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Phantasialand expansion: planning committee greenlights land-use process at Ententeich—despite protests and a new citizens’ initiative

Friday, 10. July 2026, 15:09

Phantasialand fans had a night worth watching. The municipal planning committee voted by majority to clear the way: the land-use planning process for the theme park’s expansion can now begin. Environmentalists still reject any development of the existing nature reserve. Even so, the fight over the Ententeich has moved into a new, official phase. The focus is a roughly 15-hectare site around the so-called Ententeich, partly under nature protection, in the triangle between Berggeiststraße,...

Wartezeiten.APP Now Available as Native iOS App with Apple Watch Support

Tuesday, 30. June 2026, 09:40

Theme park fans, take note: The Wartezeiten.APP has taken a major step forward. It is now available as a full native iOS app in the App Store – in seven languages and with comprehensive Apple Watch support. The app requires iOS 26 to deliver the best possible experience with its extensive technologies. It bundles live wait times, park status, weather, shows, statistics and smart alerts for more than 40 theme parks worldwide, giving visitors a quick overview of many parks at once – both...

Phantasialand Expansion in Brühl: Hundreds Protest Against Development in Nature Reserve – Council Defers Decision

Tuesday, 19. May 2026, 15:36

Around 300 demonstrators gathered on Monday in front of the town hall in Brühl. With loud chants such as “Ententeich remains” and “Brühl stays cool” and plenty of placards they demanded that the development of the Ententeich be stopped. The protest targeted the planned expansion of Phantasialand into the roughly 15-hectare, partly protected nature reserve in the triangle between Berggeiststraße, Phantasialandstraße (L 194) and Autobahn 553. The demonstration was organised by the...

Phantasialand Named Germany's Best Theme Park: Triple Award for New Season Start

Thursday, 26. March 2026, 15:38

Phantasialand will kick off the new park year on March 28, 2026, with a real highlight. For the second consecutive year, visitors have named it Germany’s best theme park. But that’s not all — the team from Brühl has also secured a clean triple at the Parkscout Audience Award 2025/26, taking first place for best food and beverage, best event with Wintertraum, and best theme park overall. It’s a clear verdict from those who know it best: the guests themselves. “To be honored in this...

Phantasialand Takes a Stand With 29-Euro Tickets Against Industry Price Hikes

Wednesday, 18. March 2026, 09:20

While many theme parks are raising ticket prices and sparking public frustration, Phantasialand in Brühl is sending a clear message to families. Voted Germany’s best theme park for the second year in a row by the visitors themselves, the park is keeping its promise: The experience must remain accessible to everyone, especially families. Tickets start at just 29 euros on every single day – including weekends and school holidays. With its dynamic pricing model, Phantasialand lets guests...

Phantasialand January 2026: 71% Capacity at Start – Many Quiet Days After

Friday, 27. February 2026, 08:56

January 2026 at Phantasialand delivered a classic seasonal pattern with extreme contrasts: The month kicked off with heavy crowds, then quickly turned into a paradise for coaster fans who wanted to ride almost without waiting. On January 2, the park reached 71 percent capacity with an average wait time of 24.7 minutes across all attractions. By January 15, capacity had dropped to just 10 percent and waits to only 8.1 minutes. Toward the end of the month, numbers rose slightly again but stayed...

Phantasialand Offers €29 Tickets Every Day, Including Weekends and Holidays

Wednesday, 28. January 2026, 08:20

Phantasialand in Brühl, Germany, has launched presale tickets priced at €29 for every day of operation, including weekends, public holidays, and school vacation periods—a first for the theme park. The offer is intended to make family visits more affordable amid rising living costs. “We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy time with their family here and dive into our themed worlds—completely regardless of the weekday or holidays,” said Birgit Reckersdrees, marketing director...

Phantasialand QUICK Pass Switches to Dynamic Pricing – Fans Outraged

Thursday, 20. November 2025, 09:06

Phantasialand has completely overhauled its QUICK Pass system with the start of Wintertraum 2025/26. Instead of fixed prices, the fast-track access is now charged per individual ride and varies according to the current wait time — the longer the regular queue, the more expensive it gets. Coming shortly after entrance tickets for Wintertraum were raised by around 23 percent, many regular visitors now feel thoroughly ripped off. The QUICK Pass has existed at Phantasialand for several years,...

Phantasialand Debuts 4D World Premiere: "The 3 Mousketeers"

Wednesday, 01. October 2025, 14:59

Phantasialand's Berlin-themed area now features a unique 4D attraction worldwide named "The 3 Mousketeers." This new family attraction in the Residenz Theater combines a charming story with innovative technology and immersive design. Guests experience a multisensory adventure that unites action, humor, and heart as they dive in with all their senses into the world of the brave heroes. With a gripping story, witty characters, and state-of-the-art technology, an immersive overall experience...

Phantasialand's Limited-Edition Advent Calendar with Lindt Chocolate Available Now

Wednesday, 24. September 2025, 09:14

Phantasialand is offering a new limited-edition Advent calendar featuring the theme of its "Wintertraum" event. The calendar includes 24 doors filled with Lindt chocolate in varieties such as whole milk, semisweet, and white, along with various fillings. Priced at 10 euros, it is available for immediate pre-order online, with shipping to begin in October.

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