Are you fascinated by marine life and looking for the best aquariums in Germany? These are the ones to visit:
1Ozeaneum
StralsundThe Ozeaneum is a prominent aquarium situated in the city of Stralsund, Germany. It is a part of the Deutsches Meeresmuseum, a renowned marine museum in the country. The Ozeaneum offers a unique opportunity to explore the marine life of the North and Baltic Seas. 2Müritzeum
Waren (Müritz)The Müritzeum serves as a visitor and nature discovery centre for the Müritz National Park. It is situated on Lake Müritz, in close proximity to the town of Waren in the northern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The centre provides an enjoyable and interactive science-based approach to nature and regional history. 3Hamburg Zoo
HamburgThe Tierpark Hagenbeck in Hamburg is a zoo of which the collection began in 1863 with animals that belonged to amateur animals collector Carl Hagenbeck Sr. The zoo itself was founded in 1907 and is mostly known for for being the first zoo to use open enclosures surrounded by moats. 4Tiergarten Ulm
UlmThe Tiergarten Ulm, a zoological facility in the city of Ulm, has a rich history dating back to 1935. It was temporarily closed in 1944, only to be reopened in 1966. This long-standing establishment offers a unique blend of history and wildlife, making it an interesting destination for tourists. 5Sylt Aquarium
SyltThe Sylt Aquarium, located in the southern part of the city Westerland on Sylt, is a zoological garden that specializes in showcasing fish from the North Sea and tropical fish from coral reefs. This unique focus allows visitors to experience a diverse range of marine life in one location. 6Darßer Ort Natureum
Born a. DarßThe Natureum is nestled in the heart of the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park, approximately five kilometres northwest of Prerow and about eight kilometres north of Born. Its location within a national park adds to the allure of the museum, offering visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the region. 7Waloseum
NordenThe Seehundstation Nationalpark-Haus in the Norden district of Norddeich is a unique institution in Lower Saxony. It is the only state-recognized care station for marine mammals in the region. This makes it a special place for visitors interested in marine life and conservation efforts. 8Nuremberg Zoo
NurembergNuremberg Zoo (Tiergarten Nürnberg) is a zoo in Nuremberg, in the Nuremberg Reichswald (the Imperial Forest) that covers an area of 67 hectares and is home to approximately 300 animal species. The zoo is one of the largest zoos in Europe. 9Tierpark
BerlinThe Tierpark Berlin is a zoo in Berlin which covers an area of 160 hectares, making it the largest landscape zoo in Europe. With around 10,000 animals of around 1000 species, it is also one of the most species-rich zoos. It includes the Freianlagen for ungulates; an accommodation for mountain anim 10Multimar Wattforum
TönningThe Multimar Wattforum in Tönning serves as the largest information center for the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park. It provides visitors with comprehensive information about the life in the Wadden Sea across various areas. This makes it an ideal starting point for anyone interested in exploring the national park and understanding its unique ecosystem. 11Münster Zoo
MünsterAllwetterzoo Münster is a zoo located in the German city of Münster, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The zoo spans an area of 30 hectares, providing ample space for a variety of animal species and exhibits. 12Zoo next to the Sea
BremerhavenThe Bremerhaven Zoo, also known as Zoo am Meer, is situated next to the river Weser. The zoo primarily showcases species that inhabit water or northern environments. However, there are exceptions such as chimpanzees and White-headed marmosets. 13Meereszentrum Fehmarn
FehmarnThe Meereszentrum Fehmarn is a public aquarium situated in Burg on the German Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn. Established in 1994 by a private owner, it moved to a new building in 1997. The aquarium is home to a variety of marine life, including sharks and tropical coral gardens, and offers an immersive experience for visitors. 14Wildpark-MV
GüstrowThe Wildpark MV, previously known as Natur und Umweltpark G strow, is a zoo that is open all year round in G strow, Mecklenburg. The park predominantly features native wild animals, providing visitors with an opportunity to observe these creatures in their natural habitat. The park is located in the east of the city and south of the Nebel, nestled within a 200-hectare park landscape. 15State Natural History Museum
BrunswickOpened in 1754 as the Ducal Art and Natural History Cabinet, the museum has a rich history. It houses both scientific collections and exhibition collections. The scientific study collection is significantly larger than the publicly accessible part of the permanent exhibition, indicating the depth and breadth of the museum's resources. 16German Oceanographic Museum
StralsundThe German Oceanographic Museum, also referred to as the Museum for Oceanography and Fisheries, Aquarium, is situated in the Hanseatic town of Stralsund. It is recognized as the most visited museum in North Germany, attracting a large number of tourists each year. The museum offers a wide range of maritime and oceanographic exhibitions, making it a great destination for those interested in marine life and oceanography. 17Mosellum
KoblenzThe Mosellum – Erlebniswelt – Fischpass Koblenz is a visitor and information center situated at the Koblenz dam. It was built as part of the modernization of the fish pass and opened in 2011. The center provides information about the Moselle River, its ecology, fish migration, shipping, and power generation. 18Aquarium Berlin
BerlinThe Aquarium Berlin It is one of the largest aquariums in Germany. It is located in Berlin and was built in 1913 as part of the Zoological Garden complex in Berlin. Since its opening, the Aquarium Zoo has been classified among the public aquariums with the greatest biodiversity in the world. More th 19Übersee-Museum
BremenThe diversity of the world under one roof: the Übersee-Museum presents the cultural and natural regions of our planet on over 10,000 square meters. The visit takes you from Asia with its legendary Silk Road to the African savannah and the Americas. The exhibition “Experience what moves the world” de 20Exotarium Oberhof
OberhofThe Exotarium Oberhof, situated in the Thuringian city of Oberhof, is known to be the largest Aqua-Terra Zoo in Central Germany. This makes it a significant destination for tourists interested in exploring a diverse range of aquatic and terrestrial species in one place. 21Aquarium Wilhelmshaven
WilhelmshavenAquarium Wilhelmshaven is a public aquarium and museum located in the city of Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony. It is situated along the South Beach Promenade on the Jade Bight, offering visitors a unique combination of natural beauty and educational exhibits. 22Zoo am Rammelsberg
KasselThe Zoo am Rammelsberg, also referred to as Kleintierzoo am Rammelsberg, is a small animal zoo situated in the Wahlershausen district of Kassel. This zoo is home to a variety of small animals and offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. 23Tierpark Nymphaea
Esslingen am NeckarTierpark Nymphaea is a zoo situated on the Neckar Island in Esslingen am Neckar. This location provides a unique setting for the zoo, surrounded by the natural beauty of the island and the Neckar river. It's an ideal place for tourists who enjoy nature and wildlife. 24Kleinzoo Wasserstern e.V.
IngolstadtKleinzoo Wasserstern is a zoo located in the Bavarian city of Ingolstadt. It was founded and is operated by an association of the same name. This zoo offers a unique opportunity to explore a variety of animals in a well-maintained environment. 25AquaDom & SEA LIFE Berlin
BerlinSEA LIFE Berlin is an aquarium where you can see marine animals living in various environments making use of modern technologies. Your aquarium visit ends at The AquaDom which is the largest, freestanding cylindrical aquarium in the world. It consists of an acrylic glass container 16 meters high and 26SEA LIFE Hanover
HanoverSea Life Hannover is a tropical underwater world where visitors can take a trip beneath the waves in the Tropical Sea Life Aquarium. Sea Life in Hannover offers 3,500 square metres of habitats spanning the local Leine River to the Caribbean up to the Amazon. Whether it’s mussels, freshwater stingray 27Nationalpark-Haus
HusumThe Nationalpark-Haus Husum serves as a hub for environmental education, nature conservation coordination, and administration of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park. It is an ideal place for tourists who are interested in learning about the environment and nature conservation efforts in the region. 28SEA LIFE Munich
MunichSea Life Munich is one of eight Sea Life Centers in Germany. It was opened in 2006 and depicts life in the Isar and the Danube to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. In over 33 basins with 700,000 liters of water around 3,000 sea creatures are held relating to 150 species. A ten meter long unde 29Dümmer-Museum Lembruch
LembruchThe Dümmer-Museum in Lembruch is a museum dedicated to the natural and cultural history of Dümmer. It is part of the district museum Syke, which is supported by the district of Diepholz. The museum was inaugurated in 1968 and has since been a significant part of the cultural landscape of the region. 30UNESCO-Weltnaturerbe Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum
WilhelmshavenThe Wattenmeerhäuser are nature conservation and education centers that focus on the Wattenmeer. These include the houses of the Schutzstation Wattenmeer in Schleswig-Holstein and the Wattenmeer Visitor Center in Wilhelmshaven. These centers provide a wealth of information about the Wattenmeer, making them a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this unique ecosystem. 31Deutsches Höhlenmuseum
IserlohnThe Deutsches Höhlenmuseum Iserlohn, situated in the Grüne district of Iserlohn, holds the distinction of being the largest German museum dedicated to speleology. This museum offers a comprehensive exploration of caves and their associated sciences, making it a unique destination for those interested in geology, archaeology, and natural history. 32Museum für Naturkunde
DortmundThe Museum für Naturkunde is a natural history museum in Dortmund. The focus of the museum's collection is on exhibits from the fields of biology, geology and paleontology. The zoological exhibition shows local fauna and flora with some extra focus on mushrooms. The museum also features an aquarium- 33
Aquarien- und Terrarienverein 'Scalere' e.V
FuldaThe association maintains a cold water facility for native fish, several aviaries and enclosures, and a permanent exhibition with aquariums and terrariums. The exhibition is housed in the Rudi-Schmitz-Haus and includes tropical reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish. There is also a so-called cold water facility with European marsh turtles and native fish, free-range enclosures for squirrels, water turtles and land turtles, and aviaries with native and exotic birds.