Museumseisenbahn Hasetal
Museum railway on the former Meppen–Haselünne railway, with steam and diesel locomotives between Haselünne, Herzlake and Löningen.
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About the museum
Passenger service on the Meppen–Haselünne Railway ended in 1970. Two years earlier, the railway's last steam locomotive had been scrapped, while freight continued with diesel locomotives. Railway enthusiasts joined forces to offer trips with historical vehicles again, initially using a railcar among other things. Their declared goal, however, was a steam train.
That goal was achieved in 1988: the association Eisenbahnfreunde Hasetal Haselünne acquired the steam locomotive NIEDERSACHSEN, a Henschel tender locomotive of the "Bismarck" class from 1922, which had previously served at the Hattingen power station and then with the Dampfeisenbahn Weserbergland, together with five coaches. The train was moved to Haselünne and restored to working order. Historical passenger trains have been running here again for over 30 years.
Operations are carried out by volunteer association members, supported by Hasetal Touristik GmbH in Löningen. The summer season traditionally begins on May 1 and ends in October; theme trips and St. Nicholas trips are added in winter. The saloon car serves Emsland specialties and drinks. The association's site is the engine shed in Haselünne, where the vehicles are maintained.
Highlights
- Steam locomotive NIEDERSACHSEN (Henschel, built 1922)
- Historical passenger coaches on the former Meppen–Haselünne Railway
- Saloon car with Emsland specialties and drinks
- Locomotive change from diesel to steam in Haselünne
- Haselünne engine shed (open during the Long Night of Museums)
- Operated by
- Eisenbahnfreunde Hasetal Haselünne e.V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Children & teens | €4.50free up to age 4 · Children aged 5 to 12 pay half the fare; children up to age 4 travel free. |
| Families | –Family ticket: 2 adults and 1 child (aged 5–12) pay the regular fare; all additional children travel free. |
| Haselünne–Löningen, one way | €11 |
| Haselünne–Löningen, return | €18 |
| Haselünne–Herzlake or Herzlake–Löningen, return | €14 |
| Meppen–Haselünne, one way | €9 |
| Meppen–Löningen, one way | €13 |
| Meppen–Löningen, return | €22 |
Fares depend on the route, from €9 one way; return trips from €14. Tickets are paid in cash to the conductor on the day of travel.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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Children up to age 4 travel free; children aged 5 to 12 travel at half price. At Christmas time there are St. Nicholas trips with a surprise for children.
Getting there & parking
Departure point is Haselünne (engine shed at Hülsener Weg 8); additional boarding points are Herzlake (B 213), Löningen and, in October, Meppen.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The saloon car serves Emsland specialties as well as hot and cold drinks.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Reserve seats in advance with Hasetal Touristik GmbH in Löningen (tickets are not mailed). Bicycles cannot be carried in 2026. |
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