Backstage Tours
During our guided tours, you will get a unique look behind the scenes of Miniatur Wunderland. Our guides will take you on a tour into the fascinating world of model building, creativity, and engineering on a miniature scale. The tours can be joined by a maximum of six people and they last 60 minutes.
Good to know about our Backstage Tours
- When you book a backstage tour, the additional entry tickets grant you priority access without waiting in line. You can visit us at any time on the day of your tour and stay in Wunderland until closing time.
- The backstage tours take place during your visit since they occur within the exhibition area. The tours cannot be taken independently of a visit. You can explore Wunderland before and after the tour.
- Our backstage tours are conducted behind the model layout, not in the workshops. However, many of our workshops are visible to the public, and you are welcome to speak with our colleagues and ask them your questions.
- Your booking is binding, but it can berescheduled online free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the tour. You will find the rescheduling link in your booking confirmation, which we sent you by email.
- Please arrive at Miniatur Wunderland at least 30 minutes before the start of the backstage tour (unless your tour is scheduled shortly after the exhibition opens).
Guided Backstage Tour Options
Option 1: Northern Route
The Northern Route takes you through the USA, Scandinavia, Germany (Hamburg, Central Germany and Knuffingen), the airport (including the car system), as well as various hidden railway stations.
Option 2: Southern Route
The destinations of the Southern Route are the Provence, Italy (Rome, Amalfi Coast, Vesuvius), Switzerland, the airport (including the car system), as well as various hidden railway stations.
Guided Backstage Tour Options - New in 2025
Option 1: Little Wonders
Includes the sections USA, Scandinavia (ships), Germany (Hamburg, Middle Germany, Knuffingen), airport (incl. car system) and various hidden railway stations.
Option 2: New Worlds
Includes the construction sections Monaco (incl. Formula 1 technology), Provence, Italy (Rome, Amalfi Coast, Vesuvius), Switzerland, the bridge, South America with current construction site Atacama Desert, as well as various hidden railway stations.
Option 3: Great World of Wonders
Discover the whole of Wunderland on this combined tour, from its beginnings to current construction projects - the tour consists of two 60-minute parts with a 15-minute break.
Important Information
The backstage tour involves navigating narrow passages behind the model layout, including short but steep stairs and crouching through wall openings. In short, our backstage tours are unfortunately not accessible for everyone.
Therefore, some groups of people are unable to participate in our backstage tours:
- People with a large body size & pregnant women: The narrowest point behind the exhibit is 30 cm wide (between the wall and the model layout). As a guideline, we specify approximately 120 kg total weight, but body size is in this case more important than weight.
- Infants and young children: Due to the risk of injury and restricted visibility, participation is only possible from age 6.
- People with reduced mobility
- People suffering from claustrophobia or circulatory issues
A small part of the "Northern Route" must be skipped by
- People with pacemakers or other electronic implants | Please inform your guide!
These limitations do not apply to the publicly accessible areas of the model railway exhibition.
Bringing animals (including assistance animals) and bulky items (such as mobility aids, wheelchairs, strollers, or large bags/backpacks/suitcases) is also not permitted.
Please note that eating and drinking is not allowed in the exhibition area, including during our backstage tours. Food and beverages can be consumed in our designated dining areas.
Audio System
To help you follow the explanations of our guides in a noisy environment, we use a modern audio system to amplify their voices. For this, you will need headphones with a 3.5mm jack (standard headphone plug). You are welcome to bring your own compatible headphones or rent them from us at the tour meeting point for a fee of €1.00.
Our audio system, including the headphones, is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Redeem Vouchers
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Do you have a red voucher WITHOUT a barcode?
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Tour booking for red vouchers without a barcodeTo redeem your voucher for a backstage tour and reserve a date, please follow this link. You will receive a confirmation by email.
When you arrive at Wunderland, exchange your tour vouchers for a tour ticket at the ticket counter.
Please plan to arrive at Wunderland at least 30-40 minutes before the start of the tour. Since you are participating in a tour, you do not need to book your admission tickets for a specific time. You will have priority entry to ensure you arrive on time for your tour.
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Do you have a voucher WITH a barcode?
Tour booking for vouchers with a barcodeIf you have a voucher with a barcode, you can book your appointment here.
Do you already have Tickets and just want to add a Backstage Tour?
If you already have admission tickets, you can book just the backstage tour here.
On the following page, please select only the visit date and leave the number of admission tickets blank, as these will otherwise be automatically added to your cart (you can remove them there if needed). Only select the backstage tour tickets for the desired time.
The best part: You don’t need to worry about the time you booked for your tickets, as you can enter Wunderland at any time with your backstage tour booking and receive priority entry. Simply check in at the ticket counter upon arrival so we can record your arrival in our system.
Impressions of our Backstage Tours
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All the Best,
The Miniatur Wunderland Team
