limango travel playmobil park

Playmobil-FunPark

Top ways to experience Playmobil-FunPark and nearby attractions

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Playmobil-FunPark - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

• (0.16 mi) PLAYMOBIL-Hotel
• (0.62 mi) Bomonti Hotel Nuremberg-West
• (0.79 mi) Hotel Knorz
• (0.47 mi) Gasthof zur Kurve
• (0.51 mi) Oko Haus Namaste
• (0.17 mi) Playmobil Biergarten
• (0.64 mi) Salento - Ristorante Pizzeria
• (4.48 mi) Phantastic - Asian Cuisine
• (3.16 mi) Taberu Restaurant
• (0.63 mi) Angies Backerei
• (5.70 mi) Hallo Nuremberg!
• (6.21 mi) Finest Escape Nürnberg
• (1.07 mi) Eisboutique
• (6.27 mi) Nuremberg Free Walking Tour
• (0.69 mi) Pinderpark

PLAYMOBIL-FunPark

Information on accessibility, address & contact, description.

On a total of 90,000 m², the park offers PLAYMOBIL play worlds in XXL format as well as numerous active playgrounds, climbing and balancing possibilities. The large water playground and the sand-muddy area provide perfect refreshment on hot days.  Whether knight's castle, pirate ship, the Wild West or the large police station - everyone will find his favorite play world here!  

Image of PLAYMOBIL-FunPark

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label " Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users ".  

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

• There are 2 parking spaces for people with disabilities.
• One parking space is at least 252 cm wide and 670 cm long.
• The parking lot is 30 m from the entrance.
• The bus station "PLAYMOBIL-FunPark" is 15 m away.  
• The entrance/access to the building is stepless (max. 2 cm threshold, possibly via a ramp).  
• All rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for the guest are steplessly accessible via an elevator or ramps. Door thresholds are max. 3.5 cm high.
• The elevator cabin measures 150 cm x 150 cm. There is no horizontal operating panel. 
• Ramps are at least 140 cm wide and have a maximum gradient of 6 %.
• Doors and passages are at least 90 cm wide.
• The ticket counter at the entrance is 103 cm high at the lowest point. 
• The counter of the central information desk in the "HOB-Center is 115 cm high at the lowest point. 
• In the restaurant in the "HOB-Center" there are tables that can be driven underneath (maximum height 80 cm, tables that can be driven under at a height of 67 cm with a depth of 30 cm). 
• Exterior paths are at least 200 cm wide. 
• Exterior paths have a maximum gradient of up to 17 %. 
• Playing areas are partially accessible for wheelchairs (flooring asphalt, rubber, single-jointed slabs, etc.).
• There is play equipment that is accessible and usable for wheelchair users. 

WC for people with disabilities in the entrance area

• The manoeuvring spaces are as follows: in front of the wash basin 155 cm x 200 cm; in front of the WC 200 cm x 155 cm; to the left of the WC 82 cm x 72 cm; right beside the WC 137 cm x 72 cm.
• There are  grab rail  on the left and right of the WC.
• The grab rails can be folded up.
• The sink is wheelchair compatible. 
• The mirror can be seen while sitting or standing.
• An alarm trigger is available. 

WC for handicapped people in the play area 2 (Knight's castle)

• The manoeuvring spaces are as follows: in front of the sink 155 cm x 155 cm; in front of the WC 155 cm x 155 cm; left of the WC 92 cm x 69 cm; right beside the WC 92 cm x 69 cm.

WC for people with disabilities in play area 3

• The manoeuvring spaces are as follows: in front of the wash basin 148 cm x 200 cm; in front of the WC 200 cm x 148 cm; to the left of the WC 125 cm x 52 cm; right next to the WC 92 cm x 52 cm.
• There is a bus stop ("PLAYMOBIL Fun-Park") of the local traffic in 15 m.
• Assistance dogs (guide dogs, guide dogs for the blind etc.) may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms of the establishment/offer.  
• The entrance area is visually contrasted to the surroundings.  
• Stairs have handrails on both sides. The steps of the stairs are not visually contrasting. Instead of stairs, an elevator or ramps can be used. 
• An outgoing emergency call in the elevator of the "HOB-Center" is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system. The stop position is not announced by speech. 
• The operating elements of the elevator are neither visually contrasty nor tactilely detectable.
• There are no high-contrast visual or tactile floor indicators. 
• The walkways in corridors, paths or aisles are partly marked with tactilely detectable markings.
• The pavements in corridors, paths or aisles are mainly visually contrasted with the surroundings.
• All raised areas that can be used by guests (entrance area, cashier's office/counter, bedrooms, corridors, hallways) are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
• The signage is designed in clearly legible writing. There is a good visual contrast between font/pictogram and background. 
• Numbers, letters (up to 4 characters) or pictograms are not tactilely detectable (e.g. relief or prismatic writing) 
• There are public toilets for people with disabilities at the entrance area, in play area 2 (at the Knight's Emblem) and in play area 3.
• There is a bus stop ("PLAYMOBIL Fun-Park") of the local transport in 15 m.
• There is no audio induction loop system at the cash desk and the information counter.
• An outgoing emergency call in the elevator of the "HOB-Center" is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system.  
• In the gastronomy in the "HOB-Center" there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact. 
• Information for orientation is available in written form as well as photorealistic representation or in the form of pictograms.
• The info counter is directly visible from the entrance door or the way to it is marked pictorially and without interruption. 
• The name or logo of the company/institution is clearly visible from the outside.  
• Information for orientation is available in photorealistic representation or in the form of pictograms.
• There is no information in easy language. 
• There are public toilets for people with disabilities at the entrance area, in play area 2 (at the Knight's Castle) and in play area 3.

Der Inhalt wird dir nicht angezeigt?

Zum Schutz deiner Daten setzen wir eine sog. Zwei-Klick-Lösung ein. Die Cookies von YouTube und Google Maps sind bei uns standardmäßig deaktiviert und werden erst nach dem Klick auf die Schaltfläche „Akzeptieren“ von den jeweiligen Servern geladen. Danach kannst du die Inhalte sehen. Mit dem Klick willigst du ein, dass deine IP-Adresse an YouTube bzw. Google Maps übertragen wird, und dass der Anbieter Cookies in deinem Browser setzt. Für deinen Komfort merken wir uns deine Einwilligung für 1 Jahr über ein sog. Local Storage Objekt, das wir in deinem Browser speichern. Natürlich kannst du diese auch selbstständig in deinen Browser-Einstellugen entfernen, wenn du das nicht möchtest.  Mehr Informationen darüber findest du in unseren Datenschutzhinweisen.

News from Bavaria

Get first-hand tips on stories, travel reports and events!

Germany Footsteps

Playmobil Funpark Zirndorf Review: What You Need To Know Before You Go

Looking for somewhere super fun around Nuremberg to visit with your kids and wondering if Playmobil Funpark Zirndorf could be the perfect spot? Or already decided to go to Playmobil Funpark and want some tips to have the most fun on your visit?

You are in the right place! I recently visited the Playmobil theme Park with my kids and had a great time at this beautiful, fun place.

While not a theme park like you might imagine – there are no thrilling rides and it’s not like an amusement park – this theme park is great for fans of Playmobil or younger kids that will enjoy the activities here which are more low key. In some ways, I think it’s better described as an indoor play centre and outdoor playground taken to a whole new level and better that you’ve seen before.

It’s the perfect place for 2 – 10 year olds to let off steam and have an awesome day. In fact, I think it can be far better than a traditional theme park for this age group.

So what can you expect when you visit here?

Below, I describe and review absolutely everything you can find here including all the attractions and activities, the Playmobil Funpark Zirndorf shop and the Playmobil Funpark hotel as well as plenty of tips and tricks for your own visit.

You can also find our full guide to Nuremberg here.

Love Germany?  Click here to download your free guide to 25 Incredible Things You Must Do In Germany In Your Lifetime . You won’t want to miss them!

Table of Contents

What Is Playmobil Funpark Zirndorf?

As stated above, Playmobil Funpark Zirndorf is not a traditional theme park with amusement park style rides. It’s more a big playground with tons of activities and a big indoor area as well.

This low key amusement park with Playmobil theming was a total winner for our six year old with amazing playgrounds, pedal boats, water play area, castle area, go karts and more. What I liked about it is nothing is that fancy (think cool playgrounds rather than rides) so it actually works incredibly well for younger kids.

