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

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 - fully booked

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
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
Guests enjoy a multi-course meal in the panoramic car of the Glacier Express with a view of the snowy winter landscape.

Sunday brunch

Pamper yourself with culinary delights on a Sunday morning – with a fine brunch, panoramic views and the relaxed atmosphere of a train journey through the heart of Graubünden.

To the Sunday Brunch
A Rhaetian Railway train travels past a spring field in blossom, surrounded by green slopes and mountain peaks.

Easter trip

On Easter Monday, enjoy a stylish Gourmino journey through the Albula Valley with a three-course Easter menu and fantastic views.

To the Easter trip
A passenger sits at a white-clothed table in the Gourmino dining car with a plate of white asparagus, ham and potatoes.

Asparagus trip

Enjoy an elegant asparagus journey in the Gourmino dining car with views of blossoming Graubünden – including a freshly prepared, regional three-course menu celebrating this noble vegetable.

To the asparagus trip
A woman is eating in the elegant dining car of a train, while enjoying a picturesque view of the wintry landscape.

Mother’s Day trip

A delicious three-course meal awaits you and your mother in the lovingly restored Gourmino dining car and is served with views, warmth and railway romance.

Mother’s Day trip