Miniatur Wunderland has been in the news for past few week because of. Its famous for its miniature models. Miniature "Wonderland" is a wonderful example of how a hobby turned into a profitable occupation. Twin brothers Frederick and Gerrit Braun wanted to surprise and impress people - and they succeeded in full. They built the longest railroad in Europe. In a nutshell. The project started in 2000.Credit & Copyrights: