Steam Locomotive Festival
Festival parních lokomotiv v Benešově
The 6th annual Steam Locomotive Festival in Benešov u Prahy, Czech Republic, from September 26-28, 2025, offers a unique opportunity to experience historical steam and motor locomotives, special train rides, exhibitions, and a rich accompanying program for all ages.

🚂 The 6th annual Steam Locomotive Festival in Benešov u Prahy, Czech Republic.
🗓️ Experience historical steam, motor, and electric locomotives from September 26-28, 2025.

Why Go

✨ Witness a grand return to the era of steam, smoke, and soot
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a rich accompanying program suitable for all ages
🚂 Ride over 30 special steam and motor trains to various destinations
📸 Capture stunning night photography sessions with locomotives
💡 Explore unique exhibitions, including model railways and auto veterans

Program Highlights

🗓️ Friday, September 26, 2025: Kick off with a special "Protocol Train" from Prague Masarykovo nádraží at 8:35 AM.
🗓️ Saturday, September 27, 2025: Official opening ceremony at 10:30 AM, depot exhibition (9 AM - 5 PM), and static night photography (8 PM - 10 PM).
🗓️ Sunday, September 28, 2025: Depot exhibition (9 AM - 4 PM), special train rides, and more throughout the day.

🎟️ Tickets

Pre-sale starts June 1, 2024 (most tickets) and June 1, 2025 (protocol train).

  • Protocol Train Ticket (Fri): 2,290 CZK. Includes ride, 3-day depot entry, access to most special trains (Sat+Sun), night photography, and a festival T-shirt.
  • One-Day Ticket (Sat/Sun): Pre-sale Adults 400 CZK, Children 250 CZK. On-site Adults 450 CZK, Children 300 CZK. Includes depot entry and most special trains.
  • One-Day Depot Entry Only (Sat/Sun): On-site Adults 250 CZK, Children 200 CZK.
  • Night Photography Ticket (Sat): 200 CZK.
  • Two-Day Ticket (Sat+Sun): Pre-sale Adults 750 CZK, Children 450 CZK. Includes depot entry and most special trains.

📍 Getting There

Address: Konopišťská 395/395, Benešov.
GPS: 49.780980974121114, 14.680881131841057.
🚆 By Train/Bus: Easiest access. Benešov train and bus stations are opposite each other. The depot is a short 150-meter walk via an underpass from the station.
🚗 By Car: Parking available in a parking garage next to Benešov station (fills quickly) and surrounding streets. Public transport is recommended.
🚲 By Bike: Bikes can be parked in bike boxes in the parking garage. Not allowed inside the festival area.

🅿️ Parking

Available in a parking garage next to Benešov station (fills quickly) and in surrounding streets.
Public transport is highly recommended due to limited car parking.

🚻 Toilets

Located within the festival area, directly in the depot.

🍔 Food & Drinks

Numerous stalls offer tasty refreshments, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (including Pilsner beer).
Visitors may bring their own refreshments.

🏥 Medical Service

Available on-site in the depot throughout opening hours on Saturday and Sunday.

🤝 Managed By

Main Organizer: Steam Story Agency s.r.o.
Co-organizers: SPOLEK POSÁZAVSKÝ PACIFIK, Prievidzský parostrojný spolok.

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steam locomotivesrailway festivalhistorical transportfamily-friendlyexhibitionspecial trainsphotographyBenešovCzech Republiccultural eventtrainsmotor locomotivesrailway history