Are you visiting Berlin with your children? Not sure how to explore the city while still making it fun for them? Check out our three-part list of kid-friendly activities in Berlin. We’ve broken it down into sunny weather options (part one), rainy weather options (part two) and fun cafes and restaurants, too (part three)!
The best time to visit Berlin is from June to September. Here you have the best chance of warm, sunny weather – perfect for exploring the city on foot. You’ll also have the biggest crowds, but, hey, at least you can be outside! Another popular time to visit is during the Christmas season, when the markets are in full bloom. Fresh grilled bratwurst and aromatic Glühwein fill the air – but it also gets dark before 5pm!
With more than 1,500 species of animals within the city center, a visit to Berlin Zoo is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon. Check out highlights such as food and shows, underwater viewing, night house, penguin world and great apes! There is also a petting zoo and plenty of other activities to keep the whole family busy.
On the same note, the Berliner Tierpark is also a great place to see some of nature’s most exciting wildlife. This park is much bigger than the zoo and offers playgrounds, restaurants and of course tons of animals – like elephants, tigers, rhinos, giraffes and more! There is also a petting zoo and a place to hang out with the rabbits.
If you prefer to see more local animals, check out Kinderbauernhof Pinke-Panke. This is a children’s farm and adventure playground that is home to more than 70 animals and a large garden. It is best suited for children aged 7-14, but young children can also get close to animals such as donkeys, goats, cats, ducks, geese, sheep and even minipigs. There are meals (which children can partake in) every day around 4pm. And if you’re looking for food yourself, the Feuerhütte, (fire hut) is a place where children can sit around an open fire, play music, sing and cook sausages.
What better way to see Berlin’s most famous waterway – on it of course! Children will love walking around the city on a boat trip – down the river Spree, around the museum island, the government district including the Reichstag, as well as many other historical sights. There are many tour options offered – either full day, half day or short tours.
Berlin’s Turkish Market
Every Tuesday and Friday, the streets of Kreuzberg come alive with small herbs, freshly baked bread, pies, meat kabobs and much more. The fresh produce is a rainbow of colors and the atmosphere is lively and exciting. Spend some time here enjoying a bit of the world or grab some goodies to head to a nearby playground and have a picnic.
