Historic trains 2026 in Friuli Venezia Giulia: 38 rides to discover

Historic trains 2026 in Friuli Venezia Giulia: 38 rides to discover villages

From 12 April to 20 December 2026, a programme of 38 historic train rides returns to Friuli Venezia Giulia. Designed to highlight villages, historic centres, natural landscapes and sites of memory, the initiative promotes slow travel and sustainable tourism while offering thematic itineraries for culture, food, and local traditions.

What the programme offers

• Operating period: 12 April – 20 December 2026.
• Number of rides: 38 thematic journeys combining established routes and new proposals.
• Services: special fares, the option to bring a bicycle on board, guided visits and family activities on selected departures.
• Objective: to enhance small towns and historical centres and support local communities through experiential tourism.

Key departures (selection)

• 12 April – inauguration with the Spring Festival in Latisana.
• 19 April – "Trieste and the Sea", museum visits and maritime tradition sites.
• 26 April – route through the plains’ villages (San Vito al Tagliamento, Casarsa della Delizia) for the Wine Fair.
• 2 May – historic Alpini train of the reconstruction (Treviso > Pinzano al Tagliamento).
• 3 May and 13 September – historic train to UNESCO towns (Palmanova and Cividale).
• 10 May – Fortresses train (Sacile, Gorizia, Gradisca d'Isonzo) with multimedia visits.
• 19 May – Garden train (Trieste > Sacile).
• 28 June and 16 August – Border historic train, exploring frontier history and identity.
• 5 July – special connection for Folkest.
• 12 July – Dolomiti Friulane train (Udine > Montereale Valcellina > Barcis).
• 30 August and 6 September – medieval village trains with events in Sesto al Reghena, Cordovado and Valvasone.
• 20 September – abbeys, vineyards and hills train for Cormons Grape Festival.
• 4 November – Great War themed route.
• 5 December – Krampus train; 8 December – nativity scenes and Christmas markets train.
• 20 December – new: Castles and mosaics historic train with a stop in Spilimbergo.

Practical information and bookings

How to join: many departures include guided visits or activities; check specific programmes and fares before booking. Local tourist information points provide updated schedules and support for reservations.

• Information points: PromoTurismoFVG offices in Tolmezzo and Sacile and local infopoints at arrival stations.
• On-board facilities: bike carriage where allowed, family-friendly options and thematic routes for varied interests.

The 2026 historic train programme aims to use regional railways as a means to discover villages and collective memory—an accessible and sustainable way to take part in local events and enjoy the cultural landscape of Friuli Venezia Giulia.