Santa Trains in Germany 2024

Looking for a steam train with a special visit from Santa / St Niklaus?

These trains tend to sell out fast so if you want to get tickets book early.

Germany offers some great opportunities. One rule you have to remember is book early tickets on most trains will sell out in September / October.

You will need to visit websites and set reminders for the days ticket sales start. 

1, Eisbhan Tradition -This service travels from Hovelhof just 10min away from Normandy Bks. THis year the train will run on the 8th Dec and leaves Hovelhof at 11.45am  and 15:15. You can either ride the return journey or stop in Gutersloh and enjoy the Christmas market for a few hours and catch the 17:00 train back.

2, Brockenbhan - The Harz Mountains are one of Northern Germany's most loved attraction. Chocolate Box towns and the Brocken. One Santa train service and one Advent Train run each year. 

Halloween Events 2024

For the Kids

31st Oct Maize Maze + Halloween kids party plus torches and bonfire parade (weather permitting)

The maze is on a family farm 15 mins away in Schlangen . Tickets can be purchased on the day €3.50 party begins at 16:00) but you can arrive earlier.

12th -13th & 19th -20th Oct - "Kidsoween". Tickets for the special kids event at Fort Fun are on sale now. Fort Fun is famous for their Adult themed horror events at Halloween. Kids are not forgotten though, on four special days the park puts on family focused Halloween days.

You can book tickets here

Wraparound Childcare – families Q&A session with the WAC team 17th Sept

 

Do you have a WAC question? Ask the WAC team.

Have you registered for WAC but still have questions? Are you eligible but haven’t yet registered? Are you unsure of the registration and claims process?

The WAC team are here to answer your questions.

Tuesday 17 September 13:00-14:00

Book your space now, complete the MS Form to receive a link to the Q&A session Family Q&A with the Wraparound Childcare Team (office.com)

What is this Q&A session for?

This session is the latest in a series of Q&As that have been held since WAC became available to eligible Service families and will aim to answer any queries that families currently have.

Where to find further information

Service personnel can access FAQs and more information on the Defence Childcare Information Page on defnet or Defence Connect

Families can find more information and FAQS on the Discover My Benefits Army, RAF, Navy or Marines webpage (www), or the HIVEs, RN FPS and Families Federations information sites.