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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways | Porthmadog | Wales | Großbritannien

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Sehenswürdigkeit | Porthmadog | Wales | Großbritannien

Schmalspurbahn Snowdonia Nationalpark

Die Ffestiniog und Welsh Highland Railways sind zwei der bekanntesten Schmalspurbahnen im Vereinigten Königreich, die durch die atemberaubende Landschaft des Snowdonia-Nationalparks in Wales führen. Sie bieten eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, die reiche industrielle Geschichte der Region zu erleben und gleichzeitig die vielfältige Natur zu genießen.

Historische Dampflokomotiven Wales

Ffestiniog Railway

Industrielle Geschichte Wales erleben

Die Ffestiniog Railway, gegründet im Jahr 1832, gilt als die älteste noch betriebene Schmalspurbahn der Welt. Ursprünglich wurde sie gebaut, um Schiefer von den Minen in Blaenau Ffestiniog zum Hafen von Porthmadog zu transportieren. Heute erstreckt sich die Strecke über etwa 21,7 Kilometer von Porthmadog bis Blaenau Ffestiniog. Die Fahrt führt durch eine abwechslungsreiche Landschaft mit Wäldern, Seen und Bergen und bietet Einblicke in die historische Schieferindustrie der Region.

Fahrt durch walisische Landschaften

Welsh Highland Railway

Ffestiniog und Welsh Highland Bahn

Die Welsh Highland Railway verbindet Caernarfon mit Porthmadog und ist mit rund 40 Kilometern die längste Schmalspurbahn Großbritanniens. Die Strecke führt durch einige der beeindruckendsten Landschaften von Snowdonia, darunter den malerischen Aberglaslyn-Pass und das charmante Dorf Beddgelert. Die Bahn wurde in den letzten Jahrzehnten restauriert und bietet heute komfortable Fahrten mit historischen Dampflokomotiven.

Erlebnis für Besucher

Beide Bahnen bieten den Fahrgästen die Möglichkeit, in restaurierten historischen Waggons zu reisen und die Schönheit der walisischen Landschaft aus einer einzigartigen Perspektive zu erleben. Unterwegs passieren die Züge malerische Dörfer, dichte Wälder und offene Moorlandschaften. Die Bahnen sind bekannt für ihre gut erhaltenen Dampflokomotiven und die authentische Atmosphäre vergangener Zeiten.

Bedeutung und Anerkennung

Die Ffestiniog und Welsh Highland Railways sind nicht nur wichtige touristische Attraktionen, sondern auch bedeutende Zeugnisse der industriellen Geschichte von Wales. Sie wurden mehrfach für ihre Bemühungen um den Erhalt und die Restaurierung historischer Eisenbahntechnologie ausgezeichnet und ziehen Eisenbahnliebhaber aus der ganzen Welt an.
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways Porthmadog

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LL49 9NF Porthmadog

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Bewertungen

5561 Bewertungen

Jean-paul Giraud
16.01.2025

It is a great time experience with stunning veiws
Dave Roberts
15.01.2025

Lovingly restored and maintained locos and carriages traveling 40 miles of the Snowdonia national park and the coast of north Wales...wow doesn't begin to cover the experience
Andrew Blackford
05.01.2025

Fantastic day out and railway journey
Caitlin Foden
04.01.2025

Lovely friendly volunteers. Good signage and parking. The views were incredible!
mmf
01.01.2025

Excellent place... Full of history. Beautiful views.
Jacky F
30.12.2024

Linda & Blanche were hauling the Christmas Mountain Spirit today. Even though it was raining, it was still a great day out on the Ffestiniog Railway!
rachel greenhalgh
29.12.2024

Seeing Santa and a bite to eat in Spooners. Very pleasant santa lovely Christmas feel everywhere you went Food was to a good standard Tables needed clearing but it was very busy
Maximus Wilkinson
23.12.2024

Very good Christmas themed trains and events! The elves was exceptionally talented and hilarious!!! Really do go here! Even when it’s not Christmas!! It’s still just as good!
Carol Atkins
21.12.2024

Very festive today and lovely for children.
Lucinda
20.12.2024

Great steam train railway. Good cafe/bar. Nice walk along the bridge
Neil Tayles
15.12.2024

Took grandchildren for Santa’s Grotto and the Elf Express train ride on Saturday 14/12/2024. I have to say it was absolutely outstanding. The naughty elves kept the kids amused and helped create a wonderful atmosphere. As for Santa and his grotto that was magical and probably the best we’ve ever seen. It is also excellent value for money.
Lynn Murphy
29.10.2024

Grandchildren loved it
William Polyak
12.11.2024

One of the best railways in Wales for views.
Layla Brown
09.11.2024

It's closed on Sundays but was lovely when open
Marilyn Lloyd
07.11.2024

Did not go on that to do next year. But we watched it set of from Festiniog, then we went into Porthmadog to railway thier lovley.
Steven Lewis jones
06.11.2024

Sadly it closed on 1st November, we missed it by one day! Reopens in March 2025. We shall just have to travel up from West Wales to enjoy the experience.
Megan Balmer
02.11.2024

Lovely traditional steam railway 🚂
Mary Foreman
01.11.2024

Such lovely friendly staff/volunteers make the trip out a real pleasure. Experience is well worth it. 19 month old loved every moment of there and back.
Kate Shanahan
31.10.2024

I really enjoyed myself, I travelled on my own, the train was so relaxing
Andrew Cartwright
31.10.2024

The 25 mile train journey from Caernafon to Porthmadog gives the most varied and scenic views. Highly recommended.
Helen M
29.10.2024

Great day, be on time, trains leave exactly on time.
paul johnstone
28.10.2024

A full day out and beautiful views too . Not cheap but worth saving up for . Plenty of parking nearby and Premier Inn almost opposite if accommodation needed
Jeffrey Scrivens
10.07.2020

A must visit for anybody interested in steam railways, with the added attraction of glorious Snowdonia scenery. Good food, good beer. What more could you want ?
Eduardas Ignatovas
27.10.2024

Awesome experience!
Nick Hardy
27.10.2024

We went on a return trip from Porthmadog to Caernarfon, it was great!
Zaigham A I Jafferi (Zico)
27.10.2024

It's an awesome experience. It feels how people of the 1920s travel in train. It is a nice day out or half day out, depending on how much you are prepared to pay for your fun. Parking for 4 hours is £2.20
sophie rodgers
27.10.2024

Amazing experience. We loved every second of our trip. The staff were fantastic. Honestly the best activity we did
Laura Hayes
26.10.2024

A fantastic experience, from ringing for advice to the service aboard the train, everyone is so welcoming, friendly and informative. We were recommended to try the Mountain spirit from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog with having young children as it's not the longest journey and this time of year you're still guaranteed to still see some views. We booked the observation seats which i would highly recommend, they were fantastic, we were right behind the engines for the first half! We all enjoyed it and the girls can't wait to go again!

 

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