In this article, I'll show you what you can experience with children in Berlin, for us one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. There's so much for the kids to discover here, you'll be amazed. Our top excursion destinations in Berlin are as follows:
The zoo is always a highlight for children - here the petting zoo at Zoo Berlin, Photo: Zoo Berlin
Sights with a child
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Children's farm
Tropical Islands
Kreuzberg lookout point
Map: All sights for Berlin with children
In our interactive map you will find all the sights for Berlin that you can discover with children in the capital. Have fun experiencing the most beautiful places, squares and the greatest excursion destinations in Berlin. We have tips for Berlin with small children as well as the best things to do with children in Berlin and the most important family activities.
1. Berlin with a child - places of interest 
Berlin is an absolute cultural metropolis
The capital is bursting with sights, and many spots can also be visited in a relaxed way with children. Unter den Linden, the Brandenburg Gate, the World Clock at Alexanderplatz and the Victory Column can all be seen on a walk or during a bicycle tour.
The Victory Column in particular offers the perfect programme of adventure, exercise and discovery for children when visiting Berlin with kids. High above Berlin you have a great panoramic view. It's an experience worth having. There are also many interesting facts to discover about the history of the city, which are explained in a way that is easy for children to understand and therefore interesting for them too. It's a great way to discover the city in a different way and get an impressive view.
The Great Tiergarten and Bellevue Palace are also worth a visit when exploring Berlin with a child.
You can find all tips here: Berlin sights
2 Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
With older kids, the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum can be a very special experience. It is one of the most famous attractions and a popular destination for tourists. Here you can meet the legendary Jedi Master Yoda, Darth Maul or Princess Leia from Star Wars in lifelike wax figures. A visit here is a must for all fans of film and pop culture.
Teenage kids will love photo opportunities with Rihanna or Miley Cyrus. Teenagers are sure to know Albert Einstein from their physics lessons at school and football fans will be delighted to take a selfie with Lionel Messi. Madam Tussauds is one of the coolest places to visit with kids in Berlin. It offers a variety of interactive experiences and the chance to take photos with famous people from different fields such as music, film, sports and history. It's an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Read more tips here: Highlights Madame Tussauds Berlin
3. children's farm in Berlin 
A campfire is a must on the farm
There are numerous children's farms in Berlin and the surrounding area. If you are planning a short holiday with children in Berlin, then a trip to one of the farms is just the right destination to spend some relaxing time with the kids in addition to sightseeing. Take a look at the children's farm in Kreuzberg or the Pinke-Panke farm. Here the kids can help feed the animals and learn interesting facts about growing and harvesting the food.
The farms are a great place to discover with children. They provide direct experience with nature and there are numerous AGs in the attached workshop. Regular festivals and events, which you can find in the events calendar , offer additional opportunities to experience and learn about nature. It is a chance to learn about and understand the environment and farm work. It's a great way for families to explore in a different way and enjoy nature at the same time.
At the Pinke-Panke children's farm (Google Maps), the main focus is on ecological principles. The children learn about life and work on the farm by being allowed to lend a hand. Of course, a campfire evening with bread on sticks or playing in the straw are not to be missed. Visitors also have the opportunity to tour the farm and learn more about the organic practices.
Berlin with a child - travel guide
These travel guides will help you plan your trip to Berlin. Here you can read tips for a day in Berlin with a child, a long weekend or a holiday in the Berlin area.
4. Tropical Islands 
Tropical Island is located in a huge hall and attracts visitors from all over Europe - Photo: Tropical Island
Tropical Islands, the largest tropical bathing world in Europe, is located about 60 kilometres from Berlin. Here you can spend a whole day with the kids or an overnight stay in one of the individual accommodations belonging to the bathing area. If you have a little more time in your luggage, there's no need for the stressful journey to and from the resort and you can enjoy the bathing fun to the full. The lagoon, framed by palm trees and monkey rocks, provides plenty of holiday feeling not far from the big city.
