I first saw this historic train a year ago—when we were thinking about moving to Åhus, and I biked to this little seaside town to get a feel for it and explore a bit. Back then, I just got lucky—I happened to be in the right place at the right time. It turned out the train only runs three days a year, during the summer months. And ever since, I kept the thought in the back of my mind: maybe I’d get the chance to see it again—or even take a ride.
And then the day came—on a local Instagram account, the long-awaited dates were posted. This year (2025), the train will run three times: June 28, July 26, and August 30. We decided not to wait and grabbed the very first chance. We filmed the train arriving in the fields near Åhus, then headed to the makeshift station.
Riding the train costs money (125 SEK one way for an adult), but it’s completely free to walk through the carriages and look at the train while it’s at the station.
We decided to take a round trip, and while waiting for the return train from Kristianstad, we grabbed some coffee at a local café.
The train controls are very simple—true to the spirit of the 1950s, when the train was built.
But the interior is actually quite comfortable—especially considering the train’s age. The train was originally meant to carry vacationers to the resort town of Åhus, so the ride had to be a pleasant one :)
Most of the journey offers views of the rural landscapes of southern Skåne. This railway line sees very little traffic—the historic train is almost the only one that runs on it. Though in theory, it could be used to deliver goods to and from Åhus port.
To our surprise, we discovered a railway museum in Kristianstad—we had no idea it even existed. So we happily spent part of our waiting time there.
One of my favorite things to do is look at and photograph the nameplates on old trains. Below is a little “catch” from this trip.
After a relaxing time in Kristianstad, we set off on the return leg of the journey. On the way back, we enjoyed the views even more—especially through the driver’s window.
If you’d like to try this experience yourself, you can find the schedule and ticket prices on the website of the Eastern Skåne Railway Museum Association.
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