The Emba Miniature Railway opens to the public. Admission is free.

The Emba Miniature Railway near Paphos is hosting an open house on Sunday, October 18, 2026. From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, you can watch model trains traverse bridges, tunnels, and a Swiss-inspired landscape. Admission is free.

The event will take place at the Swiss Model Train, Ayiou Dimitriou Street 17. This is the third annual open house and fundraiser for the Paphos Kidney Association, an organization supporting people with kidney disease. Proceeds from cake sales, drinks, and a prize draw will support their activities.

The Swiss-inspired miniature railway in Emba

The installation covers an area of approximately 1,500 square meters. Its creators were inspired by the famous Swiss Glacier Express.

Trains cross bridges, disappear into tunnels, and navigate routes through carefully crafted landscapes. The model includes miniature stations, houses, and a church.

Some sections of the structure reach a height of 2.5 meters. The varied layout allows for observation of the trains at different levels and their path between individual parts of the installation.

This is a great option for families with children, as well as modeling and railway enthusiasts. The attraction is watching the models in motion—the announcement does not include rides for visitors.

Open day

Emba Miniature Railway – When and Where?

Date
Sunday, October 18, 2026

Hours
14:00–20:00

Place
Swiss Model Train
Ayiou Dimitriou 17, Emba, Paphos

Entry
Free

Proceeds from cake sales, drinks and the prize draw will support the Paphos Kidney Association, an organisation that helps people with kidney disease.

The lights will come on after dark

The open day will last until 8:00 p.m., so you can also see the miniature railway after dark.

Illuminated trains and buildings then transform the entire installation. Stations, houses, and a church create an illuminated backdrop through which the trains move.

Families can schedule a visit in the afternoon or choose a later time to view the model with the lights on. This allows them to see the same space from two different perspectives.

See the miniature railway in Emba

The project was created by eight people

Eight men from Cyprus, England, South Africa, Germany and Austria are responsible for the construction and maintenance of the installation.

The team combined various professional skills and experiences. Among the creators were technicians, a German carpenter, and a former Cyprus Airways chief pilot.

Preparing such a railway requires not only the construction of buildings and landscaping. Planning train traffic is also crucial. Technical solutions allow trains to be routed along the network without collisions.

Visitors will see a working installation in which miniature architecture, tracks and mechanics form a single whole.

Free attraction and assistance for patients

Admission to the event is free. During the open day, the Paphos Kidney Association will be selling cakes and refreshments to raise funds for its activities.

A tombola, or prize draw, is also planned. The prizes will include Swiss-themed prizes. Proceeds from this part of the event will also support the organization.

Visitors will be able to combine a family afternoon with helping people with kidney disease. This is the third time the open house has been held.

Family afternoon near Paphos

The event is open to residents and tourists visiting the Paphos region. Children can watch the trains pass by, while adults can examine the details of the model and the solutions employed by its creators.

Source: Cyprus Mail.