Miniatur Wunderland opens rainforest section on 9 November
Published on 10/24/2026 at 17:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSSouth America expansion facts
- The operator will open the new section in Hamburg on 9 November 2026.
- Amazon, the Andes and the Atacama Desert form the 170-square-metre display.
- Construction took more than four years and involved the Martinez family from Buenos Aires.
- The attraction is located at Kehrwieder 2 in Hamburg's Speicherstadt.
Miniatur Wunderland will open its new rainforest section in Hamburg on 9 November 2026, bringing Amazon, Andean and Atacama landscapes into the attraction. The operator presents the expansion as the latest addition to the South America area, which also includes the existing Rio de Janeiro display.
The new section is the largest current change for visitors at the model railway attraction. Its official name is The Rainforest - the Amazon, the Andes, and the Atacama, and the opening is scheduled for the morning of 9 November 2026.
Rainforest section opens in Hamburg on 9 November
After the opening, visitors will be able to explore the new display as part of the exhibition. The operator says the section brings together the tropical Amazon rainforest, the Andes and the Atacama Desert in one connected South American landscape.
The scenery includes Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, the ruins of El Dorado, Salto Angel, the Iguazu Falls and the Chilean city of Valparaiso. The section also represents the Paranal Observatory and salt lakes in the desert landscape. The operator announcement for 9 November says the official opening will take place in the morning, followed by access to the new area.
Technical work continues before the launch. The attraction is testing 250 trains, adjusting the real-water Iguazu Falls and completing push-button controls, while model figures and animals are being placed in the scenery.
Four years of work shape the new South America display
The new area covers 170 square metres and was built over more than four years. Work involved the attraction team in Hamburg and the Martinez model-building family from Buenos Aires, who also collaborated on the Rio section.
More than 30,000 hand-made trees and 13,000 figures form the landscape. The Andes extend across two levels, allowing a view over the rainforest and mountains, while more than 850 metres of track carry 90 trains with more than 150 locomotives and about 1,000 carriages.
The design connects the new opening directly with the attraction's existing South America displays. A railway line runs through the rainforest towards the Iguazu Falls, giving the 9 November opening a practical link to both the landscape and the exhibition's model railway system. Further details on the new section are provided by Hamburg Tourism.
Visiting Miniatur Wunderland: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The new rainforest, Andes and Atacama section opens at Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg on 9 November 2026.
- The operator says visitors can explore the new area after its official opening on the morning of 9 November 2026.
- The attraction is at Kehrwieder 2, Block D, in Hamburg's Speicherstadt.
- The nearest confirmed public transport points are Baumwall underground station and the Auf dem Sande bus stop in Speicherstadt.
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Frequently asked questions about Miniatur Wunderland
When does the rainforest opening take place at Miniatur Wunderland?
The new section opens on 9 November 2026, with the official opening scheduled for the morning.
What will the new section at Miniatur Wunderland contain?
It will combine 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?
The attraction is at Kehrwieder 2 in Hamburg's Speicherstadt. Baumwall underground station and the Auf dem Sande bus stop are confirmed nearby public transport points.