It’s open year round with just the indoor part open in winter. Kids 10 and under may think that Playmobil Funpark is the winner when it comes to places to see near Nuremberg. Ours did!

If it’s warm, make sure you take your swim suit for the wet areas.

Honestly, you could easily spend all day here. We went for around six hours and did everything we wanted but did have to cut things short at times. It’s just so much fun.

This video is a nice quick overview of what you will find here:

What Age Is This Playmobil Amusement Park Best For?

The Playmobil Fun Park Zirndorf is aimed at 3 to 10 year olds. Since my kids are 6, 10 and 12, I analysed it a lot beforehand as I was concerned my older kids would be bored here and worried they may not be allowed on a lot of the attractions.

It was perfect for my 6 year old as I expected. My 10 year old enjoyed it more than I expected but I think he may not have as much had he not had the younger sibling with him. Regardless, it did work for his age.

My 12 year old opted out and did some other things in Nuremberg instead with my husband. This was the right call. She would have been bigger than any other kid I saw here.

For 3 year olds and younger kids, they won’t be able to do everything, but there is plenty they can do. I’m sure even a two year old could have fun here which is why I put from 2 to 10 above. However, I don’t think I would take anyone 2 years old or younger unless they had older siblings.

This park is great in that many of the areas have things to do perfect for older kids and things perfect for younger ones so everyone can be happy.

Playmobil Funpark Zirndorf Review

Unlike many theme parks, there aren’t lands as such. More like different activity areas. So I have split this up by group like activities together that are located around the same spot.

We visited on a weekend at the start of July which I imagine is a busy time. It was a hot day (30 degrees) and I was very glad we were there at 9:10am. It was fun until lunch and then I found it a bit trying in the heat. Some areas have great shade, others not so much. There isn’t always great seating for parents to watch the kids either.

The crowds started about 10:30am and were still going strong when we left just before 3pm. You can see this in my pictures. Earlier on, we sometimes had things to ourselves. Later, there are too many people for me to get a good photo.

This wasn’t really an issue though except for the few things that had lines. Thankfully, we did most of these first thing which is what I recommend (Pirate Rafts, Paddle Boats, Police Cars and Fairyland Gems).

A map is useful. Only German ones were available on entry when we got there. I found an English map later in the Hob-Centre. Actually, I didn’t hear any English the entire day.

The Hob-Centre is a massive, 5000m² indoor play area. There is a lot to do in here.

There are some great scenes set up – like a Viking’s Ship and a Knight’s Castle and tons of Playmobil to play with. My kids weren’t that familiar with Playmobil but quickly got into it.

There is also a big climbing and playground area and they have events such as concerts and discos. Not that I saw any mention of this when I was here. The playground area was open to the outside and one of my kids’ favourite play areas in the park (which says a lot, there are many awesome ones).

You can also find a cafe with coffee and cake if you need to take a timeout when the kids are playing.

Action Park

Action Park is a big outdoor play area aimed at all ages. There’s a big jumping pillow, two trampolines, a mini Ark, a huge Ludo game and a water play area perfect for babies/young toddlers.

We didn’t explore this much as we got here after lunch. There is little shade and it’s so hot! I’m sure on a cooler day, it would be fun though.

There is an 18 hole mini golf course which is well set up and looks like lots of fun.

Mini golf is an extra fee, and it doesn’t have the same opening hours as the rest of the park. In fact, it was only open a couple of hours in the middle of the day when we visited.

Since it’s an extra fee and there is plenty to do at the park, we skipped this.

This pretty little area has a rainbow path, unicorns, fairy and elves. There are large shells with tiny plastic toys floating inside which were popular to hunt for. In fact, this was one of the few attractions with a line.

The kids can also wash and brush the unicorn’s hair and there are some water play areas too.

Power Paddle Boats

The paddle boats were definitely a favourite for my kids.

There’s a 1000 m² water area and 15 paddle boats where kids 4+ can steer and power their own boat with hand cranks. Adults don’t go on this ride which made it extra enjoyable for my kids. My 6 year old was very impressed with himself.

It’s beautifully presented, like everywhere, with penguins, flamingos and dolphins to steer around.

Later in the day, this had quite a line. We were happy we went there nice and early when it was to visit and play for as long as we wanted.

Octa Climbing Nets

This is an area in Playmobil Park Germany with big climbing nets. It was perfect for my older kids.

Police Station

Older kids (6 years+ and over 125cm), will definitely want to head to the Police Station where there is a pedal-powered, go kart track to drive around your own “police car”.

This was the absolute favourite thing to do for my 10 year old. My just turned 6 year old found it hard to operate and nearly gave up initially but then had it working for him. It may be better for 7+ year olds unless your 6 year old is used to riding similar things.

This was the one thing that even had a line early on although we did not wait long. Lots of adults were using it too which helped grow the line.

There is also a prison cell (with secret escape hole), mug shots, a helicopter to climb into and more so even if you don’t use the go karts, there is fun to be had here and younger kids can play while the older kids use this attraction.

Balancing Course

This area is all about climbing and balancing with four routes for different ages.

We only played here for about 5 minutes as we can do similar things at home, and there are so many things to do here. It was fun and well made though.

Western City

This little area is western themed and the kids can pretend to drive a stage coach or dig for gold and gemstones in a sand pit.

My kids absolutely loved digging for “gems” and were proud of what they found. It’s possible to buy a little plastic chest for 1.50 Euros to put them in. I had a zip lock bag on me just for this which is helpful.

There’s also a burger snack bar here.

This area was one of my favourites as I loved the theming and how well it was set up. The idea was to teach kids about different jobs on a farm.

There are big Playmobil animals. Kids can brush horses and “milk” cows – they actually have “udders” to pull and water comes out.

The kids would “milk” the cow to get some water then use this to clean the other animals.

There are also pedal tractors to ride around, but that’s best suited to kids under 6. My kids felt a bit big to be able to pedal them.

Mermaid Kingdom

This wet area is lots of fun with sand, water and many things to play with. It’s definitely aimed more for younger kids with my 10 year old finding it a little boring. He didn’t last long before he returned to the water playground.

There are water channels, pumps and wheels to play with and it’s extra fun if it’s a warm day. Although, it got very busy while we were there.

There are big Playmobil mermaids, of course, and the kids can style their hair.

Not surprisingly, this area has a big Noah’s Ark, which you can climb, on surrounded by animal figures.

Behind the ark is more fun with a giant water play area on a raised area with a big channel with toys, ships and more to play with.

This is particularly a great area for toddlers and older babies as there is a separate area for under 3s as well where they can do similar things.

My big kids also had a great time using the boats to rescue all the Playmobil figures that seemed to be drowning in here.

Kids are likely to get wet here so I personally would get the swim suits on and visit here before visiting Mermaid Kingdom and the Water Area (so they are relatively dry while playing here but it doesn’t matter if they get wet). These areas are all close together.

Water Playground

This is the place to splash and cool down. It’s great fun on a hot day with many channels and fountains.

It’s not what I think of when I think of a water playground, but it is a lot of fun and my kids spent over an hour here and still didn’t want to leave.

The only sour part is my 10 year old got told off multiple times by German parents who seemed to not like him playing here in the same way all the other kids did – just using barriers to block channels and un-block them as designed.

While I don’t understand German, he does and wasn’t impressed at all by this. It was a shame as it somewhat ruined it for him and he had just as much right to play there as the younger kids (maybe more since all the other wet areas were aimed at toddlers and preschoolers). It was very confusing for us.

Knight’s Castle And Tournament

This area is another contender for one of the top parts of the park, in my opinion. It has fantastic theming with a great big Playmobil knight’s castle.

The castle is super cool. You can climb up nets, find a secret underground passage, visit the throne room and mirror room and climb up to the 10 metre high tower for great views. There are big knights, a king, queen and a troll.

Next to the castle are the Knight’s Tournament grounds. I read that here there are some dress ups and lots of fun activities for the kids. However, this was not the case when we visited and it was empty with nothing to do.

The Knight’s Castle was a winner though. The kids could have played here for quite awhile but after 20 minutes, I got grumpy and moved us on as there was a big lack of seating and not much shade.

Pirate Ship And Area

Another absolutely fabulous area, Playmobil’s two pirate ships are set on a lagoon. You can climb on them (there’s climbing nets up high) and there’s plenty to play with as well with a kitchen area, decks and more. There are water cannons to shoot, moving bridges and you can dig for gold and gems in the sand.

