Bli frivillig!

Gamle Vossebanen er Norges eneste bevarte veteranjernbane på hovedlinje. Ruten museet kjører strekker seg 18 kilometer mellom Garnes og Midtun nær Bergen. Gamle Vossebanen går gjennom fjordlandskapet, nær sjø og vann på den ene siden og bratte fjellsider på den andre. Gamle Vossebanen er unik som Norges fjordbane.

Vossebanen var første del av Bergensbanen, opprinnelig bygget for smalt spor fra 1875 til 1883. I forbindelse med at forlengelsen over høyfjellet ble besluttet bygget med normal sporbredde ble Vossebanen bygget om i 1904 og Bergensbanen sto ferdig i 1909. Vossebanen ble ferdig elektrifisert i 1954. Ti år senere var også Bergensbanen elektrifisert.

Den 1. august 1964 åpnet de to tunellene Arnanipa og Ulriken. Dette endret strekningen til et industrisidespor uten kjøreledning. Åpningen av tunellene var et stort løft for Bergensregionen og Bergensbanen. For gamlebanen over Nesttun markerte det en overgang til sidebane, men aldri slutten. Det markerte starten på en utvikling som ledet frem til det som i dag er blitt en sterk og stolt museumsjernbane med dedikerte frivillige som holder liv i gammel kunnskap og tradisjoner.

Museumsanlegget Gamle Vossebanen er restaurert med over 235.000 dugnadstimer utført av museets frivillige fra 1981 og fram til i dag. Veterantogdrift med dampdrift på strekningen fra Garnes til Midtun ble startet i 1993. Museet har ukentlige dugnader hver tirsdag og banehelger utvalget helger gjennom året avhengig av vær, vind og årstid.

Følg menyen for en presentasjon av de mange aktivitetsgruppene som er aktive på museet. Delta i én eller flere, det er opp til deg!

Det er ingen ”strenge” grenser mellom våre aktivitetsgrupper, men en de fleste har naturlig vis mer interesse det som særlig opptar hver enkelt.  Likevel er det flere som deltar på tvers av aktivitetsgruppene, noe som gir et god samhold og miljø.   Mange av våre aktive har ikke yrkesaktiv bakgrunn fra jernbanen.  Vi er et mangfold av personer fra mange forskjellige yrker og drivkraften er vår felles interesse.  Kunne dette være noe for deg? Ta kontakt med oss, og ta en tur å se hva vi driver med.

Practical information

When does the train run?

The train runs every Sunday from medio June to medio September between Garnes and Midttun outside of Bergen. 

See our timetable for more information.

Where does the journey start?

The journey starts at Garnes station. If you visit Bergen and don't have the option to drive, it will be easier to travel from Arna old station. This station is not manned but our trains stop here. This station is within walking distance of Vy local train service to Arna new station. Please visit the Vy web site for more information about timetables. When using the local service remember to buy your ticket from the ticket vending machines before boarding the train. 

Arna old station - The Old Voss Steam Railway Museum

Arna new station - Vy

What is Bergen Heritage Tour?

Bergen Heritage Tour is a fantastic offering in Bergen, offering you a unique and exciting tour of Bergen’s most stunning scenery, and a journey back in time to the golden age of travel. The tour is offered medio June to medio August.

The tour includes travel with the steam train, beautifully restored heritage buses and the graceful steamship Stord I. She was built for Hardanger Sunnhordlandske Dampskipsselskap at Laxevaag Maskin & Jernskipsbyggeri in 1913, and was in service for the company until 1969. It was restored between 1981 and 2013. The first of the buses that operate on the roundtrip was delivered in 1962 to Bergen Hardanger Billag. The bus went into service in the Bergen area and corresponded with local train services to Garnes and Voss. The second bus was delivered to Sogn Billag in 1979 and transported passengers from Vik i Sogn to the train in Voss. Veteranbusslaget acquired the first bus in 1992, the other one in 2005.

For more information on the tour visit Bergen Tourist Boards homepage. Tickets for the tour can be purchased at stord1.ticketco.no.

Is it possible to park at the stations?

There is free parking at Garnes Station. See details on map.

How much does the train journey cost?

You can find more information about ticket prices here.

We offer tickets for adults, and children 4-16 years. Children 0-3 years is transported free of charge. Prices for senior citizen is the same as prices for adults. No fee for baby carriages and bicycles.

Where do we buy tickets?

There is no need to book in advance. There is normally seats available for all travellers. Tickets can be purchased at Garnes station before departure or at the ticket conductor onboard the train.

