Altenberg Fairy Tale Forest in the Bergisches Land
- Märchenwaldweg 15, 51519 Odenthal
- +49 2174 7842323

The Bernburg Fairytale Forest on the Saale in Saxony-Anhalt is a small, family-run day-trip destination. For €3 per person, you step into a fairytale world. Children up to 2 years old get in free. That makes the fairytale garden one of the most affordable fairytale forests in Germany.
Brand new is the mini-golf course, which you can add for a small surcharge. After your walk through the fairytale garden, you can sit together over food and drinks from the on-site catering. Groups of 10 or more pay a reduced admission price of €2 per person.
The season runs from late March to early November. Tuesdays are a rest day; from September to November, Mondays are also closed. On weekends and public holidays, it’s open from 10 AM to 6 PM; on weekdays, depending on the time of year, until 4 PM or 6 PM. According to the website, it’s also open at times in winter. Check the current opening hours before your visit.
| Suitable for | Families with young children |
| Opening hours / season | Late March to early November (2026: 28/3–1/11); Tue closed (Sep–Nov also Mon); Sat/Sun/public holidays 10 AM–6 PM, weekdays 10 AM–4/6 PM; winter opening according to the website |
| Adult admission | €3 |
| Child admission | €3; free up to 2 years |
| Accessibility | No information |
| Fairytale stations / attractions | Fairytale garden, mini-golf course (new), on-site catering with food and drinks |
| Guided tours & groups | Group rate from 10 people (€2 p.p.) |
You’ll find more exciting adventures in our forest adventure search and our fairy-tale forest overview!
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Last updated: 20.08.2026