There are fun raft boats to row around. We went here first which meant we had no problems getting one, BUT it also meant the kids didn’t have anyone to watch to see how it’s done.

Then suddenly lots of people arrived and sadly the adults steering the other ones showed them no consideration, and they were jostled around by all the other rafts in the same starting area at once.

I feel like this should have been a win but it just wasn’t for us. By the time the other rafts left them alone, they were fed up, disappointed and upset and we moved on.

The Pirate Lagoon area was very cute and fun. There is a lagoon to climb over and a waterfall to go behind. My kids really loved some obstacle courses leading here from up the hill too.

This is also where you’ll find more gem and gold fossicking.

Tree House And Dinosaurs

This area is also great and one not to be missed for dinosaur lovers. It’s another area with plenty to climb, a little bit of water play and plenty of fun to be had.

There are tree houses the kids can reach via climbing courses. There are various levels of difficulty to keep it fun for different ages.

The largest tree house is set up as a research station with a telescope and tools. There’s a rope ladder up to a crow’s nest that’s around 8 metres high. Add in some underground tunnels as well, and there is plenty to explore here.

And that’s not even mentioning the dinosaurs! There’s a 4 metre tall Tyrannosaurus Rex as well as a Triceratops mom with a baby, a dino nest and more.

Finally, there’s also a small stream of running water with toy fish and boats. This is great for toddlers while the bigger kids explore all the tree houses.

My kids loved playing on the climbing courses, and this was one of their favourite playgrounds along with the one at the HOB Centre.

Slide Slope

There are some massive slides here to enjoy.

We did a quick ride down each one and moved on. While there’s nothing wrong with this area, there’s just too much other cool stuff that’s more worth your time 🙂

Eating At Playmobil Funpark in Zirndorf

You can take your own food into Playmobil Funpark and this can be a great option if you want to save money and for snacks as your kids will get hungry from all this activity.

There are also some eating options here and they are a very reasonable price.

There are a few restaurants as well as a cafe and “snack points” and stalls which are a quick and easy way to get some food around the park that you can sit and eat.

For restaurants, you can eat at a shady beer garden, a pizza and pasta restaurant or a pub. The beer garden is a pretty setting and it’s my top pick. The pub is also good and the kids will love the kids’ meals that include a Playmobil toy. These main places are all around the HOB Centre as is the cafe with cakes and coffee.

We were going to eat at the Beer Garden but then we went past the Pizza and Pasta outlet which is nearby. Since, it was basically empty, we decided to just eat there.

I wish we hadn’t. The food was very average. The kids didn’t even want to eat their pasta which is a first. It was cheap, but I’d rather quality.

What was super annoying was that you have to pay a deposit for any cups, plates and bowls. This turned out to be 2 Euros for each item. So for 3 of us, it was a 12 Euro deposit.

The super annoying part was trying to get this refund back. It turned out it wasn’t in that area and we had to carry it past a busy pathway, into the Hob Centre and then I wandered around there trying to work out where to take it as there were no signs I could understand.

It was awkward especially while I had to carry all our stuff and direct the kids. I felt very lucky my kids weren’t younger. I don’t know how I’d do it with toddlers or a pram.

For a place built for younger kids, this really wasn’t or it assumes everyone visits with two parents. Or they are hoping you will give up and they’ll make extra money.

There is also a bratwurst stall, a couple of ice cream stops and a burger, crepe and hot dog snack points sprinkled across the park. Not all were open when we visited.

Finally, if you really want to make a day of it, you can head in for the family breakfast. You need to reserve this in advance and it’s a big breakfast buffet from 8am – 10am.

Playmobil Funpark Zirndorf Shop

Playmobil Funpark is just so fun that you are probably going to want to take home your own special Playmobil souvenir and, of course, this place makes it easy.

There is the Playmobil Shop which offers many, many choices. It’s way too cool and I had to really hold myself back!

There is pretty much anything you can imagine. It’s really hard to pick just one thing. I also found the prices discounted and reasonable.

There is also a LECHUZA shop on-site. This is the company that manufactures Playmobil figures and you can buy their planters here at a discount. We didn’t visit this shop.

Playmobil Funpark Hotel

Right next to the Playmobil Funpark is the Playmobil Hotel!

There are 28 family rooms all Playmobil themed and it looks unreal.

Unfortunately, the Playmobil Funpark Zirndorf hotel was already fully booked when I found out about it, so I can’t say what it is like. You can find more information on their site.

Playmobil Park Zirndorf Location

Playmobil Funpark Germany is located in the town of Zirndorf about 25 minutes drive southwest of the centre of Nuremberg. There is plenty of parking and the fee depends on the time of year. In park summer season, it is 5 Euros. It’s cheaper at other times.

It’s also possible to get here from Nuremberg by taking a train and then a bus. You can find more details here. It doesn’t take long.

We did this, and it was very easy. I’m glad we didn’t drive. The only downside is that bus 151 that we took only runs once an hour so you’ll want to keep an eye on the schedule and the time.

Address: Brandstätterstraße 2-10, 90513 Zirndorf, Germany

Zirndorf Playmobil Funpark Entry Fee And Opening Hours

When we visited in July, Playmobil Funpark Zirndorf tickets were 15.90 Euros per person from 3 years old. Unfortunately, there are no family tickets available. There’s an extra charge to play mini golf.

At this time in summer, opening hours were 9am – 7pm. There was a slightly cheaper ticket if you arrive after 3pm.

Playmobil Funpark winter opening hours are less, but the inside attractions at the park still open (the outside ones are shut).

Final Tips For Your Visit

• You should take swim suits, towels and an extra change of dry clothes. Water, hats and sunscreen (in warmer months) are a must. Snacks and water are a great idea too although you can buy whatever you need here
• My kids wore their bathers to the park (shorts and rasher shirts) which worked well
• If you find yourself without dry clothes, there are dryers you can use
• There are storage lockers at the HOB Centre
• There are wristbands when you enter the park that you can write your name or your kids name on along with a phone number which is a great way to go in case you lose anyone. We had to ask to find this though
• The first hour and last hour are meant to be the best time to visit any attractions where you would like less crowds. We found this to be the case. I recommend these times for the things you are likely to have to line up for. We went on the power paddle boats, the pirate rafts and police go karts easily in the first hour
• We ate enough on the way there that we were able to have a late lunch. This also meant less people at the activities around lunch time
• Do the water activities in a row. They are near each other so this is easy. I write more about this in the relevant activities above
• There are some extras around the park which have a small cost associated, like buying something to put the “gold” you find. We didn’t feel the need to buy any of them
• Take some zip lock bags so you don’t need to buy anything to put the kids “gems” etc in
• If you want to stay at the Playmobil Hotel, book far in advance

Final Words

The Playmobil Funpark Zirndorf is a really fun place to visit.

It was a total hit with our 6 and 10 year olds. Actually, it was a total hit with me too.

It’s a well presented, fun place to be that’s unique among all of the attractions we have been to.

Everything is done very well and they are good at keeping things simple, while adding in extra fun. Like milking the cows at the farm and having brushes so kids can use it clean the animals. All very easy, all extra fun.

If I have one complaint other than the silly lunch deposit scheme, it’s that there should be areas for parents to park these big karts that seem to be popular in this part of the world.

Many families were pulling along these karts, often very big ones, fast behind them with no care given to any kids but their own. My 6 year old got smacked with them a few times when they turned corners with him walking behind them. They’d never even notice.

They also made it hard to walk around some areas as the areas got busier, and they seemed to be everywhere. I would love it if Playmobil FunPark didn’t allow them in areas where they weren’t really suitable, like the Tree House area, with some parking areas outside.

Otherwise, though, I really loved it all.

You can find more information and book your tickets on their site.

You can also find our full guide to Nuremberg here and all our guides to travelling southern Germany here .

Related posts:

By Sharon Gourlay

Sharon first fell in love with Germany back in 2000 on her first visit. She loves the long history, the picturesque Old Towns, the castles, the food, everything really! Since then, she has visited many times and loves writing about Germany here so you can enjoy it too. In fact, Sharon loves German culture so much that she sent her kids to a German primary school in Australia. She especially loves Berlin and towns with charming Old Towns like Celle and Quedlinburg. Sharon also has a Certificate III in International Travel Sales and understands the nitty gritty of travel planning. Through this site, she'll help you have the perfect trip to Germany whether it's your first or tenth time!

