Located in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Phantasialand is a world-renowned theme park that draws approximately 2 million visitors each year. Opened on April 30, 1967, by Gottlieb Löffelhardt and Richard Schmidt, it originally started as a family-oriented fairytale destination before expanding into thrilling attractions. It continuously introduces fresh experiences and has also set out to attract business clientele under its 'Business to Pleasure' slogan.
Despite operating on a relatively small area, the park compensates for its compact footprint through remarkable, high-level themed detailing and frequent redevelopment. To make space for ambitious new projects like the Klugheim and Rookburgh areas, older rides are regularly removed. The meticulously landscaped resort is arranged into distinct themed zones including Berlin, Mexico, Mystery, Deep in Africa, Wuze Town, and Rookburgh, offering a unique layout to explore.
Phantasialand is famous for its groundbreaking thrill rides, water attractions, and grand entertainment offerings. Headline coasters like the multi-launch Taron and the flying coaster F.L.Y. draw adrenaline seekers, while rides like Chiapas and River Quest deliver spectacular splash experiences. Beyond daytime rides, visitors can enjoy various performance shows, as well as an exclusive evening dinner show experience called Fantissima.
Whether you are visiting with children or seeking extreme roller coaster thrills, Phantasialand caters to all types of travellers. Families will find dedicated children's attractions in Wuze Town, while thrill-seekers can tackle world-record-holding coasters. With immersive themed resort hotels located right on-site, the park is perfectly equipped for both single-day visits and immersive multi-day trips.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Phantasialand change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Where to stay
On-site and resort hotels put you right at the gates — often with early park access — turning the visit into an easy two- or three-day trip.
A four-star Chinese-themed hotel featuring hand-engraved doors, roof tiles imported from China, two restaurants including LU CHI, a bar, pool, sauna, spa, garden area, and its own park entrance.
A three-star themed hotel located directly in the Deep in Africa section.
04 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- The park continually removes older attractions to free up space for new themed rides.
- Select evenings feature Fantissima, a four-hour dinner show offered for an additional fee.