Miniatur Wunderland

Again super experience! It’s the place which need to visit. If yore small or mug one you will enjoy miniature trains, miniature cars, miniature ships and even miniature planes! All of them moving around exact European locations. Houses, significant landmarks (like coliseum, Vatican, or Amalfi coast) are showing beauty of miniatures. If you haven’t been there - it’s time ! Recommend to buy tickets in advance as you may wait 2-4h

Extraordinary - really special place, so much detail and care put into the models! The airport is especially amazing. Came on weekday evening and not too busy (no queue to enter). Spent about 2 hours, could easily spend longer if want to focus on the details. Highly highly recommend!

Sex and the 'mini' City, or the true charm of this museum lies in the details. While others admire the grand scenes, take a closer look at the tiny details and peek through the little windows. Life in these miniatures is bursting with energy—not only human life! A huge thank you to the creators of these models; you are amazing🫶 This was my second visit, and once again, I discovered something new. Simply brilliant!

10/10 recommend going. The attention to detail is just incredible. You can spend hours looking and you will constantly discover new things. Would definitely book online to avoid waiting at the door. Good for all ages.

Hamburg is renowned for this place and it did not disappoint. I really loved the attention to detail and the smallest features like the day/night cycles and how they mimic the dusk scenery. It’s incredibly beautiful. There’s lots to see from different countries from Germany, Brazil, even to the US. Truly breathtaking with the mini humans, moving trains and subway trains and stations. It was also lovely to have an opening viewing where the engineers run the mechanics of the whole thing, super cool to see. The gift shop was decent, though I would say I wish they had more ‘mini’ stuff from the exhibition that they sell. Loved the toy car section that I had to buy myself one to tempt my inner child self.

This is the reason I went to Hamburg, and it did NOT disappoint. It was one of the coolest, most unique places I've ever been to! I was blown away by the attention-to-detail in literally every exhibit. Every exhibit constantly changes too, with night/day cycles and special lighting at "dawn" and "dusk". I spent hours here, and I probably could have been there the entire day! There are countless interactive buttons you can push, which make special things happen on the exhibits. One of my favourite exhibits was the airport, with miniature planes continually taking off and landing... it's just amazing! Children and adults alike will find their imaginations running wild here; it's unbelievably cool! There are also food options and lots of cool souvenirs and gift items available. I bought a ticket ahead of time and went straight in when I arrived, without any wait. It's truly an unbelievable place, I recommend it wholeheartedly!

It is simply impressive! The miniatures are massive. There is a lot to explore and details to discover. It is interactive and everything comes to life. You can easily spend more than 2 hours just looking at everything. You must visit this place if you are in Hamburg!

Such an amazing place to visit. Recommend for all age groups. We took almost a day to see all. Great food at the bistro inside the wunderland. Must visit place in Hamburg. Make sure to book’s tickets in online on their website for easy entry

Absolutely fabulous! A must see if you are a miniature train enthusiast!!!! Take the "Behind the Scenes" Tour .... you will not be sorry. They have 3 floors of worldwide areas with trains, airplanes, cars, trucks, you name it...it moves!!! We spent 4 well spent hours here! My spouse bought some train cars and villages for our house!!!! DO NOT MISS THIS!!!!

If you're wondering if you should go, the answer is yes. I am a fully grown adult that went solo and I had a blast. There are whole worlds built in miniature form that are interactive (a Biergarten, an airport, the Elbphilharmonie, ski slopes, etc). You could easily spend the whole day in this establishment, examining the literal minutia but I started feeling overwhelmed by the amount of detail around hour 3. Lots of work went into constructing these masterpieces and you can even catch a glimpse of engineers at work. One thing I thought was fun was that every few minutes, they cycle through "daylight"and "nighttime", and many of the exhibits change slightly at "night". Again, absolutely worth the visit. Try to go early if you can to avoid crowds.

