In addition to the experience-filled mini-train ride, passengers are also treated to programs close to nature until September.
This is the 142nd year that Hungary’s oldest light railway, which is still in operation, tirelessly makes its rounds in the Erdőspuszták near Debrecen. The first flight of the year will start on May 1, to the delight of small train lovers. Family programs await passengers at the small train’s final station, Hármashegyalja, including an interactive exhibition, a forest tour and a dog show.
The love and protection of nature, continuing the traditions of previous years, is the central message of Zsuzsi’s programs this year as well. The slogan of this year’s series of events is a healthy mind in a healthy body, so almost every weekend from May to the end of September, passengers are welcomed in the spirit of physical and mental health with various nature-friendly and health-preserving programs, from adventure tours to bird shows to handicrafts.
This year, the light railway continues to operate with faith and heart in the field of value saving and value creation. Last year, we were able to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Zsuzsi steamer, but this year, the GEBUS sliding locomotive from the “world of locomotives” will be presented to the traveling public. “Piroska”, one of the gems of the existing fleet of machines, which already exceeds 70. The reversing locomotive, in addition to its unique color, is also considered special in terms of its operation, and it is the only one that can be found in Hungary.
– We make many New Year’s resolutions every year, regardless of age or gender, but few manage to keep them. In our busy, stressful everyday life, it is not only challenging to keep our promises, but we also have very little time for ourselves. This year, we at Zsuzsi would like to draw attention to a healthy lifestyle, one of the important elements of which is to spend more time on ourselves, our loved ones and family members, while the other element is nature, which is known to have an excellent effect on our physical, mental and physical well-being. . That is why – taking advantage of the features of the Erdőspuszták, which are within reach – the central message of our programs is physical and mental health, as well as sustainability and environmental protection, said Hajnalka Makóné Fogarasi, managing director of Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút Nonprofit Kft.
In this year’s program calendar of Zsuzsi, each month is related to a theme, May for example is “Month of Birds and Trees”and June’s slogan is a “Get out of the classroom! – and the events of the given month are aligned with this. Of course, nature walks play a role in the program offer of every event, which experts have found to be excellent for the treatment and prevention of many health problems, including strengthening the immune system, improving digestion, helping to prevent and cure cardiovascular and tumor diseases, depression and anxiety, not least and the basis of cheerfulness and cheerfulness. And if we walk in the forest together, we can not only find ourselves, but also each other, so the community-creating power of nature walks is also significant. In Zsuzsi’s tours, in addition to active recreation, literature as medicine, edible and health-promoting forest plants, and the fun and funny life of the animal species characteristic of the forest steppes will appear in connection with one program element.
Between May 1st and September 30th, scheduled services of the Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút depart from the starting station at Ruyter utca 1 on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m., and on weekends and holidays at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The entire timetable and that travel fees can be viewed on the website.
Detailed information on current programs a On the Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút website will be readable. The organizers reserve the right to change the program.
