Author: andrea.sparacino@stoomtreinmaldegem.be

  • 22, 23, 29 & 30 November 2025 | Steam train with Sinterklaas

    22, 23, 29 & 30 November 2025 | Steam train with Sinterklaas

    Steam train with Sinterklaas
    22, 23, 29 & 30 November 2025
    Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo

    Sinterklaas is coming back to Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo for another unforgettable celebration! Step aboard a real steam train and let your children experience the magic of this cherished tradition.
    During the journey, Sinterklaas and his Pieten will delight everyone with cheerful entertainment, fun surprises, and plenty of festive spirit. Every child will enjoy a personal meeting with Sinterklaas and receive a well-filled gift bag to take home.
    While the children revel in all the excitement, parents can relax with a warm drink and soak up the cosy atmosphere of the heated train.
    Don’t miss this enchanting Sinterklaas experience — book your tickets now and make it a family day to remember!

    Saturday 22 November

    Doors open1 PM
    Arrival of Sinterklaas1:45 PM
    Departure Maldegem2:15 PM
    Sinterklaas photoshoot
    Arrival at Maldegem4:30 PM

    Sunday 23 November

    Doors open1 PM
    Arrival of Sinterklaas1:45 PM
    Departure Maldegem2:15 PM
    Sinterklaas photoshoot
    Arrival at Maldegem4:30 PM

    Saturday 29 November

    Doors open1 PM
    Arrival of Sinterklaas1:45 PM
    Departure Maldegem2:15 PM
    Sinterklaas photoshoot
    Arrival at Maldegem4:30 PM

    Sunday 30 November (morning)

    Doors open9 AM
    Arrival of Sinterklaas9:45 AM
    Departure Maldegem10 AM
    Sinterklaas photoshoot
    Arrival at Maldegem12 PM

    Sunday 30 November (afternoon)

    Doors open1 PM
    Arrival of Sinterklaas1:45 PM
    Departure Maldegem2:15 PM
    Sinterklaas photoshoot
    Arrival at Maldegem4:30 PM

    Children (2 – 12 years)

    This ticket includes

    • A giftbag from Sinterklaas
    • A ride aboard the Sinterklaas Steam Train
    • Lots of treats from Sinterklaas and his Pieten

    Adults (from 13 years)

    This tickets includes:

    • A ride aboard the Sinterklaas Steam Train
    • Lots of treats from Sinterklaas and his Pieten

    Toddler (up to 1 year old)

    This ticket includes:

    • A ride aboard the Sinterklaas Steam Train
    • Lots of treats from Sinterklaas and his Pieten

    Departure and arrival take place at Maldegem Station (Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem)

    • Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
    • For organizational reasons, registration and advance payment are required. Tickets can only be purchased via our website.
    • Once paid, tickets will be sent by email. Printed tickets will be scanned at the entrance.
    • Tickets are non-refundable. Please check the date carefully when booking, as tickets can only be rescheduled under exceptional circumstances due to train capacity.
    • If you are unable to attend, gift bags can be collected at Stoomtrein Maldegem – Eeklo after the ride.

    Please note: Other discounts do not apply to this event!

  • September 21, 2025 | Ride behind the 5508!

    September 21, 2025 | Ride behind the 5508!

    RIDE BEHIND THE 5508!
    21 sept. 2025
    Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo

    On Sunday 21 September, step back in time and enjoy more than just an ordinary operating day. We’re running a full special timetable featuring steam trains, railcars – and for the very first time, our mighty mainline diesel 5508.

    This is a rare opportunity: one of the last public runs before the railway bridge at Balgerhoeke undergoes winter restoration.

    To mark this unique occasion, we’ve put together a varied schedule packed with railway heritage for every enthusiast:

    • 2 steam-hauled trips
    • 1 railcar journey
    • 2 runs with the 5508 (in TUC livery)
    Purple timetable
    Open from 09h30 tot 18h00
    DieseltreinDiesellocomotiefStoomtreinDiesellocomotiefStoomtrein
    Maldegem10:1011:4012:4014:3015:45
    Balgerhoeke10:2512:0013:0014:5016:05
    Eeklo NMBS
    Arrival: platform 3
    10:4012:2513:2515:1516:30
    Eeklo NMBS
    Departure: platform 3
    11:0012:3513:4015:4016:40
    Balgerhoeke11:1513:0014:0016:0517:00
    Maldegem11:3013:2014:2016:2517:20

    Dieseltrein Railcar

    Stoomtrein Steam train

    Diesellocomotief Mainline diesel 5508

    Smalspoor
    Departure10:3011:4513:3014:4015:5016:50
    Arrival11:2012:3514:2015:3016:4017:40
  • November 9, 2025 | Lunch

    November 9, 2025 | Lunch

    The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
    On Friday, November 9, Belgium’s most romantic train will run again. Our steam locomotive will haul the train while you enjoy a delicious game lunch on board, catered by Jurgen Kookt.