Adventurous kids can use the fast-paced turbo slide, which can reach speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour, or visit the Tropino Club. You can register the kids in advance for one of the water sports programmes such as a swimming course, mermaid swimming, diving or using the water scooters. Cool sights round off the offer and make it a great destination for an excursion.
Great activities in Berlin
Activities | Price | Ticket |
75-minute Trabi Safari through the capital city | from 69 Euro | |
Ticket for Madame Tussauds | from 22 Euro | |
Admission ticket for Legoland Discovery Centre | from 16 Euro | |
Ticket for Illuseum Berlin | from 12 Euro | |
Ticket to Studio of Wonders | from 19 Euro |
5. walk up the Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg is not just a Berlin district, it really exists, the mountain that is. A walk on the Kreuzberg is a short walk in the Viktoriapark in Berlin, because that's the name of the park where the mountain is located. Here you will not only pass the National Monument to the Wars of Liberation, but you can also marvel at one of the highest waterfalls in Berlin.
At the top of the Kreuzberg, you and the kids can enjoy a beautiful view over Berlin from the highest point in the city . The park is full of historical monuments and offers spectacular waterfalls and breathtaking views. You can also explore the park on foot and enjoy the beauty of nature while discovering the historical sights.
If you're interested, you can also take a guided tour of the park and learn interesting facts about German history and 700 years of Berlin at the same time. A walk up Kreuzberg in Viktoriapark is one of the best family activities in Berlin. A visit to the park is a must for anyone who wants to experience the beauty and history of Berlin. The Kreuzberg is one of the top 10 activities to do in the city.
6. climbing and bouldering 
High ropes courses or bouldering are perfect for children
A very special fun for older kids is bouldering. Never heard of it? Bouldering involves climbing a wall without a belay - but don't worry, only ever at jumping height and without risk of injury. Thick mats lie on the ground to protect you from a hard impact. So you can go straight on after a fall.
In the Boulderworx climbing hall, kids learn about their body awareness in a playful way and outgrow themselves. As a popular tourist attraction, the hall offers an introductory course where the whole family can learn basic techniques. So nothing stands in the way of a fun climbing experience.
7th Kiezkind in Prenzlauer Berg 
The Kiezkind on Helmholzplatz is an excellent meeting place for families when considering what to do in Berlin. A smoke-free café and a children's playground promise a relaxing time for parents. Kids can choose between running wheels, bobby cars, tricycles and scooters, or play in the indoor sandpit in bad weather. It's a great way for families to explore the city while spending quality time together.
Sand toys are freely available. You'll also find a great selection of board games and colouring materials. The little ones can rest in the cuddle corner. So this is a real feel-good oasis for you and your children if you want to visit Berlin with them on a rainy day. A place where they can let off steam to their heart's content and relax at the same time. There are also many activities and offers for children of all ages, so everyone can find something they like.
8. parent-child cafés in Berlin
Discovering Berlin with children also means that sightseeing and romping around makes you hungry. You can relax with your little ones at one of the parent-child cafés in Berlin. One of them is Café Blume, which has a slide and a large terrace where the kids can let off steam in a safe environment in good weather. It offers a pleasant atmosphere where parents and children can enjoy their meals and relax. There are also other parent-child cafés in Berlin that you can visit to take a break from sightseeing and romping....
A ball paradise and an exciting play corner await you at Café Kreuzzwerg(Google Maps). It's called a children's culture café - so go there. The location is also perfect, right next to the Hornstraße playground.
If you have small children, you are in good hands at the parent-child café Amitola, because the rooms have underfloor heating - perfect for children of crawling age. If you wish, you can make use of the childcare service or the kids can watch one of the performances in the children's theatre.
Another tip from real Berliners: you usually pay for the name in official parent-child cafés. This means that the coffee can sometimes be more expensive. That's why we have an extra recommendation for a café in Prenzlauer Berg that is perfect for families: Oak & Ice at Schönhauser Allee 52(Google Maps).
