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Life with children is easy to enjoy in Berlin, a city full of parks, farms and family attractions. From the zoo and aquarium to interactive museums and indoor play worlds, there is always something for children whatever the weather.
This overview gathers Berlin locations for children, from playgrounds and petting farms to theatres, pools and science centres. Some focus on learning and creativity, others on running-around fun and adventure.
Browse the places below to find the best activities for children in Berlin, compare options and prices, and plan your family day.
The Open Air Cinema Friedrichshain is located in the middle of Volkspark, on the border with Prenzlauer Berg. Under the open sky, surrounded by old trees and meadows, this green space transforms into one of Berlin's largest and most popular open-air cinemas every summer.
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Touching is expressly desired in the colorful experimental world at the Science Center Spectrum in Berlin-Kreuzberg. On four floors, experiments are waiting for curious children and knowledgeable young explorers.
Filmpark Babelsberg transports film fans into the world of film and television just outside Berlin - with great technical effort and fantastic shows.
The ice rink at Winterquartier in Berlin offers weather-independent ice skating on a 1,000 m² indoor ice surface in the heart of Friedrichshain. Visitors can enjoy ice disco, curling, and winter events in a central location at Ostbahnhof.
Every year, the Britzer Garten in Neukölln ushers in the Easter holidays with one of Berlin's most beautiful Easter bonfires. At Rodelberg, fire acrobatics, live music, and a family atmosphere combine to create an atmospheric start to the season in the green.
From November 24 to December 31, 2025, the historic Gendarmenmarkt transforms into a festive place full of art, culinary delights, and lively entertainment with its 'WeihnachtsZauber' Christmas market. This Christmas market invites visitors into heated tents to enjoy exclusive craftsmanship and a diverse program in a wintry atmosphere.
From November 24th to December 28th, 2025, the Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace brings festive lights and a nostalgic ambiance to the baroque palace backdrop. Nestled in historic park grounds, this Christmas market is an atmospheric place with handicrafts, culinary delights, and traditional attractions.
Kinderland Schorfheide in Eichhorst, about 30 kilometers northeast of Berlin, offers themed holiday camps in the middle of the UNESCO Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, with full board and pedagogical support, at prices that work for everyone.
Minicity Children's Café in Schöneberg is Berlin's answer to the desire for a family café that truly takes children seriously: with its own indoor playground, creative role-playing games, and comfortable children's birthday parties. Parents drink coffee, children discover their little city.
From November 16, 2026, to January 10, 2027, a 600-square-meter real ice rink will be located under the dome of the Center at Potsdamer Platz. Skate rental and ice-skating aids are available on site, and a small Christmas market with eight stalls is attached. Thanks to the roofing, this ice rink in Berlin-Mitte is weather-protected and can be used well even in rain or snow.
The Lucia Christmas Market at Kulturbrauerei Berlin is open from November 24th to December 22nd, 2025, transforming the historic courtyards of the Kulturbrauerei into a meeting point for those seeking something special, amidst colorful light garlands and festive fir greenery. Visitors will find a contemplative mix of Scandinavian tradition, creative gift ideas, and an atmosphere that appeals to both children and adults, with free admission and numerous small surprises awaiting guests.
The winter holidays at FEZ Berlin in Wuhlheide will once again be magical, with the "Magic Castle: LUMOS - The Magical Revolution"!
On Gleisdreieck, close to Potsdamer Platz the exhibits of Deutsches Technnikmuseum (German Technics Museum) bridge the gap between rail traffic of old to the computers we've all grown accustomed today.
Right on the Great Wannsee and at the edge of the Grunewald forest: The Wannseeterrassen in Zehlendorf is one of Berlin's most famous excursion restaurants, with lake views, a spacious terrace, and cuisine blending German and French traditions.
With an elevation of 91 metres, the Oderbruchkippe ranks on place 9 of Berlin hills. Its slopes tend to get busy with sledding enthusiasts in winter.
A giant tube slide, a spider's web, climbing towers, a ropeway and a ghostly cavern are just some of the features that makes children's hearts beat faster!
Located at Helmholtzplatz in Prenzlauer Berg is one of Berlin's most famous children's cafés: Kindercafé Spielzimmer combines an indoor playground, ball pit, and cozy café atmosphere under one roof. Here, it's okay to be loud while parents relax with coffee and waffles.
Bathing, relaxing or perhaps getting married? Seebad Friedrichshagen is for all of this the right location.
At Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin-Mitte, the French Cathedral combines cultural history with family fun for Easter 2026: Between the Huguenot Museum, panoramic views, and a festive Easter menu, one of the capital's most atmospheric Easter activities awaits visitors young and old.
If you want to offer your children real action during the summer holidays, the Galli Theater is the right place. The small theater offers holiday courses in Berlin-Mitte, Dahlem, and Grunewald, where children can bring their own play to the stage in one week.
Located in the Wuhlheide in Treptow-Köpenick, FEZ Berlin is considered Europe's largest non-profit center for children, youth, and families. Across over 100,000 m² of outdoor and 13,000 m² of indoor space, a program awaits that caters equally to children and parents. Theater, space travel, a natural bathing lake, and a children's city all under one roof.
The Alice Children's Museum is a bit like the girl Alice from the story “Alice in Wonderland”, designed for bright and curious children and teenagers aged 8 and over in FEZ Berlin.
Jungfernheide lido in green Charlottenburg North entices visitors with its fine sandy beach, relaxed sunbathing lawns, and a diverse range of water sports activities right in the Volkspark. Whether you're wakeboarding, stand-up paddling, or simply sunbathing – here you'll find the perfect cool-down on hot days in one of Berlin's most beautiful lidos.
On 1,000 m² of real ice, Winterquartier Berlin offers pure ice skating pleasure, weatherproof and centrally located at Ostbahnhof. From open skating to ice disco and family offers, visitors can expect a winter highlight right in Friedrichshain.
The Kienbergpark, named after the Kienberg hill in Berlin-Hellersdorf, is a 60 hectare park with a 1.5 km long cable car.