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Entertainment · Germany · Hamburg
Miniatur Wunderland
A giant model railway world with miniature cities, an airport and tiny people.
Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Miniatur Wunderland matters
Miniatur Wunderland is a gigantic model railway layout with miniature versions of cities and landscapes. Tiny trains run through countryside, planes taxi on a working airport, and the whole thing changes from day to night. It's a joy for kids and adults alike.
Talking points
- It is one of the biggest model railway layouts around
- A tiny airport has working planes
- Day turns to night every so often
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Good to know: Book ahead for weekends and holidays.
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