Snow-covered Christmas trees decorated with fairy lights, with a train captured in long exposure in the background.
Nostalgic trips

Samiklaus Express

Adventure trip for young and old

On 6 December 2025, the Samiklaus Express will set off on a winter adventure for the whole family from Landquart and Chur. On board the nostalgic special train with the cult steam engine G 4/5 107 «Albula», you will be accompanied by two fairies who know the way to the mysterious Samiklaus.

After searching for Samiklaus, young and old alike can warm up with tasty barley soup (or pumpkin soup in the vegetarian version). There is a lovingly filled Samiklaus sack for the children, while the cosy Filisurerstübli offers hot and cold drinks. A fairytale excursion that will set hearts racing.

Date:

6 December 2025

An RhB steam train travels through the wintry landscape.

A winter fairytale on rails

Enter the world of nostalgia: steam through the snowy winter landscape of Graubünden on the historic steam engine G 4/5 107 «Albula» – accompanied by fairies on a secretive search for Samiklaus. Along the way, the anticipation crackles in the air, children’s eyes light up and the scent of barley soup and punch rounds off the experience. A journey that not only makes children’s hearts beat faster, but also amazes adults.

Our gourmet trips at a glance

Culinary highlights and unique views

Stylishly laid table with a warm lamp in the dining car of a train. A picturesque Alpine landscape in the background.

Arosa Gourmet Express

Every Friday, we treat you to a three-course menu on the picturesque journey between Chur and Arosa.

To the Arosa Gourmet Express
Magician stands with playing cards at the RhB’s blue Gourmino dining car. Next to him is a chef and a waitress.

Magic Gourmet Express

A stylish trip to Arosa in the nostalgic Gourmino dining car with a magic show and an exquisite menu.

Discover more magic
A man in a historic tailcoat with a monocle and a champagne glass is standing in a nostalgically furnished dining car.

World Heritage Gourmet Express

Drama, history and fine cuisine come together on the journey along the UNESCO World Heritage route – staged by Lorenzo Polin.

To the World Heritage Gourmet Express
A waitress serves two elegantly arranged main courses in the RhB’s nostalgic “Gourmino” dining car.

Buurametzgeta (farmer’s feast)

For real meat enjoyment: give your palate a treat with a traditional Buurametzgeta (farmer's feast) in the cosy dining car.

Discover Buurametzgeta (farmer’s feast)
Snow-covered Christmas trees decorated with fairy lights, with a train captured in long exposure in the background.

Christmas trip

A reflective, culinary evening: treat yourself to a peaceful journey from Chur to Arosa and back during Advent.

To the Christmas trip
Long exposure of an illuminated train winding its way through the snowy landscape at night.

New Year’s Eve trip

Round off the old year with a five-course meal in our panoramic or nostalgic dining cars.

Discover the New Year’s Eve trip
Full moon at Lago Bianco, picture at night, brightly lit railway line

Full Moon trips

Enjoy the journey in the panoramic car in the moonlight along the Bernina Line to Alp Grüm, including a glacier fondue.

To the trips by the light of the full moon