    Please note that this event is not suitable for babies and children under the age of 12.
    We kindly ask that all children remain seated and supervised by an adult throughout the journey.

    Arrival (with guided tour): 11h00
    Arrival (without guided tour): 11h45
    Train departure & service of the first course: 12h30
    Estimated return time: 15h30

    Adress: Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem

    FAQ →

    Date
    November 9, 2025
    Price
    starting from €117/person
    Reservations

    Aperitif

    4 appetizers
    Sweet potato // Pluma Ibérico “BBQ” // romanesco
    Lobster roll style // brioche // king crab // lime
    Venison tartare // chicory // chestnut // crispy black garlic
    Carrot // coquillette pasta // safron foam

    ***
    Starter

    John Dory “St Pierre”
    Charred leek // shellfish mousseline // squid ink oil
    Warm accompaniment: Leek velouté // bread // Gouda cream

    ***
    Main course

    Slow-cooked, pan-seared pheasant fillet
    Salsify in various textures // sautéed // cream // liquorice
    “Brabançonne” rösti // chicory // truffle
    Including a second serving: Ragout of the thighs

    ***
    Dessert

    Mascarpone // ladyfinger biscuit // Amaretto jelly / cocoa meringue
    Hot serve: Italian coffee

    Drinks are included

    WR4250
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €124 per person*€137 per person*€160 per person*
    FIRST-CLASS K1AD
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €117 per person*€127 per person*€145 per person*
    *(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

  • November 8, 2025 | Dinner

    November 8, 2025 | Dinner

    The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
    On Friday, November 8, Belgium’s most romantic train will run again. Our steam locomotive will haul the train while you enjoy a delicious game dinner on board, catered by Jurgen Kookt.

    Please note that this event is not suitable for babies and children under the age of 12.
    We kindly ask that all children remain seated and supervised by an adult throughout the journey.

    Arrival (with guided tour): 17h30
    Arrival (without guided tour): 18h15
    Train departure & service of the first course: 19h00
    Estimated return time: 21h15

    Adress: Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem

    FAQ →

    Date
    November 8, 2025
    Price
    starting from €117/person
    Reservations

    Aperitif

    4 appetizers
    Sweet potato // Pluma Ibérico “BBQ” // romanesco
    Lobster roll style // brioche // king crab // lime
    Venison tartare // chicory // chestnut // crispy black garlic
    Carrot // coquillette pasta // safron foam

    ***
    Starter

    John Dory “St Pierre”
    Charred leek // shellfish mousseline // squid ink oil
    Warm accompaniment: Leek velouté // bread // Gouda cream

    ***
    Main course

    Slow-cooked, pan-seared pheasant fillet
    Salsify in various textures // sautéed // cream // liquorice
    “Brabançonne” rösti // chicory // truffle
    Including a second serving: Ragout of the thighs

    ***
    Dessert

    Mascarpone // ladyfinger biscuit // Amaretto jelly / cocoa meringue
    Hot serve: Italian coffee

    Drinks are included

    WR4250
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €124 per person*€137 per person*€160 per person*
    FIRST-CLASS K1AD
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €117 per person*€127 per person*€145 per person*
    *(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

  • November 7, 2025 | Dinner

    November 7, 2025 | Dinner

    The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
    On Friday, November 7, Belgium’s most romantic train will run again. Our steam locomotive will haul the train while you enjoy a delicious game dinner on board, catered by Jurgen Kookt.

    Please note that this event is not suitable for babies and children under the age of 12.
    We kindly ask that all children remain seated and supervised by an adult throughout the journey.

