Amusement parks and entertainment are a hundred times different
Last year, an amusement park ranked first in the ranking of the top 100 attractions for foreign visitors in Germany European Garden, and not by chance. This is the only amusement park that is open even in winter, and what’s more, it is also the largest amusement park in Germany. It is located in Rust in Baden, and if you go there don’t forget to stop by Stuttgartwhere, among other things, you can also visit the car museum – Porsche and Mercedes Benz.
The park covers an area of 90 hectares and offers funfair attractions as well as themed areas, other interesting shows and programs, special shows and programs for children, ice shows and variety shows.
A number of different roller coasters will provide the necessary entertainment and excitement. Whether it is the “Silver Star”, the largest roller coaster in Europe which is amazing and can be seen from afar, or the giant wooden roller coaster “Wodan-Timburcoaster”, which reaches speeds of more than 100 km/h, or the wild river, water or looping roller coaster . It’s no less exciting in flight simulators, in 4D cinemas and in many other experiential attractions. Exciting gastronomic experiences also await visitors.
If you can’t visit all the tourist attractions you’re interested in in one day, don’t despair. The park also offers a variety of accommodation facilities – classic hotels, themed guesthouses or Wild West-style campsites.
Tip: open all year round, barrier-free access, wheelchair rental possible (reserve in advance)
Skyline-Park – a park located in front of the German Alps in beautiful nature, located right next to the A96 motorway near the town of Bad Wörishofen in Bavaria. On this land of almost twenty hectares, there are 60 tourist attractions that will pamper visitors young and old. Great entertainment is offered by the giant rafting attraction “Sky Rafting” which is also the main attraction of the park. Wild rapids and steep ravines give the round boat just the right speed and thus guarantee pleasant water fun. Refreshment also awaits you when riding in wild waters and in pools with various slides. In contrast, Germany’s largest autodrome and a 700-meter bobsleigh track promise more intense fun.
However, most of the attractions are designed to meet the needs of families with children, so families can enjoy visiting these attractions together – the zoo, pedal boats, knight’s castle, mini train, construction site – all ready for your kids.
The “Sky Wheel”, the world’s highest-turning roller coaster, offers two spins on a relatively short track. Let yourself be literally launched 90 meters into the clouds with the Sky Shot catapult, spin through the air with the Sky Circle spinning arm at 120 km/h, or fly towards earth on the Sky Jet attraction – it’s not for the faint of heart.
Tip: open from March to early November, wheelchair accessible
This amusement park, which opened in 2003, is the largest in East Germany. It is also easily accessible for Czech tourists, as it is only ten kilometers to the south Leipzig.
Belantis offers 60 attractions of various types – roller coasters, water attractions, themed worlds… Adrenaline lovers and relaxed people will choose. The biggest adrenaline rush is offered by the Huracan roller coaster with five loops, including the ten steepest in the world. There are also segways, quad bike rides and desert rallies, aimed at smaller competitors.
Apart from that, interesting events are also held here, one of the most popular being the Halloween event.
Tip: open from April to November, on the way we recommend stopping in Leipzig, you can visit the unique ZOO Leipzig, where the tropical forest Gonwanaland awaits you, or go shopping – you can buy original goods here at low prices
World of experience
This themed world, located near Budyšín in Saxony and Dresden, offers adventure and fun for the whole family. Apart from an amusement park with authentic models of prehistoric dinosaurs, there is also a maze and a mini park.
Dinopark is unique because there are more than two hundred prehistoric giants that reach heights of up to 30 meters. The overall atmosphere is enhanced by sounds, smells, movement (shaking of the earth) and other effects. There is also a “liana forest” for children, where they can improve their climbing skills and splash around on the slides. Children can also experience the work of an archaeologist themselves or perhaps take a virtual journey to the past and the center of the earth.
Tip: open from March to early November, limited wheelchair access, suitable for children from three years old
Miniature world in Hamburg
The magical world of miniatures in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt harbor district is a masterpiece. The world’s largest model railway will take visitors on a journey across countries and continents, a faithful reproduction of landscapes and fantasy worlds.
A magical world of miniatures – the largest model railway in the world: 1,300 square meters of air-conditioned exhibition area, about 215,000 figures, precisely arranged in scenes and inhabiting seven different landscapes, more than a thousand trains and about 13,000 meters of track, more than 335,000 lights, day and night simulations of 15 minutes each, nearly 10 thousand moving cars, flight simulation, all controlled by more than 45 computers. Several viewpoints offer stunning views of the entire complex over and over again.
Tip: open all year round, barrier-free access, recommendation: we recommend that you book tickets for your visit in advance
Galaxy theme park at Therme Erding spa
Not far from Munich is the excellent Therme Erding spa, which also attracts visitors thanks to its Galaxy amusement park. An unforgettable experience awaits all visitors – a thermal spa, a sauna world and a slide paradise. In addition, there is an oasis of relaxation and various sports and entertainment attractions. There is also a beach volleyball court, table tennis, children’s playground and animation program.
There are also two summer outdoor slides. At the heart of the GALAXY Therme Erding skate park, there are a total of twenty slides with a total length of 1,700 meters, which are divided into three levels of difficulty: family, action and extreme. They promise adventure and action, as well as a variety of stunning effects.
Tip: Visit Munich and visit the BMW museum, where all car lovers can see their favorites up close, ladies will love the shopping area in the city center.
Leipzig Zoo, over 120 years old, with many historic buildings, is one of the most traditional, most famous and most modern in Germany. It provides protection for many rare animal species, such as the Baikal seal, Kabar or Okapi. Fantastic views of the underwater world and its exotic inhabitants are offered by panoramic aquariums, terrariums and circular shark tanks that are more than a century old.
Gondwanaland’s world of tropical experiences is truly amazing. On an area of almost 17,000 square meters, about 34 meters high, with a temperature of 26 °C and air humidity of 65 percent, 40 types of exotic animals and approximately 500 different types of plants and trees, you will feel the sensation. pristine tropical rainforests in Africa, Asia and South America in all their meanings.
Tip: open all year round, night tours also available, wheelchair access, free wheelchair rental (reserve in advance)
Floating in an air vortex
At the Indole Skydiving Center in Bottrop, you can make your dream of flying a reality. This is the only professional skydiving simulator in Germany, both professionals and beginners can try it. A team of professional instructors will take care of you here. The air here flows at speeds of up to 286 km/h. in a tube with a height of 17 meters and a width of 4.3 meters – so visitors can experience the sensation of freefall safely, comfortably, but in a fun way. If you want to remember it, your flight can be recorded on DVD.
Tip: The attractions can also be tried by children (from 4 years old). An interesting tourist destination near Bottrop is the city of Essen
Tropical Islands – paradise near Berlin
The tropical world near Berlin awaits your visit all year round – the temperature is still around 26 degrees. You can enjoy themed worlds, artificial waves, saunas, water slides, sandy beaches and more. Every evening there are performances and various events. You can refresh yourself and gain strength in one of the local restaurants, and if you feel that one day’s visit is not enough, you can stay in the halls – in tent cities, bungalows and cabins or in separate hotel rooms.
Tip: Depart from the Tropical Islands to explore Brandenburg’s landscapes, for example the Spree Forest or the Lusatian Lakes, or travel to Potsdam or Berlin
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