Set near Cleebronn in Southern Germany, Erlebnispark Tripsdrill spans 77 hectares (190 acres) in total. Opened in 1929 when founder Eugen Fischer built a windmill with a slide and restaurant, it holds the title of Germany's oldest amusement park. Following WWII and a 1946 lightning fire that destroyed the mill, Eugen's son Kurt rebuilt it in 1950 and steadily expanded the site into a full park. Today, the resort remains family-owned and managed by Kurt's sons Roland, Helmut, and Dieter.
The theme park is laid out around the core theme of 'Schwaben anno 1880' (Swabia in 1880), heavily emphasizing regional originality, fine attention to detail, and construction by local building firms. Attractions bring historic everyday life to life, focusing on traditional themes like bathing, laundry, and local trade. Inside the park you will also find the 'Vinarium' wine museum, which houses Germany's largest collection of wooden spindle presses.
Tripsdrill offers 29 overall attractions spanning rides, museums, playgrounds, animal feeding areas, and a theatre. It is celebrated for signature features including Europe's tallest bathtub flume ride, one of the earliest teacup rides, and major roller coasters like Mammut—Southern Germany's first entirely wooden coaster—and the Karacho launched coaster. Alongside thrill rides, the complex includes a 47-hectare wildlife park home to over 130 species.
Welcoming approximately 600,000 visitors each year with a staff of around 150 employees, Tripsdrill caters to both thrill-seekers and families. While the main theme park section operates from late March to early November, the adjacent wildlife park stays open all year round. Admission tickets to the theme park automatically include entry into the wildlife park, offering a complete multi-attraction day out for travelers to the region.
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 Erlebnispark Tripsdrill 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 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Theme Park Season | late March to early November | The main theme park area opens seasonally during these months. |
| Wildlife Park Season | All year | The wildlife park portion remains open year-round. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
04 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Parking is situated directly in front of the main entrance and is completely free of charge.
- Entry to the 47-hectare wildlife park is included with standard theme park admission tickets.
- The wildlife park remains open year-round, whereas the main theme park operates late March to early November.
- Visitors can enjoy falconry demonstrations, animal feeding viewings, and petting areas within the wildlife park.
