Theme park · Brühl · North Rhine-Westphalia · since 1967
Hotels near Phantasialand
Especially appealing to coaster fans and families with older children who love elaborately themed worlds. Younger children will find family rides such as Raik or Crazy Bats, and in winter there’s Wintertraum.
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Phantasialand in numbers
1967
opened
59 years ago
28 ha
Area
the size of 39 football pitches
2.1 million
visitors a year
as of 2023
7
themed areas
- Germany’s second most-visited theme park, with more than two million guests in 2024
- In Brühl near Cologne since 1967 – it started out as a fairy-tale forest
- Very compact layout: some rides are interwoven with one another
- Winter programme since 2002, now called “Wintertraum”, until the end of January
- Geister Rikscha is considered Europe’s largest underground themed ride
Hotels
12 hotels around Phantasialand
In our sample on 15 October 2026, Google’s hotel search listed 34 places to stay around Phantasialand. Of 24 checked, our partners offer 15; 12 of them are shown here, by straight-line distance to the entrance – the nearest 2.5 km away. The search behind each hotel shows you what a night costs for your family.
- checked hotels offered by our partners
- 15 of 24
- to the nearest hotel on this page, as the crow flies
- 2.5 km
- to Erftstadt station
- 3.4 km
- child-friendly according to Google
- 8
By straight-line distance to the entrance, nearest first. “Prices for your dates” opens the hotel search with our partners’ offers – for a weekend from 30 October to 1 November 2026 for two adults and two children (both aged 8). You can change the dates, guests and children’s ages at the top – age matters, as it decides extra charges and extra beds with the provider.
Guest rating 4.2 out of 5, 3,090 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
2.5 km to the entrance
Sunday Hotel Köln Brühl
Rated “Very good”, 4.2 out of 5 on Google (3,090 reviews). 1 min walk to Brühl Römerstr.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Spa
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast for a fee
- Parking
Guest rating 4.0 out of 5, 263 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
3.2 km to the entrance
RS-HOTEL - smart & modern hotel apartments
Rated “Very good”, 4.0 out of 5 on Google (263 reviews). 2 min walk to Giesler-Galerie.
- Parking for a fee
- Free Wi-Fi
Guest rating 4.2 out of 5, 333 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
3.3 km to the entrance
Hotel am Stern
3-star hotel, rated “Very good”, 4.2 out of 5 on Google (333 reviews). 1 min walk to Giesler-Galerie.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast
- Parking for a fee
- Free Wi-Fi
Guest rating 4.3 out of 5, 541 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
3.6 km to the entrance
Balthasar Neumann Speiserei und Gästehaus
3-star hotel, rated “Very good”, 4.3 out of 5 on Google (541 reviews). 2 min walk to Brühl Mühlenstr.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Spa
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast for a fee
- Parking for a fee
Guest rating 4.2 out of 5, 243 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
5.5 km to the entrance
Hotel - Restaurant Zum Schwan
Rated “Very good”, 4.2 out of 5 on Google (243 reviews). 2 min walk to Weilerswist Sparkasse.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Guest rating 4.3 out of 5, 342 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
6.5 km to the entrance
Hotel Grand Tour Cologne
Rated “Very good”, 4.3 out of 5 on Google (342 reviews). 14 min walk to Wesseling Kurfürstenstr.
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
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Photo: Google hotel search
3.6 km to the entrance
Balthasar Neumann Speiserei und Gästehaus
3-star hotel, rated “Very good”, 4.3 out of 5 on Google (541 reviews). 2 min walk to Brühl Mühlenstr.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Spa
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast for a fee
- Parking for a fee
Photo: Google hotel search
5.5 km to the entrance
Hotel - Restaurant Zum Schwan
Rated “Very good”, 4.2 out of 5 on Google (243 reviews). 2 min walk to Weilerswist Sparkasse.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Photo: Google hotel search
6.5 km to the entrance
Hotel Grand Tour Cologne
Rated “Very good”, 4.3 out of 5 on Google (342 reviews). 14 min walk to Wesseling Kurfürstenstr.
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Guest rating 4.2 out of 5, 803 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
7.9 km to the entrance
Hotel am Rhein by TOMHOTELS
Rated “Very good”, 4.2 out of 5 on Google (803 reviews). 3 min walk to Restaurant Stadtkrone.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast
- Parking for a fee
- Wi-Fi
Guest rating 4.3 out of 5, 53 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
8 km to the entrance
DIE SCHLAFBUDE
Rated “Very good”, 4.3 out of 5 on Google (53 reviews). 1 min walk to Wesseling Dreifaltigkeits-Krankenhaus.