Honestly, when S first told me about Miniatur Wunderland and how it was the largest model railway collection in the world - it wasn't a place that I felt super enthusiastic about visiting during our time in Germany. Another couple joined us for the Hamburg portion of our trip and they really wanted to go, so I agreed. I'm a believer now! This place is fun for all ages. As someone who prides myself in my skillset re: "attention to detail", this place has me beat and I'm totally impressed. Come early to beat the crowds. It does get pretty crowded in there. You definitely need at least 3-4 hours here, and can probably spend the entire day too if you want. They have lockers for your stuff, and a place to grab a bite to eat on-site. Reservations are a must! We were pretty late in booking our tickets so ended up spending an extra 10 euros to buy the "virtual reality" experience in order to get an any time entry ticket. The 10 min VR experience was pretty meh, so only choose this option as a last resort.

Great place to enjoy miniatures & kids will love it. Save a few hours to enjoy the extraordinary craftsmanship & engineering. Buy tickets early. I think they sell out the regular tickets to your groups first because there were none available so I had to buy my tickets that required an add on tour. I choose the behind the scenes tour & accidentally bought the German language tour. Unfortunately, the website was difficult to navigate & I wasn't able to return or exchange the tickets. The purchasing process wasn't user friendly nor well designed and intuitive. Do buy your tickets early when the window opens for purchase. Also, side note, if you do take a side tour, the one I took led us behind the stage and we saw the engineering behind. The catch is, the spaces are very narrow & there are points that you gave to haunch to pass through. If you're "larger" sized person in width, you'll find this your very uncomfortable. Walking space behind the walls are less than 24" and more narrow. Lastly, when entering the building, climb up several flights of stairs to what seems like the top floor. I recall 6~ flights. There was also an elevator but I'm Not sure how fast it is since it's shoulder to shoulder inside. They pack this museum.

I was not a fan. I guess if you have kids to bring, maybe. I felt it was over-priced and over-crowded. Might be fun to take the kids or grandkids. I found the displays to be an odd mish mash of styles. But, in fairness, it was a Friday night and PACKED. Some displays cool, but overall it is a giant tourist trap. Hot, crowded, and few people wearing masks (October 2022) There were a few cool ones, like the airport.

I would put this on one of the things to see before you die. It's like your taking a trip around the world and taking in all the major sites. There are no words that can accurately define this place or give it justice. The airport model alone is worth the price of admission.

This is one of the greatest accomplishments in the existence of human creation. If you're going to be in Hamburg, there are only 2 things you must do: 1) Get a delicious hamburger 2) Go to Miniatur Wunderland You will be 1000% amazed with your senses overloaded. I think the best model is the airport. I could sit there for an hour just watching it operate. Do not miss watching the Millennium Falcon take off. One activity I wish I did was the challenge where you find certain objects/people and solve a puzzle. I was just too amazed when I walked in that I didn't even know the welcome brochure had the puzzle in it. I will definitely be back here in the future and will undergo said challenge. You can spend forever here so plan accordingly. While my daughter loved it a lot, she got tired after a while of awing at the miniature greatness in front of us. Just wow!

Should be called giant train world or something cause it's loads of model trains in various cities & nature throughout the world. Wife loves model trains so a perfect way to spend an hour or two. Not always the most accurate, but that's ok as had a lot of fun. The switching of day & night was cool. Plenty of interactive things to play with including a chocolate factory that spits out real candy. A must do if in Hamburg.

I've had the Miniatur Wunderland as a bookmark for close to ten years. I made the specific trip to Hamburg to visit it today. And it was totally worth it. Absolutely incredible, it exceeded my expectations. Picture a table-top miniature train set. Now expand it to the size of a warehouse. On two floors. And add hundreds of trains, thousands of vehicles, millions of little people. Everywhere you look, there's some interesting little detail. I spotted a dozen monks working on repairing the Popemobile. A guy operating a jackhammer that would bounce around. Two people hiding on a roof that were fighting. The cars stop at lights. They even have their turn signals blinking before the light turns green and they head off on whatever mission they're programmed for. The airport? Absolutely beyond anything you can imagine. The planes take off and land. They taxi up to gates. The mini jetbridge pops out! The ground crew vehicles all follow the proper procedures for driving around the airport. They even have a fire brigade that leaves the firehouse to follow inbound trains. Tips: Get there as early as you can because it does get crowded. Make sure your phone is charged as you're going to want to take a million pictures and a ton of video. They do have a free wifi. This was one of the highlights of my week-long trip to Europe. [Review 12057 overall, 1840 of 2019.]

