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July 31, 2020
Our favorite amusement parks in Germany pt. 3
animals from around the world as well as various rides and play equipment for the young and the young at heart. The spacious and humanely designed outdoor enclosures are home to approximately 120 animal species. Most visitors adore the various species of monkeys. Audible and visual highlights at the park are the pink flamingos, red ibises, herons, ibis, egrets and many others. Not to be missed are the South American Humboldt penguins, Sumatran tigers, lions, hippos, camels, Bengals and kangaroos, just to name a few. The little ones will have a wonderful day on various rides and play equipment such as swing boats, slides, tractor trains, roller coasters, carousels, trampolines and an array of others. Entry prices are €13 for kids ages 3-13 and €15 for those older than 15. www.tier-undfreizeitparkthuele.de
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by MilitaryinGermany.com It’s the perfect time to take the family on a road trip to check out Germany’s amusement parks. From an afternoon spent with Shrek to an exuberating dive on a roller coaster, these fantasy worlds will satisfy thrill-seekers of all ages. Theme Parks in Northern Germany Tolk-Schau The Tolk amusement park, located in northern Germany, emerged in the 1960s as a fairy tale forest destination. The 74acre park has more than the usual
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attractions such as rides, a petting zoo, playgrounds and barbeque grills. Park goers can also find life-sized dinosaurs; a railroad museum; a historical steam locomotive; a model of the city Kappeln; a mini medieval town of Schleswig and several collections of mushrooms, butterflies, insects, minerals, fossils and agricultural equipment. Entry price is €19,50 per person and free for kids under 90 cm. www.tolk-schau.de
Hansa Park The seasonal amusement park in Sierksdorf, on the Baltic Sea, was opened in 1977. Hansa is the
fifth largest amusement park in Germany and attracts more than a million visitors each year. Hansa’s grounds are divided into eleven different themed areas including the Medieval Fair, Pirate Land, Western Town, Adventure Land, Mexico and six others. Each area consists of rides and shows according to its theme. The shows and events include a water circus with a sea lion, a children’s theater with a parrot, an open air theater (a comedy magic show, a children’s show, etc.), a laser show and a huge parade. Because why settle for one, when you can have all of it? A popular ride for thrill lovers is the Flying Dutchman. In the
shape of a pirate ship, this ride swings 80 feet into the air, back and forth, just like being on the rough seas of the world. Children can buckle up on Odin’s Travels through the Sky as it glides back and forth and bounces up and down. Entry prices are €26 for ages 4-14, €32 for ages 15 and older, and free for kids under 4. www.hansapark.de
Tier- und Freizeitpark Thüle The animal and leisure park in Thüle, northern Germany, has eight and half acres of wildlife and amusing attractions for the whole family. There are more than 500
Heide Park Heide Park is located in Soltau, Germany, about one hour outside of Hannover. Consisting of 210 acres, Heide Park is one of the biggest amusement parks in the country. The park is divided into five areas: the lower Saxonystyle buildings, The Pirate Land, Transylvania (a medieval-style castle surrounded by a forest); the Land of the Forgotten (with the park’s award winning wooden roller coaster); and the Wild West. Heide Park has 40 rides which target families but its thrill rides are also very popular. One of the most highlighted rides is the Colossos, a wooden roller