9 Jolos Kinderwelt
Ball pool, bumper cars, wave slides - all this awaits you alongside an adventure playground, bouncy castles and a climbing wall in Jolos Kinderwelt. The indoor playground is one of the best attractions in Berlin with a child. Parents can enjoy a snack in the cafeteria, and there is an extra toddler area for children aged one to three, which parents can keep an eye on from the catering area. So if you're looking specifically for toddler activities in Berlin, you've come to the right place.
Daring kids dare to go on the chain carousel. Jolos Kinderwelt is especially recommended in bad weather, where you can spend a whole day with the kids without getting bored. So if you're wondering what to do in Berlin when it's raining, there's nothing standing in the way of your family outing.
10th Ritterland - Berlin with a child
In Ritterland Berlin you can explore the world of castles with the kids. Afterwards, they can let off steam on the bouncy castle or sink into the ball pool in the castle moat. That sounds like a top destination for a children's outing to Berlin, doesn't it?
The adventure maze promises fun for the whole family and is a great day out in Berlin with kids. The ball shooting facility keeps the kids from climbing the climbing tower - if you're not quick enough, you'll be met off. It's a place where kids and adults can have adventures and fun together.
While the kids explore the indoor landscape on their own, you can sit down comfortably in the restaurant area with coffee and cake and relax a little. The labyrinth is a popular tourist attraction and offers the opportunity for the whole family to experience an unforgettable day of fun and adventure.
11. swimming with penguins at Spreewelten 
Swimming with penguins - the whole family will enjoy it Photo: Spreewelten Berlin
If, after all our tips, you're still wondering what to do with the kids in Berlin, here's a very special highlight for your family outing: at Spreewelten Badeparadies Bad Lübbenau, you'll meet cute penguins in Berlin with your child, who are separated by a glass pane and swim together with you. In addition to a wave pool and a children's pool, there is a dry playground with a large panoramic window directly into the penguin pool. It's a unique experience and another way to discover the city of Berlin with your family.
If the kids can't get enough of the bathing fun, you even have the option of booking an overnight stay at the Spreewelten hotel and choosing between a room or flat(check prices here*). Doesn't that sound like a perfect short holiday with children in Berlin?
Fun and action are guaranteed at the Spreewelten Photo: Spreewelten Berlin 12 Tommy's turbulent world of tobogganing
Berlin seems to be the paradise of indoor playgrounds. You'll find trampolines, ropeways and climbing walls in Tommy's Turbulent Tobewelt. There are lots of attractions for the kids on 2,000 square metres. Water slides, paddle boats, the climbing spider or the Wabbelberg want to be explored. It's a real must-do for families with children in Berlin, because it not only offers endless fun and adventure, but also a great way to keep busy when the weather is bad.
And if the kids can't get enough of playing and romping: Six times a year you can spend the night with the kids in the Tobewelt with a sleeping bag in your luggage.
13. zoo Berlin 
Discover lions and other great animals - that's possible at Zoo Berlin Photo: Zoo Berlin
On your holiday with children in Berlin, the Berlin Zoological Garden should not be missed as one of the most important sights. Almost 20,000 animals await you at Berlin Zoo, where 1,400 different species are represented for the kids to marvel at. It is considered the most species-rich zoo in the world. The zoo in Berlin is the oldest zoo still in existence in Germany and supports species conservation projects to protect endangered animal species in the long term.
Did you know that the lion's roar is 114 decibels, the equivalent of a chainsaw? You can see the noise for yourself with the kids during a tour of Berlin Zoo. Besides exotic animals such as flamingos, pandas and monkeys, you will also meet many endangered breeds of domestic animals at Berlin Zoo.
In our eyes, zoos do not support species conservation programmes. Animals should never be kept in captivity. Whether you support this kind of animal husbandry is something you have to decide for yourself and your family.