Absolutely worth a visit! Booking your tickets ahead of time is highly recommended. Alternatively, you can try going on a weekday and being there very early. It worked for us - we only stood in line for about half an hour and got to see most of the exhibition before it got super crowded. There is also a cafeteria where you can get snacks, drinks or meals before starting your tour. The gift shop offers a variety of souvenirs and model trains. They also have their very own newspaper which looks super cute and realistic. Don't forget to take your free copy at the entrance!

A must visit in Hamburg Tip: book your ticket online in advance to save money We booked our tickets online in advance. Online, it charges 1 euro for the processing fee, however, you save a certain percentage (5% - 50%) for some early and late time slots. The Airbnb host told us to book in advance because the lineup may get very long. We came on a Wednesday night around 7 pm, there was hardly anyone lineup. The staff let us came early even though we booked tickets for a later time slot. I think we spent 3 hours at this place. It has too much to see. This place is definitely the highlight of Hamburg. I think Hamburg does not have too much tourist things to do, so this is the best tourist activity we did in Hamburg.

I didn't have really high expectations, so I was pleasantly surprised! We arrived at 2pm on a Friday afternoon in April. They said we would need to wait 45 minutes, as they let people in on a co trolled basis to avoid overcrowding. We didnt mind waiting at all, since it gave us a chance to rest anyway. The exhibits are absolutely mind blowing in terms of the attention to detail. You can also see the artists at work, as they allow you to watch the creation of new displays. You will get the sense of how painstaking it is to create all the displays that they did. We enjoyed the Italy displays the most. We felt the US displays were put together a bit too randomly. For example, you have a backdrop of a tornado, against a space shuttle launch, situated next to Las Vegas and Miami beach. The US displays were also a bit sterotypical, which included a "gold rush" scene that didn't seem synced up. Lots of fun though. The displays include working trains, lights, transitions from day to night, etc. Plan to spend at least 2 hours there.

Holy cow, this place is amazing! You could spend days coming back and finding cool details. Unlike a lot of places that don't permit photos or videos, they encourage it! There was even a Twitch live streamer we ran into. Don't forgot your binoculars! Trust me, they will be very useful.

Miniatur Wunderland started out as a model train collection but now has exploded into one of the most extensive collections of small-scale, detailed recreations of scenes from Germany, Austria, Italy, Brazil, America, and Scandinavia (complete with moving model trains and vehicles). You could spend hours marveling at all the displays here, but my favorites included the Knuffingen Airport (which featured model planes taking off and landing) and the special exhibitions on Berlin (the divided city), industrial agriculture (showing the different conditions of various pig farms), and the history of human civilization (showing the same scene starting from prehistory through the Middle Ages to the 20th century). You could spend hours marveling at the details and playing with the interactive buttons (the Lindt chocolate factory in Switzerland dispenses freshly wrapped chocolates!). The lighting in the exhibit even shifts to mimic day and night, so you can get the full experience of seeing the displays at different times of day. The collection is ever-expanding, and new models are being built out (including Monaco, the South American rainforest, and Machu Picchu). Going along with the theme of the museum, the cafeteria even features seats and tables taken from an actual train, so you can feel like you're traveling through one of the many displays! I rarely write reviews on attractions, but Miniatur Wunderland was so impressive and is a must-visit destination in Hamburg!

