Big festival on the frenzied Roland: historical features and exciting attractions!

Big festival on the frenzied Roland: historical features and exciting attractions!

Bahnhof Putbus, Bahnhofstraße 14, 18581 Putbus, Deutschland - This coming weekend the island of Rügen will be the setting for a memorable festival! The "Open Day" will take place on June 14th and 15th between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Putbus station. Organized by the Rügen Bäderbahn, better known as the "Rasende Roland", visitors can look forward to eventful hours. Admission is free and the physical well -being is also taken care of.

The frenzied Roland is more than just one train; It is a real landmark of the island, and district administrator Stefan Kerth emphasizes the importance of this historic path. The steam locomotive -operated narrow -gauge railway, which has been able to run the journey over the picturesque route between Putbus, Binz, Sellin and Baabe to Göhren since 1895, has a track width of 750 mm and reaches top speeds of 30 km/h. This makes it a popular offer in local public transport from Rügen, in which trips from Lauterbach Mole are also possible on about 180 days a year.

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What exactly can the guests expect at the festival? When visiting the operating facilities, visitors can not only explore the new workshop, which was put into operation in 2024, but also visit the water tower with a viewing platform and the wagon hall. A mini train is available for the little guests, and the model railway will surely make many eyes shine.

In addition, historical trains go to Binz during the festival, and locomotive rides also bring the visitors to the taste of being behind the wheel of a locomotive. Particularly noteworthy are the draisine trips that offer a completely new experience. The locomotive vulcan locomotive motifs 53 mh pulls the brown passenger cars of Rü.K.B., which makes the nostalgic flair perfect.

a review of the story

The history of the raging Roland goes back to Binz on July 22, 1895 until the opening of the first route from Putbus. Over the years, the railway has developed into a tourist attraction and connects the most famous seaside resorts of the island. Historical steam locomotives and almost a hundred years old cars are an essential part of the experience and are very popular.

Overall, the route of the raging Roland extends over 24.1 kilometers, and it is an important connection to the tourist hotspots on Rügen. Anyone who uses the railway can look forward to picturesque views and become part of a very special part of the Rügen culture.

All further information on the timetable for special trips and on the historical trains are available on the official website of the Rügen Bädersbahn. Take the opportunity to experience a piece of history up close and enjoy the idyll of the island of Rügen. Certainly that comes from!