioning steam locomotive depot in Europe.
Highlights:
- over 50 historic steam, diesel and electric locomotives
- “Heizhausexpress”
- Parallel journey to Freiberg with 2 steam locomotives
- Trial trips to Hetzdorf
- Night photography event
- Exhibitions of the “Schauplatz Eisenbahn”
- Historical rope runoff system
- Cab rides on steam locomotives
- Field railways and model railways with steam operation