Simple put, If you visit Hamburg and missed to add this to your list of things to see you made bad plans :)

Amazing place to spend your day. Depending on how crowded it is and what you prefer to do, you can easily spend hours here. You can also only send an hour or two if that's your preference. I was with a group no one in the group had been there before. It also shares a building with a Dungeon museum as well. It's a few flights of stairs up to the ticket area and there is an elevator as well. The lines are split up into no reservations, reservations, and private tours I believe was the last one. The day we went was very very busy. When we went to buy tickets we had the option of waiting a few hours until the crowd thinned out or come back later that night. There was a store and cafeteria that also served as the waiting area I believe but we chose to come back later. I thought it paid off as it wasn't as busy later in the night. It was open until 1 am which was great but surprising. The souvenier store serves as the entrance and exit. There are tons of good toys and trinkets which I bought a few on the way out. We didn't get a chance to eat at the cafeteria but it looked like typical cafeteria food with drinks and snacks as well. The seating area, which there were tons of seats, was all old airplane seats. Mostly two seaters facing each other with tables. Cool set up. The actual museum starts with the history of the museum and how it started. They have headsets, which are in English as well, that explain the first few exhibits. The workshop areas were also here. Because of how late it was, they were all pretty empty. Once you get past that, the "real" part of the museum starts. Miniature set ups of all types. Sweden, USA, Scandinavia, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and a few more I believe. There is also a working airport as well and other little random displays. If I had to use one word, mind blowing would be it. The amount of detail and the displays are amazing. There was a set up of a live out door festival which was pretty spot on, like almost everything there. The displays also change times of the day, I want to say every 15 minutes or so, so the same displays now come to life via the night. Lights turn on, headlights, street lights, etc, Many parts are also moving with a push of the button so there is tons to see whether its night or day. This is where you can send hours on each display just studying all of the little things going on. Most of the displays also have a ledge to stand on so you can lean over and see closer. This is also where big crowds here can get difficult. The working airport is one of my favorite parts. Planes of all types take off and land and gate and refuel, load, etc. It's pretty amazing. If you're a Star Wars fan, there are definitely a few references which you'll have to pay attention to spot. Definitely one of the coolest places I've been to in a very long time. I will definitely be back.

So neat! It is 2 floors for very detailed sceneries. Spent about an hr and a half there and definitely could use more time if it wasn't closing. The best part was the replica of the airport with planes taking off and landing.

Don't skip this. Bigger than you think, with lots of attention to detail. Easy access. Not suitable for wheelchairs (in my opinion) and the scenery switches from day to night very regularly. You can also have a view behind the scenes.

This is an amazing place. One of the best things I have been to and I don't have model trains at home. Good for all ages and nice staff too.

Yet another review to chime in, go if you can. Just remember to be patient. I am not a miniature person but the details really draw you in! Especially the little jokes and punch lines by pressing a button and hunting for the displays. There really was a lot of work and passion put into this wonderland, and that alone impressed me. Those people are truly the geek gods of Hamburg, if little else. Respect!

Miniatur Wunderland is the entire reason I visited Hamburg. There are not words that can adequately describe how amazing and enjoyable Miniiatur Wunderland is. We spent almost the entire day there, and it wasn't long enough. If you don't know what it is, it is the world's biggest "model railroad", but it is SO much more! There are full replicas of entire cities with a level of detail that is second to none. All of the vehicles are fully automated, day changes to night every 15 minutes, vehicles respond to emergencies (vehicle fire in a tunnel, for example), airplanes take off and land, and there are TONS of hidden items all over the place. NOTE TO PRUDES: Yes, there are naked figurines, some engaging in sexual activity. This is not gratuitous or widespread, and where present, is very much tongue-in-cheek. Germans are FAR more open and accepting of the human body and not treating it in a shameful fashion as is more common in America. When you go (which you MUST), be sure to purchase the "behind-the-scenes" tour. It is money well-spent, and gives you lots of insider information and access to some interactive parts of the exhibit that are only accessible by those on the tour. The tours are available in English, and go by VERY quickly. If I go again, i may book two just to I can spend more time in the second part on the pieces about which I had more questions. Bring a camera, and lots of extra batteries and memory cards or tapes (if you're still using old technology), but be sure to enjoy and savor the experience in person. Spend the whole day, too.

It is a beautiful recreation of everyday life in some places in Europe centering in trains.

It was an amazing experience. The scope and scale is mind boggling. I will definitely be back, but this time with a friend or two to make the overall experience richer.

