Miniatur Wunderland opens rainforest section on 9 November
Published on 11/07/2026 at 13:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRainforest expansion and setting
- The operator opens the South America section at Miniatur Wunderland on 9 November 2026.
- The new display covers more than 170 square metres and includes Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls.
- Miniatur Wunderland began with three themed worlds in August 2001.
- The venue is at Kehrwieder 2 in Hamburg's Speicherstadt, near Baumwall underground station.
Miniatur Wunderland opens its new rainforest section on 9 November 2026 in Hamburg. The South America expansion brings the Amazon, the Andes and the Atacama Desert into the exhibition, with Miniatur Wunderland presenting the opening after four years of construction.
Rainforest section opens in Hamburg on 9 November
The operator has set the official opening for the morning of 9 November 2026. Visitors can explore the new section afterwards as part of the exhibition, according to the operator's opening announcement.
The display combines an Amazon rainforest, Andean landscapes and the Atacama Desert. Its scenes include Machu Picchu, the Iguazu Falls, El Dorado, Salto Angel, Rainbow Mountain, Valparaiso and the Paranal Observatory. A railway line runs through the rainforest towards the Iguazu Falls, which use real water.
The section was created by the Hamburg team with the Martinez model-building family in Buenos Aires. The operator says the area covers more than 170 square metres and contains about 30,000 trees, while the Hamburg tourism board describes a two-level Andes landscape with a view over the rainforest and mountains.
How the new section extends Miniatur Wunderland
The opening adds a South American landscape to a model railway that has expanded continuously since its first construction phase began in 2000. The venue opened its first three themed worlds in August 2001, making the 9 November 2026 opening part of a 25-year period of development.
The new section connects miniature scenery with working railway and water features. Its combination of a train route, real-water falls and two-level mountain views gives the November opening a direct link to the exhibition’s established focus on movement, landscapes and technical controls.
Hamburg’s Speicherstadt provides the setting. The historic warehouse district is also where the venue’s first location was established, and the exhibition has continued to grow across adjoining spaces. The Hamburg tourism listing places the attraction at Kehrwieder 2, Block D, 20457 Hamburg.
Visiting Miniatur Wunderland: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The rainforest, Andes and Atacama section opens on 9 November 2026. The official opening takes place in the morning, with exploration available afterwards.
- The new area forms part of the exhibition visit after its opening, and the operator identifies the Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu and the Atacama Desert among its main scenes.
- The venue is at Kehrwieder 2, Block D, in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt. The nearest underground stop listed by Hamburg tourism is Baumwall, with a bus stop at Auf dem Sande also serving Speicherstadt.
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Frequently asked questions about Miniatur Wunderland
When does the rainforest section open at Miniatur Wunderland?
The official opening takes place on 9 November 2026 in the morning. Visitors can explore the section afterwards.
What is new at Miniatur Wunderland?
The South America expansion adds the Amazon rainforest, the Andes and the Atacama Desert, including Machu Picchu and the Iguazu Falls.
Where is Miniatur Wunderland and how do you get there?
It is at Kehrwieder 2, Block D, in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt. Baumwall is the nearest underground stop listed by Hamburg tourism.
