The Playmobil FunPark is a 90,000 m² outdoor and indoor play park near Nuremberg, Bavaria, built entirely around life-sized Playmobil worlds.
This guide was updated in July 2026. Some older reviews mention tickets around €15.90 to €19.90, but the current online day ticket costs €24.90 in the main season. You can book through Viator to secure your entry in advance.
Quick facts: Playmobil FunPark
| Address | Brandstätterstraße 2–10, 90513 Zirndorf, Germany |
| Opening hours | Main season (23 Mar–8 Nov 2026): 9am–7pm, 6pm from 15 September |
| Admission | Online day ticket €24.90; from 3pm €21.90; under-3s free |
| Nearest transit | Bus line 151, Monday to Saturday, from Zirndorf; about 20–30 minutes from Nuremberg by car |
| Typical visit | A full day; many families return for a second day |
Opening hours for the Playmobil FunPark
The FunPark runs on three seasonal schedules. The main season, from 23 March to 8 November 2026, opens daily from 9am to 7pm, shortening to 6pm from 15 September. A short “Snoozing Time” follows from 9 to 27 November, with reduced hours of 10am to 6pm and only the indoor climbing area, café, and shop open. The winter season, from 28 November 2026 to 14 February 2027, also runs 10am to 6pm, with ice skating, the magic trail, and indoor areas open, though the park closes entirely on 24, 25, 26, and 31 December, and 1 January. Since today falls within the main season, expect the park open daily from 9am to 7pm.
Ticket prices for the Playmobil FunPark
All prices are in euros. A valid online ticket is required for entry, even for children under 3.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Online day ticket (main season) | €24.90 |
| From 3pm (main season) | €21.90 |
| Under 3 | Free |
| Mini-golf, adult | €6.00 |
| Mini-golf, child (up to 11) | €5.00 |
Several standing offers apply too. Birthday visitors of any age enter free with proof of date of birth, and under-16s receive a small gift. Every Monday, visitors aged 60 and over enter free, except during Snoozing Time, the winter season, Bavarian school holidays, and public holidays. Holders of a disability ID with the characteristics Bl, aG, or H enter free, with one companion also admitted free for characteristics B, Bl, aG, and H. Booking ahead is worthwhile in peak season, and you can book tickets in advance through Viator to guarantee your visit.
Why book Playmobil FunPark tickets?
- 🏛️ 90,000 m² of themed worlds: From a knight’s castle to a pirate lake, every corner is built at child-friendly scale.
- 🎟️ An afternoon discount: Arrive after 3pm and pay €21.90 instead of the full €24.90.
- 🌿 Free for under-3s: The youngest visitors join at no charge, with a zero-price ticket booked online.
- 📜 Free entry on your birthday: Visitors of any age enter free on their birthday, with proof.
- 💰 Barrier-free almost everywhere: Certified accessible, with a dedicated wheelchair route map.
How to get to the Playmobil FunPark
By car, the FunPark sits around 20 to 30 minutes from central Nuremberg, just off the main roads into Zirndorf. By bus, Line 151 runs Monday to Saturday directly to the FunPark. By train, Nuremberg’s main station connects easily to Zirndorf, from where the bus or a short taxi ride completes the journey. Public charging points for electric vehicles are also available on Brandstätterstraße, opposite the FunPark shop.
Parking at the Playmobil FunPark
The FunPark offers over 3,000 parking spaces across two multi-storey car parks and an open-air lot, including designated disabled spaces. Parking costs around €4 for the day, reduced to €2 for season ticket holders, and the fee can be paid at the park entrance rather than at the barrier. A limited number of motorhome spaces are usually available next to the Playmobil Hotel, though this area is temporarily closed for renovation and expected to reopen during the 2026 main season.
How long to spend at the Playmobil FunPark
Most families plan for a full day, and many visitors return for a second day to see everything. The park spans indoor and outdoor areas, so allow extra time if the weather turns.
