Cog Railway Museum and the Kořenov Engine shed
KOŘENOV COG RAILWAY MUSEUM AND RAILWAY STATION
Visit the Cog Railway Museum at the Kořenov railway station and become acquainted with
the colourful but often turbulent history of Zubačka and the surrounding railways, including
the line from Harrachov to Szklarska Poreba. In the museum you will find many exhibits,
photographs and documents related to these lines. Among the exhibits you can see the
period train dispatcher’s office, cogwheels, model cars and much more. It is possible to
buy themed Zubačka souvenirs and light refreshments in the museum.
MUSEUM OPENING HOURS in 2025
January: Saturday, Sunday (10am – 4pm)
February – 16 th March: Daily except Monday (10am – 5pm)
22 nd , 23 rd , 29 th , 30 th March: Saturday, Sunday (10am – 5pm)
April: Easter (10am – 5pm)
May: Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday (10am – 5pm)
June – 14 th September: daily (10am – 5pm – also during closure)
15 th September – 30 th October: Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday (10am – 5pm)
December 27 th – 31 st December: (10am – 4pm)
The museum is always open on days of historical trips on the Zubačka.
Tour time: 30 minutes
KOŘENOV ENGINE SHED
Come and take a look inside the stone engine shed, which underwent a complete
restoration after an unpleasant event in 1987 in which the roof collapsed under melting
snow. You will have a unique view of the illuminated cog wheels of our two preserved T
426.0 cog locomotives known as “Rakušanka”. During the tour you will see other railway
equipment, which you will also come across on our special rides on the Tanvald - Desná –
Kořenov – Harrachov line. You will be guided through the plant by our guide.
OPENING HOURS in 2025
Spring holidays (3 rd February to 16 th March 2025): Friday, Saturday and Sunday
May: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
June – August: Thursday to Sunday
September: Saturday and Sunday
The tour starts at the Cog Railway Museum in the dispatch building every 15 minutes on
the hour; first tour at 10:15am, last tour at 4:15pm. The engine shed is also open
whenever there are special rides on the Cog Railway from 10am to 5pm. And on historic
train ride days, tours are at 11:45am and 2:45pm with a special train conductor.
Tour time: 45 minutes
KOŘENOV MINE RAILWAY
Not only children enjoy riding on our mine railway. It reflects the heritage of the slate mines
in Hrubá Voda near Olomouc and Petr Báňa, who acquired the equipment for his collection
and later had it relocated to Kořenov. The railway features nearly 250 metres of track
arranged into two circuits. During a single ride, you will traverse both circuits, including a
passage through a unique tunnel designed to resemble a part of the mine. Both open and
covered carriages are available, ensuring a comfortable experience even in unfavourable
weather conditions.
OPENING HOURS in 2025
July, August: Friday to Sunday (10am to 5pm)
September: 13 th and 14 th September (10am to 5pm)
Time per ride: 5 minutes
Admission Full Reduced (children 6-12, seniors)
Cog Railway Museum 60 CZK 40 CZK
Engine shed 80 CZK 50 CZK
Cog Railway Museum + Engine shed 120 CZK 70 CZK
Mine Railway (2 circuits) 40 CZK Children under 3 years FREE (accompanied by an adult)
Where can you find us?
ACCESSIBILITY
The Kořenov museum exhibition is located in the Kořenov railway station in the Jizera
Mountains, less than an hour's drive from Liberec or Jablonec nad Nisou. Nearby is the
famous tourist resort of Harrachov.
- By CAR – The museum is located near the main road I/10, the road between Tanvald
and Harrachov. Parking is available at the Kořenov railway station.
- By TRAIN – The museum can be reached by railway line no. 036, Liberec – Jablonec –
Tanvald – Kořenov – Harrachov – Szklarska Poreba.
- By BUS – The bus stop is located next to the railway station – Kořenov, žel.st.
Kořenov Museum – Open on request
For large groups (at least 20 paying participants) we can open the Kořenov Engine shed,
the Cog Railway Museum and the Mine Railway on request just for you, even outside the
stated opening hours. Please send enquiries to
Museum Shop and what you can buy
In the museum you can buy a number of themed items from Zubačka and other railway souvenirs. We also sell refreshments. We have commemorative stamps for your diaries or
expand to your collection of tourist stamps.
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