Woltersdorf tramway, tram system in Germany
Woltersdorf tramway is a narrow-gauge tram system in Woltersdorf near Berlin that has operated since 1913. The route runs about 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) from Berlin-Rahnsdorf station through the forest and several stops in town.
The tramway opened in 1913 to connect Woltersdorf's growing population with Berlin's rail network after earlier plans using boats and horse-drawn carriages proved insufficient. The route has maintained its original path since opening and today operates with vintage vehicles from the 1950s and 1960s.
The tramway is woven into the identity of Woltersdorf, connecting this small town to Berlin's outer districts for over a century. Locals and visitors alike ride it for daily needs or to experience the area's green surroundings and its past.
The tram runs every 20 minutes on a regular schedule between Berlin-Rahnsdorf station and Woltersdorf. Tickets are integrated into the local fare system and work for trains, buses, and trams in zone C.
The system operates a fleet of nine vehicles built between 1957 and 1961, including a former Berlin tram from East Germany. Since 2024, new low-floor trams from Poland are being introduced to make boarding easier for elderly and disabled passengers.
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