Children’s railway offers events – some also for adults

Apart from several events in June meant for children from Košice and its vicinity, a tour (to UNESCO sites) around Gothic Spiš can attract adults as well.

The Spiš CastleThe Spiš Castle (Source: TASR)
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The month of June offers a host of events – and a new playground in Košice, the Children’s Railway stated in a press release. The new playground at the Čermeľ railway station in the outskirts of Košice, open from the beginning of June, can make waiting for a train more agreeable for the youngest passengers.

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On several weekdays at the end of the school year, pupils and students can learn about the work of rescuers, scouts and the city police. These last will demonstrate their work to children on June 14 at Alpínka.

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The first recruitment of “young railwaymen” took place on June 3, and young railway fans over the age of nine acquired their first skills and knowledge. These “recruitment” will be repeated.

What is on offer for adults?

The already popular train rides mapping the UNESCO sites in the Košice Region are continuing this season.

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On June 9 at 7:20, a special train from the Main Station in Košice will show the Gothic Spiš programme to passengers. A playful wandering around courtyards, with special activities and secrets called Hradohranie, has been organised for the youngest passengers.

More information can be found at weareunesco.com/en/trip/gothic-spis-962018, and bookings made at kezeleznica@gmail.com.

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