Tear Gas Attack at Hamburg’s Miniatur Wunderland Leaves Over 40 Injured

The popular tourist attraction was evacuated and reopened within 30 minutes as authorities continue to investigate the unidentified perpetrator.

An unidentified individual released tear gas inside Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Between 42 and 46 visitors sustained mild respiratory injuries, with one person requiring hospitalization.
Emergency services evacuated approximately 1,000 people from the building, reopening it about 30 minutes later.
Authorities have recovered a cartridge at the scene but have not yet identified the suspect behind the attack.
Miniatur Wunderland, the world’s largest model railway display, is one of Germany’s most visited tourist attractions, drawing millions annually.