Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau

5 Hacks for Frankenmuth's Waterparks

Last Updated 3/12/2026


With two indoor waterparks to choose from, Michigan’s Little Bavaria is your stop for family fun, whatever the season.

With this in mind, we’re here to help you experience the fun both waterparks have to offer. Here are five hacks to help you maximize your time and money when visiting 800-FUN-TOWN!

Stay mid-week

Both waterparks feature adjoining hotel accommodations that boast a variety of room types, perfect for every size of group. If you are looking for a less crowded waterpark experience, consider visiting or staying at either of the parks mid-week. During the middle of the week, you have a better chance of seeing fewer crowds, making it easier to get a cabana rental or nab the perfect spot next to the lazy river!

Make use of Day Passes

Both the Bavarian Blast and Zehnder’s Splash Village offer day passes for guests to purchase. This allows you the flexibility to stay at any of our other hotels, campgrounds, vacation rentals, or any other lodging accommodations that suit your needs and still experience the fun our waterparks have to offer.

More Splashtastic Fun!

Need some fun outside of the water? Win big at the 2,500-square-foot arcade at Zehnder’s Splash Village. Afterwards, venture to the main lobby in the evening to watch complimentary movies each and every night. Over at the Bavarian Inn Lodge, the Family Fun Center offers its own arcade with over 180 games, air hockey, and pool tables, as well as indoor mini-golf, laser tag, a climbing wall, and an Adventure Ropes Course & Sky-Rail®!

Perks and Rewards Offers

Both Zehnder's and Bavarian Inn offer their own rewards and perks clubs. Purchase a Bavarian Inn Perks Club membership to start earning points today! Build up your points and redeem them at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Bavarian Inn Lodge, and select River Place Shop locations. Sign up for the Zehnder’s Rewards program, where you can earn points and unlock access to a Free Birthday Chicken Dinner during the month of your birthday! Both the Bavarian Inn Perks Club and Zehnder’s Rewards give you exclusive access to special savings, offerings, and an inside look at all of their exciting happenings!

Family Fun, No Matter the Weather

Whether you are beating the heat or fighting the cold, the weather is always 80 degrees, 365 days a year, at both water parks! Making them the perfect spot to bring your family or friends together any day of the year. Additionally, both waterparks have a plethora of accessibility options available, so everyone can enjoy the splashtastic fun that Frankenmuth has to offer.

HISTORY - Michigan’s Little BavariaThe idea of founding Frankenmuth was first fostered due to a German missionary named Frederick Wyneken working in the states of Indiana,...
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