- Pets allowed
- Parking for a fee
- Wi-Fi
Guest rating 4.2 out of 5, 2,613 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
8.8 km to the entrance
Sunday Hotel Köln Hürth
Rated “Very good”, 4.2 out of 5 on Google (2,613 reviews). 3 min walk to Hürth Mitte (ZOB).
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Spa
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast for a fee
- Parking
Guest rating 4.7 out of 5, 862 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
9.1 km to the entrance
K-Apart Hotel & Boardinghouse Hürth
Rated “Excellent”, 4.7 out of 5 on Google (862 reviews). 1 min walk to Hürth an der Hasenkaule.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
Guest rating 4.4 out of 5, 268 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
9.6 km to the entrance
UNO Smart Köln Hürth
Rated “Very good”, 4.4 out of 5 on Google (268 reviews). 4 min walk to Hürth Daimlerstr.
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Guest rating 4.6 out of 5, 1,140 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
11 km to the entrance
Hotel am Freischütz
3-star hotel, rated “Excellent”, 4.6 out of 5 on Google (1,140 reviews). 3 min walk to Hürth Innungstr.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Breakfast
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
- Accessible
Advertisement: we only show hotels that one of our partners offers – if you book, we receive a commission and your price stays the same. The order is the straight-line distance from the hotel’s location according to Google to the park entrance according to OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors); how we work. Names, stars, ratings, location, facilities, “child-friendly” and photos: Google’s hotel search, updated 15 October 2026. Checked for two nights from 24 October, 2 adults – a hotel may be fully booked on other dates. We don’t check Google’s ratings.
Location
How far the hotels are from the entrance
All hotels are more than 1.5 km from the entrance as the crow flies; you’ll need the car, bus or train to get to the park.
12 hotels between 2.5 km and 11 km from the entrance as the crow flies.
3 hotels and resorts of its own: Phantasialand has them right at the park.
- Hotel Ling Bao
- Hotel Matamba
- Hotel Charles Lindbergh
What hotel guests get: Own gate into the park, faster access to selected rides once per night, tickets even on sold-out days. (source: phantasialand.de)
For families
How tall does my child need to be?
- from 100 cm: Crazy Bats
- from 120 cm: Chiapas
- from 130 cm: Taron, F.L.Y.
- from 140 cm: Black Mamba, River Quest
Minimum heights according to Phantasialand (ride pages), as of October 2026. Where the park requires an adult, the figure on the scale applies with an adult. Height is measured at the entrance to the ride; the information there is binding.
With an adult, alone, maximum height
- Taronwith an adult from 130 cm, alone from 140 cm
- F.L.Y.with an adult from 130 cm, alone from 140 cm, 205 cm maximum
- Black Mambafrom 140 cm, 195 cm maximum
- Chiapaswith an adult from 120 cm, alone from 130 cm
- Crazy Batswith an adult from 100 cm, alone from 120 cm
For your day at the park
Good to know
- When is it quieter?
- No forecast; current waiting times are shown on info screens in the park and in the official app. (source: phantasialand.de)
- When it rains
- According to the park, around 70 per cent of the attractions are covered and usable in any weather. (source: phantasialand.de)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair hire at the entrances, bookable in advance; a PDF brochure lists suitable rides for each impairment. (source: phantasialand.de)
Rides and shows
Why people head to Phantasialand
Roller coaster, since 2016
Taron
Launch coaster with two launches that winds tightly through the rocks and alleys of Klugheim
- 30 m high
- 117 km/h
- 1,320 m of track
- from 130 cm
- alone from 140 cm
Roller coaster, since 2006
Black Mamba
Inverted coaster with four inversions, around two thirds of it below ground level
- 26 m high
- 80 km/h
- 768 m of track
- from 140 cm
- up to 195 cm
Roller coaster, since 2020
F.L.Y.
Flying face-down: according to the park the world’s longest flying coaster, right in Rookburgh
- 19.5 m high
- 78 km/h
- 1,234 m of track
- from 130 cm
- alone from 140 cm
- up to 205 cm
Water ride, since 2014
Chiapas
Log flume with a backwards section and the steepest drop of any ride of its kind in the world
- from 120 cm
- alone from 130 cm
Water ride, since 2002
River Quest
Rafting with a vertical lift and drops – the tallest ride of its kind in the world
- from 140 cm
Roller coaster, since 1988
Crazy Bats
Family-friendly indoor coaster with VR headsets, originally opened in 1988 as Space Center
- from 100 cm
- alone from 120 cm
Themed areas
7 worlds in one park
Berlin
Setting in the style of historic Berlin – one of the oldest areas, since 1970
Mexico
Summery desert village with the log flume Chiapas and Colorado Adventure
China Town
Asian architecture with the underground ghost ride Geister Rikscha
Mystery
Mystical village of Klugheim with Taron, Raik and River Quest
Fantasy
Playful fantasy world with Winja’s and the indoor coaster Crazy Bats
Deep in Africa
Architecture, lush greenery and art from Cameroon, plus the coaster Black Mamba
Rookburgh
Dark steampunk quarter full of drifting steam, with the flying coaster F.L.Y.
