The amusement park season is currently in full swing. But there are changes and novelties not only in the attractions, but also in terms of admission prices. TRAVELBOOK shows how the admission prices of 15 amusement parks in Germany have changed in 2023 compared to the previous year.
For many, a visit to the amusement park is a must. However, the entrance fee can sometimes be a deterrent. Because the already high entrance fees have increased compared to the previous year. This applies to all amusement parks examined in the following overview. For the selection of the parks, the ranking of the travel portal”Travel circus” is taken into account, which determined the best amusement parks in Germany. For the examination of the admission prices of the top 15 amusement parks, TRAVELBOOK asked or determined the admission prices online for 2022 and 2023. The price list shows day ticket prices for adults, children, and seniors. There are also differences within categories. For example, some amusement parks charge based on height, while others charge based on age.
Price increases in amusement parks
In all the amusement parks examined, the admission prices for 2023 have been increased compared to the previous year. This is not fundamentally surprising, since according to the Federal Statistical Office in the “Sports, Recreational and Cultural Services” sector (CC13-0941), which includes amusement parks, which have seen their prices rise in recent years. If 2020 is taken as the base year, the price in the “Sport, leisure and cultural services” segment increased by 5.5% by 2022.
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Here’s how much you have to pay to enter amusement parks in 2023
The inflation rate has increased in Germany in recent months. Indicates the percentage change in the consumer price index compared to the same period of the previous year. The variation is also seen in entrance fees to amusement parks.
By the way, the day ticket for Europa-Park for an adult currently costs 65 euros (in 2022 it still cost 62 euros) – depending on the date, the price can be as high as 57.50 euros. At Europa-Park the prices vary depending on the day of the visit or the time period. In Rasti-Land, the price for a visitor over the age of twelve has also increased. There you pay 35 euros for entry into 2023, but on some days only 33 euros. In the previous year the price was 32.50 euros against 35 euros.
The same is true for the other 13 amusement parks examined. There have been price increases in all admission ticket categories. In some more, in other amusement parks less. Only small children (or infants) do not charge an entrance fee.
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The price changes of the 15 amusement parks at a glance
TRAVELBOOK shows below how the prices have changed for 15 amusement parks in Germany.
Europe Park
Entrance prices to Europa-Park have increased in all categories, with the exception of children under the age of four. There are two price categories (PK) for adults, which depend on the season or apply to certain periods. Daily and seasonal prices are available for children aged 4 to 11 and seniors aged 60 and over.
Country Rasti
In Rasti-Land there is no day ticket explicitly for the elderly. Rather, there is a fixed price for all persons over the age of twelve. As in the previous year, children under the age of three can also enter the park for free in 2023. For children over the age of three, however, there was also a price increase. If you want to save money, you can buy a date ticket online and pay two euros less than at the box office.
Horizon Park
There is something special about the prices in Skyline Park. It is not classified by age, but by size. Age is only relevant for seniors.
Schwaben Park
In all price categories, the admission price is increased by three euros. Admission for children up to two years is still free. If you want to save money, you can buy your ticket online and pay two euros less – this applies to all price categories.
Fort Fun Adventure Land
In Fort Fun Adventure Land, categorization is also based on size. Only children under the age of four or under 90 centimeters in height do not have to pay anything. Height doesn’t matter to the elderly. For a cheaper ticket, visitors must be over 60 years old.
travel drill
Prices for Tripsdrill Amusement Park are online prices only, as no tickets were offered at the box office in 2022. This will be possible again from 2023. In order to be able to compare prices better, TRAVELBOOK has compared the prices online for both years. The 2023 prices vary according to the season. They are cheaper in the off season. Also: if you don’t buy a ticket online but want to buy it at the ticket office on site, you have to pay up to six euros more in all categories (except for children under four).
Amusement park spokesperson Tripsdrill summarizes the reasons for the hikes like this: “The price hike was one-sided […] necessary due to the progressive development of the park and its growing offer […]. On the other hand, due to rising costs, for example in the areas of energy, personnel, repairs, procurement, etc.”
Hansa park
You will also have to pay more for a visit to Hansa-Park in 2023 than in 2022. Children under four can still enter the park for free, but prices have increased in the other categories. “The basis for our price adjustments is always primarily the expansion of our offer,” said a TRAVELBOOK spokesman. Furthermore, he points out that rising costs are also reasons for increases.
Pott Park
Even in Potts Park you have to pay more this year, but only a few euros. Tickets cost the same both online and at the on-site box office.
fantasyland
Price increases have also been recorded in Phantasialand, but there are no fixed prices. Depending on the day, the price may change. Because in Phantasialand there are often campaign days when tickets are sold at a reduced price. You can also save money if you book a ticket in advance. It can also happen that the entrance ticket is cheaper if you look at the previous year’s normal prices. However, the “normal” prices for day tickets have all increased compared to the previous year.
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Cinema Park
Even though the prices in the Movie Park have gone up, you can definitely save money if you book a ticket in advance. Fixed date advance tickets are available from EUR 29.90. Otherwise the prices are increased by two euros. In addition, at the box office you pay two euros more for admission than for online tickets.
Taunus Wonderland
There are also price increases in the Taunus Wonderland. Admission prices are fixed and there are no promotional days where, for example, admission is offered at a reduced price.
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Tolk show
The smallest price increase is in the Tolk-Schau amusement park, not far from the Danish border. Entry was actually supposed to cost €31 for 2023, but due to the 60th anniversary, visitors taller than 90cm have to pay €28. In the previous year the entrance fee was 27 euros. Admission for children under two is still free.
Bayern Park
A price increase is also seen at Bayern Park. Here the prices have been increased by three to five euros in all categories, with the exception of visitors under 100 centimeters in height. There are no promotional days, so these are fixed prices.
Heidepark
Actually, there has also been a price increase at Heide-Park, but you can currently buy tickets cheaper (as of June 2023). Indeed, the current admission price is lower than last year’s. Whether this action is short-term or long-term is unknown. The price for visitors aged twelve and over is in fact 61 euros and for visitors between three and 11 years old it is 49 euros. Admission is free for children under the age of three.
Holiday Park
The prices in the holiday park have been increased in all categories. But you can save with a simple trick. Those who go to the Holiday Park for three hours (or within this time) pay 38.50 euros, which is much lower than the price of a day ticket. For visitors between 85 and 99 centimeters tall and for the elderly over 70, the entrance fee of 17.99 euros still applies. Children under 85 centimeters can enter the park for free.
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The energy crisis and new attractions drive up prices
TRAVELBOOK asked the 15 amusement parks for prices for 2022 and 2023. Ten parks replied, for the other five parks we determined the prices online. We are mainly referring to the online portal “Adventure theme park“, which listed the previous year’s prices.
Two points in particular are decisive for price increases. On the one hand, energy costs have risen sharply in recent months. To deal with this, the parks pass the additional costs onto visitors, which can be seen in the ticket prices. And the attractions like roller coasters etc. are constantly renewed and maintained. This is also associated with additional costs, which the consumer ultimately feels even when it comes to the entrance ticket.
