All railway museums to visit in Bavaria

Make a historic journey through railway history at 10 museums in Bavaria dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Bavaria:

  1. Freilassing Locomotive World1

    Freilassing Locomotive World

     Freilassing
    The Freilassing Locomotive World, also known as Lokwelt Freilassing, is a railway museum situated in the Berchtesgadener Land. The museum is run in collaboration with the town of Freilassing and the Deutsches Museum. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of railways and locomotives.
  2. DB Museum2

    DB Museum

     Nuremberg
    The DB Museum is a railway museum in Nuremberg. Important historical railway vehicles include parts of the royal train for the Bavarian king, Ludwig II and an original coal wagon from 1829, the oldest steam locomotive in Germany still preserved in its original state, the Nordgau (built in 1853). Fur
  3. Bavarian Railway Museum3

    Bavarian Railway Museum

     Nördlingen
    The Bavarian Railway Museum, also known as Bayerisches Eisenbahnmuseum or BEM, is situated in the historic locomotive sheds at Nördlingen station in Bavaria, Germany. This location adds a unique charm to the museum, as it is housed in a place that has been a part of the railway history itself. Visitors can experience the rich history of the railway while exploring the museum's exhibits.
  4. German Steam Locomotive Museum4

    German Steam Locomotive Museum

     Neuenmarkt
    The German Steam Locomotive Museum, also known as Deutsches Dampflokomotiv-Museum (DDM), is situated in a scenic location at the base of the Schiefe Ebene ramp on the Ludwig South-North Railway. This is in the town of Neuenmarkt, which is part of Upper Franconia, a region in northern Bavaria, Germany. The museum's location adds to its charm and makes it an interesting destination for tourists.
  5. Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum5

    Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum

     Munich
    The Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum is a museum in Munich with exhibits on the aspects of transport from various angles. The museum displays exhibits on the subject of traffic and mobility. On 12,000 square meters, vehicles, including motor vehicles, locomotives, cars, bicycles and trams are exhibi
  6. Localbahnmuseum Bayerisch Eisenstein6

    Localbahnmuseum Bayerisch Eisenstein

     Bayerisch Häusl
    The Localbahnmuseum Bayerisch Eisenstein is a railway museum situated in Bayerisch Eisenstein, Bavaria. It is managed by the Bayerische Localbahn Verein e. V., an organization that set up the museum between 1981 and 1994 in a historic locomotive shed. This provides a unique setting for the museum, adding to its charm and appeal for visitors.
  7. Eisenbahnmuseum Würzburg7

    Eisenbahnmuseum Würzburg

     Würzburg
    The Eisenbahnmuseum Würzburg is a railway museum located in Würzburg, Germany. It is managed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Eisenbahngeschichte (DGEG), a German society for railway history. The museum offers a unique insight into the history and development of the German railway system.
  8. Fränkisches Freilandmuseum Fladungen8

    Fränkisches Freilandmuseum Fladungen

     Fladungen
    The Fränkisches Freilandmuseum Fladungen is an open-air museum located in Fladungen, Unterfranken. It is dedicated to preserving and documenting the rural architecture, living conditions, and economy of the past. The museum provides a glimpse into the life of the rural population in earlier times, complete with historical and social contexts.
  9. EFA Mobile Zeiten9

    EFA Mobile Zeiten

     Amerang
    EFA Mobile Zeiten, previously known as EFA-Museum für Deutsche Automobilgeschichte, is a museum located in Amerang, Upper Bavaria. It offers a unique chronology of German vintage cars, with approximately 70 German vehicles displayed over a 2000 m² exhibition area. This extensive collection provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of German automotive history.
  10. Stadtmuseum Schwabach10

    Stadtmuseum Schwabach

     Schwabach
    The Stadtmuseum Schwabach, situated in the O'Brien Park since 1994, is a museum committed to preserving the cultural heritage of the city of Schwabach and its immediate surroundings. The museum is housed in a building that was originally constructed in 1935 as the headquarters of the then Wehrmacht barracks. The building is almost entirely original and serves as a 'walk-in exhibit' as part of the city history department.