Located in Bottrop-Kirchhellen in western Germany, just 50 kilometres north of Düsseldorf, Movie Park Germany sits near several active film studios. The park site originally opened in 1967 as Kirchhellener Märchenwald before transforming into Warner Bros. Movie World Germany in 1996. Relaunched under its current name in 2005, the park has been owned and operated by Parques Reunidos since 2010. You will find a rich history of film-inspired entertainment nestled right in the heart of Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region.
Spanning 40 hectares (100 acres), Movie Park Germany is organized into seven themed areas based on iconic movies and television series. You can explore cinematic streets in The Hollywood Street Set and Streets of New York, step into Western lore in The Old West, or relax at Santa Monica Pier. Sci-fi fans will appreciate Federation Plaza, while families can spend time in Adventure Lagoon or Nickland, which includes a dedicated Paw Patrol Adventure Bay sub-area for younger visitors.
The park is famous for combining silver-screen nostalgia with thrilling rides and live entertainment. Signature roller coasters include Bandit—Germany's first modern wooden coaster—and Star Trek: Operation Enterprise, a 40-meter-high triple-launch coaster. Water rides like Area 51 – Top Secret and Excalibur bring movie-style story elements to life. Beyond daytime shows like Crazy Cops New York – Action Stunt Show, the park hosts the annual Halloween Horror Fest with over 250 scare actors and haunted mazes.
Whether you are traveling as a thrill-seeker or bringing small children, the park offers something tailored to your speed. Kids will love meeting their favorite television characters in Nickland, which features a dedicated Monsterfreie Zone to keep younger guests safe from scare actors during Halloween events. Meanwhile, adrenaline lovers can tackle inversion coasters, dark-ride coasters like Van Helsing's Factory, and gyro drop towers, making this movie-themed destination a rewarding visit for all ages.
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 Movie Park Germany 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 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| car | Located in Bottrop-Kirchhellen, 50 kilometres (30 mi) north of Düsseldorf. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween Horror Fest | Autumn / around Halloween | Annual event running since October 1999 with 250+ scare actors, mazes, and scarezones. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
05 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Nickland serves as a 'Monsterfreie Zone' (monster-free area) during Halloween events so young kids are not scared by actors.
- Halloween haunted mazes carry age restrictions, typically starting at 14+, 16+, or 18+.
- The park offers live stunt shows like Crazy Cops New York and 4-D cinematic experiences alongside rides.