    Arrival (with guided tour): 17h30
    Arrival (without guided tour): 18h15
    Train departure & service of the first course: 19h00
    Estimated return time: 21h15

    Adress: Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem

    FAQ →

    Date
    November 7, 2025
    Price
    starting from €117/person
    Reservations

    Aperitif

    4 appetizers
    Sweet potato // Pluma Ibérico “BBQ” // romanesco
    Lobster roll style // brioche // king crab // lime
    Venison tartare // chicory // chestnut // crispy black garlic
    Carrot // coquillette pasta // safron foam

    ***
    Starter

    John Dory “St Pierre”
    Charred leek // shellfish mousseline // squid ink oil
    Warm accompaniment: Leek velouté // bread // Gouda cream

    ***
    Main course

    Slow-cooked, pan-seared pheasant fillet
    Salsify in various textures // sautéed // cream // liquorice
    “Brabançonne” rösti // chicory // truffle
    Including a second serving: Ragout of the thighs

    ***
    Dessert

    Mascarpone // ladyfinger biscuit // Amaretto jelly / cocoa meringue
    Hot serve: Italian coffee

    Drinks are included

    WR4250
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €124 per person*€137 per person*€160 per person*
    FIRST-CLASS K1AD
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €117 per person*€127 per person*€145 per person*
    *(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

  • October 12, 2025 | Lunch

    October 12, 2025 | Lunch

    The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
    On Sunday, October 12, Belgium’s most romantic train will run again. Our steam locomotive will haul the train while you enjoy a delicious lunch on board, catered by Declerck Catering.

    Please note that this event is not suitable for babies and children under the age of 12.
    We kindly ask that all children remain seated and supervised by an adult throughout the journey.

    Arrival (with guided tour): 11h00
    Arrival (without guided tour): 12h00
    Train departure & service of the first course: 12h30
    Estimated return time: 15h30

    Adress: Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem

    FAQ →

    Date
    October 12, 2025
    Price
    starting from €117/person
    Reservations

    Aperitif

    White sausage by Dierendonck / green apple / black olive
    Home lade focaccia / mimolette cheese
    Smoked salmon / lime / wasabi
    Black angus carpaccio / truffle / parmigiano reggiano

    ***
    Starter

    Venison carpaccio / beech mushroom / fregola sarda / nut leaf salad

    ***
    Main course

    Mechelen cuckoo / grand veneur sauce / little gem lettuce / young carrot / fondant potato

    ***
    Dessert

    Raspberry fantasy / yoghurt / forest fruits

    Drinks are included

    WR4250
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €124 per person*€137 per person*€160 per person*
    FIRST-CLASS K1AD
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €117 per person*€127 per person*€145 per person*
    *(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

  • October 11, 2025 | Dinner

    October 11, 2025 | Dinner

    The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
    On Saturday, October 11, Belgium’s most romantic train will run again. Our steam locomotive will haul the train while you enjoy a delicious diner on board, catered by Declerck Catering.

    Please note that this event is not suitable for babies and children under the age of 12.
    We kindly ask that all children remain seated and supervised by an adult throughout the journey.

    Arrival (with guided tour): 17h30
    Arrival (without guided tour): 18h30
    Train departure & service of the first course: 19h00
    Estimated return time: 21h15

    Adress: Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem

    FAQ →

    Date
    October 11, 2025
    Price
    starting from €117/person
    Reservations

    Aperitif

    White sausage by Dierendonck / green apple / black olive
    Home lade focaccia / mimolette cheese
    Smoked salmon / lime / wasabi
    Black angus carpaccio / truffle / parmigiano reggiano

    ***
    Starter

    Venison carpaccio / beech mushroom / fregola sarda / nut leaf salad

    ***
    Main course

    Mechelen cuckoo / grand veneur sauce / little gem lettuce / young carrot / fondant potato

    ***
    Dessert

    Raspberry fantasy / yoghurt / forest fruits

    Drinks are included

    WR4250
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €124 per person*€137 per person*€160 per person*
    FIRST-CLASS K1AD
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €117 per person*€127 per person*€145 per person*
    *(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

  • September 14, 2025 | Lunch

    September 14, 2025 | Lunch

    The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
    On Sunday, September 14, Belgium’s most romantic train will run again. Our steam locomotive will haul the train while you enjoy a delicious lunch on board, catered by Jurgen Kookt.

    Please note that this event is not suitable for babies and children under the age of 12.
    We kindly ask that all children remain seated and supervised by an adult throughout the journey.