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14. indoor playground Bambooland
On paddlewheel boats past palm trees and bamboo bushes, the jungle adventure is calling. Brave kids dare to climb a large scaffolding labyrinth or let themselves be carried over the treetops of the jungle world in the tree carousel. Small diggers are used to hunt for treasure, and those who still have enough energy left can really let off steam on the trampolines and bouncy castles.
Have you ever heard of air hockey? If not, then the indoor playground Bamboowelt gives you the unique chance to try out this fun game. The same goes for the softball cannons and the electric kart track.
15 Britzer Garten
The Britzer Garten is the site of the 1985 Federal Garden Show and one of the most beautiful addresses in Berlin if you want to spend time with the kids in the park or in nature. Various themed gardens such as the Rose Garden or the Witches ' Garden are waiting to be explored. There are play landscapes with glaciers and deserts, as well as an open-air laboratory that provides information about the local flora and fauna in a permanent exhibition.
At Calendar Square you can marvel at the largest sundial in Europe with the kids. The rock and water landscape also wants to be explored by the kiddies - here they can have a good romp on an exciting journey of discovery.
16. animal enclosure in the Britzer Garten 
In the middle of the Britzer Garten is one of the most beautiful places in Berlin, a large goat enclosure. If you organise a short holiday with your child in Berlin around Easter time, you should plan a visit to the animal enclosure. The kids are sure to enjoy the little lambs that are born every year around Easter. The goat enclosure, the frogs and the sheep are definitely a highlight.
In the Britzer Garten you also have the opportunity to meet the wild animals that live there. Encounters with swans or foxes are not uncommon. It is definitely one of the things you must see with the kids in Berlin to get an impression of the city's nature.
17. Schöneberg City Swimming Pool
Stadtbad Schöneberg is a two-level family pool and a hotspot for families in the city. Little kids splash around in the non-swimmer area, while parents take turns doing their laps on the upper floor. The whirlpools and brine pools promise relaxation. Stadtbad Schöneberg also offers a variety of fitness and relaxation courses as well as a wellness area for adults. It is a popular place for the whole family to relax and keep fit.
There is a current channel in the heated outdoor area, and the outdoor pool is also open in winter. The Schöneberger Stadtbad is child-friendly and barrier-free accessible, and family tickets allow reduced admission.
18. futurium 
The Futurium in Berlin is suitable for both younger and older children.
The Futurium in Berlin is a well-known attraction and calls itself the House of Futures. It's a cool activity to do in Berlin with the kids that looks at the question: How do we want to live? In the huge exhibition with lots of multimedia, visitors can learn about possible future models.
The Futurium Lab is especially popular with kids. Here you can test your own ideas and explore the specifics of future technologies. The Futurium is suitable for older children as well as smaller ones. But adults will also find the exhibition very worthwhile. It's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a tip for Berlin especially for older kids. This is definitely one of the cool outings for teenagers in Berlin who are interested in technology and the future.
Admission is free of charge.
Address: Alexanderufer 2(Google Maps)
19. natural history museum Berlin 
Dinosaur skeletons are always super exciting for kids - example image
The Naturkundemuseum Berlin (Museum of Natural History) is one of the most popular places for children and families in the city and is a very worthwhile destination for a day out. Although currently the former visitor magnet, the dinosaur Tristan, is no longer on display, the museum still offers many interesting exhibitions and activities that arouse children's curiosity and expand their knowledge of nature and science. It is a great way to discover and explore the world of natural science with the family.
Nevertheless, there are still huge dinosaur skeletons in Berlin's Natural History Museum, just waiting for your visit. In addition, you can learn everything about what our world looked like 150 million years ago.
The Natural History Museum Berlin is an interesting place for children and families in the city. It offers many opportunities for discovery and is well worth spending a few hours at. So if you're wondering what to do with kids in Berlin, a visit to the Naturkundemuseum is a great choice. Even in rainy weather, you can have a good time here and learn a lot about nature and science.
