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Azpeitia Railway Museum

8 Julián Elortza Hiribidea, Azpeitia, Euskadi

Description

The Basque Railway Museum (Museo Vasco del Ferrocarril) is housed in the former railway station of Azpeitia. It has a collection of steam, diesel and electric locomotives, rolling socks and trams. There is also a complete collection of machine tools and a display of uniforms. In addition, the museum operates rides aboard a train pulled by a steam locomotive along the former Urola railway line.

Access & Transport

The museum is a 2mins walk from the centre of Azpeitia. There is a street parking around and a bus stop right next to the old station. Azpeitia is 40km west of San Sebastian and 20km north of Zumarraga, the closest train station. From San Sebastian by car, take the AP-8 expressway and after 26km exit 48 onto GI-631 until Azpeitia

Instructions & Recommendations

The steam train rides take place from Easter until end of October on Saturdays at 12h00 and 17h30 and on Sundays and PHs at 12h00. We suggest combining this activity with the Loyola Sanctuary, a 10min drive away.

Meta review

This is not a well-known attraction so, according to online reviews, most people come in with low expectations but turn out to be pleasantly surprised by their visit. They enjoy the 45mins "old fashion ride", with noise and rattle included, the well-preserved locomotive, wagons, as well as the clocks. It is described as interesting for both adults and children.

Environmental & Social

Repurposing of an existing infrastructure with low carbon footprint, so we deem this attraction environmentally neutral. Preserves the region's technical heritage and brings a bit of economic activity to the town.

Conclusion

This regional railway museum has a wide enough range of exhibits and cheap entrance fees so it should not be reserved to train buffs and worth visiting for anybody passing through the area with a curious mind and/or an engineering streak.

Key positive

Family friendly activity

Low entrance fees and not busy

Key negative

None (maybe lack of English translation?)

Suitability

For all ages and mostly accessible for visitors with reduced mobility with the exception of the optional train ride

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:1h 10m

Regulated hours
Period 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:30 - 13:30

WEDNESDAY10:30 - 13:30

THURSDAY10:30 - 13:30

FRIDAY10:30 - 13:30

SATURDAY10:30 - 13:30

SUNDAY10:30 - 14:00

Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY16:00 - 19:30

WEDNESDAY16:00 - 19:30

THURSDAY16:00 - 19:30

FRIDAY16:00 - 19:30

SATURDAY16:00 - 19:30

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€3
Adult
15 - 64
€3
Child
3 - 14
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
The price inclusive of the steam train trip is 6 €

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