South German Railway Museum

The South German Railway Museum is located on a former locomotive depot and displays about 80 vehicles from different periods. The collection includes steam, diesel, and electric locomotives as well as freight cars and passenger wagons spanning various eras.

The site was founded in 1893 as a locomotive depot for the Royal Württemberg State Railways and served generations of railway workers. After decades under different railway companies, it became a museum in 1998 to preserve this working history.

The place shows how railways shaped the region for over 150 years and how people lived and worked with trains. You can see traces of these everyday stories in the vehicles and buildings, stories that are less known today.

The museum is mainly accessible on weekends and works well for a half-day visit. There are both indoor spaces and outdoor areas with vehicles, so you should be prepared for changeable weather.

The roundhouse building dates back to 1893 and is the only surviving structure of its kind from the royal Württemberg era. This rare building shows how locomotives were once systematically stored and maintained.

Location: Heilbronn

Official opening: 1998

Address: Leonhardstraße 15, 74080 Heilbronn

Opening Hours: March-October: Saturday 10:00-18:00; November-February: Saturday 11:00-16:00

Phone: +4971313907434

Email: museum@eisenbahnmuseum-heilbronn.de

Website: https://eisenbahnmuseum-heilbronn.de

GPS coordinates: 49.13980,9.19268

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27