Leave a comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

11 Angebote gefunden

Taste Hotel Heidenheim inkl. LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort

Family SchlossHotel Rosenegg inkl. Familienland Pillersee

Heide Park Abenteuerhotel

Safariland Stukenbrock Erlebnisresort

LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort inkl. Taste Hotel Jettingen

Moviepark mit 4* S Parkhotel Oberhausen

Ringhotel Loew's Merkur inkl. PLAYMOBIL FunPark

Tante ALMA’s Mülheimer Hotel inkl. ZOOM Erlebniswelt

Hotel Post Nassereith inkl. Urlaub(s)pass mit AREA47

Hotel Residenz Oberhausen inkl. ZOOM Erlebniswelt S

Tales from the Campsite and Beyond

Exploring Life's Paths as a Family

Playmobil Fun Park in Bavaria, Germany

Last summer, we were traveling in southern Germany on a camping trip and decided to stop at Playmobil Fun Park in Zirndorf just outside of Nuremberg, Germany. My husband used to play with Playmobil (Spiele) toys when he was a child, and our children have also enjoyed playing with Playmobil.

Next to Lego, Playmobil has been one of their most treasured toys. When we were doing research of what to do in Bavaria (southeast Germany), we found that there was an entire fun park just for Playmobil. We knew that it had to be a part of our summer trip.

(This post may contain affiliated links see the Disclaimer and Disclosure page for details.)

Planning our trip to Playmobil Fun Park

As I had mentioned, we were in Germany on a camping trip, and when we tried to fit Playmobil Fun Park into our itinerary, we noticed that it would have to be on a day we were traveling from one campground to another in Germany.

This meant that we had much of a day to spend there, but we knew we couldn’t stay from open to close. We tried to make the most of our time, and we were pleasantly surprised that we were able to have a great day and experience most of everything.

Parking with a Camper at Playmobil Fun Park

Driving to Playmobil Fun Park was as it would be in any city with a camper trailer. We needed to be mindful of the narrower streets and sharper turns, but it was manageable. Parking was also not so much of a hassle.

When we were back home in Denmark, I had done some online research and had even emailed someone at the fun park to make sure we would be able to find parking for our camper.

Here is a great place to camp when in southern Germany: Strandcamping Waging am See !

They had clearly-marked signs for where people could park, and there were special lots just for people with campers. We had no problem fitting in the lot and even noticed that a few other campers were pulling up at the same time.

Though the walk to the entrance was a few blocks away, it wasn’t something that bothered us at all. We were just happy not to have to worry about the camper. It allowed us the peace of mind to relax and have a fun, family day!

About Playmobil Fun Park

One thing that really helps out families, in my opinion, is that Playmobil Fun Park is not a regular amusement park. There are NO RIDES!! This might come as a bit of a surprise and throw some people off, but I have to say that I am glad there were no rides, though I was a bit unsure of it all at first. This meant that there wouldn’t be long lines, so I quickly warmed up to the idea!!

The park is made up of “fun” areas that are designed after the many different themes of the Playmobil toys. They have a police headquarters, a Western town, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, tree houses and more. All are things that you can climb on or do some type of fun, imaginative play.

In reality, it is much like the most magnificent playground you have ever visited. They have everything to make your imagination run wild!

Entrance to Playmobil Fun Park

As we approached the entrance to the park, we were greeted with what looked like a small castle where you could buy tickets. The prices were much better than at an amusement park, and I had a feeling that the boys would be enjoying it much more.

Right away we saw some Playmobil figures that the boys wanted to check out. They loved that the normally small figures were actually the same size as they were. After a quick photo opp, we checked the map to see where the boys wanted to go first.

Playmobil Castle and Slides

We were very close to the castle, but we couldn’t tell. It was hidden. The map also suggested that we were near some slides, but they too were hidden. They boys had a great time exploring to find both. They found the slides first and had to try each one.

They were having so much fun that they even lost me for a bit of time. I figured that I’d see them eventually at the end of a slide, but I think they were spying on me the whole time! 😉 There were quite a few children there that day.

There was also a daycare group, but that didn’t mean that my boys were standing too long, waiting for the slides.  It all worked out well, and we really had a lot of fun!

After the slides, they wanted to see if they could find the castle. We love Playmobil castles. We have two of them at home, but the thought of playing in one was a bit more than my little guys to handle.

They charged the castle gate like some would-be invaders! 🙂 We found the throne room, the dungeons and the towers.

There was even a spot outside the castle walls where you could shackle up a naughty troll or two. They also had a rock-climbing wall to help other invaders reach the castle form the back.

Nature Obstacle Course

As we were walking away from the castle, we noticed a patch of trees where there were a few children gathering. It was so nice to have so much nature in this fun park with some shade.

Apparently, there was a way to get down the hill, through the trees by some type of wood and rope course. It was quite an adventure for all, since my husband and I also had to go that way. At the bottom of the path, we were surprised at what we found there.

Playmobil Dinos

We saw what looked like a mini volcano. The boys were beyond curious and had to take a peek inside. Instead of being filled with lava, it was equipped with ropes which the boys wasted no time in climbing.

Afterwards, they decided to explore outside the volcano, which is when we found the dinosaurs. They were really a lot of fun. My boys never mention that they particularly like dinosaurs, but when they were faced with some right in front of them, they couldn’t stop saying how “cool” they were.

Maybe they were a bit cooler since you could play on and around them. We liked the triceratops the most! After the boys played a bit in the dinosaur area, we noticed a tree nearby with a hole cut into it. We just had to check it out.

Playmobil Ancient Temple

On the other side of the mysterious tree, there was a passage and rope bridge which lead to a secret “ruin” of some sort. It had a waterfall inside and water coming out of it.

It looked like something Indiana Jones would have come into contact with, and of course, my boys had to take the rope bridge way to get over the water when they left the ruin. Dad chose the more practical way and took the rock path.

Playmobil Pirate Land

The boys wanted to take the most “dangerous” paths, but we tried to steer them in the right directions. As we followed the rocks and the water, we were quickly in the pirate area where a very large Playmobil pirate ship sat in a pond of water.

Playmobil Soldier Post

Off to the side was a small island that looked like it could be their hideout or possibly a jail the navy used to put the pirates. There was a Playmobil naval soldier standing on the dock, which lead to a wooden bridge, which gave you the feeling of “walking the plank”.

Playmobil Pirate Ship

Apparently, the only way on or off the ship was by this bridge, and we were ready for the challenge.

After we made it over the bridge, we had a great time discovering all the places that you could climb, hide and play on the ship. The boys loved looking out the windows and pretending that we were on the open sea.

They looked at the map and charter their course to look for buried treasure. The boys were in 7th Heaven and asked if they could get a pirate ship in our backyard at home. I’m completely open to that. If you are a master woodsman reading this post, we know where you can build your next project! 🙂

Once we were back on land again, my husband took the boys over to some wooden rafts. This might have been the only place where we had seen a line so far that day, but even then, I couldn’t really call it a line, since it didn’t take long for all three fellows to climb aboard a raft and set out on an adventure.

I loved that the boys were getting lots of exercise and were completely entertained in the process. Not once did I hear a complain about someone being too tired!

Playmobil Pirate Rafts

Playmobil Tree Houses

We were getting a bit hungry for a snack and decided to find a shady area to sit down. Little did we know that the nearby shady spot would be a completely new “land” for a bit of fun in the trees. Almost unable to control their excitement, the boy sat for a whole 2 minutes to eat a granola bar and get a few sips from their water bottles.

They couldn’t be bothered with any more nourishment than that! They needed to explore. The day was also starting to get a bit warm, which wasn’t uncommon since it was early July. The tree house area had two very large and fun-looking tree houses which were designed, much like everything else, to give you a feeling that you were some type of explorer on a quest.

There were also other areas where the children could climb and investigate, and they even had a little stream, which was a perfect place for the little ones to cool off.

Playmobil Beer Garden

Because we wanted to have fun, but also stay on a budget, we decided to pack our lunch and bring it in a cooler bag. We were lucky that the beer garden had lots of nice picnic tables with plenty of shade. In Germany, beer gardens are typically found under chestnut trees.

Playmobil Fun Park followed this tradition and couldn’t have made a prettier place for us to enjoy our lunch. We also used this as a time to check the map and plan the rest of our day.

There was a small building next to the beer garden where you could buy different items for a meal, drink and snack. Yes, you could also buy a beer there. They also have an indoor area at the entrance to the park that has lots of food options.

