We are planning to go with our 2 kids (ages 4 and 5) to Legoland in germany in the autumn school holidays (beginning October).
1)is it a good time to go then? autumn...
2)is there other activities than water? many?
3) how many days should we be at the park to see most/all and to have a good experience?
4) any other suggestions/tips ..places to visit while we are there in the area?...
Anytime when it is sunny and not too hot.
It is a theme park, with 70% displays and 30% theme-park machines (like rollarcoaster, rides and so on)
I was bushed after 5hours. I think 1 full day is enough. In summer, it closes later I think.
I think you will be near Stuttgart. You may like to sleep over there, and then visit Mercedes Museum and Porsche Museum.
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I've been there twice with my lad.
Specific answers:
Yes they'll enjoy it at that age and it should be a good time to go and it's worth the effort.
It's mostly displays. They wont get on all the rides but there are some for them.
1 full day would be enough. 2 would be really pushing it.
Both times we stayed the night before in Ulm.. very pretty and easy to get around. One visit we kept going east afterwards and stayed in Munich then came back via Kontanz...
Any tips on how to get to legoland in Germany easily by public transport or should we hire a car ?
Any ideas on how to keep the cost down, and get the most of it with an 11, 9 and 3 year old ?
Accommodation suggestions ? - with three kids we'd rather not pay for a '6 bed' room - the toddler generally sleeps wherever...
All suggestions would be welcome. We will try to get there in the school holidays in October...
So, I have to say that Legoland UK was a huge disappointment. It was sooooo expensive. And looking on the Germany website you're looking at 120 EUR for 2 adults and 2 kids. Which is a heck of a lot. And, in the UK at least, there are some things inside the park which are not free - trampolines, climbing walls - these were all 5 quid a go. And even parking wasn't free. It all felt like a ripoff to me which really spolit my enjoyment of it. Our kids (age 6 and 3) had a good time, but there wasn't really that much to actually do I'd say - of the rides a lot of them were getting wet rides and the weather wasn't really warm enough for that.
OK, so, it's a different place, probably they're more efficient and better run in Germany, but comparing with the UK one I think Europapark or Disney are a lot better.
You could make a weekend of it and get some cheap shopping in to cover the cost of the flights
We knew that we were going to spend two days there so, when standing in line, it looked like buying a "Jahreskarte" would be cheaper than buying two individual day tickets. Of course once you are inside, and about to leave for the day, you'll see a sign that tells you that you can come back tomorrow for a reduced rate which works out cheaper than the "Jahreskarte" option.
Have fun.
Ok, first on transport, there are basically two ways, perhaps there are more from your area, but coming from western switzerland, we have done it this way:
--Basel, Basel BBhof, long trip along German side to Ulm, change in Ulm, to Gunzburg, Legobus from Gunzburg bhof to Legoland
--via Winterthur, Schaffasen, change in Ulm, to Gunzburg, again bus from Gunzburg
Things to keep in mind--1) even though SBB/CFF should be able to sell you the ticket on the German DB, we have never been able to do it, thus bought the ticket for the German side (German DB office) in Basel BBhof. 2) if you have swiss AG or half price fare it makes more sense to cross over on the Schaffausen link, as you pay for less time in Germany on DB. 3) Legoland bus runs very frequently and have always had no problems here; however at one point SBB/DB said to buy ticket with end destination legoland and this bus price was included; another time this was not offered and final destination was Gunzburg. Bus was not 'free' as I recall, but very inexpensive.
As for accomodation, we stayed in legoland village, as the travel hassle with 3 kids was just not worth it. However we had a 4-person house, as youngest still baby and had a crib. There are less expensive housing options in the Lego village, ie. camping car (yours) or the lego tents. However, we went in the Oct. holidays last year and it was very very cold. I could not imagine camping at that time, our little heater was running all the time in the little village house. Often you get an all inclusive package by staying in the village with the park entrance included. Make sure to compare all costs, as for staying outside the park was not significantly cheaper for a lot more hassle. If staying in the village, eat a big breakfast there, price is included with room, and eat light in the park for lunch. To be honest, after swiss prices, everything there seemed to be such a bargain. Everything in park is included in entrance price except perhaps those chance games. Also, legoland 4-person vs. 6 person is the same size house, only 6 person has a loft above main room. The 4 person has main room with double bed and small room with bunk beds. Not sure where to stick a grown 3rd kid, you would probably need the 6-person room. By staying in the legoland village you also get extra perks--lego themed room, minigolf, visit park in evening for special events, get entry in park earlier than other guests, and can walk back anf forth at any time for naps, breaks, etc.
There are two villages if you go direction of Krumbach for a few Clicks Kleinkötz and Grosskötz, with B&B and some hotels, busses run every hour..
Interesting little tit-bit of history (warning Godwins law may be invoked)
From the Kaiserreich onwards, during the 100.000 man army of the Weimarer Republic to our "buddies" '33 to '45 and after that up to the eighties under American control. The whole area was an ammunition storage and surplus dump.
Lego got the area for very, very cheap but only if they cleaned the place up of all munitions, this was done with a fine tooth-comb over a long period of time, longer then the actual building of Lego land.
Sadly three people were killed by exploding ammunitions during the clean-up.
If I recall there is a plaque in the grounds somewhere.
Was planning for Legoland with 4 Adults + 2 Kids ( 4 yr & 1 Yr)
Any latest updates
- Hotel to stay?
- Best way to travel from Zurich (Public Transport)
- Tips for Park Tickets
Thanks in advance
I was also looking for info for going to Lego land in August. Public transport might end up being costly since you will have lesser options with respect to hotels to stay. Best option is to drive and stay at one of of the non lego land hotels nearby Lego land and put a day trip to other attractions nearby
Regards
Leo
I'm only familiar with Legoland UK, but it's the same franchise, so will be mainly the same.
It's meant for small kids, so more than suitable.
But like all theme parks, some rides will have age and height restrictions.
Does anyone know if, once inside the Legoland Germany park, it is possible to buy a ticket for the second day at a discount? I saw a post from 2018 stating that it was available at the time for 19 EUR, but I'm not sure if this was still possible to buy in 2023 (the park has not opened in 2024).
Thank you!