    Arrival (with guided tour): 11h00
    Arrival (without guided tour): 12h00
    Train departure & service of the first course: 12h30
    Estimated return time: 15h00

    Adress: Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem

    FAQ →

    Date
    September 14, 2025
    Price
    starting from €117/person
    Reservations

    Aperitif

    4 canapés
    Pulled pork // Mexican style // corn cream // tortilla
    Green curry crémeux // herb couscous // sea bass tartare
    Celeriac mousse // smoked duck // walnut // orange
    Prawn bisque // piquillo // cognac

    ***
    Starter

    Quail “mushroom toast”
    Nut bread toast // sautéed mushrooms
    warm foam of black garlic // fresh herbs

    Warm accompaniment: pan-seared quail fillet
    &
    Bread // truffle butter

    ***
    Main course

    Pan-seared duck breast on the skin
    textures of butternut // savoy cabbage // smoked bacon
    “Aigre-doux” jus with honey and blue plum

    including a second serving: Salpicon of the thighs

    ***
    Dessert

    Saint-Honoré “popcorn”
    Choux pastry // popcorn mousse // chocolate // salted caramel

    Drinks are included

    WR4250
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €124 per person*€137 per person*€160 per person*
    FIRST-CLASS K1AD
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €117 per person*€127 per person*€145 per person*
    *(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

  • August 31, 2025 | Lunch

    August 31, 2025 | Lunch

    The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
    On Sunday, August 31, Belgium’s most romantic train will run again. Our steam locomotive will haul the train while you enjoy a delicious lunch on board, catered by Jurgen Kookt.

    Please note that this event is not suitable for babies and children under the age of 12.
    We kindly ask that all children remain seated and supervised by an adult throughout the journey.

    48592

    Arrival (with guided tour): 11h00
    Arrival (without guided tour): 12h00
    Train departure & service of the first course: 12h30
    Estimated return time: 15h00

    Adress: Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem

    FAQ →

    Date
    August 31, 2025
    Price
    starting from €117/person
    Reservations

    Aperitif

    Beef tataki / edamame cream / wakamé / sesame soy dressing
    Lime Panna cotta / cod tartare / green herbs
    Zeeland Mussel Cappucino / fennel / pernod

    ***
    Starter

    Grilled Mullet “Rouget Barbet”
    Carrot cremeux & marinated / carrot-top pesto
    Shellfish oil
    Accompanied by saffron butter sauce
    Bread / piment butter

    ***
    Main course

    Fillet of Mechelen Cuckoo
    Artichoke / garden peas / carrot / truffle sauce
    Potato waffle / Old Bruges cheese / sage

    ***
    Dessert

    “Dubai-Inspired” Chocolat Dessert
    biscuit / chocolat / pistachio / kataifi pastry

    Drinks are included

    WR4250
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €124 per person*€137 per person*€160 per person*
    FIRST-CLASS K1AD
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €117 per person*€127 per person*€145 per person*
    *(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

  • August 17, 2025 | Lunch

    August 17, 2025 | Lunch

    The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
    On Sunday, August 17, Belgium’s most romantic train will run again. Our steam locomotive will haul the train while you enjoy a delicious lunch on board, catered by Declerck Catering.

    Please note that this event is not suitable for babies and children under the age of 12.
    We kindly ask that all children remain seated and supervised by an adult throughout the journey.

    48592

    Arrival (with guided tour): 11h00
    Arrival (without guided tour): 12h00
    Train departure & service of the first course: 12h30
    Estimated return time: 15h00

    Adress: Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem

    FAQ →

    Date
    August 17, 2025
    Price
    starting from €117/person
    Reservations

    Aperitif

    Tuna tataki / lime / wasabi
    Nordic fish ceviche
    Beef tartare / truffle / crispy potato
    Gazpacho / feta / basil

    ***
    Starter

    Cedar-smoked Norwegian salmon – herb purée – vin jaune sauce – grey shrimp

    ***
    Main course

    Entrecote ‘holstein’ By Dierendonck – little gem – roasted tomato – rosemary potato

    ***
    Dessert

    Lemon cloud – mango – passion fruit – meringue

    Drinks are included

    WR4250
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €124 per person*€137 per person*€160 per person*
    FIRST-CLASS K1AD
    4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
    €117 per person*€127 per person*€145 per person*
    *(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)