The weather was perfect for us to eat outside in the shade, and we were very glad for it. Because we visited the park at a time when school was still in session in Germany, we also didn’t have any trouble finding a free table.  Many other families, also, brought their own lunches.

Playmobil Farm

After lunch we decided to head over to the Playmobil farm where there were life-size animals, a barn and more. The boys really loved pretending that they were farmers.

They milked cows, brushed and washed the horses and played around in the barn. They also couldn’t resist hopping up on the big tractor!

Nearby, smaller children were having fun playing on small, riding tractors.

This place proved to cater to the very small, but my 8 and 5 year old didn’t feel left out. There was still plenty for them to try.  I really loved how Playmobil Fun Park was so interactive.

My boys could actually play with everything there. The fun park really allowed children to use their imaginations, and there were certainly no dull moments for us that day!

Playmobil Octa Climbing Nets

Next to the farm was a playground where the boys could climb on a very large net structure. They also had other things to play on, as would any playground. I felt that Playmobil Fun Park was very well-designed.

Find more climbing adventure in Germany at the Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald in the Black Forest !

They didn’t group all of the climbing areas together, but instead, they were spread out in between areas where there was just imaginative play. I think it helped to give the children a break at times with places like the farm and the dinosaur area, since the pirate ship, tree houses, climbing nets, and others were more physical.

Playmobil Parkour Area

The parkour area was near the climbing nets. I think that this was more suited for bigger children, since my 5 year old was struggling to do some of the activities. It is also the area where I did see more children who seemed to be 9 years old and up.

There were wooden playgrounds, rope bridges, balance beams, and a mixture of all of these in one course. They even had a metal wave of sorts, in which the boys had to stand on a platform on wheels and move it back and forth without falling off. It proved to be a real challenge.

Big brother really enjoyed all of the balancing courses and tried each one, while little brother was equally as excited and tried to keep up. Mom and Dad also tried a few of these, but I have to say that the boys were much better at them!

Playmobil Police Station and GoCarts

Of all the things that we tried, there is one thing that we didn’t. The Playmobil GoCarts at the Playmobil Police Station was the first area we saw people waiting in line. Though we knew that it wouldn’t take forever compared to the lines at amusement parks, we still opted out of doing it.

I think the heat of the day was starting to get to the boys, and they still had other areas they wanted to explore before we had to go. Our time was limited since we needed to get back on the road towards our next campground.

The boys did have fun playing on the helicopter and in the pretend police station, though, and Dad and I really enjoyed putting them in jail! 🙂

Playmobil Western Town and Goldmine

Another good “pretend” place was the Playmobil Western Town and Goldmine. Here, the boys could dig in the sand and look for gold and other jewels. They were very keen on doing this. When they were done, they could buy a small Playmobil treasure chest to put their goods. These were fairly inexpensive and a great souvenir, so we, of course, bought two.

The Playmobil Western Town was very cute. It made you feel like you were playing in one of the Playmobil toy sets. Children could pump water from the well and also ride a life-size stagecoach.

You could test your cowboy skills by shooting guns and roping steers. Of course, there was also a small playground in case that wasn’t enough to entertain you.

The Playmobil Goldmine was just that, a pretend goldmine that they boys had a lot of fun exploring. Everything looked amazing. The boys were really having an adventure and loved going from being knights, to pirates to farmers to cowboys. Excellent fun!

Snack Break in Cowboy Land

The day was getting hotter by the minute, and we were very happy to find a vending machine for drinks here. You could also buy an ice cream or other items in their snack stand. It was perfect weather for a Popsicle break!

Playmobil Water Play Areas

As I mentioned before, it was really starting to get a bit warm, and the boys were moving slower because of it. We were so happy that the three water areas were next on our list. We really needed to get fresh.

These areas were quite amazing and a lot of fun. Wherever there was water, you saw children playing. It was very liberating for my boys to know that they could go anywhere, since it isn’t common that children can play in the water at a fun park.

We weren’t prepared for all the heat and water, so if we were to come back, we definitely would want to bring some swim clothes with us.

Best Place to Cool off on a Warm Day at Playmobil

It might be a bit uncomfortable for the boys to walk around the rest of the park in wet clothes, so we gave them a few limitations as to what could and couldn’t get wet. They didn’t seem to mind and were quickly regaining some energy after getting cooled off.

Dad and I also enjoyed the cool waters.

If we lived closer and had a season pass, we could easily come to Playmobil Fun Park just to play in the water areas for a day. It was difficult to get the boys out of the water! They were having such a good time. The one water area that we liked the most was called the “sand and mud playground”. The look of this made you forget that you were in a fun park, because of all the beautiful trees and plants.

Playmobil Lake and Paddle Boats

Our time at Playmobil Fun Park was getting closer and closer to an end, but we still had lots to explore. We moved on to the Playmobil Lake. Here, you could ride a bike that would create a water stream into the lake, where others were out on paddle boats.

It was nice to look out on the water, which is very unlike other amusement-type parks. This place really had a lot of nature and gave guests the feeling of being in the country instead of being very near a large town in Germany.  We were only 7 miles/11 kilometers from Nuremberg.

Playmobil Magical Fairyland

Next on the map was an unlikely place for my two fellows, and I wasn’t sure what my boys would say to a place called “Magical Fairyland”. We are normally very good about not putting gender limitations on things. They, however, are very “boyish” and tend to pick dirty and rough over colorful and magical.

I told them that I was really excited about going to see the fairies and hoped that they would go with me. They said they would but didn’t seem very excited about it.

I have to say, though, that their attitudes changed once we were there. They soon thought it was pretty cool and picked out which fairy was their favorite. Yes, everything was mostly colored in pastels and rainbows, but I am happy to say that my boys had just as much fun playing with the unicorns as they did with the horses in the farm.

Did I mention that they also had a really fun, climbing playground? Though the area was filled with many little girls, I am very happy to have brought my boys there. They deserve to feel that they belong in a magical world, too.

Playmobil Spielplatz/ Playground 

One of the last stops of our time at Playmobil Fun Park was at the Playmobil Spielplatz or Playground. This was your typical playground equipped with a very large inflatable, jumping pillow.

It also had playgrounds for both small and larger children.

Noah’s Arc at Playmobil

One area we really loved was the arc playground that had lots of animals around it to give you the feeling of Noah’s biblical voyage. We love going to zoos and seeing the animals, so the boys were happy to see some Playmobil animals around the playground.

Also a few things for the Parents

These areas had benches for adults to sit and watch their children play. It was a nice area and was also close to the beer garden where families could use this as a place to take a break and get a drink or snack.

Nearby the arc, they also had a mini-golf course, but we were running short of time. If we had an entire weekend to spend at Playmobil Fun Park, we would definitely love to try out the mini-golf course as well.

Playmobil HOB Center and Climbing Garden

If you are a fan of Playmobil toys, you will absolutely love the indoor area. This, of course, would be perfect for rainy and cold days at the park, but no matter what, it shouldn’t be missed. Here is not only a place where families can get a meal or sit at one of the many tables for a break, but it is also a place where children can play with almost every Playmobil set and figure they could think of.

HOB Center at Playmobil Fun Park

The HOB Center is set up in areas, where you can visit to play with different sets like: castles, farms, houses, animals and more. Children can climb the stairs to the top of the house and pretend to be playing in the same miniature set that is set up in the bottom portion of the house.

Ghostbusters Playmobil Set

My boys have had lots of Playmobil sets over the years, but they were very excited to play with some sets that they didn’t have. They were particularly interested in the Ghostbusters area, which was quite interesting and unexpected.

Playmobil Climbing Garden

A separate room within this large, glass structure was also a climbing garden. The playgrounds in this section were, by far, the highest climbing structures in the whole park, and it gave the feeling that you were in some type of conservatory, because of all the windows and plants. It didn’t feel like a metal playground with all of the trees around.

When walking from structure to structure via a swinging, rope bridge, you almost felt as if you were walking in a jungle, high above the trees. It added more excitement to the area, and the boys were thrilled to go on another adventure.

To make it all a bit more powerful, you got to slide down a rather long and fun slide at the end! Just watch out for the snake who awaits you at the bottom!!

Playmobil Construction Site

At the very beginning of the park is a large construction site. We skipped this at the beginning of our day and decided to see it at the end instead. This proved to be a better idea, since there were many more children playing on it when we arrived.

