The 15 Best Aquariums in Germany

1.Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 764 reviews · 1 day · from $27Our pick

Spend a full day at Cologne Zoo and Aquarium, home to more than 10,000 animals from 850 species. See the huge Asian elephant park, Hippodom, rainforest birds, monkeys, reptiles, farm animals, and lifelike dinosaurs. The aquarium is included, though it is much smaller than the zoo.

“Fantastic zoo - there's so much to see, beautifully landscaped, playgrounds for the kids. The elephants are especially great, there was a 6-week-old baby when we went in July. There's an aquarium included in the ticket which is small but still nice. Overall, a great visit!”

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2.Munich: Day Ticket to Sea Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 493 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Visit SEA LIFE Munich in Olympic Park for a self-guided day among more than 3,000 sea creatures. Follow the route from the Isar to tropical waters, see over 20 shark species in the ocean tunnel, and catch daily feedings with English or German staff on hand.

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3.Oberhausen: SEA LIFE Oberhausen Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 470 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Explore SEA LIFE Oberhausen at CentrO, with more than 5,000 animals across 45 pools and aquariums. See baby sharks in Germany’s largest shark nursery, tropical fish beneath an underwater dome, rays, turtles, otters, and daily feeding shows.

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4.Ticket to SEA LIFE Konstanz

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 259 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Follow the Rhine from Lake Constance to Antarctica at SEA LIFE Konstanz. See gentoo penguins, sharks, rays, seahorses, a green turtle, and the Sea at Night area, then visit the included Lake Constance Museum of Natural History.

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5.SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 256 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Spend a full day at SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand, where 2,500 animals fill 11 themed underwater worlds and 12 exhibition areas. Walk through a tropical tunnel with blacktip reef sharks and a green sea turtle, watch live feedings, meet a boa constrictor, and use the touch pool.

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6.SEA LIFE Konstanz Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 218 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Follow the Rhine’s route from Lake Constance to the North Sea, rainforest, Red Sea, and Antarctica at SEA LIFE Konstanz. See gentoo penguins, sharks, rays, seahorses, sturgeon, and a large sea turtle, then visit the Lake Constance Museum of Natural History.

“Sehr freundliches Personal, hatten Probleme mit dem Tickets, uns wurde schnell geholfen. Vielen Dank!”

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7.Oberhausen: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and SEA LIFE Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 171 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Take your child to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen for LEGO models, rides, a 4D film, and a factory visit, then walk five minutes to SEA LIFE. The $38 combo lasts one day, but your booked time applies only to LEGOLAND. Adults must bring a child.

“Zeer fijne tussen stop. Halve dag plezier gehad en daarna gaan eten in de shopping”

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8.Hanover: SEA LIFE Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 160 reviews · 1 day · from $19Best value

At SEA LIFE Hannover, follow the route from the Leine River through mangroves, reefs, and an ocean tunnel. See blacktip reef sharks, rays, jellyfish, piranhas, a Cuban crocodile, and turtle Oscar. In March and April, the Animal Crossing theme adds island characters, a travel guide, and Tom Nook meet and greets.

“Relativ klein, waren in 45 min durch. Tinnitusgarantie am Wochenende aufgrund der unzähligen Kinder. Haben online Ticket gebucht, besser war es da die Tageskasse geschlossen war Aufgrund von Ausbuchung. Für meinen Geschmack dennoch zu viele Leute...”

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9.SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 157 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Explore SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand at your own pace through 11 themed underwater worlds. You’ll see more than 100 species, including reef sharks, green turtles, rays, otters, boa constrictors, piranhas, clownfish, and seahorses. Plan on 30 to 90 minutes, depending on how closely you stop.

“5 min nach 16 Uhr angekommen. Ab 16 Uhr darf wohl keiner mehr rein. Wir haben gesagt wir machen eine ganz schnelle Runde, Kind hat geweint. Hat niemanden interessiert.”

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10.SEA LIFE Munich Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 144 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

At SEA LIFE Munich in Olympic Park, follow an underwater route from the Danube Delta to tropical seas, seeing more than 3,000 creatures in 33 aquariums. The eight-meter ocean tunnel and more than 20 shark species are the main draws. Allow 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your pace.

“It’s a beautiful aquarium I really enjoy it a lot very nice I had fun with my son very happy n gift shop was great too bought a lot of memories”

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11.SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Visit SEA LIFE Oberhausen for a self-guided look at sharks, rays, turtles, otters, seahorses, jellyfish, and piranhas. The 1 to 2-hour aquarium visit includes the Turtle Fest exhibition, a glass tunnel, daily feedings, and Germany’s biggest shark nursery.

“Das buchen der Tickets über viator war problemlos und simpel. Die Karten hatten wir auf dem Smartphone und keine Probleme an der Kasse. Hier auch keine Warteschlange. Das Personal war super freundlich und hat gerne Auskunft über die Tiere gegeben.beeindruckend natürlich das große Becken mit den Haien Schildkröte und diversen Fischen. Leider und das ist der einzige Minuspunkt sind hier zu wenig Korallen und Weichkorallen in den Becken.”

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12.SEA LIFE Speyer Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 131 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Explore SEA LIFE Speyer on your own with a timed mobile ticket. Follow the route from Lake Constance to the Amazon, see rays and morays through an eight-metre tunnel, and meet Marty the green sea turtle. Plan about 1 to 2 hours, with possible waits at busy times.

“MY TRANSPOTATION MADE US TOO LATE FOR THE TOUR. We missed the tour as a result. Lo1cation looked like a good one missed.”

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13.Sea Life Speyer Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 99 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Follow waterways from Lake Constance to the tropical ocean at Sea Life Speyer. You’ll see more than 3,000 creatures in 13 themed areas, including Marty the green sea turtle, a large shark nursery, reef fish, rays, morays, and protected European pond turtles.

“Als erstes ziemlich teuer. Als zweites ziemlich kleine Ausstellung. Trotzdem schöne Aquarium, gerade zum Schluss.”

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14.SEA LIFE Hannover Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Spend 1 to 2 hours at SEA LIFE Hannover, following the journey from the Leine River to tropical seas. See more than 2,500 animals in 40-plus tanks, including sharks, rays, jellyfish, piranhas, a green sea turtle, and a Cuban crocodile. March and April also bring the Animal Crossing event.

“This is a small aquarium, and quiet. Great for kids. Interactive. Alot of it was indoors, so a great place to spend a rainy day. Alot of pretty fish and some other interesting critters and plants. There is a tiny cafe and a nice gift shop, also.”

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15.Oberhausen: SEA LIFE Ticket and Behind the Scenes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m · from $36

Visit SEA LIFE Oberhausen at your own pace, then join a German-speaking guide for a 30-minute backstage visit. See the feed kitchen and laboratory, look through a real microscope, help prepare food, and feed marine animals. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Mehr Infos hinter den Kulissen. Für den Preis zu wenig .”

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