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Berlin is a wonderful city for family life, packed with parks, museums and attractions for all ages. From the zoo and aquarium to farms, playgrounds and pools, family outings range from hands-on learning to active fun and relaxed days out.
This overview gathers Berlin locations for the whole family, from child-friendly cafés and adventure parks to interactive museums. Some focus on little ones, others on teenagers, grandparents and everyone in between.
Browse the places below to find the best family activities in Berlin, compare options and prices, and plan your day out.
In the Oder-Spree Lakeland, about 40 kilometers east of Berlin, schwapp in Fürstenwalde awaits big and small adventurers with seven slides, a dragon's palace, and 270 meters of water fun. This excursion destination in Brandenburg makes even rainy weekends an event.
Purzelbaum in Gutsmuthsstraße has been around since 2003, in a quiet corner off Schloßstraße. Second-hand children's and women's fashion stand side by side, along with toys, picture books, and shoes, and a café awaits next door.
Theater Morgenstern in Berlin-Schöneberg has been performing for children and young people for over twenty years.
If you can't do without amenities like changing rooms, restrooms and snack bars, you should go for a swim at Strandbad Orankesee.
Bode-Museum on the Museum Island is not only suited for adults with an interest in art but also for families and young visitors aged between 6 - 10 with its Children's Gallery.
A large selection of Meze, the Jordan starters, can be found on the Casalot's menu. Grilled vegetables, spicy lamb spits from the charcoal grill, chicken liver on pomegranate sauce or a traditional dish from a Moroccan tajine will tingle your taste buds.
These tours take you from Charlottenburg to Berlin-Mitte into the Roaring Twenties, when the imperial capital seethed between vaudeville glamour and social awakening. Those looking for a program with real depth for parents or relatives will find history brought to life here.
The puppet theater Firlefanz in Sophienstraße in Berlin-Mitte exists since 1982.
At the Sony Center on Potsdamer Platz, ten themed areas and two rides are spread out. The MINILAND shows Berlin made from more than 2.5 million LEGO bricks. Additionally, there's the NINJAGO climbing area, the Dino Dig, and a 4D cinema. Adults are only admitted when accompanied by a child, clearly making this indoor activity in Berlin for families.
The outdoor pool Plötzensee in Berlin-Wedding is a bathing beach with tradition, for over 100 years you can enjoy summer in the middle of the city.
The trampoline park on Allee der Kosmonauten in Marzahn features trampolines on the floor and walls, plus a Foam Pit, Ninja Course, Dodgeball Zone, and basketball hoops. In the VALO Arena, up to six people can play Virtual Reality without glasses or vests. For indoor sports on rainy days, only one condition applies: jump socks are mandatory.
In Berlin-Mitte, directly at the Lustgarten on Museum Island, the Altes Museum invites visitors to a shadow play with the heroines and heroes of antiquity during the Easter holidays. Greek gods, Romans, and Etruscans are not only admired here but are actively brought to life by children and families.
A visit with rhinoceroses, lions, and elephants is always a true birthday experience for children of all ages, big and small.
Directly opposite Berlin's longest preserved section of the Wall, in the heart of Friedrichshain: The MEININGER Hotel East Side Gallery sleeps at mural-level, everything from Berghain to Oberbaumbrücke is on your doorstep, and the interior cleverly plays with the heritage of a divided city.
The Gardens of the World in Marzahn feature over 20 country and theme gardens, including Chinese, Japanese, and Balinese gardens. The cable car runs over the Kienberg; a day ticket costs 9 Euros in summer, and 12.90 Euros with the cable car.
The Café am Neuen See is located directly on the shore in the Tiergarten, with hundreds of seats under old trees. In front are rowing boats that can be rented by the hour, and for many children, half an hour on the water is the main attraction.
Play a round of miniature golf in a fabulously coloured fantasy world - indoor fun for the entire family!
At the Camel Farm in Nassenheide, in the Löwenberger Land, you can ride a camel across meadows and pastures, accompanied by an experienced camel guide. This small farm operates by appointment only and with very small groups; no riding experience is necessary.
The shop on Wegenerstraße in Wilmersdorf has existed for more than two decades; in addition to children's clothes, it now also offers adult clothing. A special feature is the selection of binders and gaffs from the Finn’s label.
rosenrot kindersecondhand on Eisenbahnstraße offers used clothing for babies, children, and pregnant women in sizes 56 to 146. Additionally, there are children's shoes, baby toys, books, board games, and organic textiles as new items.
Katerschmaus is located on the Holzmarkt grounds directly on the Spree, the terrace extends right to the water, and excursion boats pass by. The surrounding area is one of the few spots in Friedrichshain where children can simply run free.
The German Museum of Technology at Gleisdreieck in Kreuzberg showcases steam locomotives, airplanes, ships, and historical computers on the grounds of the former Anhalter freight station. Admission is free for those under 18, and for everyone on Fridays from 13:00.
In Karlshorst, one of the greenest corners of Lichtenberg, stands one of Berlin's most historic sports venues since 1894: the harness racing track. Sunday afternoon, harness racing, a beer in hand, and two euros placed on the right horse - that's the most counter-cyclical excursion this city has to offer.