20th ATZE Music Theatre
The ATZE Music Theatre has some really great shows in store for children in Berlin. For example, Ronja Räubertochter or Keloglan und die 40 Räuber are performed here.
The special thing here is the live music and the live sounds from nature, the forest and the environment in which the stories are set. The ATZE Music Theatre is not only great for children, but also offers beautiful places to enjoy the performances. Adults are also enthusiastic about it and it is one of the best things to do with children in Berlin. It's a place where the whole family can have an unforgettable time.
If you're looking for more places to visit around Berlin, you should definitely check out our article on the best things to do in Brandenburg. Brandenburg and the Spreewald are great places for excursions around Berlin.
Extra tip for teenagers: Dungeon Berlin 
If your children are a bit older and you have teenagers with you, we have a cool tip for teenagers, because they also want to be entertained with lots of highlights in Berlin.
Take them to the Dungeon Berlin. This is a live theatre game that reenacts the history of Berlin with actors in scary mode. It's a bit like the soft version of a ghost train and really fun. Teenagers and young people in particular can still learn something here and it's guaranteed not to be boring.
The Berlin Underworlds can also be super exciting for teenagers. It's worth having an adult accompany you here. Mum and dad are sure to find it very interesting too.
What to do in Berlin with children when it rains? Top 10 tips
You're probably wondering what to do in Berlin with your children, especially when it's raining. I have put together a list of some great tips for you. You will now find our top 10 tips for rainy and bad weather with children in Berlin:
Children's World of the Jewish Museum Berlin
Computer games museum or planetarium
Berlin Magic Museum
Spy Museum - especially for older children
Communications Museum
Anne Frank Museum - experience history
Trampoline hall - letting off steam and fun guaranteed
Museum of Film and Television
German Museum of Technology
AquaDom & Sea Life Berlin
Indoor sandpit at Café Kiezkind
DDR Museum on the Museum Island
Bud Spencer Museum in Mitte
Genius Davinci - interactive art experience
Museum of Illusions Illuseum
Mach mit Museum in Prenzlauer Berg
Alice Museum at the FEZ Berlin
Labyrinth Children's Museum
Legoland Berlin
If you are still wondering what you can do for free with children in Berlin, then the public playgrounds are definitely very suitable. Because every playground in Berlin is different. In addition, the parks are really great in Berlin. The city is very green. In summer, there are great beach bars on the Spree - Berlin also has a lot to offer for free.
By the way, Berlin also has many exercise trails with built-in trampolines. That's also a lot of fun. But an afternoon with the Spielmobil or at the puppet theatre are also very cool for the kids and affordable for the parents.
Great family hotels in Berlin - where to stay with children?
Camping in the middle of the city? That's possible in Berlin. At Camping Hotel Hüttenpalast(check prices here*) in Neukölln in the German capital you will find the first caravan hotel. In addition to caravans, you will also find wooden cabins and shared bathrooms. The caravans are suitable for individuals and families. If you want to book in a group, you can rent a whole floor.
The family hotel Hotel Pension Funk(check prices here*) on Kurfürstendamm offers a short journey through time for the whole family. Here you can immerse yourself in the world of the golden twenties.
Teenagers in particular will have a great time at the Ostel - das DDR Hotel. Here you can stay in retro chic and take pictures of old radios and wallpaper.
The Oderberger - Hotel im Schwimmbad(check prices here*) is also something very special. In Prenzlauer Berg, the hotel is located in a former public swimming pool.
Those were my tips for Berlin with kids, I hope there is something for you and your kids and my article helps you to plan your short trip or day trip for cool things to do in Berlin. Haven't found what you're looking for or need more inspiration? Then check out the Berlin tips from travel bloggers.
I hope we've inspired you to find out what you can do with kids in Berlin. Your family holiday in Berlin should now be an absolute highlight - both for small children and teenagers.
