The UEX Night – A Relaxing Overnight Stay Before Your Winter Vacation
Would you like to travel to the Alps without your own car? Then take advantage of the Urlaubsexpress—a comfortable, traditional overnight train—and welcome aboard the UEX Night!
Board the train in the evening, make yourself comfortable on board, and arrive well-rested the next morning at Austria’s most beautiful winter sports regions—your winter vacation begins the moment you set off. You decide for yourself how you’d like to travel: especially affordably in the new seating car, comfortably in a couchette car, or in style in a sleeper car.
During the Crocus Break, directly from the Netherlands
We are especially pleased to once again welcome numerous Dutch guests on board during the 2026/2027 winter season.
Just in time for the Dutch spring break, the UEX ski train offers a comfortable overnight ride from Amsterdam to Landeck—and straight into your winter vacation.
Boarding points in the Netherlands:
🔹 Amsterdam Centraal
🔹 Utrecht Centraal
🔹 ’s-Hertogenbosch
🔹 Eindhoven
🔹 Venlo
Other access points in Germany:
Mönchengladbach · Cologne · Koblenz
From there, the route continues toward Austria, passing through Kufstein, Wörgl, Jenbach, Innsbruck, and the Ötztal Valley, among other places, all the way to Landeck.
New at UEX Night: Head to your ski vacation in a sleeper car!
With our new sleeper car category, you can now travel to your winter vacation destination at a great price and with no hassle. Just hop on, sit back, and enjoy the overnight ride to the Alps.
Of course, our tried-and-true couchette and sleeper cars remain an integral part of the UEX lineup and offer you even more comfort during your trip. Whether you choose an affordable seat, a cozy couchette, or a comfortable sleeper car: With the Urlaubs-Express, you decide how you’d like to start your ski vacation.
A Festive Start to Winter Break
Our Christmas train kicks off on December 25, 2026. Departing from Hamburg, it heads south via Bremen, Osnabrück, Münster, Dortmund, and Augsburg. Destination stations include Munich, Kufstein, Wörgl, Jenbach, Innsbruck, Ötztal, and Landeck, among others.
Start the New Year with the UEX for the first time
A first is in store for you on January 1, 2027: For the first time ever, the Vacation Express will also be running on New Year’s Day. The train departs from Hamburg and continues via Bremen, Münster, Dortmund, Essen, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Bonn, and Augsburg to Munich, Kufstein, Wörgl, Jenbach, Innsbruck, Ötztal, and Landeck.
You can bring your vehicle with you on the trip between Hamburg and Munich.
Easter Special Train at the End of the Season
A long-standing wish of many passengers is also coming true: On Maundy Thursday, March 25, 2027, our special Easter train will travel from Hamburg via Cologne and Munich to Landeck. The return trip will take place on March 26, 2027. You can bring your vehicle with you in both directions between Hamburg and Munich.
Take the UEX ski trains to Austria’s most beautiful ski resorts
Overnight, we’ll take you in comfort to some of Austria’s most popular winter sports regions. Depending on the route, our ski trains stop at the following destinations, among others:
Kufstein · Wörgl · Jenbach · Innsbruck · Ötztal · Imst-Pitztal · Landeck · St. Anton am Arlberg · Kirchberg in Tyrol · Kitzbühel · Zell am See · Schwarzach-St. Veit · St. Johann im Pongau · Bischofshofen
From our destination stations, you can reach numerous well-known ski resorts in a short time—including St. Anton am Arlberg, the Zillertal with Mayrhofen and Hochzillertal, KitzSki around Kitzbühel and Kirchberg, the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental, the Ötztal Valley with Sölden and Obergurgl–Hochgurgl, and Zell am See–Kaprun.
More Space Thanks to the Free Ski Compartment / Our Little Booth—the Cozy Meeting Place on the Train
Your skis and snowboards will travel safely and comfortably on the Urlaubsexpress. A free ski compartment is available on board for your winter sports equipment. This leaves more space in your seating, reclining, or sleeper car for a relaxing trip.
We also have drinks and light refreshments available: At our kiosk, you can purchase beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks, among other things. Here, you can wind down the evening in a cozy atmosphere, strike up conversations with fellow travelers, and get in the mood for your winter vacation even while you’re still on the train.
The car train is back, too
Don’t want to go without your own vehicle during your winter vacation? Then take advantage of our car train service between Hamburg-Altona and Munich South. While you travel in comfort on the train, your car or motorcycle simply rides along with you. From Munich, you can reach numerous winter sports regions in Bavaria, Tyrol, and the Salzburg region.
Due to construction work at Innsbruck Central Station, vehicle transport will not be available in Innsbruck during the 2026/2027 winter season. Vehicle transport will therefore be offered exclusively between Hamburg and Munich this season.
It pays to book early!
Plan your winter trip early and take advantage of our especially low introductory rates.
All aboard—the next winter is sure to come!