FILM LOCATIONS · GERMANY FILM LOCATION TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send the friend who has seen it more times than you: 15 germany film location tours worth the money, each with its price and the one thing to know before the date is fixed.
Step into Munich’s Studio of Wonders for 1.5 hours of optical illusions, infinity rooms, augmented reality, and walk-through photo sets. A greeter introduces the experience in English or German. Bring a charged phone or camera, and expect a playful visit built more around taking pictures than studying traditional art.
“Only the upside down table was interesting the rest were quite common”
Spend a full day at Movie Park Germany in Bottrop, exploring seven film-themed areas, more than 40 rides and shows, PAW Patrol’s Adventure Bay, Nickland, Star Trek Operation Enterprise, and major Halloween attractions in October. Admission is $47 per person, with food and parking extra.
At Hamburg’s MovieGolf, you play an 18-hole indoor course while guessing films hidden in detailed murals. Clubs and balls are included, play takes about 60 to 90 minutes, and the $18 price works well for families, couples, and private groups seeking a rainy-day activity.
“Ich fand es super das man nebenbei Filme raten machen konnte”
Spend a full day at Technik Museum Speyer, where aircraft, submarines, locomotives, cars, motorcycles, and space hardware fill indoor and outdoor halls. Your ticket also includes one IMAX Dome documentary, with a huge 1,000-square-meter screen and powerful six-channel sound.
“This place is unreal. My museum hating kids spent 5 hrs here and we could have easily spent longer! It’s like the Smithsonian.”
Pair a morning trip into the 500-year-old Berchtesgaden salt mines with an afternoon Sound of Music tour. Ride the mine train, wooden slides, and underground boat, then visit film sites around Salzburg with lively guides such as Kylie, Conor, and Walter. Expect two coaches and a guide change.
“Both tours were very good. They were well organized and ran efficiently. We particularly liked the Sound of Music tour. Connor was an exceptional guide. He made the tour tons of fun and interactive for everyone.”
In Berlin Mitte, choose from 30 short films and watch with 3D glasses while your seat moves and effects add wind, fog, lightning, and splashing water. The small group setting holds up to eight people, with hosts speaking German, Russian, or English. Films cover action and horror.
“Wir als unsere Kids hatten bei dem kurzweiligen Flug Spaß!”
At 7th Space Cologne, you play 16 themed minigolf courses built around film, television, and gaming icons. Expect Pacman, Jack Sparrow, digital game modes, multiple routes to some goals, and an introduction from the English or German speaking host. The one-hour activity suits families, dates, parties, and school groups.
At Theater am Großmarkt in Hamburg, watch Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Moaning Myrtle return to the stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Jamie Harrison’s illusions, striking visual effects, and a new-generation story create a magical theater night that feels like a musical without being one.
Follow films and series through Bamberg with a German-speaking guide from Geschichte Für Alle e.V. See locations from The Flying Classroom, The Sams, The Three Musketeers, and The Empress, with film photos, old-town sights, and stories of how the city was transformed for the camera.
“gut war, dass der Guide Fotos von Filmszenen zeigen und erläutern könnte, immer direkt am entsprechenden Drehort”
Join a German-speaking guide for a 1.5-hour walk through medieval Schleswig. See the cathedral exterior, old town, harbor, Holm fishing settlement, and St. John’s Monastery. You’ll hear how trade, Danish kings, fishermen, and mischievous monks shaped the city.
“Sehr schöne Tour mit einem ganz tollen Guide. 5 von 5 einfach Top!”
Meet Annika, a Berlin photographer, for a private 30-minute U-Bahn photoshoot at a selected meeting point. Expect natural posing help, cinematic station backdrops, 20 bright edited photos within 24 hours, and one revision if needed.
“Even though I was shy for this photoshoot, Annika did some cool photos, thank you.”
Spend five hours with an English or German-speaking guide, traveling by air-conditioned VW bus from Berlin to Potsdam. Visit film landmarks tied to Metropolis, The Blue Angel, Babylon Berlin, and the Berlinale, then walk through Neu-Babelsberg to see grand villas.
“This tour was a highlight of our trip. Johannes (the guide) is excellent. So knowledgeable and a pleasure to pal around with. We're already planning to take another of his tours when we go back to Berlin. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a tour related to Berlin's film history, its history in general, and a scenic getaway outside the city limits. This had it all!”
Use your phone and the Loquiz app to solve the murder of Balthasar while walking through central Freiburg. This self-guided game takes about two hours, works for one to four people per ticket, and lets you start anytime on your chosen date. Expect easy puzzles, digital characters, codes, and photo tasks.
“Leider wurden die Erwartungen nicht erfüllt. Die Geschichte hätte überall spielen können, nicht unbedingt in Freiburg. Die Rätsel hatten wenig bis nichts mit der Stadt zu tun und hätten vom Wohnzimmertisch gelöst werden können. Wer es nutzt um die Stadt und BesonderRead more”
Meet your German-speaking guide at Schanzenstraße 22 for a one-hour walk through Cologne-Mülheim’s TV studios. See where TV Total, Schlag den Star, heute-show, and other productions are made, hear production stories, and get a close look at television work behind the scenes.
Book a private one-hour session at Selfiewerke in Cologne for one to 10 people. Use nine professional cameras, creative rooms, props, studio lighting, and an online image-selection system. Staff speak German and English, and you can buy digital image files for €4 each.
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