Getting there
Getting to Phantasialand
By train
Station Erftstadt – 3.4 km from the entrance as the crow flies
Station Brühl – 4.1 km from the entrance as the crow flies
Bus stop
Stop “Phantasialand” – 50 m from the entrance
Car park
“P3 Berlin” – 100 m from the entrance
charges apply
Source: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), retrieved on 11 October 2026. Distances: straight line from the entrance, not the route. Timetables come from the railway and local transport network, parking prices from the park’s website (phantasialand.de). How we choose
The park
Opening times and tickets
- Season
- Open from around April; Wintertraum runs from mid-November to the end of January, followed by a winter break
- Usual opening hours
- Usually 9am until at least 6pm (rides from 10am), during Wintertraum 11am to 8pm
Opening times, prices, getting there
The exact opening days and the cost of admission are on the park’s website. We don’t give prices – they change with the season.
Tickets
GetYourGuide also sells tickets for Phantasialand (checked on 11 October 2026). The link takes you to a search for the park there; GetYourGuide sets the price and terms.
Frequently asked questions
Phantasialand: what families ask
How many hotels are there around Phantasialand?
In our sample, Google’s hotel search listed 34 places to stay around Phantasialand; of 24 checked, our partners offer 15. This page shows 12 of them, by straight-line distance from the entrance: 4 hotels within 5 km, 11 within 10 km and all 12 within 15 km. Updated: 15 October 2026.
Which hotel is closest to the entrance?
Of the hotels on this page, “Sunday Hotel Köln Brühl”, 2.5 km from the entrance as the crow flies. Hotels that none of our partners offer – often the park’s own hotels – are not listed here; you can usually book them on the park’s website.
Are there hotels within walking distance of the entrance?
No hotel on this page is within 1.5 km of the entrance as the crow flies; the nearest is 2.5 km away.
How do I get to Phantasialand by train?
According to OpenStreetMap, the nearest railway stop is the station “Erftstadt”, 3.4 km from the entrance as the crow flies; after that the station “Brühl” (4.1 km). The nearest bus stop is “Phantasialand”, 50 m from the entrance. For train and bus times, check with the railway and the local transport network.
Is there a car park near Phantasialand?
According to OpenStreetMap, the car park “P3 Berlin” is 100 m from the entrance, charges apply. What parking costs is on the park’s website (phantasialand.de).
Which hotels are child-friendly?
According to Google’s information on facilities, 8 of the 12 hotels on this page are child-friendly: “Sunday Hotel Köln Brühl”, “Hotel am Stern”, “Balthasar Neumann Speiserei und Gästehaus” and 5 more. Google only gives the label “child-friendly” – whether there are family rooms or cots is shown by the provider.
What does a night at a hotel near Phantasialand cost?
We don’t store prices – they change every day. You check them for your travel dates at each hotel; the search is preset for two adults and two children (both aged 8), and you can change the number and ages of the children before you search. You’ll see our partners’ offers with the total price Google gives.
Where can I get tickets for Phantasialand?
Prices and tickets are on the park’s website (phantasialand.de). GetYourGuide also sells tickets (checked on 11 October 2026) – the link to it on this page is an advertisement.
When is Phantasialand open?
That’s on the park’s website (phantasialand.de). We don’t give opening times – they change with the season, and some parks close in winter.
When is Phantasialand open?
Season: Open from around April; Wintertraum runs from mid-November to the end of January, followed by a winter break. Usual hours: Usually 9am until at least 6pm (rides from 10am), during Wintertraum 11am to 8pm. The exact days and times are on the park’s website (phantasialand.de).
How tall do children have to be to go on the rides?
On the best-known rides: from 100 cm “Crazy Bats”; from 120 cm “Chiapas”; from 130 cm “Taron” and “F.L.Y.”; from 140 cm “Black Mamba” and “River Quest”. Height is measured at the entrance to the ride; some rides let smaller children on with an adult.
Are there hotels right at Phantasialand?
Phantasialand has 3 places to stay of its own: Hotel Ling Bao, Hotel Matamba and Hotel Charles Lindbergh. Our hotel search shows the hotels around the park – each with its straight-line distance to the entrance.
You book and pay with the provider; their price and terms apply.
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