Schlossgartenbahn Karlsruhe, Miniature railway in Palace Garden, Karlsruhe, Germany
The Schlossgartenbahn is a miniature railway operating through Palace Garden, running over several kilometers across the park's landscape. The line features three different locomotive types that passengers can ride depending on the day.
The railway started in 1967 during the Federal Garden Show in Karlsruhe and was initially run by private companies. The municipal transport authority took over operations in 1988.
The railway is part of a German tradition of placing recreational train rides in public parks, making them accessible to children and families. You can see how locals use this as an ordinary outing destination.
The railway operates from May through November with regular service that varies by season and locomotive type. Check the operating schedule beforehand since steam and diesel trains run on different days of the week.
One of the locomotives was built using a Porsche design, giving this railway a distinctive technical character. This detail connects the region's automotive heritage with the park's recreational offerings.
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