My boys have always enjoyed building things, and the thought of being one of the construction workers behind the wheel of a big machine was very exciting. They really liked playing in the stones as well. I appreciated that the park put up shades over the site, since the sun was very hot that day.

This was one of the areas where there wasn’t many trees, since it was at the entrance. Still, my children were able to use their imaginations one last time before leaving. We were happy for that.

Playmobil Shop and Exit

The way to exit the Playmobil Fun Park is via the Playmobil Shop. It also has bathrooms, which were needed before our long drive to the next campground.

Playmobil Gift Shop

The gift shop is the only place in the park where you can buy sets and figures, and they have so many different options for merchandise, that I hadn’t seen before. There were also many good deals on items, which would make it a great place to get a souvenir.

By putting the exit within the gift shop, you can’t avoid going there, so I recommend taking some time to have a look at what they have to offer.

You can also take a complementary catalog with you on the way out. We never miss out on free catalogs, since they are great at keeping the boys occupied for many hours in the car.

Overall thoughts on Playmobil Fun Park

When we were planning our trip to southern Germany, we thought that this would be a perfect place to visit, since we are big fans of the Playmobil toys. I have to say truthfully, though, that I wasn’t completely sure about it.

My Concerns about Playmobil Before we Arrived

When I looked up the park online and found out that it didn’t have any rides, I thought that it might be too targeted towards toddlers and smaller children. I was worried that my children wouldn’t have as much fun.

What We Really Found at Playmobil Fun Park

I am so glad that we decided to try it anyway. Playmobil Fun Park is like no other place we have visited. The whole design of the park is top-notch and very creative. My children never felt bored or unimpressed.

I wished we would have had more time to spend there, because I know that we easily could have spent two days there. I would recommend this park to anyone looking for fun, family activities in Bavaria, outside of Nuremberg and not too far from Munich.

Tips for Visiting Playmobil Fun Park

For families with toddlers and smaller children, I recommend bringing a stroller or wagon. It is also a good idea for everyone to pack their own snacks, drinks and lunches.

If you go on a warm, summer day, don’t forget hats, sunscreen and extra, swim clothes for the children. A towel might not be a bad idea, if you have a stroller or wagon to put all of your gear. They bathrooms are clean and equipped with baby-changing areas.

One thing that I think is also worth mentioning is that they have a laundry house in between the pirate land and the tree houses. This might be an option if you have a child who has unexpectedly soiled themselves or fallen into the pirate lagoon. Just be sure to have some coins on you for machine operation! There is also another laundry house on the opposite side of the park where the paddle boats are and one at the entrance.

This place seems to think of everything that a family needs and offers a wonderful experience for all. If you haven’t already, you should write Playmobil Fun Park on your family-fun, bucket list for Germany!

Plan Your Visit to Playmobil FunPark in Zirndorf, Germany

Website : https://www.playmobil-funpark.de/en/funpark-entdecken/attraktionen

Address :  Brandstätterstraße 2-10, 90513 Zirndorf, Germany

Telephone : +49 911 96661455

Contact: https://www.playmobil-funpark.de/en/kontakt

Buy Tickets Online : https://shop.playmobil-funpark.de/?___store=english&___from_store=default

Parking/Staying at Playmobil FunPark 

Parking Information : https://www.playmobil-funpark.de/en/service/parkpl%C3%A4tze

Playmobil Hotel : https://www.playmobil-hotel.de/

Pin it, Save it, SHARE IT!!

Similar Posts

LEGO Sculpture Exhibit by Sean Kenney at the Morton Arboretum

Explore a LEGO exhibit by Sean Kenney where nature comes alive in the form of LEGO bricks in Chicago’s Morton Arboretum

11 Things to Do in Hamburg, Germany for Families

Take a trip to Hamburg, Germany to experience a fun, family time with these great activities!

5 Reasons to Visit Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwarld in Germany

Explore the Black Forest with this amazing path filled with activities and a fun tower and slide at Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald.

Tierpark Hagenbeck in Hamburg, Germany

If you love seeing animals in a natural habitat without having to travel the world, you will love the Tierpark Hagenbeck in Hamburg, Germany!

Finding Harry Potter in Edinburgh, Scotland

Explore the old town of Edinburgh, Scotland on your journey to find Harry Potter and his magical world

What to do at the Morton Arboretum in Chicago

Visit Chicago but spend the day in nature at the Morton Arboretum, a place that is great for families!

Privacy Overview

PLAN WITH US YOUR VISIT IN THE PLAYMOBIL FUNPARK

KidsClub Login

Here you can log in with your personal KidsClub profile and discover all the exciting KidsClub offers.

Forgotten password?

No KidsClub profile?

Ask your parents for help and create a new KidsClub profile for yourself free of charge - and you're in!

Here you can manage your individual cookie settings.

This website uses cookies in order to be able to offer you the best possible functionality. Learn more

Playmobil FunPark in Germany – Fun for All Ages

By: Author Corinne Vail

Posted on Published: 9 September 17  - Last updated: 6 January 24

Home » DIY Travel » Germany » Playmobil FunPark in Germany – Fun for All Ages

When traveling, sometimes it’s difficult to find things to do that are just for kids.  After dragging the little ones from cathedral to museum to restaurant, you really should insert a day that is just for them. It will make everyone happier, believe me!

We did this when we had visitors come to Germany. We’d integrated some great spots for kids already, like the Polish city of Wroclaw , but this day we wanted to do something just for the kids. Playmobil FunPark, with “fun” right there in the name was just the place to go!

Giving kids things to look forward to is only one family hack of many , and only a hop and a skip from the center of Nuremberg, Playmobil is close and easy to get to. We entered the park and were surprised by how large it was with plenty of choice activities for kids of all ages. We were amazed at the different parts of the park, each with its own theme, problem-solving activities, teamwork activities, explorations, puzzles, and places for building, exploring, getting some exercise. The creators of the park really kept the idea that such a huge play space should engage the entire child both physically and mentally. It was fascinating to see which activities the children would choose at each area.

We spent the entire day at the park, and the weather – typically German – was partly cloudy, with a few showers, and it wasn’t the warmest temperatures. That didn’t stop anyone from doing any of the activities. With rain threatening, we changed the kids into their bathing suits and headed straight to the water park area where there are water wheels, cascades, movable doors, valves and all kinds of mechanical parts that the children can manipulate to move or stop the water.

In order to dam one of the pools, the children had to work together to keep the valves closed. As a teacher, I was pleasantly surprised that the creators built in such innovative and intellectual play. I wasn’t in the park 30 minutes and already was a raving fan. German technology and innovation in the kids’ park had won me over.

Each station had completely different types of activities than the one before, but there were a few themes. Children could run, jump, and climb. They could build, break down, and build again. They could be alone and do a puzzle or they could race a new friend with one of the many tractors, cars, boats, and other movable toys.  Here are some of the activities that we tried out and why I loved them.

As we visited in the summer, we wanted to spend as much time outside as possible, but by the end of the day it was pouring so we did go indoors for the last hour. I’m glad we did. We got to see how Playmobil FunPark brought the same innovation to both the indoor and outdoor areas.

Outdoors at Playmobil FunPark

Western City with a gold mine – The children could find small gems in the sand and take them home or they could ride a stagecoach, go deep inside a gold mine tunnel and again play with sand and water. Buckets on chains encouraged the kids to fill up a chute and watch the results.

Farm animals and tractors – This might have been one of my favorites. You know how much I love cows, and at the barn, you could milk a cow. Now they are Playmobil cows made out of plastic, but they had metal udders the kids would push  and water would flow. Buckets were filled up which then you could grab a brush and wash the cows or horses. Who thinks of these things. Yes, I did try it!

Police Station with gokarts – This was one of the activities that had an age minimum (6 years) and since Em was six, she bravely got on one of the gokarts, barely reaching the pedals, and pumped her way around the course. She veered off the track a couple of times and the attendant got her back on the trail in no time. While she was riding, the rest of us explored the jail and puzzles of some criminals we were supposed to be searching for.

Castle – What park would be complete without a full on castle that you can assault by scaling the walls on climbing nets? Once inside, there are thrones to try out and a dungeon. One young boy was capturing all the adults who happened by and locking them in. He was having the time of his life!

Pirate Ship – Down in the lagoon, kids can climb aboard the pirate ship, or try to escape from them by pulling a raft across the water by rope and landing on a deserted island. This is one of those adventures that every child wants to have. I think the “older” children (read moms and dads) were especially excited to try this one out.

