Gadebusch railway station, Railway station and architectural monument in Gadebusch, Germany
Gadebusch railway station is a train stop with a single side platform and one track serving regional trains on the Schwerin-Rehna line in Nordwestmecklenburg district. The facility includes a station building with restaurant service and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
The station opened on October 12, 1897, marking the completion of the railway connection from Schwerin to Rehna after previous attempts had failed. This was an important moment for connecting the region to the broader railway network.
The station building houses a restaurant serving regional Mecklenburg cuisine, keeping local food traditions alive in its restored historical rooms. Visitors can taste these dishes while experiencing the character of the place.
The Deutsche Bahn RB 13 regional line connects the station regularly with destinations like Lützow and Rehna, offering passengers multiple departures throughout the day. Checking departure times in advance is helpful since train frequency varies depending on the time of day.
The station complex includes a salon sleeper car from the former East German leaders' state train, an extraordinary relic from another era. An Orient Express carriage was added to the site in 2022, making the ensemble a rare collection.
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