The park is built on the site of a former coal mine and a previous film-themed attraction called Bavaria Filmpark.
The 'Star Trek: Operation Enterprise' coaster is the only Star Trek-licensed ride in Europe.
The park hosts one of Europe's largest Halloween horror events, featuring dedicated scare zones and mazes.
The 'Nickland' area covers a significant portion of the park, specifically designed for younger visitors with intellectual properties from Nickelodeon.
Many of the park's buildings and facades are designed to replicate iconic streets in New York City and Los Angeles.
Movie Park Germany is a film-themed amusement park located in Bottrop, featuring attractions based on various cinematic intellectual properties. The park is divided into several themed zones, including Federation Plaza, Nickland, and the Hollywood Street Set. It offers a mix of rollercoasters, water rides, and live entertainment shows designed for families and thrill-seekers. The site features the 'Van Helsing’s Factory' indoor dark coaster and the 'Star Trek: Operation Enterprise' launch coaster. Several areas feature licenses from Nickelodeon, including attractions centered on SpongeBob SquarePants and PAW Patrol. The park infrastructure is built on the grounds of the former Bavaria Film Park. It operates on a seasonal schedule with specific peak times during the summer and October for Halloween events.
In front of the large Hollywood-style water tower or the replica of the Santa Monica Pier entrance.
Download the official park app to view real-time queue wait times and show schedules.
Plan your visit for mid-week outside of German school holidays to minimize wait times for popular coasters.
Check the daily show schedule upon entry, as performance times for stunt shows and theater acts change frequently.
Avoid visiting during German public holidays or weekends in October, when crowd levels for the Halloween event reach capacity.
The park operates on a seasonal basis, generally opening from late March through early November, with specific additional dates for winter events.
Casual, comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes are recommended; guests must follow safety restraints and height requirements for all rides.
