Introducing: Amusement parks in the Rhineland

Picture: Phantasialand Brühl

Fast-paced rides on the carousel, mazes and huge slides: There is hardly anything better for children. And a visit to an amusement park is also a real fountain of youth for adults. But which park is right for you and your family? We present the most beautiful amusement parks in the Rhineland.

Irrland Kevelaer, farm adventure oasis

The 300,000 square metre all-weather park is particularly suitable for younger children. There are huge indoor and outdoor playgrounds, animals, various labyrinths and plenty of space to run around. Special highlights are the huge slides and old aeroplanes that can be used for play. On hot days, 13 exciting water attractions promise perfect cooling. Further information

Suitable for: Families with children from 2 to 12 years
Admission11.50 euros per person (under 2 years free) / tickets can only be booked online
Youth hostel nearby: Kleve Youth Hostel (35 km away. By car approx. 40 min.) with favourable prices. Offers for families

Kernie's family park at Wunderland Kalkar

Wunderland Kalkar is spectacularly built around the large cooling tower of the former Kalkar nuclear power plant. There are lots of play equipment, round and high rides that are also suitable for smaller children. Some attractions, such as the large climbing wall, the go-kart track and the 58 metre high chain carousel, are age- or size-restricted, so that the park also has something to offer for teenagers and adults. Further information

Suitable for: Families with children of all ages
Admission: Prices vary depending on booking day and size, max. 29.50 euros per person (up to 2 years free) / Afternoon tickets can also be booked for 3 hours / Tickets at the box office max. 31.50 euros per person
Youth hostel nearby: Kleve Youth Hostel (19 km away, approx. 25 min. by car) with favourable Offers for families

Bobbolandia Grevenbroich

60,000 square metre outdoor park with over 30 play attractions such as a pedal kart track, trampolines and a water playground. Further information

Suitable for: Families with children up to 12 years
Admission10.00 Euro per person (up to 2 years free) / day tickets only at the box office
Youth hostel nearby: Neuss Youth Hostel (34 km away. By car approx. 30 min.) with favourable prices. Offers for families

Legoland Discovery Centre, Oberhausen

A must for LEGO® fans is this weather-independent indoor play park with over 4 million LEGO® bricks, a LEGO® factory show, a 4D cinema and lots of model-making workshops. Further information

Suitable for: Families with children aged 8 and over and for teenagers
Admission21.50 per person at the ticket office / 18.50 per person when booking online at least one day in advance (up to 2 years free)
Youth hostel nearby: Duisburg Landschaftspark Youth Hostel (9 km away. By car 16 min, by public transport 48 min) with favourable prices. Offers for families

Movie Park Germany, Bottrop

The film-themed theme park offers rides based on films, live shows and many other child-friendly attractions. You can also explore the studios where TV and cinema productions were filmed. Further information

Suitable for: Families with children aged 8 and over and for teenagers
AdmissionPrices vary depending on the day of filming, approx. 39.90 euros per person when booking online (up to 3 years free) / tickets at the box office approx. 52.90 euros per person
Youth hostel nearby: Duisburg Landschaftspark Youth Hostel (26 km away. By car 26 min, by public transport, 1 hour 20 min) with favourable family specials

Leisure park Schloß Beck, Bottrop

The small family park is located around a baroque moated castle from the 18th century and close to the Movie Park. There is a large playground to let off steam, various rides such as the „forest animal ride“, two water slides and a treetop path. Further information

Suitable for: Families with small children
Admission15.00 euros per person (up to 2 years free) / Tickets available online and at the box office
Youth hostel nearby: Duisburg Landschaftspark Youth Hostel (26 km away. By car approx. 30 minutes, by public transport 1 hour 20 minutes) with favourable offers for families

Phantasialand, Brühl

The theme park is one of the most popular amusement parks in Europe. Covering an area of 28 hectares, the park has seven different themed worlds with multiple award-winning rides. Further information

Suitable for: Families with children aged 8 and over and for teenagers
AdmissionPrices vary depending on the day of the visit, approx. 55.00 - 64.00 euros per person
Youth hostels in the neighbourhood:

Cologne-Riehl Youth Hostel (29 km away. By car approx. 38 min, by public transport 1 hr. 14 min.) with favourable family offers

Bonn Youth Hostel (35 km away. By car approx. 35 min, by public transport 1 hour 30 min) with the Special offer 3-for-2