Accessibility at the Playmobil FunPark
The Playmobil FunPark is barrier-free in almost all areas, with paths suitable for wheelchairs and prams, and lifts or ramps wherever needed. A dedicated wheelchair route map helps plan the best path around the park. Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge at the shop’s service desk, against a €50 deposit. Several attractions, including the pirate lake, Mermaid Kingdom, and Magical Fairyland, include specific wheelchair-accessible features. The park holds Germany’s “Reisen für alle” accessibility certification and the Bavarian “Bayern barrierefrei” signet.
What to see inside the Playmobil FunPark
Knight’s Castle rises from the highest point in the park, with a watchtower, dungeon, secret passage, and hall of mirrors to explore.
Pirates centres on a large pirate ship and a pirate lagoon, complete with a stranded shipwreck and a wheelchair-accessible raft for younger pirates.
Western City and Goldmine recreate an Old West town, where children can pan for gold in an authentic frontier setting.
Police Station with GoKart Course features a prison cell, radio equipment, and pedal go-karts for children from 1.20 m tall.
Noah’s Ark turns the park’s water channels into a play area for the full Playmobil fleet of boats.
Mermaid Kingdom and Magical Fairyland offer a coral world for splashing and sand play, and a rainbow-lit realm of fairies and elves.
The Farm introduces younger visitors to life on a working farm, with hands-on jobs to try.
HOB-Center provides 5,000 m² of weatherproof indoor play, ideal on rainy or cold days, and stays open through the winter season.
Mini-Golf rounds out the park with an 18-hole course on professional-grade astroturf, set across its own 5,000 m² area.
Practical visitor tips for the Playmobil FunPark
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book online to skip the queue | A printed or digital ticket is required for entry, even for under-3s. |
| Visit on a Monday for a senior discount | Over-60s enter free on Mondays, outside Snoozing Time, winter, and school holidays. |
| Celebrate a birthday for free | Visitors of any age enter free on their birthday, with proof, and under-16s get a gift. |
| Pack swimwear in summer | The water areas only run in the main season, so dress for splashing about. |
| Book ahead for a smooth visit | Advance booking is recommended; book tickets in advance through Viator to guarantee entry. |
FAQ: Playmobil FunPark
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the park open every day? | Yes, daily in the main season; hours shorten during Snoozing Time and the winter season. |
| Do under-3s need a ticket? | Yes, a free zero-price ticket must still be booked online for entry. |
| Is there a discount for arriving later? | Yes, tickets from 3pm cost €21.90 instead of the full €24.90. |
| Is the park wheelchair accessible? | Yes, it’s barrier-free in almost all areas, with a dedicated wheelchair route map. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | Advance booking is recommended, and you can book tickets in advance through Viator to guarantee entry. |
Things to do near the Playmobil FunPark
Nuremberg’s Old Town, with its imperial castle and medieval streets, is around 20 to 30 minutes away. The Memorium Nuremberg Trials offers a sobering look at the city’s 20th-century history, a short drive from the FunPark. Bibert Bad Zirndorf, a local swimming pool, makes an easy add-on for a second activity in the same town. Zirndorf’s town museum covers local history in a compact, family-friendly setting. Pinderpark, a nearby green space, is a pleasant spot for a walk after a busy day of play.
What to visit tomorrow: more Bavarian family theme parks
Legoland Deutschland, in Günzburg, is around 1.5 to 2 hours away and offers a similar brick-built, family-focused theme park experience. Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn, roughly 30 to 40 minutes away, combines a historic castle setting with rides and animal enclosures. Fränkisches Wunderland, in Plech, is about 40 minutes away and mixes rollercoasters with a more traditional amusement park feel. Freizeitland Geiselwind, around an hour away, rounds out the list with rides, animals, and water attractions in one site.
More Bavaria travel
Other Bavaria travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- How to get into Neuschwanstein Castle when the tickets have sold out.
- Bavarian castle guides: Trausnitz Castle and Burghausen Castle.
- Plan your visit to Bamberg Cathedral in Bavaria.
- Visitor guides to Regensburg Cathedral, Augsburg Cathedral and Passau Cathedral in Bavaria.
- What to know before visiting the Frauenkirche – Munich’s cathedral.
