Munich Kids

Legoland Germany is not that far from Munich, only 90 minutes by car.  It could be a really fun day trip for the family.  It is even reachable by public transportation (Details available on their website).

Legoland has all of the traditional attractions of an amusement park — rollercoasters, water rides, kiddie rides, trains, and concessions stands — but many of the sights are made with Legos. It is amazing (and inspiring for the kids!) to see the complex Lego creations that beautify the park. 

In addition to the rides, there are playground areas, picnic tables , shows, and an observation tower.

Entrance fees can get pretty pricey.  Discounts are available with package deals or a season pass.  You can often get discount coupons at participating retailers.  For example, Woolworth on Leopoldstrasse in Munich is currently (April, 2007) offering discount coupons after you make a 15 Euro purchase.

Details regarding prices, events, and directions to the park are available on the website.  The website is in English and in German.

Website:  http://www.LEGOLAND.de

At the Fairytale Adventure Park, over 20 fairytales come alive at the push of a button as puppet figures tell their story, in German or English, in the middle of the Isartal woods in Wolfratshausen.  But, as cute as these stands are, they tend to fascinate the parents more than the children, who are automatically drawn to all of the other attractions, such as the fairground-like rides and play areas.

Here, there is something for everyone:  from baby-slides to rollercoasters.  And parents don’t have to worry about letting their kids ride alone - they can hop on and join in the fun!

The park has a beer garden, restaurant, and snack area, as well as coffee and doughnut stands.  There is also a semi-covered picnic area for those who bring their own food.

The park is open from 31st March to mid-October, from 09:00 - 18:00 (last admission 16:00). The rides stop at midday between 12:00 and 13:00 and finish for the evening at 17:45. 

Entrance fee (includes unlimited rides on everything!):

• Visitors over 1.4om                       10.25 EUR
• Children between .85-1.40m         9.25 EUR
• Pensioners (over 60)                      9.25 EUR

2.75% discount when paying cash

Address:  Maerchenwald im Isartal, Kräuterstraße 39 - 82515 Wolfratshausen

Telephone:  0 81 71 / 1 87 60

Website: http://www.maerchenwald-isartal.de 

Nearest Public Transportation: Take the S7 to Wolfratshausen, then the bus (370 and 376) to “Farchet”, towards Geretsried.  From here, it is a 10-minute walk.

By car:  exit Wolfratshausen on the A95 motorway to Garmisch.  The “Maerchenwald” is well sign-posted.  Visit the website to link up to a street-map of the area.