Leeraner Modell- und Spielewelt, Lower Saxony, Germany

5AmarGeti 5:00 PM Aug 19, 2013

Creativity and imagination galore
I am a regular visitor in the region and I was delighted to visit the Leeraner Modell- und Spielewelt for the first time. It was a nice surprise to find an indoor attraction where people of all ages could spend a couple of hours - especially in bad weather. I have to congratulate the team who have set-up this miniature land. It is a monstrous project if one thinks of the technology behind its set-up and running. The fact that everything is in small scale doesn't make it any easier, on the contrary, I can only begin to imagine the hours of work it took to create all the models representing real buildings, monuments, landscape etc. The way of life is depicted in a caricature way, combining important elements in the region, such as farming, industry, and festivals. I totally desagree with the negative review I have found on this site. To me, not being a local, but with a certain degree of knowledge of the area, its surroundings and its customs, this attraction is a great escape for children, grown-ups, even seniors. My experience in the cafeteria was fine, with a good hot cup of coffee and a delicious (and huge) apple pie. I do agree, that certain models, such as the cruise ship are not accurate in scale. But if we start looking at details, then the trucks and cars moving about also do not move in a real manner. I personally did not mind, as I concentrated on the overall concept and the huge investment in recreating models of the nearby towns and villages. On the other hand, there are some amazing details not to be overlooked either, such as the lighting from the street lamps, which are sheding their light on the ground in a very realistic way. As I wrote in the beginning of this review, the imagination of the artists behind this project is to be congratulated. What now remains to be seen is some more animation that would keep visitors more involved. I would certainly recommend this attraction and look forward to returning to discover some more details that I missed the first time.

5Dtbodger2015 5:00 PM Feb 5, 2017

Fantastic!
The displays of the surrounding towns, villages and cities are absolutely fantastic! The details done in miniature are second to none. There are interactive buttons which light up and emit noises on areas of the display, as well as movements. I, as an adult, had lots of fun pressing these buttons! All the displays are computer generated, and the control room can be seen through a window. More displays are being built, so it will be huge, and on three floors. Highly recommend for adults and children.