The Harz Mountains Belle
Tuesday 13th May - Wednesday 21st May 2025
Our inaugural tour - The Harz Mountains Belle - a nine-day adventure in which we traversed some beautiful parts of Germany, culminated in the wonderful Harz Mountains for three days.
Featuring run-pasts, exquisite on-board dining, piano renditions in 'Le Diamant Bar', a steam-hauled journey to the highest peak in Northern Germany and visits to three historic German cities, the tour aimed to give guests the railway holiday of a lifetime.
The Harz Mountains Belle featured 2 nights in each of the beautiful cities of Nuremberg and Dresden, 3 nights in the charming Harz Mountains, and one night back on the banks of the Rhine in the lovely town of Wiesbaden.
Around 1000 miles of steam haulage on the German Mainline and the Harz Mountains Railway including the remarkable trip to the top of the Brocken.
Travelling on the mainline on one of the most luxurious private trains in Europe including the Prestige Continental Express set from Switzerland and First Class coaches from the Suisse Train Bleu as well as traditional German restaurant carriages.
Michael Williams
The Daily Mail, November 2025
“As No. 01 1104 steams magisterially into our final destination at Wiesbaden (bang on time, incidentally), passengers demonstrate that they have had a jolly good time by gathering round the piano in the bar car for a final sing-along.”
Sue
4-star passenger
"What a fabulous time we had. We made some everlasting friends and dined in style every night”.
Daniel Puddicombe
The i paper, June 2025
“With the trip’s compelling combination of stunning scenery and stylish surroundings plus its friendly ambiance - not to mention the draw for steam enthusiasts - it’s no surprise so many people want to return.”
