21/04/2026
Before anyone asks… no, she didn’t sneak off to Vegas - it’s just how convincing the model village is!
Clare’s back from Hamburg and its Miniatur Wunderland, and safe to say, the place is on another level. One minute you’re in Las Vegas, the next you’re wandering through Venice, then suddenly there’s a full Formula 1 race happening - all in miniature.
And it’s not just for show either… There are tiny planes taking off, cars moving across bridges, and so much going on you don’t even know where to look.
Here are some things she learnt on her trip:-
Miniatur Wunderland is the world's largest model railway layout, featuring over 16,000 meters of track, ~290,000 figures, and 10,000+ train cars across 12 themed sections. The Knuffingen Airport features 47 aircraft that "take off" and land 250 times daily. The 1:87 scale allows for intricate detail on locomotives and scenery.
Clare said: “It’s incredible - there’s so much going on, you could easily spend hours just watching everything move (which I did). The backstage tour was really interesting too, where they show you how things are run and how mobile vehicles recharge themselves. The fact that the Formula 1 cars and drivers have their own personality, so every race is different, is outstanding! Mind-blowing stuff!”
We’ve added some photos below - have a scroll and see for yourself!