Altenberg Fairy Tale Forest in the Bergisches Land
- Märchenwaldweg 15, 51519 Odenthal
- +49 2174 7842323
- 19.08.26

Sambachshof Fairy Tale Forest is a family theme park in the Rhön-Grabfeld district in Lower Franconia, right in the woods near Bad Königshofen. Classic fairy-tale cottages meet a wide range of rides here. All attractions are included in the admission price—there are no extra costs in the park.
Along the circular trail, fairy-tale cottages tell the stories of the Frog Prince, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood. In between, there’s lots of ride fun: a kids’ Ferris wheel, swing boat, pirate ship, train, car track, helicopter and horse carousel, pedal cars and trampolines. If it rains, there’s an indoor hall. If little legs get tired, you can rent a handcart at the main ticket office for a deposit.
Right by the main entrance you’ll find the café with a large sun terrace, cakes and hot meals. You’re also welcome to bring your own picnic and eat at the tables and benches in the park. Parking is free, you can pay by EC card, and your dog is welcome in the woods on a leash. The café has a changing table and high chairs. In season, it’s open daily from late March to mid-October, 10 AM to 6 PM, including all public holidays and bridge days in Bavaria.
| Suitable for | Families with children |
| Opening hours / season | Late March to mid-October (2026: 29/3–18/10), daily 10 AM–6 PM, open on public holidays and bridge days |
| Adult admission | €16 (seniors 65+: €15) |
| Child admission | €16 (ages 3+); free under 3; birthday children up to 10 free; all rides included |
| Accessibility | Accessible; free admission for wheelchair users and visually impaired visitors |
| Fairy-tale stations / attractions | Fairy-tale cottages (incl. Frog Prince, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood), kids’ Ferris wheel, train, pirate ship, carousels, trampolines, indoor hall |
| Tours & groups | Group rates from 10 people (€15 per person); annual pass €60 |
You’ll find more exciting adventures in our forest adventure search and our fairy-tale forest overview!
Amazing for our 3 year old!
Great place for kids. Lots of attractions.
Absolutely brilliant for little kids from 1.5 up to 6ish. Doesn't look very spectacular to adults but it's all the rides little ones need and love. I've deducted 1 star for the restaurant, tip: bring your own lunch!
A bit expensive for what it offers. The rides are a bit run down, some borderline unsafe for small children (sudden acceleration motorcycles, overheating trains, rust on handles and others). It got crowded at one point so lines were starting to be formed. The rides are free once you get in.
Loved this place..unlimited rides
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Last updated: 20.08.2026