From the owner: AQUApark Oberhausen "Als Gast kommen - Als Kumpel gehen!"…read more In die Welt der "Kumpels" eintauchen und die Welt des Bergbaus erleben, das ist im AQUApark Oberhausen seit vielen Jahren möglich. Das erste deutsche Erlebnisbad mit einzigartigem Bergbau- Ambiente garantiert großen und kleinen Besuchern tagtäglich einen unvergesslichen Badespaß. Unterteilt ist der AQUApark in drei verschiedene Reviere. Das Sport-, das Erlebnis-und das Freibad-Revier. In jedem der Reviere befindet sich ein 25-Meter-Becken, in dem sich Schwimmer nach Herzenslust auspowern und verschiedene Schwimmtechniken trainieren können. Für den richtigen Spaß sorgt ein 18 Meter hoher Förderturm mit einer Speed-Rutsche. Dieser befindet sich unter einer Glaskuppel, die sich nach Belieben bis zu einem Viertel öffnen lässt. Ein Erlebnisbecken mit Sprudel-Liegen und Strömungskanal sorgt ebenfalls für Spaß und Entspannung im Revierbad. Zwei XXL-Whirpools bieten zudem die Möglichkeit, sich beim Aufenthalt im AQUApark richtig entspannen zu können. Und auch kleine Besucher kommen im Erlebnisbad auf ihre Kosten. Denn die Kindererlebnislandschaft bietet zahlreiche Attraktionen. Dazu zählt unter anderem der "Tagschacht", der mit 120 Metern die längste X-Tube-Rutsche Nordrhein-Westfalens ist. Für das nötige Kribbeln im Bauch sorgen des Weiteren eine Reifenrutsche, die durch ihre Breite auch das Überholen ermöglicht, sowie der 110 Meter lange Blindschacht, auch Black Hole Rutsche genannt...

Fun experience for the kids, the discovery center has something for all the ages. They start with…read morean introduction to how Lego is made, then you have an adventure game ride, mini land and the highlight is definitely the play area. There is an entire section of race car ramps and the kids had a blast building and racing the cars. There's also a nice indoor playground, laser tag (will come back when the kids are older !) and a 4D LEGO film. Time limit is 3 hours, and I can totally see without that limit, people will never leave! Does feel pricey at 22 euros a person, but when it's a similar price for a zoo and kids enjoy it more, it's def good for a visit.

Like anything LEGO, it is way overpriced for the value. The list price of 17.95 euro per person…read more(3+) is maddening, and even the online deals, at 9.95 euro pp, aren't worth the price of admission. After a short film, and a brief explanation of how Legos are made (this is isn't rocket science folks, plastic pebbles are thermoformed to brick molds...) we found ourselves in a large room, full of Legos. That's it! in one corner there were a bunch of legos from the Friends line, in another corner the City line with make-your-own-cars, and yet another corner had the Ninjago line. My kids (4 and 6) were bored after one hour. We didn't dare touch the cafeteria food - defrozen hot-dogs and soda. A big miss!!

Sea Life is another great place to take your kids…read more The aquarium is set up as a tour that guides you through different habitats and climates, offering educational tidbits and info in each section. They did a good job keeping it interesting. Different types of displays, tanks and enclosures house all kinds sea creatures and fish in all sizes while keeping the theme of the corresponding habitat with some amazing decorations. Our then 1.5 year old son had a great time watching all the animals and same goes for the adults in our group. The tickets are quite pricy though. It is 16,95 € for adults, and 10,95 € for kids if you get the tickets at the entrance. (Better to buy them online since that saves you 5 € per ticket!) It is worth the money though. :)

I loved this park! So much better than American parks! They have a petting zoo all for free with…read moremini goats, sheep, horses, donkeys, ducks. Etc! It was right behind our hotel and I loved it so much all the animals made it amazing and the play ground was elite I've never seen a play ground like that! So much to do! The public pool is connected to the other side as well which is open even in the winter months!

I thought I add a short comment to the non-German speaking community. If your are interested in…read moreclimbing and want to experience an extraordinary spot- this is the place to go. The Landschaftspark Nord is an old Thyssen Steel mill and the former Bunker area has been transfermed into a climbing arena that is second to none. Raw concrete left to its natural decay. So while the securing bolts are checked, the rest of the routes changes over time. It is fun to visit again and again. Prices are low (if you are checked at all) and the are is open at all times. So even climbing at night is possible. However the routes with a ceiling are limited - so when its raining, climbing is too. In this case, just walk around the park. It is an experience by itself. If you want to go there and have no car - take the tram 903 from Duisburg main station and step of at Landschaftspark Nord - Then it is a short walk (15-20mins) and you are there. Check Google maps for details.