We accept reservations for groups of 12 persons or more, see more information here.

Are there a kiosk at the station and onboard?

We offer a station kiosk at Garnes Station. Here you can buy souvenirs and a variety of snacks, ice cream, cooled beverages and hot dogs. Onboard our waiters will be selling coffee, soft drinks and snacks from our trolleys. 

Can I bring my dog?

All kind and well-behaved dogs are welcome onboard There is no additional cost. The dog will need to rest on the floor during the journey and not be a nuisance to fellow travelers.

Ticket prices

Travel between Garnes/Arna - Midttun

Travel from Haukeland/Espeland

The ticket applies for travel from Haukeland station or Espeland in the direction of Midttun station or in the direction of Garnes station or Arna old station, return to station of origin.

Special tickets

The tickets sold on the Culture Heritage Day in September are day tickets and allow for an unlimited number of trips on trains that day. Ordinary ticket prices are not valid that day.
Tickets sold in cooperation with "Kulturdager i Arna" and the Santa train are return tickets. One way ticket is not available. 

Ticket regulations

• Prices in Norwegian kroner (NOK)
• If you embark at Garnes station please purchase tickets at the station on the day of travel
• If you embark at Midttun, Haukeland, Espeland or Arna old station purchase your tickets onboard from the train staff
• We only accept credit cards as payment. We urge all passengers to book tickets in advance at our Ticket co-page.
• Tickets for children 4 - 17 years old. Children 0 - 3 years old are transported free of charge
• Prices for senior citizen is the same as prices for adults
• No fee for baby carriages and bicycles.
• No reservations is required, we usually have enough seating onboard for all passengers
• We accept reservations for groups of 12 persons or more, see more information here

Timetable

Take a trip back in time! Every Sunday from June to September you have the opportunity to experience an authentic steam locomotive on the Old Voss Steam Railway. The train runs the 19-kilometer-long stretch between Garnes station and Midttun station. During the summer you can experience several events onboard the train, something for the whole family! 

Tourist information

Welcome to the Old Voss Steam Railway Museum!

Take a trip back in time! Every Sunday from mid-June to mid-September you have the opportunity to experience an authentic steam locomotive on the Old Voss Steam Railway. The steam loco is a ten-wheeler built in 1913 as the first generation mountain locomotives for the Bergen Railway. Along with the locomotive you will find teak carriages from the 1920s and 1930s.

The train runs the 18-kilometer-long stretch between Garnes station and Midttun station. Along the way you can experience a beautiful landscape when the train passes through the fjord areas, close to the sea and water on one side and steep mountainside on the other.

On several Sundays throughout the summer we offer experiences that adds another dimension to your trip. You can enjoy a Sunday lunch on board our classic dining car from 1937 (offered on selected dates). The diner is lovingly restored by volunteers and is the last classic carriage that is still in regular traffic in Norway. Experience white tablecloths, white porcelain, waiters in uniforms and great dining experiences, and take a trip back to a bygone era! Bring your family or friends for lunch, have a romantic lunch for two or just by yourself. With us, you will find a nice atmosphere and good dining experiences in the dining car for every occasion. Pre-booking can be done from our TicketCo-Page.

On selected occasions during the summer, we offer the Bergen Heritage Tour. This is a unique and exciting round trip through Bergen's most beautiful scenery on board a selection of beautifully restored heritage vehicles and vessels. Start and finish at Holbergskaien in Bergen. More information can be found here: https://en.visitbergen.com/things-to-do/bergen-heritage-tour-p3897513 and Tickets are available at: D/S Stord I (ticketco.events).

Sit down, relax and enjoy a wonderful Sunday while gazing at the fjord landscape trough windows. We look forward to welcoming you onboard!

Om oss i media

NRK-reportasjer

Eldsjelene bak Gamle Vossebanen. Filmet for Vestlandsrevyen 19. juni 2017.

Første juletog på Gamle Vossebanen. Publisert 10. desember 2017. 

Gamle Vossebanen minutt for minutt

Her kan du se togturen fra Garnes stasjon til Midttun stasjon minutt for minutt, filmet fra damplokomotiv 18 c 255. 

"Gamle Vossebanen - Eit museum på skinner"

Få et innsyn i arbeidet rundt Gamle Vossebanen.

"2013 Norwegen Teil 4/11 Gamle Vossebanen"

En presentasjon av Museet Gamle Vossebanen laget av en tysk hobbyfotograf.