Serengeti-Park — "Nature's Wonders" Light Festival
Grand light festival at Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen with a 2 km light trail, 7 themed worlds, and over 1,000 light installations
About Nature's Wonders Light Festival
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Winter Season Light Festival
With the "Nature's Wonders" light festival, Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen opens its own winter season. While the regular park takes a break from November, the front section is transformed into a light park, attracting visitors for over four months – from November 6th, 2026, to February 28th, 2027. The concept aligns with the international wave of light parks that have become popular in zoos and botanical gardens worldwide in recent years.
Seven Themed Worlds Over 2 Kilometers
The circular trail is 2 kilometers long and leads through seven themed worlds, each staging a different natural motif. Over 1,000 light installations and more than 10,000 LEDs turn trees, bushes, paths, and squares into luminous visual worlds. Animal motifs – elephants, giraffes, birds, butterflies – alternate with plant motifs, landscape installations, and abstract light sculptures.
Christmas Express
From December 18th to 28th, 2026, the "Christmas Express," an illuminated festive procession, will travel through the park. Families can experience the light installations from a different perspective on a short ride. This offering is particularly popular with children and is included in the admission price.
Opening Days and Times
The light festival is open from Thursday to Sunday and daily during Lower Saxony school holidays. Opening hours are from 1:30 PM to 9 PM. The park is still bright in the early hours, and the full effect of the lights unfolds after dark. Families with young children often visit during the earlier hours, while adults and couples prefer the evening.
Ticket Prices
Admission is €14.50 for children aged 3 to 6 and €23.50 for adults. Children under 3 enter for free. Family tickets and discounted tickets for specific groups are available on the park's website.
Nature's Wonders Light Festival — edition 2026
Four Months of Light Season
The light festival runs as a separate season for almost four months. A total of around 80 opening days are planned. Attendance is expected to be high, especially on Fridays, Saturdays, and during the Christmas holidays – early arrival or purchasing tickets online is recommended.
Seven Themed Worlds in Detail
The seven themed worlds embrace the "Nature's Wonders" concept, each staging a different aspect of nature: Tropics, Desert, Polar Regions, Forest, Ocean, Mountains, and Savanna. The order on the trail is orchestrated by the park, allowing visitors to experience a narrative journey from one world to the next.
Programme Nature's Wonders Light Festival 2026
Program Schedule
The light festival is designed as a self-explanatory circular trail. The following schedule is planned for the 2026/2027 season:
Daily Schedule
- 1:30 PM: Park opens
- 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM: Daytime visit with a family-friendly atmosphere
- 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM: Twilight phase with the first installations lighting up
- 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Peak visiting time with full light effect
- 9:00 PM: Park closes
Christmas Express
- December 18th to 28th, 2026: Daily special rides through the light park
School Holiday Periods
- Lower Saxony Autumn Holidays 2026: Daily opening
- Lower Saxony Christmas Holidays 2026/2027: Daily opening
- Lower Saxony Winter Holidays 2027: Daily opening
Highlights Nature's Wonders Light Festival 2026
- 2-kilometer light trail through seven themed worlds
- Over 1,000 light installations and more than 10,000 LEDs
- Christmas Express from December 18th to 28th, 2026
- Family-friendly opening hours from 1:30 PM to 9 PM
- Four-month light season from November 6th to February 28th
Prices Nature's Wonders Light Festival 2026
Practical information — Nature's Wonders Light Festival
Dates
November 6th, 2026, to February 28th, 2027.
Opening Days
Thursday to Sunday and daily during Lower Saxony school holidays.
Opening Hours
1:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Christmas Express
December 18th to 28th, 2026.
Location
Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen, Am Safaripark 1, 29693 Hodenhagen.
Ticket Prices
Children 3 to 6 years: €14.50. Adults: €23.50. Children under 3 years: free. Family and special rates available on the park's website.
Getting There
By car via the A7, exit Westenholz (54). Large car park directly at the park. By train to Hodenhagen, then about a 10-minute walk.
Tip
Sturdy footwear and warm clothing are recommended, as the trail is outdoors in all weather conditions.
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