Theme parks and water parks in Germany

Theme Parks, Water Parks & Zoos

This selection across Germany features diverse family attractions, from the historical Rostock Zoo, established in 1899 and housing over 4,500 animals, to adrenaline-focused amusement parks like Holiday Park in Haßloch. The collection includes specialized wildlife sanctuaries like the Westküstenpark & Robbarium, known for its seal habitat, and the expansive Animal Nature Park in the Bavarian Forest. Visitors can also find varied aquatic facilities, ranging from the seaside thermal baths of Ostseetherme to scenic alpine swimming spots like Liegewiese Geroldsee.

Theme Parks, Water Parks & Zoos — Map

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Holiday Park

Holiday Park is an amusement park in Haßloch, Germany, owned and operated by Plopsa.

B

Ostseetherme

Located between Heringsdorf and Ahlbeck, this thermal bath complex features indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, and a sauna landscape overlooking the Baltic Sea.

C

Wild- und Freizeitpark Höllohe

A free-entry recreational park in Teublitz featuring native wildlife, a large lake, and educational nature trails across 30 hectares.

D

Freibad Bärenkeller

An outdoor swimming facility in Augsburg featuring multiple heated pools, a 50-meter sports pool, and expansive sunbathing lawns.

E

Liegewiese Geroldsee

A paid lakeside sunbathing area providing access to the Geroldsee, an alpine moor lake known for its warm water temperatures and views of the Karwendel mountains.

F

Nöttler Berg Wildlife Park

Wildlife sanctuary and zoo featuring about 40 native and exotic animal species in a large forested area suitable for educational purposes.

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Animal Nature Park

This is not an ordinary Zoo - animals living in the area are presented in a large, easily walkable area.

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Westküstenpark & Robbarium St. Peter-Ording

A nature park focused on North Sea wildlife, featuring Germany's largest seal basin, the Robbarium, and over 800 domestic and wild animals.

Zoo Rostock / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Rostock Zoo

Rostock Zoo is a zoo in the city of Rostock, founded in 1899. It covers 56 hectares and with 4,500 animals from 320 species, Rostock Zoo is…

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Wild- und Freizeitpark Ostrittrum

An 18-hectare family park in Lower Saxony featuring a mix of native animals, a fairytale forest, and large adventure playgrounds.

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Tierpark Ueckermünde

A zoo in eastern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern housing 400 animals across 100 species, including lions, monkeys, and wolves, within naturalistic enclosures.

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Tropenzoo Bansin

Germany’s smallest tropical zoo, located on Usedom, featuring exotic reptiles, birds, and small mammals in indoor and outdoor displays.

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