Mocăniţa

Last of the Carpathian Forestry Railways

Welcome to Mocaniţa

Timetable of Mocanita

Localisation

In the heart of Maramureş

Route

Route of Mocanita

Steam Train Special Program

Time tables 2020

Dear tourists,

With regret we must inform you that as a direct result of the Romanian Government’s recent recomendations and the State of Emergency declared in Romania, the Mocănița Forest Railway is suspending its services.  We hope to see you again and wish you good health!

Special Train for Mărţişor “Little March”: February 29 , March 07 and 14

Departure: 9:00 am
Tickets may be bought online!
Fares:  Standard package: 62 lei for adults, 52 lei for students, seniors or disabled, and 42 lei for children (6-16 y old). Includes: ticket. All-Inclusive Package (lunch included): 106 lei for adults, 96 lei for students, seniors or disabled, and 74 lei for children. Includes:  Train ticket, mixed grill, one soft drink, one coffee, one pastry

New Season: 15 April 2020

We organise departures this days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Time Tables: 15 April – 31 May 2020
Departure: 9:00 am
Tickets may be bought online!
Fares:  Standard package: 62 lei for adults, 52 lei for students, seniors or disabled, and 42 lei for children (6-16 y old). Includes: ticket. All-Inclusive Package (lunch included): 106 lei for adults, 96 lei for students, seniors or disabled, and 74 lei for children. Includes:  Train ticket, mixed grill, one soft drink, one coffee, one pastry

Tickets Online

Easter Holidays:

April 17, 18, 20 and 21 2020

Departure: 9:00 am
Tickets may be bought online!
Fares:  Standard package: 92 lei for adults, 85 lei for students, seniors or disabled, and 69 lei for children (6-16 y old). Includes: ticket, one hot drink, one pastry.
 All-Inclusive Package (lunch included): 124 lei for adults, 114 lei for students, seniors or disabled, and 92 lei for children. Includes:  Train ticket, mixed grill, one soft drink, one coffee, one pastry

 

 

 Methods of Reservation:
– Organised groups of more than 15 paying passengers (pay in advance) by email or phone
– Tickets online for transport and lunch package (Mocănița Special) : Click here

 


Steam Locomotive


Diesel Locomotive

 
Automotor (Railcar) Rossia

Attention!  With regards to services, we do NOT accept the return of tickets and/or requests for ticket refunds. Tickets ordered, paid for and handed over (at the company office) cannot be returned.  On certain days it is possible that tickets may no longer be available online, in which case you should try again the following day.  The supply of online tickets depends on available seats.

Land full of history

The Viseu de Sus forestry railway, located in the far north of Romania close to the border with the Ukraine, is an outstanding example of technical cultural heritage.
Istoria Mocăniţei

Steam Trains

Since 2000, regular steam trains for tourists have been running in the Vaser Valley. The trains operate from spring to autumn. Details and schedules can be found in the current timetable.
Steam Trains

Locomotives and Wagons

You can visit numeous locomotives with historical value from past century or operational and functional modern locomotives.
See locomotives

Last of the Carpathian Forestry Railways

Steam trains run as far as Paltin station, approximately two hours from Viseu de Sus. In Paltin there is a stop of 1-2 hours before the trains return to Viseu de Sus. For train passengers a catering service is available at Paltin. It is also possible to take a short walk into the Carpathian forest, to visit an observation platform from where visitors can get a view over the Vaser Valley.
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Forestry Railways

Since 1932, the Vaser Valley Railway, known locally as the “Mocanita” has been in almost constant use. Trains run into the valley six days a week to transport wood down to a processing plant in Viseu de Sus.
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Food and drink

A train ride is sure to fuel your appetite! In addition to the established catering services offered at Paltin station and the Cafebar Elefant, commencing in 2011 we have a new catering service in the “Carpatia-Express” hotel train alongside the railway station in Viseu de Sus
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Caravans

For motor homes and trailers we have a caravan park within the secure walled compound around the railway station in Viseu de Sus. For a small fee vehicles can be parked overnight. Electricity, the use of sanitary facilities and drinking water are included in the price.
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The best way to have tickets for Mocăniţa Steam Train
Reservations and Info

Locos & Wagons

We invite you to explore the history of locomotives. Get ready to fell the magic of these lands exploring the locos and wagons found here.
Explore

Since 2000, regular steam trains for tourists have been running in the Vaser Valley. The trains operate from spring to autumn. Details and schedules can be found in the current timetable.

Steam trains run as far as Paltin station, approximately two hours from Viseu de Sus. In Paltin there is a stop of 1-2 hours before the trains return to Viseu de Sus. For train passengers a catering service is available at Paltin. It is also possible to take a short walk into the Carpathian forest, to visit an observation platform from where visitors can get a view over the Vaser Valley.