Angelner Dampfeisenbahn

About the museum

The Angelner Dampfeisenbahn (Angeln Steam Railway) began in 1977 with the purchase of a steam locomotive from the Danish State Railways. In 1979 the association found a home in Kappeln in a rented engine shed; the first trains ran between Kappeln and Süderbrarup during the first Heringstage (herring days) in May, and in the very first year about 1,000 passengers rode along. After the line was renovated in 1980, passenger numbers rose steadily.

Over the years, more vehicles came from Scandinavia, including Norwegian passenger coaches with wooden superstructures, diesel locomotives, and the railcar MO 1835 of the Danish State Railways. In 1990 the association acquired the Swedish steam locomotive S1 1916, the “schöne Schwedin” (“beautiful Swede”). Since 2011 the Angelner Dampfeisenbahn gGmbH has operated the museum railway, mainly with volunteer staff from the Freunde des Schienenverkehrs e. V. In 2020 it took over two Uerdingen rail buses from AKN, which also allow trips beyond Süderbrarup to Flensburg.

The journey takes about one hour through the fields and meadows of Angeln, with stops at Scheggerott and Wagersrott. In Süderbrarup there is time to photograph the locomotive or walk to the Thorsberger Moor, where weapons and jewelry were sacrificed more than 2,000 years ago. The steam locomotive is out of service in 2026 due to repairs; diesel locomotives or rail buses run instead.

Highlights

• Passenger carriages from the 1920s and 1930s
• Steam locomotive S1 1916 from Sweden (under repair in 2026)
• Rail buses with Saturday trips to Flensburg
• Combined ticket with Schlei boat trips
• Journey through the Angeln countryside with stops at Scheggerott and Wagersrott

Permanent exhibition

• Museumsfahrzeuge – Steam locomotive, diesel locomotives, passenger carriages from the 1920s and 1930s, and rail buses, mostly from Scandinavia.

Founded

1979

Operated by

Angelner Dampfeisenbahn

Admission & discounts

2026 prices for the Kappeln–Süderbrarup route. Kappeln–Flensburg (Saturday trips): one way €20 (children €10), round trip €30 (children €15), family ticket €40 one way or €60 round trip; local transit tickets including the Deutschland-Ticket are also valid there. Prices may differ for special trips such as the Easter runs. Payment by cash or card.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The carriages from the 1920s and 1930s are not accessible: there are two steep steps at the entrance, and the doors are about 60 cm wide. Wheelchair users can only ride if they are able to climb into the train.

Kids & families

• Stroller-friendly

Strollers can be taken into the luggage compartment (door width about 60 cm). Children under 5 ride free, and family tickets are available.

Getting there & parking

Kappeln station: from Hamburg, take the A 7 exit Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf, then the B 203; the station is on the left just after the Schlei bridge (the bridge opens hourly at minute 40). From Denmark, take the A 7 exit Tarp toward Sörup/Kappeln. Süderbrarup: A 7 exit Schleswig/Schuby, B 201, then turn left onto Bahnhofstraße after the level crossing.

Amenities & dining

Toilets: in the passenger carriages during the ride (not in the station area); currently not usable in the rail buses. Free public toilets are near Kappeln station, and paid toilets are at Süderbrarup station.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

A train or rail buses (about 90 seats in total) can be chartered outside the timetable for special trips and group, club, and company outings; group travel packages are also available on a modular basis.

Plan your visit