After reading about this place in the New York Times' 36 Hours in Hamburg, I went to Hamburg just to see this place and I was not disappointed. We spent 3 hours(2.5 hours looking and 30 minutes in the cafeteria where they have several types of beer and free wifi) there and still felt that we had missed things. The scope was amazing as was the detail. The only reservation that they had online was at 6:30 pm on the day we wanted to go (which was a holiday weekend in Germany). This was a great time to go as there were no lines and very few people. We ate in the cafeteria at 8:30 pm (they stop serving food at 9 pm) but they were still replenishing the food and it was pretty good (3 Radlers and 2 wurst and frites dinners for 17 Euros). They have a coat and baggage check. They also have charging lockers for digital camera batteries. You need a 1 Euro coin to start the charging, but you get it back when you retrieve your charged battery. They know that people take a lot of pictures here and they run down their batteries.

What a magical world they have created! Halls over halls filled with impressive and amusing details, this railroad model museum took this art form to another level. Even if you haven't heard of it, it is quite an experience. Although I was skeptical at first, the imagination and skills of the two brothers undoubtably deserve our admiration. It was adorable how they took inspiration from actual travels to the different countries and made the landscapes their own. You could spend days here discovering new details... It was great to see they had several opportunities to donate to the respective countries' struggles- a way to give back in a playful setting. We also appreciated the free beverages and perfectly organized waiting room area while waiting 45 minutes to get in. Proud that Germany has such a wonderfully unique museum to offer!

Miniatur Wunderland deserves its reputation. They make you travelling through different countries like the US, Scandinavia, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria.. The details are fascinating and you won't have the time to get bored. How they conceive the cities is truly impressive and you will be immersed in this miniature world.

I know it says it's the biggest miniature train exhibit, but it's so much more than that! It's the worlds largest miniature model, yes there are trains, but there is also a fully functioning miniature airport with planes taking off and landing, taxying to their gates and later taking off again. There are waterways with miniature ships going around. And so much built around the trains that they actually become more of a background and the main selling point. This place is stunning in its love to detail and the plethora of jokes and social commentary you can find throughout the miniature structures. Knuffingen, the made-up name of a city that's a large part of the exhibit, and Knuffingen Airport are only the beginning, there are also Austrian, Scandinavian, Swiss and American themed exhibits as well as a large Hamburg model. They are also currently building an Italian and a France themed area. This place keeps continually growing. If you look closely, you'll find so many amazing little details that are just so much fun to find. Keep a lookout for all the little cows hidden in every single exhibit! The American landscapes also have quite a few aliens populating their own little town. Many places throughout the exhibits feature buttons you can press to trigger some action, there's a joust, an outdoor festival, a Christmas market and so much more. Definitely take your time when you go here. Between the various areas, there are smaller exhibition pieces as well as information on the technical aspect. Every spare space in the Miniature Wunderland is used to perfection. The models are also updated according to current events, whether it's all of Hamburg celebrating Germany winning the World Cup or the train station being occupied by striking train drivers, the models keep on changing and it's wonderful. Always worth a visit, whether you're a local or a tourist! Also, they have Mario and Princess Peach on their restroom doors, so yeah, they're just really really awesome!

Super. Super. Super awesome. Showed up shortly after opening to avoid the crowds. The only downside is that the coat check wasn't open yet so I was wandering around with my outer layers balled up. I loved all the detail, the scenes within scenes, the Elbephilharmonic that opens up, the airport with departing model planes, and the full on cruise ship at the end. Like some cheesy metaphor, there is tons to see and enjoy if you only take the time to notice. I went alone and spent nearly three hours here and made full use of the cafe because apparently walking around and looking at little things makes me hungry. Give yourself plenty of time to come, see, and enjoy.

An absolutely wonderful experience. I hadn't expected much and was really overwhelmed by the amount of detail in the tableaus. There really is something for all ages in the Mini Wunderland, and my whole family spent a lot of time marveling over the beautiful landscapes. I recommend booking an early time-slot; it only gets more crowded during the day. Take the guided tour and get behind the scenes. It's worth the €15! If you're head is filled up after a few hours, you can get a stamp on your hand and return later in the day. There's always more to explore!

