Tag: 2025

August 15, 2025 | High Tea

The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
On Friday, August 15, Belgium’s most romantic train will run again. Our steam locomotive will haul the train while you enjoy a delicious high tea 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.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Arrival (with guided tour): 12h45
Arrival (without guided tour): 13h45
Train departure & service of the first course: 14h10
Estimated return time: 15h45

Adress: Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem

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EVENT DETAILS

Date
August 15, 2025
Price
starting from €68,50/person
Reservations

Book here

Menu

Savoury

Vegetable quiche // fresh garden herbs
Mini sausage rolls // mustard

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Breads

Triangle sandwiches
Roast beef // house-made tartar sauce // capers
Smoked salmon // cream cheese // fresh herbs
Egg salad // fresh herbs // curry

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Silky vs fruity

Scones
Clotted cream // vanilla
Orange jelly
Blueberry marmalade

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Sweets

Carrot cake // ginger frosting
Lemon pie // shortcrust pastry // torched merengue

RATES

WR4250

4 PERSONS 3 PERSONS 2 PERSONS

€70 per person* €76 per person* €87,50 per person*

FIRST-CLASS K1AD

4 PERSONS 3 PERSONS 2 PERSONS

€68,50 per person* €74 per person* €85 per person*

*(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

4 August 2025
August 10, 2025 | Lunch

The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
On Sunday, August 10, 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.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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

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EVENT DETAILS

Date
August 10, 2025
Price
starting from €117/person
Reservations

Book here

Menu

Aperitif

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

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Starter

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

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Main course

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

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Dessert

Lemon cloud – mango – passion fruit – meringue

Drinks are included

RATES

WR4250

4 PERSONS 3 PERSONS 2 PERSONS

€124 per person* €137 per person* €160 per person*

FIRST-CLASS K1AD

4 PERSONS 3 PERSONS 2 PERSONS

€117 per person* €127 per person* €145 per person*

*(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

4 August 2025
13 July 2025 | Lunch

The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
On Sunday, July 13th, 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.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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 →

EVENT DETAILS

Date
13 july 2025
Price
starting from €117/person
Reservations

Book here

Menu

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

RATES

WR4250

4 PERSONS 3 PERSONS 2 PERSONS

€124 per person* €137 per person* €160 per person*

FIRST-CLASS K1AD

4 PERSONS 3 PERSONS 2 PERSONS

€117 per person* €127 per person* €145 per person*

*(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

10 July 2025

14 September 2025 | Heritage Day

EVENT

Heritage
Day

	14 September 2025
	Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo

Experience Heritage Day at Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo.

On Sunday, 14 September, Open Monuments Day celebrates the theme “In Style!”. At Maldegem station, the work of architect and designer Henry Van de Velde (1863–1957) comes alive. His influence is visible in the railway heritage and in the buildings that have found a new life today.

Join our guided walks

Join an experienced guide! Along the way, you’ll learn about the history, craftsmanship, and hidden stories about Henry Van De Velde.
We depart from our station. Join one of our walks:

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

What to discover?

The Goods Shed
Designed in 1934 by railway architect Paul Nouille, a collaborator of Henry Van de Velde, the goods shed now houses the architecture studio AIKO. Normally closed to the public, the doors open exceptionally for guided visits between 13:00 and 17:00 – a rare opportunity to see heritage reimagined for modern architecture.

First-Class K1 Coach (1930s)
In 1932, Henry Van de Velde was appointed artistic advisor to the Belgian National Railway Company (NMBS/SNCB). He applied his distinctive style to the interiors of the K1 coaches, from seating and luggage racks to lighting. This coach is part of the ‘Flemish Masters’ project by Tourism Flanders and the Public Art Collection of Flanders and will be presented to the public.

Discover more heritage

For those wishing to explore further, the heritage train runs between Maldegem and Eeklo, making it easy to visit other monuments and heritage sites in the region. The train journeys are ticketed, and the timetable is available on this page.

Buy your tickets online

Blue timetable


Maldegem	11:00	12:30	14:15	15:45
Balgerhoeke	11:15	12:50	14:30	16:05
Eeklo NMBS Arrival: platform 3	11:30	13:15	14:45	16:30
Eeklo NMBS Departure: platform 3	12:00	13:30	15:00	16:40
Balgerhoeke	12:15	13:50	15:15	17:00
Maldegem	12:30	14:10	15:30	17:20

Narrow gauge train:
11:45*, 12:40, 13:30*, 14:20, 15:40, 17:30*

Diesel railcar

Steam train

* These narrow gauge trains only operate up to the museum shed.

10 July 2025

Train Mania 2025

EVENT

#TrainMania25

19 – 26 July 2025 & 11 – 16 August 2025
Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo

Summer camp with a railway twist

Discover the fascinating world of old and new trains at Train Mania 2025.

This summer, Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo is organising two unique Train Mania youth work weeks for every (aspiring) train enthusiast aged 14 to 22.

But that’s not all. Participants also work on the railway with both historical and modern ways and assist the team in restoring old (steam and diesel) trains. There is also an opportunity for participants to experience what it’s like to operate a diesel train during an introductory driving session. In addition, the programme includes excursions offering behind-the-scences look at modern railways, along with plenty of time for relaxation and social activities.

During these weeks, the participants receive an extensive introduction to the world of trains, from their history to their technical aspects. Our guides share numerous facts and insights with with great expertise.

This is a truly hands-on week where historical techniques meet modern tools. No prior technical knowlegde is required – just a healthy dose of curiosity and interest.

10 July 2025