Discovering Germany with kids is often more fun than you might expect. As long as you know the right places. And those are exactly the ones we share with you here.
A farm café with a playground meadow, a small hotel with views of the mountains, or a swimming lake where kids run straight into the water while parents are still wondering if they ever want to leave.
At The Urban Kids, we collect these favorite places: regions, accommodations, and excursions that we have discovered ourselves and that make family holidays in Germany truly special, whether for longer vacations, weekend trips, or spontaneous little getaways in between.
Deutschland mit Kindern: Alle Tipps auf einen Blick
Family Destinations in Germany
These regions are full of both small and big treasures for families. In our posts, we share the most beautiful highlights for an unforgettable family holiday in Germany.
Cities in Germany That Are Fun to Visit with Kids
Who says city trips with kids have to be complicated? Many German cities work surprisingly well with little explorers in tow.
A harbor full of ships in Hamburg with kids, the English Garden in Munich where children run barefoot through the Eisbach, a riverside promenade along the Rhine in Düsseldorf with kids, or bike rides through the relaxed city of Münster. Between old towns, large parks, and exciting museums, these cities offer plenty for kids to discover.
Selected Stays for Family Holidays in Germany
The right place to stay can completely change a trip, especially when traveling with kids. A place where you arrive and immediately feel that everything runs a little more relaxed.
These are exactly the kinds of places we collect here. The guesthouse Grundlers with views of the mountains and plenty of space around the house. The Etterlehen Hof in the Berchtesgadener Land, where mornings start by greeting the animals. Or NOORD on the North Sea, where the ocean practically begins right outside the front door.
Places we have discovered ourselves or carefully selected that make Germany with kids even more special.
Excursions That Parents and Kids Will Love
Germany with kids really becomes special once you start exploring the outdoors. An autumn walk through the Magic Forest by Hintersee, followed by a stop at a local inn serving the best cheesecake around. An adventure hike in the Allgäu, where alpine views and Kaiserschmarrn surprisingly go perfectly together. Or a summer day at Lake Eibsee, where everyone ends up staying longer than planned.
Local Discoveries in Germany
And then there are the small places you usually only find when someone shares them with you. The farm café with a playground in the Munich countryside. The glassblower in Pfronten, where children watch in amazement. Or the beautiful concept store in Leutkirch, which pairs perfectly with a short walk through the charming small town.
Germany with Kids by Season
As you can see, Germany with kids works almost any time of year and it is never boring.
In summer, it is all about the lakes. Head to the Osterseen south of Munich, where kids hop from one swimming spot to the next and you start wondering why it never feels crowded here. Or travel to the Allgäu for a hike with a stop at the Rapunzel Adventure World, where parents are often just as excited as the kids.
Autumn belongs to the forests. Take a walk through the Wimbach Gorge up to Wimbach Castle in Berchtesgaden, complete with a marble run, or enjoy a donkey hike through the picture perfect landscapes of the Allgäu.
In winter, Germany with kids truly turns into an adventure playground. Go sledding on the Jenner in Berchtesgaden, where everyone arrives at the bottom with glowing cheeks. Or enjoy a few relaxed runs at the small ski area along the Rossfeld Panorama Road, where families still have plenty of space on the slopes.
And if the weather refuses to cooperate, the children’s museums in Munich are always a great option. Places where kids can suddenly try everything and no one notices how quickly the afternoon flies by.
