Are you ready to spend the summer at the most diverse parks around Berlin ? From a family-friendly park with 28 attractions to a free water playground, unforgettable family days are guaranteed. But that’s not all: there are many more destinations to explore in the Berlin area. These include the Elbauenpark in Magdeburg, one of Germany’s largest and most versatile amusement parks.
Spanning an area of about 100 hectares , the Elbauenpark combines nature, science, play, sports, and culture, offering a wide variety of experiences for visitors of all ages. The park was created for the Federal Horticultural Show in 1999. Today, it is one of Saxony-Anhalt’s most popular destinations and is ideal for families, couples, or a day trip. The park’s landmark is the approximately 60-meter-high Millennium Tower, one of the tallest wooden towers in the world . Inside, you’ll find an interactive exhibition on the history of science and technology—from the dawn of humanity to modern innovations. From the observation deck at the top of the tower, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Magdeburg and the Elbe floodplains.
Another top attraction is the tropical butterfly house, where hundreds of free-flying butterflies live among exotic plants. The summer toboggan run provides plenty of excitement, delighting both children and adults with its numerous curves. Those who want to explore the sprawling park in comfort can take the Elbauen-EXPRESS through the grounds.
The Dinosaur Worlds, with their life-size dinosaur models , are especially popular with families. In addition, various themed gardens featuring roses, perennials, as well as water and landscape gardens invite visitors to stroll and explore. Lakes and bodies of water create a relaxed atmosphere and offer numerous beautiful photo opportunities as well as places to picnic.
Those who prefer more active pursuits can visit the climbing park with its high ropes course and the ElbauenZip , where you can glide over parts of the park via zipline. For children, there are also several large playgrounds with water play areas, climbing structures, slides, and sandboxes.
Elbauenpark is open year-round. During the peak season from May through August, the grounds are generally open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Many attractions are open between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Most attractions are closed on Mondays, except on public holidays and during school breaks in Saxony-Anhalt.