We hopped in here at 9AM on a Saturday when everything else in the surrounding area was closed until 10. Best decision ever, because the miniatures here on display are amazing! You have some very stereotypical US regions like New Mexico, Nevada, Hollywood, etc., but also some very faithful and amusing representations of Hamburg, other parts of Germany, and other regions of the world. The attention to detail is astounding. Each display has lots of little things to notice, such as a man photocopying his backside in an office building, or a man covered in toilet paper coming out of a port-a-potty. Even underwater or underground displays have little details and secrets to uncover. Even if you're not interested in miniatures (I certainly wasn't) it's still a marvel to behold, and very much worth the ticket price.

I've always loved dioramas, so Miniatur Wunderland was totally up my alley. I really enjoyed all the exhibitions. The details are amazing! It was fun trying to look for cute and funny things in the models. We spent a good amount of time at the Flughafen exhibit--so cool seeing the model airplanes land and take off. We made reservations for 3:30-4:30pm. I would recommend this so you don't have to wait. Needless to say, it was pretty crowded since it's the weekend. Since the place is open until late, I would got after dinner or later next time. Hopefully it won't be as crowded. We saw an Italy exhibit under construction, so looking forward to checking it out next time!

Giving this a 5 star rating & it was pretty impressive! I believe it is best to come on a later time (5-6pm onwards) & they have less visitors. Your chance of getting near the rail to get a better look at the models are higher. Not to mention from 6pm onwards, you have a 10% discount!! It is not meerly model trains or planes ... If you look closely at the models, you would realize there are lots of stories to tell. Expect at least an hour minimum to spend in there (esp when you pay attention to small details). They also adjust the lights in some area to make it like 'day time' & 'night time'. Both, of course, are enjoyable to look at!!

Germans are known around the world for their excellence in engineering and attention to detail, and nowhere is that more effectively on display than Miniature Wunderland. Every last bit of the models is breathtakingly designed, and each section is filled with hidden details and Easter eggs. Some highlights include: * The entire place has a day/night cycle, complete with sunsets, colored lights, and every last car, building, and street lamp lighting up in sync with the cycle. * There's a river in one of the areas that has a remote-controlled boat in it, complete with tides achieved by pumping water in and out of the river in sync with the day/night cycle. * The Hamburg airport has a perfect replica, complete with takeoffs, taxiing, landings, and a working departure/arrival board. * Each display is filled with buttons that cause rocket launches, open buildings, prompt volcanic eruptions, and more! * The roads are full of cars and trucks that actually move and obey traffic lights. You can easily spend hours here ogling over every detail. I lost count of the number of times I said "wow" out loud. If you're touring Hamburg, just go. You won't regret it, not even a little.

tbh, it's not that big of a deal, at least for me. there are a lot of things and it's pretty cool but there was nothing that amazed me, but i am pretty sure it's something for smaller kids

This Miniatur-Wunderland is the biggest model museum in the world (in the Guinness Book of Records). They have various model constructions from Germany to USA. There is so many houses, automobiles etc that make up the areas with most of the model villages/areas with moving elements from people to automobiles. Throughout time at the museum the lights will dim to give you a glance of how the model village looks like at night as well as during the day. The night scenes are as spectacular as of the lights that come on in the houses, etc. I highly recommend to anyone and don't forget to press the buttons to make some of the moving elements move. Highly recommend to anyone that loves trains and models that move and light up.

Hundreds of positive reviews, so you know this place is fantastic. It is a reason (for me) to come to Germany in the first place. Some advice: -Email in advance for a tour. It is reasonably priced, they can assign you an English speaking guide, and you get to go behind the scenes. You can see underneath the airport, hidden charging areas, a shocking amount of infrastructure underneath the models, and a whole lot of explicit scenes that can only really be seen from behind! -Push the buttons to watch stuff happen. There is a chocolate factory action button. The chocolate is just OK but it's still fun. -The food in the cafe is decent, and is kitschy as hell but fun. -If you're here on a weekend, put your bulky stuff in the lockers as it can be crowded up top -Budget a few hours to be here.

This place is so amazing. We got there at 8:45 am and there were no lines and it was not crowded. You will want to spend several hours looking at the incredible detail. Especially the airport!!

