Brandenburgisches Museum für Klein- und Privatbahnen

About the museum

As more and more narrow-gauge and private railway lines in the Uckermark lost importance after 1990, the idea arose of turning the Gramzow station grounds into a railway museum. In 1992 the municipality of Gramzow, the city of Prenzlau, and the then district formed a municipal special-purpose association as the operator; today it includes the municipalities of the Amt Gramzow.

The association bought the engine shed and goods shed from the Reichsbahn and had them restored with state funds. In 1994/95 a used turntable was installed so that the engine shed is connected to the track network again. Vehicles and exhibits came from, among others, the Reichsbahn, the refinery in Schwedt, and a private collection of narrow-gauge railways. The museum opened on June 1, 1996.

In the following years, a narrow-gauge layout, the track construction exhibition in the equipment shed, and the main exhibition on the history of narrow-gauge and private railways in the goods shed were added. Around 2000 the association also took over the station building and the facilities along the line to Damme, on which the Gramzow heritage railway now runs special trains. Since 2015, a field railway layout with 600 mm gauge has also been growing.

On more than 7,000 m², the museum shows vehicle technology, workshop practice, and track construction with steam, diesel, and electric vehicles.

Highlights

• More than 40 rail vehicles with steam, diesel, and electric drive
• Engine shed with turntable
• Heritage train from Gramzow to Damme
• Hand-lever handcars to drive yourself
• Field railway with 600 mm gauge

Permanent exhibitions

• Fahrzeugsammlung im Lokschuppen und Freigelände – Locomotives, railcars, and wagons of narrow-gauge and private railways, including steam, diesel, and electric vehicles from over a century.
• Klein- und Privatbahngeschichte im Güterboden – Main exhibition on the development of narrow-gauge and private railways in the Uckermark, in Brandenburg, and in Germany, with uniforms and small objects.
• Gleisbauausstellung – In the equipment shed, tools and technology of track construction are displayed.

Founded

1996

Operated by

Zweckverband Brandenburgisches Museum für Klein- und Privatbahnen

Admission & discounts

For the heritage train, the regular fare applies from age 14, the reduced fare for ages 6 to 14 and people with a severe disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis); companions ride free.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Handcars to drive yourself, rides on the field railway and in the cab, as well as themed trains for Halloween and St. Nicholas Day.

Getting there & parking

By car via the A11, exit Gramzow/Prenzlau, or via the B 198 or B 166; signposted in the village. Bicycle rental at Warnitz station.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Station café with snacks, coffee, and cake (10:00–17:00 on selected season days); small museum shop in the ticket wagon with railway literature and souvenirs. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Special train rides on the heritage railway for birthdays, weddings, family celebrations, and company outings with freely selectable train composition; reservations in the station café for celebrations and outings possible.

Plan your visit