There were plenty more outdoor areas, but it was surprising how involved you would get at each place. It was hard to tear the kids away to go try out something else!

Indoors at the Playmobil FunPark

Like I said, luckily it rained so we could go indoors at the end of the day, and once again Playmobil FunPark went all out with really fun things to keep the kids, and adults, busy. The HOB Center, as it is called, is gigantic with an indoor cinema, play areas, cafe, and lots of room for both kids and adults to have a good time. So it doesn’t matter what time of year it is or what the weather is outside, it is tons of fun. It even includes a theater where concerts and special events are held throughout the year.

Viking Ship and Castles

Just like outside, there were huge toys to climb on and around. Kids can act out their own stories and play make believe with life-sized toys.

Climbing Area

A jungle gym climbing area with plenty of ropes, tunnels, arches, and walkways high above mom and dad still give the kids plenty of opportunities to expend some physical energy.

Huge building areas, divided into sections where the children could build an ambulance and go pick up a patient, take them back to the hospital and take care of them, or they could load the police horses into the trailer, take them downtown and police the neighborhood, or they could even build a snowmobile and ride around an icy town There were houses, gardens, airports, fire stations, shopping malls, all made from Playmobil pieces that kids could take apart and put back together again in their own way. It was really fun to see all the different things they could play and pretend to be.

Eating at Playmobil FunPark

Not surprising was the many places to re-charge within the park. There was a very German Beer Garden and an indoor restaurant that serves food like pasta, as well as plenty of stands sprinkled around the various areas where you can pick up a snack. We had a crepe at the Creperie stand near the Pirate Ship. This was one of the moments that the weather took a turn for the worse and it was great fun watching the die-hard families pulling their plastic rafts across the lake by rope. And the cinnamon and sugar crepe was just the right bite to enjoy it all.

We ate lunch at the pasta place, and the little ones each ordered a kid’s meal which of course comes with their very own mystery character toy along with a special cup and food they wanted to eat. All of the food options we enjoyed were priced at about the same point as they would have been in a typical restaurant outside an amusement park.

Honestly, I couldn’t have been more impressed with the Playmobil FunPark. As a teacher, mother, and child at heart, I was super impressed by the thoughtfulness that went into each and every area from indoors to outdoors. I found the price to be reasonable for families with small children, and really worth a stop even if you are only in Germany for a short visit, like a couple of weeks.

Practical Information

Playmobile Funpark is located on the outskirts of Nuremberg, easily reached by car. If you do rent, you’ll want to make sure to click here to read “ How to Travel with Car Seats .”

PLAYMOBIL®-FunPark Brandstätterstraße 2-10 D – 90513 Zirndorf

We went in high season and it was only 11 Euros per person for the entire day, which for the amount of choices and things to do, I felt was a great bargain. I don’t have little children anymore, but if I lived close enough I would even probably invest in the family pass. You can find out more about ticket prices here: Playmobil FunPark.

Other Articles for some Travel with Kid Inspiration

• Tips for Traveling with Kids
• Wroclaw, The Best City for Kids in Poland
• Playmobil Fun Park, Nuremberg, Germany
• Open Air Museums in Germany
• Musee des Arts Forains in Paris- Great for Kids!
• Gardens By the Bay – Singapore
• The Real Fairytale City – Odense, Denmark
• Riding on the Children’s Railway in Budapest
• Making Ramen at the Cup Noodle Museum in Yokohama
• The Pokemon Cafe, Tokyo
• The Kawaii Monster Cafe, Tokyo
• Biking the Trails of Hoge Veluwe in the Netherlands
• German Christmas Markets with Kids
• Taking Christmas Traditions on the Road with You

Have you been to Playmobil FunPark?  Any tips or suggestions?

Author Bio: Corinne Vail is a travel photographer, food lover, and a perpetual traveler who has been travel writing for over 14 years. For many years she lived overseas in Germany, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, and the Netherlands teaching the children of the US. military. She’s visited over 90 countries, and she’s not stopping anytime soon.

Pin Playmobil FunPark for later!

Monday 11th of September 2017

My kids loved Playmobil when they were little - and I loved the quality of the toys. In fact, I think I would enjoy this park - it looks awesome!

Corinne Vail

Jill, I enjoyed it as much as the kids I think.

Rhonda Albom

My kids loved this sort of place when they were young. I agree that when you are traveling with littles, it is important for them to have a day just for their fun.

Rhonda, I think it makes all the difference in the world, and helps them love travel even more.

• Adventures for Kidults
• Food Reviews
• Product Reviews
• Money Saving Tips
• All Things Disney
• Birthday Parties
• Staycations
• Family fun in Oxfordshire
• Family fun in Norfolk
• Family fun in Kent
• Family fun in Hertfordshire
• Family fun in Hampshire
• Family fun in Essex
• Family fun in Surrey
• Family fun in Bedfordshire
• Family fun in Cheshire
• Family fun in Sussex
• Family fun in the Midlands
• Family fun in Berkshire
• Family fun in Yorkshire
• Family fun in Buckinghamshire
• Family fun in London

REVIEW: PLAYMOBIL®-Fun Park Germany

AD|PR Invite

Another day, another day trip abroad. This time we went to Germany to check out the brilliant Playmobil Fun Park !

The PLAYMOBIL Fun Park covers 90,000 square meters and has plenty to stimulate every kid’s senses. Active playtime fun – not waiting in lines” is our motto.

Let’s get all the boring travel stuff out the way first.

We got a FREE ride to Victoria coach station using Bolt . If you use our code AUKF2 you can get £10 off your first trip!

We then got the coach to Stansted airport using national express. £16.27 return with a 50% discount I managed to find online! Sadly the discount code has expired.

I booked flights to Nuremberg (nearest airport to Playmobil Fun Park) using Skyscanner . It took me to a website called “ Mytrip ” which doesn’t have the best reviews but I booked it anyway as it was cheaper than booking directly with Ryanair.

I’m fully vaccinated and little miss is under 12 so we needed no tests. The only thing I need was a FFP2 mask to get on the plane. I was told that Germany was quite strict on people wearing these specific masks but there were plenty of people on our plane wearing different ones.

Always make sure you check the current government guidance before you book a trip.

I used apple maps to figure out the best way to get to Playmobil from Nuremberg airport.

Our flight was delayed by 30 minutes, so we decided to get a taxi to the fun park to maximise the time we could spend there. The taxi stand is right outside the airport. Ours even had a booster seat for little miss, which was great. The taxi cost a little over €35. It’s cheaper to get public transport, of course. The bus to the metro station was around £2.75. I didn’t catch the price of the metro, but it couldn’t have been more than €10. Like the taxi stand, you can easily find the metro as it’s right outside the airport.

Arriving at Playmobil Fun Park

We were so impressed with everything. No long queue to get in, a quick bag check then we were free to explore the grounds.

The Playmobil fun park is huge but you can definitely do it all in a day like we did. I’m not sure if you saw my Instagram stories , but this place is full of water play, so pack extra clothes!

Seriously, the fun here is endless! There’s so much to do and so much to explore. The highlight of little misses’ day was the huge pirate ship. Like, yes, it’s really huge! There are so many parts to it and so many opportunities to play. The kids can go on a treasure hunt in true pirate fashion as they’re able to look for hidden coins and gems, spin the steering wheel of the ship, and even ring the bell.

In this area, you can also ride a raft, which looked so cool, but I didn’t want to risk getting super wet. I think we will check that out on our next visit. 😅

Other parts little miss enjoyed

• The sandpits
• The mini paddle boats
• The mermaid kingdom where she got to comb their hair
• The unicorn area where she got to groom their tails.
• The huge Playmobil Knight’s castle
• Noah’s Ark
• The western city

The Indoor Play area

Just as amazing as the outdoor play areas! Here you have slides, a very cool but spooky underground area that’s full of mirrors, an endless number of Playmobil toys, and very comfortable seats for parents to sit down and relax! I think this was my favourite part of the whole day!

I was able to sit and watch Little Miss have the time of her life. Little Miss doesn’t speak a word of German, but it was lovely to see her interact with the other kids through laughter and play!

I spent around £6.80 on the food you can see pictured below. I thought the prices were actually quite reasonable, especially for a theme park. The food was actually nice too! If you’ve been to Legoland and Chessington, then you know that theme park food is usually awful! There was also food available in the indoor play area and just outside it too! I didn’t get the chance to check them out, though.