This is the COOLEST museum/exhibit that I have EVER SEEN! When you think you are going to visit a tiny recreation of the world via trains...it is even better and bigger than that. I mean, this guy and his team have thought of everything!!! The lights go down for nighttime and the sceneries interact with you/change depending on the time of day, etc. It is so hard to explain the magic of this place. There are generally lines but so worth the wait. Block off some time for this one. This is not a place you want to pop in a run through. The details are crazy cool and necessitate a lengthier visit. I wish I could go back and share this with so many of my friends and family members but it is sooo far away for me. If you are reading this and considering a visit, do it! You will not be disappointed, but rather left in awe by the creativeness of it all.

Really cool to see but it can be quite packed because of how touristy it is. It was very fasinating how detailed everything was and I can see how people can spend a few hours or even half of a day in here. If you're in Hamburg, it's worth a peek at.

A M A Z I N G! Other reviewers have all said it. What I can add is that the world now seems way too big... Details, sense of humor and the massive scale of this miniature world can't be missed. Two hours wasn't enough. Go on a weekday and stay for 3+ hours. Make sure you stand at each station long enough for the daylight / nighttime transitions to occur.

This place is fun as hell. It can get busy as hell too, but it's fun as hell. I really came for the airport, since I am an aviation nerd. The rest was just a bonus. And while I sort of had to rush through it, in the sake of a schedule, it was great to see and I will be back when I have more time. So, the airport part. You may have seen it on TV. It's pretty neat, seeing the planes take off, land, taxi around. Seeing the vehicles driving around. Seeing the airport go from day to night and back again (like the other exhibits). As an aviation nerd, I greatly appreciate the real airlines and real aircraft types being used. Now, on to the rest - really pretty neat to see Switzerland, Scandinavia, Germany, Hamburg, the USA and others all exemplified in miniature. Trains are what they are focused on, but that's hardly the only thing there. Just keep your eye out for fun little things - emergency vehicles rushing to a scene, dead bodies being fished out of the water with a coffin nearby (seriously), concerts, auto accidents, and various other random stuff. It's fun. U-Bahn and bus are nearby. Price is 12 euro per adult, which is worth it.

Miniature Wunderland is the world's largest model railway layout, and makes for a super half day out for children (of all ages). Actually, it might be more accurate to say layouts: the exhibition area is an amazing 5,000m2, and there are rooms depicting Austria, Switzerland, different parts of Germany, Scandinavia and even parts of the USA (not the UK, though, alas!). And it isn't just abut trains: one of the most popular exhibits is a huge scale model of Hamburg airport, complete with planes taxiing and taking off, with all the service vehicles scurrying about, and even cars queuing for the car parks! It's hard to describe everything as there is so much to see and it is as much about the details as it is the scale. As well as trains, planes and cars, there are trams, ski lifts, cable-cars, and even model ships moving through the fjord in the Norwegian section where the water tank even has a tide. Some areas are on two levels, and the depiction of iron-ore mining town of Kiruna in Sweden shows the underground mine workings: kids seemed to love pressing the button that sets off an explosion. (There are buttons to press at various points to make things happen). There are football stadia and pop concerts taking place, as well as fairs and religious processions, all peopeld with thousands of 1cm high people. Oh, and the whole place regularly switches from day to night, when the twinkling of millions (literally) of LED lights gives a completely different perspective. My favourite cameo was a man chopping down a tree which then crashes through the roof of the adjacent house. The lady of the house then comes out and remonstrates with him! The control centre is also fascinating to watch (lots of screens controlling everything) in a James Bond-ish kind of way. Facilities include a cafe and large shop (of course). There are lifts between the floors, although a few sections can only be reached via stairs. You can reserve a timed entry ticket online expect it to be very busy at weekends and in school holidays, so avoid these times if you can. There are leaflets available in English, although the buttons are in German only.

Wild experience. I got to the museum an hour before it closed, which was not enough time. I would recommend 2.5 hours to look around the extensive exhibits - especially considering they are open very late. It seems a little pricey, but is well worth it. There are different rooms dedicated to towns around Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. You can also see offices where people are building the models. I would recommend the place even if you do not have a special interest in trains!

