Moorexpress

A ride on the Moorexpress is certainly not the fastest way to travel between Stade and Bremen—but it’s definitely one of the most scenic ways to journey from one Hanseatic city to another, right across the Teufelsmoor!

This historic train runs along an idyllic route on weekends and holidays from early May through early October. In the Altes Land region along the Elbe River, the route passes through Stade, Stade-Hagen, Deinste, Fredenbeck, and Mulsum. The historic Hanseatic city of Stade invites you to take a leisurely stroll through its old town. Golfers can enjoy a round at the course in Deinste. At the Deinste Field and Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum, you can learn even more about historic trains. Where trains once stopped, art now makes a stop—in the Mulsum train station building. The Artist Station is open to the public every weekend. In addition, the stately Dutch windmill “Anna-Maria” is a highlight among the many mills in the region. Of course, there are many other attractive stops along the way, such as the Ostestadt district of Bremervörde, the artists’ village of Worpswede, or the city of the Town Musicians: Bremen.

During the trip, you can learn more about the train, the landscape, and the towns with an audio tour (for an additional fee).

Tip: Bring your bike on board! The train has a separate bike car—advance reservations are highly recommended! It’s also ideal to combine this trip with the long-distance bike route “From Teufelsmoor to the Wadden Sea” or the Elbe Bike Tour Bus.

... and by the way: In winter, the Moorexpress offers various special trips, such as guided tours in Stade, cabbage and “Pinkel” dinners in Fredenbeck, or readings in Worpswede.

You can view the current Moorexpress schedule on the Moorexpress website; tickets can be reserved through STADE Marketing und Tourismus GmbH, You can find additional ticket sales locations on the Moorexpress website.