Miniature world and model railway in Rotterdam
Trains, ships and 27,000 tiny residents: Miniworld Rotterdam is the largest covered miniature world of the Benelux, 650 m² built to a scale of 1:87. You find it at Weena 745, a 350-metre walk from Rotterdam Centraal. Night falls every 24 minutes.
Trains in the miniature world of Rotterdam
On your way in you pass the coastal village of Marendam with its lighthouse. Further on are the marshalling yard, Rotterdam Centraal, the Groothandelsgebouw, the cube houses and the Calandbrug.
In the suburbs a harbour railway, a metro line and the high-speed line run. Just like the real world, the miniature world is always on the move: trains, lorries and ships.
Night every 24 minutes
In a series of evening and morning colours, thousands of lights illuminate the landscape, with hundreds of lit model buildings. When day breaks, the more than 27,000 residents wake up and everything starts moving again.
Great Britain and its railway history
At over 190 m², Great Britain is the largest extension of Miniworld since 2009: England, Wales and Scotland with chalk cliffs, the Highlands, Stonehenge, castles and the rich British railway history.
This section is still under construction but can be visited as usual. The test trains are not running at the moment.
Behind the scenes of the model railway
On the behind-the-scenes tour (€ 7.00, 45 minutes, from age 5) you visit the traffic control room and the model workshop, among other things. Booking online gives € 1 off.
Good to know
- Address: Weena 745, 3013 AL Rotterdam, a 350-metre walk from Rotterdam Centraal station.
- Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00; closed Monday and Tuesday. Different hours apply in the school holidays: see the hours for every day under Your visit.
- Entry: children aged 3 to 11 € 10.80, adults € 14.90, children up to 2 free. Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) € 46.80.
- Tickets online at tickets.miniworldrotterdam.com. The Dutch Museumkaart is not valid.
- Allow at least an hour and a half.
- No thresholds, a lift to the lower floor and an accessible toilet next to the restaurant.
- Parking directly below the attraction in car park P2 of the Groot Handelsgebouw.
- Open at the Weena until Sunday 3 January 2027. Closed from 4 January to 29 March 2027 for the move to ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid.
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see a model railway in Rotterdam?
At Miniworld Rotterdam, Weena 745, a 350-metre walk from Rotterdam Centraal. In the largest covered miniature world of the Benelux (650 m², scale 1:87) trains run past the marshalling yard, Rotterdam Centraal and the harbour, among other places.
Is there a miniature world in Rotterdam?
Yes. At over 650 m², Miniworld Rotterdam is the largest covered miniature world of the Benelux, with the coast, the polder, World City Rotterdam, the largest covered miniature harbour in Europe and Great Britain in miniature. Address: Weena 745, Rotterdam.
What scale is Miniworld Rotterdam built to?
Miniworld Rotterdam is built to a scale of 1:87. The miniature world at Weena 745 covers over 650 m² and has more than 27,000 residents.
Can you go behind the scenes at the model railway?
Yes. Miniworld Rotterdam offers a 45-minute behind-the-scenes tour for € 7.00, from age 5, including the traffic control room and the model workshop. The tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and prams.
What are the opening hours of Miniworld Rotterdam?
Miniworld Rotterdam at Weena 745 is open Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Different hours apply in the school holidays; see miniworldrotterdam.com/en/bezoek.
Is Miniworld Rotterdam moving?
Yes. In 2027 Miniworld moves from the Weena to ZUIDYARD at Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid. Until Sunday 3 January 2027 you are welcome at Weena 745; from 4 January to 29 March 2027 Miniworld is closed for the move.
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