Your trip with our train can be ideally combined with a visit to the Veenkoloniaal Museum in Veendam. The ultimate way to get to know the rich history of the East Groningen Peat Colonies! Special package tickets are available from Museumspoorlijn STAR. These serve as a ticket for the train and as an entrance ticket to the Veenkoloniaal Museum.
You leave by train from Stadskanaal to Veendam, from Veendam station you walk to the Veenkoloniaal Museum (+/- 10 minutes). After your museum visit you take the train back to Stadskanaal.
Times
10.15 – 10.30 Arrive at Stadskanaal Station on your own
10.45 Departure by steam train from Stadskanaal
11.30 Arrive at Veendam Station, walk to the Veenkoloniaal Museum
12.00 – 14.45 Visit the Veenkoloniaal Museum (open on Sundays at 13.00)
14.45 Walk back to the station
15.10 Departure by train from Veendam
15.50 You are back in Stadskanaal
Prices 2025
- Adult (19 years and older): € 20.50
- Child 17 to 18 years: € 16.50
- Child 12 to 16 years: €13,- (only for sale in combination with a combi-ticket for adults)
- Children 4 to 11 years: €7.50 (only for sale in combination with a combi-ticket for adults)
- Children 0 to 3 years: Free

Included
The combination ticket includes:
- Return trip Stadskanaal – Veendam (or vice versa) by train from Museumspoorlijn STAR
- Admission to the Veenkoloniaal Museum in Veendam
When?
Every normal day of travel.
Reservations
You can book your ticket online via our ticket shop, you can also book via info@stadskanaalrail.nl.
Practical
- The Veenkoloniaal Museum is within walking distance of Veendam station.
- Veenkoloniaal Museum opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10:00-17:00, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 13:00-17:00
Reservations
You can book your ticket online via our Ticket shop you can also make a reservation via info@stadskanaalrail.nl. First select the desired date, then the number of tickets you want.