This place was absolutely amazing! The line was pretty long so I highly recommend getting your tickets online. The buffet had decent food and the prices were reasonable.

This place is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Probably the best tourist attraction i have seen so far! I was really surprised at how much i enjoyed my time here. I went in thinking I would spend one hour at most in this place and three hours later i could not get enough of this miniature wonderland. They have really thought of everything when creating the little moniture wonderland. The amount of detail that was put into this world is absolutely astounashing! As soon as you walk in they have the exhibit of a town in germany and they take you through the history of the town through various years. As you walk through they have a display of Switzerland, Hamburg, The airport, USA, Scandanvia and Bavaria (there might be one or two that i am missing maybe?) Italy was under construction. My absolute favorite was Switzerland, it was huge and it extended a bit on the third floor. Make sure you spend enough time in each country for the day-night transition because that blew my mind. The way the lights flickered and the train lights came one at a time was very life-like. They even had little miniature people inside the trains and cars as they went by. You will experience everything in this place, from a miniature concert experience to even little disasters (I don't want to spoil anything). This place is a must-see attraction. If you are in hamburg you have to go! Best 12euros I have ever spend!

Honestly one of the best tourist attractions in the world. You absolutely must see this place at some point in your life. Miniatur Wunderland is a massive museum of models. It started out as just model railways, and indeed railways do continue to make up a significant portion of the place, but it's expanded to so much more. There are glorious mountainous scenes, recreations of the world's great cities, and piles and piles of cars and humans as well. My personal favourite is the model airport, with a huge selection of planes, terminals, fuel trucks, passengers. Literally everything has been thought of. The planes even land and take off in front of your eyes! Tremendous! The detail throughout the place is astounding. I literally spent 10 minutes just staring at the football stadium, where a match between Hamburg and St. Pauli was happening. The spectator's excitement, the floodlights. Top class. Another little detail that caught my eye was when I peered into a random office building, and saw two colleagues secretly kissing in the office. A tiny detail that most people probably don't see, but it is so realistic and well thought-out. I'm sure these details are evident throughout the Wunderland. Would love to hear about some others from people. :) It's well worth the entrance cost. You can really see where your money is going when you pass by the workshop and see the newer areas being constructed. I can't even imagine the sheer number of hours that went into creating this, and there's more being built all the time. By paying your entry fee, you are helping create something amazing! There is a shop and restaurant on site, both of which are reasonably priced, and have a selection of stuff. The shop has a huge variety of models and toys and collectibles. The restaurant interior is designed to look like sitting on a train or in an aeroplane. Very cool. In conclusion, if you're anywhere close to Hamburg, please PLEASE visit Miniatur Wunderland. I don't regret it one bit, and hope to be back to see your new creations in the future. :D

There are a lot of reviews, they all praise it. So do we. Enjoyed it, must go if you go to Hamburg. I would say it should be the reason for you to go to Hamburg, and you can also see other stuff in town. Service is top, WIFI is top, if you can arrange it go in November, January and February (as they guide told us), and during the week. Sunday it is always full and then you can have three rows in front of you. So if you can arrange it, come off-peak. Additionally book online upfront, so you don't have to wait.

Amazing displays, super crowded, but a fun place for kids and adults. Def. book advanced tickets. There's a helpful charging stations with all kinds of cords to plug your phone in if you have exhausted its battery by taking too many pictures, lol.

One of the best tourist destinations in Hamburg. Having visited before it was the reason we chose to come back to Hamburg again. No two visits are the same. Make sure to reserve your entry time online to avoid long delays at your arrival. Take your time at each display to look for hidden surprises. Look for videos on YouTube to get your plan laid out for the day, and plan to spend the day here. The airport alone is worth several hours.

Absolutely amazing. If you are in Hamburg for a few days, I would say this is a nice little visit. Theres a lot of detail to see and easily miss. I felt like one hour was good there but if you are in to this sort of thing, you could definitely stay longer. There were multiple levels and lots of interaction. I think its great for families.