Location: Potsdam, Germany Years Active: 1991 – Active Filmpark Babelsberg – it ain’t your grandma’s theme park. This place is in Germany, right on the grounds of the legendary Babelsberg Studio. We’re talking old-school movie magic, the kind they don’t teach you in school. Think you can handle the truth about movies? Tours expose all…
Location: Sonnenbühl, Germany Years Active: 1974 – Active Dreamland on the Bear Cave isn’t your standard theme park. It’s tucked away in the German countryside, built around a real, mysterious cave. Forget the usual shiny rides and cartoon mascots. Here, it’s about nature with a dash of old-school thrills. They’ve been around since 1974, so…
Location: Zirndorf, Germany Years Active: 2000 – Active Playmobil-Fun Park isn’t your standard theme park. Nestled in Zirndorf, Germany, it’s a real-world playground built from the iconic toys. Forget lines and stuffy rides – this place is all about imaginative play and hands-on fun. Want the inside scoop? Head straight for the life-sized Playmobil figures!…
Location: Haltern am See, Germany Years Active: 1969 – Active Kettelerhof Amusement Park has a definite old-school charm. It’s been around for a while, and that shows in some of the rides and attractions. Don’t come expecting a massive, Disney-style experience. Instead, think of it as a place where the focus is on outdoor play…
Location: Ruhpolding, Germany Years Active: 1987 – Active A classic amusement park nestled in the heart of the Bavarian Alps. That’s Freizeitpark Ruhpolding. It’s got that old-world vibe with a surprising dose of modern fun. Think roller coasters with mountain views and classic fairytales brought to life… with a slightly kitschy twist. Must-do’s? Brave the…
Location: Hodenhagen, Germany Years Active: 1974 – Active Serengeti Park in Germany promises a wild ride – and not just on its rickety rollercoasters. This is where you ditch the sanitized nature documentaries and get a dose of the animal kingdom’s messy reality. Lions, giraffes, monkeys… they roam free, which means they might just decide…
Location: Winterberg, Germany Years Active: 2007 – Active Forget those picture-perfect amusement parks. Erlebnisberg Kappe is wild, a little disorganized, and full of surprises. Picture this: kids squealing down the summer toboggan run, the zipline whizzing overhead, and hikers disappearing into the woods. It’s pure outdoor chaos, and that’s the appeal! This place isn’t about…
Location: Cleebronn, Germany Years Active: 1929 – Active Erlebnispark Tripsdrill isn’t your average theme park. It’s old – like, really old – having opened way back in 1929. That means you get a quirky blend of vintage charm and modern thrills. Think old-school buildings and wild rollercoasters side by side. This place is massive! Over…
Location: Gondorf, Germany Years Active: 1964 – Active Eifelpark, in Germany’s Gondorf region, is a fun mix of rides and wildlife. It’s been around forever – since 1964! That means some attractions might feel a bit dated, but the park’s natural setting in the Eifel region is still gorgeous. Want to maximize your visit? Here’s…
Location: Lengenfeld, Germany Years Active: 1996 – Active Freizeitpark Plohn isn’t trying to be Disneyland. This quirky little park in Lengenfeld, Germany, has a time capsule vibe that’ll either make you smile or scratch your head. If you grew up with slightly rickety local amusement parks, Plohn will feel strangely familiar. It’s got that mix…
