America Section Highlights

Here you'll find highlights of the America section, such as:

Las Vegas

The city of a thousand lights - Las Vegas

Tunnel

A tunnel made from glass in the floor of the Miniatur Wunderland connects Hamburg and the USA.

Area 51

The Area 51 is also legendary in the Wunderland, however, easier to observe than the real version.

Grand Canyon

Deep canyons and breath-taking rock formations

Christmas Village

The Christmas village in the Wunderland is situated near the Rocky Mountains and is home to many Santa Clauses.

Mount Rushmore

The presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln can be seen in the Wunderland as well.

Photos of America

In our gallery you'll find lot's of photos of America.

History of the Wunderland

Frederik Braun and his then-girlfriend and today's wife were visiting the alpine city of Zurich in July 2000. Sauntering together through the alleys of Zurich's town center, they came across a railway model shop, which at once evoked childhood memories in Frederik.

During the following hours, the idea of realizing the long forgotten childhood dream became more and more mature. 

Read the complete story..