There are toilets all over the park with baby changing facilities. They were clean (we went to a few) and they also had the little toilets for kids as well as ones for adults. In one of the toilets, I came across a dryer for wet clothes, which I thought was a brilliant idea considering there are so many water play areas.

Children under 3 are FREE, but they’ll need a free zero-price ticket for the desired date. Birthday girls or boys receive free admission on their birthday upon presentation of proof of identity. Tickets for anyone over the age of 3 start at €13.90, which is more than reasonable.

They have a hotel which we will definitely be booking for our next visit! You can find more info here .

We left the fun park around 6 pm and got back to the airport via public transport just before 7 pm. We got through security and passport control very quickly. You’ll see a small supermarket and a McDonald’s before you go through security, so you might want to check that out if you’re hungry before your flight.

The airport had two very small play areas, but tiny or not, little Miss enjoyed playing on them. Our flight home was delayed, which made the day even longer, but we arrived home safe and sound! In terms of quality, this is perhaps the best theme park we have ever visited. Everything has been put together with the idea of kids just having fun in mind. It’s well-kept and spotless. We will be back.

You may also enjoy:

Ensuring child safety in the skies: a …, we went back to majorca, family fun in fair verona: a guide …, our magical return to disneyland: read about …, leave a reply cancel reply, discover more from kiddo adventures.

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Type your email…

Continue reading

Mini tribe travels

Our family travels – here, there and everywhere

Playmobil Park – a must visit place with young children

The kids love it when the toys they play with at home come to live and they can interact with them. Places like Disneyland, Legoland are some of the top visited attractions by families with children. But there are others that are as attractive but much less known. So here is my tip a less obvious family trip – Playmobil Fun Park in Nuremberg. For clarity, there are actually 4 parks in Europe but the one in Zirndorf next to Nuremberg is by far the biggest one.

Any parent of young children would be familiar with Playmobil toys. They are colourful, engaging and great fun. If you don’t know them, here are some of their products our kids enjoy. So, when we discovered that there is a Playmobil Fun-Park in Germany, we knew we had to go.

Why did we like the Playmobil Park so much?

We visited the park earlier this year in Spring but it is all year-round destination. In winter, however, the outside areas are closed but the massive indoor play zone is still worth a visit if you are nearby.

The reason we enjoyed the park is that, first and foremost, it has been designed for younger children. I would say up to 10-12 years old. There are no roller coasters here but instead you have all sorts of playgrounds, slides and other play areas you can imagine. They are all organised by themes.

Our children had a lot of fun in the medieval castle as they could go up and down the towers, explore the inside or climb the outside walls. There was even an underground tunnel to explore.

Another great area was the unicorn and fairy section. Which kids would not enjoy sitting on a unicorn and then washing it?

Finding treasures in huge pearls, filled with water was also a fun activity.

There are also few splash and water play areas which come in very handy on a hot day.

In case of bad weather and in winter, you can always use the massive indoor spaces. There are two sections to it. There is a climbing section which is enormous with slides, nets and any other equipment your children can wish for. The other section is more of a Playmobil town with houses you can go into. Our kids really liked playing with these before going outside.

In the indoor section, there is also a stage where regular performances and puppet shows take place.

The biggest advantage of this park is, the fact that you can interact with life-size Playmobil figures everywhere. There are no queues and you can simply spend time having fun rather than waiting to have fun.

How to get there

Getting to Playmobil Park is quite easy. First you need to get to Nuremberg which has its own airport with a reasonable selection of low-cost and legacy airlines connections.

More importantly, within 2h drive or train ride you will find two major European airport hubs – Frankfurt and Munich. Munich is also said to be one of the most kid-friendly airports in Europe. (Check our list of children-friendly airports ). This is what we have done. We flew to Frankfurt and hired a car there, which also allowed us to visit the beautiful Rothenburg ob der Tauber on the way.

Once in Nuremberg you can take a S-Bahn train to Zirndorf and there are two bus lines to get to the park.

We drove to the park in a hired car (did you see our post on hiring cars ?) but we also could see people coming from the bus so it is also a popular option.

Accommodation

We stayed in nearby Nuremberg which is full of hotels and apartments to rent. What might be an interesting option for the children, is the Playmobil Hotel . Located next to the park, it is a good option if you are planning to spend more than 1 day in the park.

Usually, visiting theme parks is not a cheap thing. In Playmobil park however, you don’t need to worry that the entrance ticket will ruin you. The most expensive option of 2-day ticket in main season is just under….22EUR. Yes, twenty-two for two days .

You can buy tickets online and get some packages and discounts as well.

The all important food at Playmobil Fun-Park

The onsite restaurants and snack bars offer good, hearty German fare.  You can find all sorts of traditional options including famous Nürnberger Bratwurst (or sausage if your German is a bit rusty). When we were there, the entry ticket also worked as a discount coupon for the restaurant. Make sure you don’t lose it.

There is also a traditional German beer garden and countless places serving smaller snacks, refreshments and ice creams.

The restaurant in the main indoor area is also serving breakfast . To our surprise it was quite popular in the morning. Clearly the Germans do like to start their day early ?

A word about the food and allergies. In many places in Europe, also in Germany, travelling with food allergies might be a bit tricky. Fortunately, the Playmobil Park is not one of them. You can find all the necessary allergy information on their website – simply click the name of the place here and you will be offered a pdf file with the necessary information. It is also available printed in all the food outlets.

I have to say that, the Playmobil Fun-Park was exactly what is says on the tin – full of Playmobil and fun. Without a doubt, it was one of the places the kids really enjoyed and even recently asked if we can go there again.

HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE PLAYMOBIL PARK? WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE SHARE!

Share this:

5 thoughts on “ playmobil park – a must visit place with young children ”.

Just love your post! Awesome detail. Parks geared for younger children are fantastic. When traveling with our children, we always try for an itinerary based on a 50% adult venue to 50% kids interest venue. The “pack” tends to stay happy throughout the day.

They are great but there is not too many of them. Most theme parks are more geared up towards teens

• Pingback: Prague with children - 4 free playgrounds in the Old Town

I never knew Playmobil had a theme park – let alone several! We love Playmobil so I’ll add this onto our travel wish list! Thanks!

It is well worth a visit, glad I could help

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Privacy overview.

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

• Traveltrade
• NürnbergConvention

Playmobil FunPark

The PLAYMOBIL FunPark spreads over an area of more than 90,000 m 2 . That’s the space of more than 10 football fields. Children between four and nine have a lot of space to play and run. And there is also a lot to discover for parents and tiny siblings in the large, nature-like park landscape.

At the FunPark you can play, climb, balance, run and discover!

When you arrive at the PLAYMOBIL FunPark, you don’t have to wait for hours –you can jump right in to the different theme worlds, balancing course or active play area and start to run around, splash and climb to your heart’s content. Not only the brave will want to capture the pirates’ ship in the middle of the pirates’ sea, storm the twisting corners of the knights’ castle or try to keep their balance while bull riding in a Wild West town.

Even in winter or inclement weather it’s a great place to visit

Even in rain, slush or snow, the PLAYMOBIL FunPark is a great place to visit. In a huge all-weather indoor active play space, PLAYMOBIL theme worlds such as a Viking dragon ship, a castle and a life-sized fairy-tale palace await. During the winter season, an indoor climbing area and a 500 m 2 -large winter play area are open in the PLAYMOBIL shop.

At a glance

Information, opening hours.

Daily 9 am – 7 pm

Day tickets: 17,90€

Children under 3 years: free

Visitors traveling with VGN receive an admission fee discount of 1 €

Accessibility

Basic information on accessibility

Limited wheelchair accessiblity

Playmobil FunPark:

1. In 2014, PLAYMOBIL figures celebrated their 40th birthday.

2. The first PLAYMOBIL woman was designed in 1976; the first PLAYMOBIL boys and girls in 1981.

3. Around 5,100 PLAYMOBIL figures have been created since 1974.

4. In 2017, round about 3 billion PLAYMOBIL figures were "living" on our planet.

5. If all the PLAYMOBIL figures existing today would hold hands, they would make a chain 3.2 times around the earth.

Source: Playmobil

This might interest you:

• Concert Stages
• State Theater
• Children's Theaters
• Parks & Green Areas
• Fun & Sports
• Leisure Baths & Thermal Spas
• Amusement Parks
• Our Neighbour Cities

Aerial Imagery

Claudia Looi

Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

By Claudia Looi 2 Comments

Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed.