The 14 Best Simulator & VR Experiences in Germany

1.Virtual Reality Time Travel Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,958 reviews · from $23Our pick

Step into 1920s Cologne with a short film, a recreated hat shop, and a 360-degree VR ride aboard a virtual electric streetcar. Follow hatter Tessa and driver Pitter through the British occupation, Spanish flu, fashion, and carnival. English and German tours run for 45 minutes, with equipment and admission included.

“Unfortunately a few little tech issues. However it was really interesting and the VR trip was excellent, just wished it lasted longer,”

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2.Virtual Reality Time Travel Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 748 reviews · from $23

At SENSEUM Dresden, a live German- or English-speaking guide leads you from the Hall of Mirrors to a juggler’s stage, then into a virtual carriage ride through Dresden in 1719. You’ll see Baroque court life, suburban scenes, and the wedding of Friedrich August III and Maria Josepha. The experience lasts 45 minutes and costs about $23.

“Der Guide war witzig und sehr amüsant. Allerdings fand ich die VR-Zeitreise zu kurz.”

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3.Virtual Reality Time Travel Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $23

Follow merchant Theodor Riedel through three virtual scenes in Frankfurt: a spice-filled grocery shop, a private family library, and a carriage ride through the city in 1891. English and German guides lead small groups of up to 10. You can wear glasses, but the activity is mainly visual and not suitable for wheelchair users.

“Was a pleasure to go back 140 Years in time. Felt like a real time traveller. 🧳”

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4.Cologne Cathedral Walking Tour around the cathedral with VR

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 216 reviews · from $28

Spend 60 minutes walking around Cologne Cathedral with a live German- or English-speaking guide and six VR stations. Put on the headset at each stop to see medieval construction plans, the interrupted building project, Second World War damage, and the cathedral today. The tour stays outside, so cathedral entry is not included.

“Super great First time doing a VR your Would definitely do it again”

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5.Old Town Virtual Reality Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 208 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Walk 2.1 km through Cologne with a German-speaking guide and pause at seven historic locations to view the past through a virtual reality headset. Meet guides such as Carlo, Carlos, or Kathrin at TimeRide, then see Roman Cologne, medieval cathedral building, World War II destruction, and carnival traditions in a 90-minute tour. Entrance to the TimeRide museum is not included.

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6.5D Cinema Attraktion

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 190 reviews · 5 min · from $8Best value

At Attraktion Berlin in Mitte, you choose from 30 short action or horror films and watch with 3D glasses while the seats move and effects hit from every direction. Water, fog, wind, and lightning turn a five-minute film into a compact thrill ride. German, Russian, and English assistance is available, with groups limited to eight.

“Wir als unsere Kids hatten bei dem kurzweiligen Flug Spaß!”

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7.Walking Tour with Virtual Reality elements

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 51 reviews · from $34

Walk Dresden’s Old Town for 90 minutes with a German-speaking guide and mobile VR headset. At nine stops, compare Baroque Dresden, the 1920s, wartime destruction, socialism, and reunification with the city you see today. Museum admission is not included.

“Die Tour war sehr kurzweilig, wir haben viel abseits der klassischen Touristenpfade erfahren. Unser Guide war sympathisch , wusste viel und hat auch die Time Ride Aktion gut moderiert. Ich kann diese Tour empfehlen.”

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8.Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour

Take control of a realistic Airbus A320 simulator at Centro Oberhausen. An English or German flight instructor leads a briefing, then guides you through takeoff, cruise, landings, weather changes, and emergency situations. You can fly alone or share the private cockpit with up to three companions.

“Man durfte mit zusehen, wie der Jugendliche Enkel durch das Programm geführt wurde, dafür herzlichen Dank”

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9.“Ready for take off” – Flight Simulator B737

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $116

Meet at Frankfurt’s AiRail Check In for a briefing, then take the controls of a Boeing 737 simulator under a commercial pilot’s guidance. Choose 30 or 60 minutes, or two 60-minute sessions for two people. You’ll practice takeoffs and landings, see virtual scenery through the cockpit windows, and finish with a short debriefing.

“this was so much fun. I recommend this to anyone and everyone. A father, wanting to foster his younge son's imagination let him fly the simulator and let me tell you. It reminded me of me and my dad doing father son things when I was that boys age. between the instructor and the simulator and some imagination you ACTUALLY feel like you're flying a plane. The flight controls pull slightly to the right. so, you might want to adjust yourself on your approaches. 10/10 would recommend to anyone. P.S. For the Americans. You're not aloud to do your own "9/11" event.”

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10.Race Factory Full-Motion Racing Simulator Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes

At Race Factory Berlin, you choose a sports car, track, and difficulty level, then drive a 30-minute session on an Actoracer full-motion simulator. The system reproduces acceleration, braking, cornering, chassis movement, bumps, and curbs. An instructor provides guidance in English or German, and up to eight people can race together.

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11.Kloster Andechs: Brauerei-Tour mit Virtual Reality entdecken

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · from $18

At Andechs Monastery, a live German-speaking guide leads you through the brewery while VR headsets show how Andechs beer is made. Choose a basic tour or add a tasting of several Andechs beers. The visit lasts 45 to 90 minutes, costs $18 per person, and suits visitors aged 6 and up.

“Mega ! Das TimeRide VR System gibt einem das Gefühl in der Produktion mit eingebunden zu sein. Ich habe schon 6 Brauereiführungen verschiedenster Brauereien mitgemacht. Keine davon war so einbindend! Auch bei der Verkostung wurde nicht einfach nur ausgeschenkt, sondern fast schon "someliert" und mit Fragen und Hintergrundinformation eine 1A Konversation gestartet! Ich als Hobbybrauer bin begeistert und werde diese Brauereiführung weiter empfehlen. DANKE”

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12.Walking Tour Old Town 3D VR Tour in GERMAN

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Meet your German-speaking guide at Orlandohaus on Platzl for a two-hour walk through Munich’s Old Town. Using your charged smartphone inside VR glasses, you’ll view 3D reconstructions of Marienplatz, Platzl, and Hofbräuhaus at key points in the past. Expect strong storytelling, clever historical comparisons, and simpler technology than the price may suggest.

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13.Walking Tour – discover the city with VR glasses

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · from $26

Join a German-speaking guide for a 45-minute walk from TimeRide to Paulsplatz, St. Paul’s Church, and Römerberg. Mobile VR goggles place you inside Frankfurt scenes from 1848, the Gründerzeit, and other key moments. The tour returns to TimeRide and does not include entry to the TimeRide Frankfurt 1891 exhibition.

“Es war eine ganz tolle Erfahrung! Auch im Rollstuhl war das problemlos machbar! Eine sehr nette Tour Guide die gut auf uns aufpasste, in der Zeit, in der wir unter der Brille waren. Dankeschön”

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14.Airbus A320 flight simulator Frankfurt Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $192Top rated

At Flugsimulator Frankfurt, instructor Lars or another English- or German-speaking pilot prepares you for 60 minutes at the controls of a realistic Airbus A320. Choose airports, weather, takeoffs, and landings on a 180-degree screen, with space for two companions and an optional flight DVD.

“I had a great and interesting morning in the A320 flight simulator. Lars, our flight instructor, had briefed us well beforehand and supported us well during our flight. Thank you very much. Despite the technical support, flying is still a challenge to concentrate while multitasking, especially as the plane still reacts a little differently than I had imagined. But it was great fun 👍”

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