Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at Miniatur Wunderland, home of the world's largest model railway exhibition (and more).

Meet your escort and board a sprinter van for a scenic drive into Hamburg, passing by the Landungsbrücken piers and the Old Elbe Tunnel along the way. Once you arrive at Miniatur Wunderland, you'll enjoy a private guided tour, led by a staff expert who takes you behind the detailed miniature landscapes. See how the attraction's models are built and maintained, and then spend free time exploring the exhibits or walking through nearby Speicherstadt. Afterward, you'll return by van to the ship.

Energy Level

Duration

3.5 Hours

Type

EXCLUSIVE

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Visit Miniatur Wunderland, one of Germany’s most visited attractions — and home to the world’s largest model railway
Take a private tour with a Wunderland expert to see the technology, art, and precision involved in creating these miniature marvels
Explore nearby Speicherstadt, the UNESCO-listed warehouse district that houses this globally loved (and uniquely Hamburg) experience

Need to know

This Shore Thing is not suitable for Sailors with wheelchairs, due to confined nature of the behind-the-scenes spaces
Exclusive hour-long behind-the-scenes tour of Miniatur Wonderland
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes of free time
Sailors can explore the nearby historic Warehouse District during their free time
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Sailors will be transferred via shuttle, followed by a 10 minute escorted walk to Miniature Wonderland to meet their guide
After the Shore Thing, Sailors may stay in town or return by shuttle

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Behind the Scenes at Miniatur Wunderland

Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at Miniatur Wunderland, home of the world's largest model railway exhibition (and more).

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