Berlin for children – 8-12 years
Exciting museums, green parks and thrilling experiences
Berlin is full of exciting places and activities for children. Whether you discover the city together from above, wander through exciting museums or play outside in the parks - boredom is guaranteed to be a thing of the past here. There is just the right adventure for every taste.
Experience Berlin: sights for children
Discovering Berlin from above is not just a breathtaking experience for children. From the dome of the Television Tower, you have the opportunity to look out over the rooftops of the capital. If you look closely, you might even recognise your next destination.
Afterwards, you can get to know Berlin from the water. A boat tour through the historic centre of Berlin offers you the best view of the Berliner Dom, die Museumsinsel, the Reichstag and the Federal Chancellery - all in a relaxed atmosphere and without the hustle and bustle of the city. Nearby, the Humboldt Forum invites you to discover culture in a variety of ways - there are guided tours, creative workshops and special events for young and old. Just a stone's throw away, take a stroll with your children through the Brandenburg Gate - a must-see on any visit to Berlin and a place where great history comes alive.
Afterwards, you can take the children to Checkpoint Charlie or the Berlin Wall Memorial to relive the division and reunification of Germany. But there is also plenty for kids to discover at Schloss Charlottenburg. Between golden mirrors, magnificent halls and old chambers, little princes and princesses will feel transported back to the time of the Prussian court.
Fun, games and excitement: tips for families with a spirit of discovery
If you and your family are in the mood for adventure, Berlin offers plenty of opportunities - whether outdoors or solving puzzles together. At Filmpark Babelsberg, you can experience the magic of film up close: spectacular stunt shows, a thrilling 4D action cinema and an interactive game zone will amaze and thrill young and old alike.
For those who prefer to let off steam, the Jungfernheide high ropes course is the place to be. Climbing courses for different age groups await here - and there's even an exciting outdoor escape game in the countryside for little scouts. The JUMP House Berlin also offers exercise with a fun factor: A large trampoline area, exciting play zones such as the ninja course or the foam pit make children's hearts beat faster - and adults can also work up a sweat here.
In the Gardens of the World, you and your children can immerse yourself in the greenery. In addition to wide meadows and playgrounds, a cable car ride and the popular nature bobsleigh run invite you to little adventures.
And if the weather doesn't play along? Then Escape Berlin, Europe's largest live escape room, invites you to enjoy a thrilling indoor experience. The child-friendly adventure "Superzwerg" requires team spirit and ingenuity.
Fresh air and lots of space: Berlin's favourite places for families
A fixed plan isn't always necessary - sometimes it's enough to simply be outside and enjoy the moment. At Tempelhofer Feld, your children can hire pedal bikes or bicycles, fly kites, go inline skating or simply bring a ball and have a picnic in between. In summer, the Luftschloss-Theater is a real experience - with exciting plays outside in the fresh air. In Treptower Park you can take to the water: Pedal boating around the Isle of Youth is particularly fun for young captains.
And if you want to discover even more green corners, Viktoriapark, Park am Gleisdreieck and Volkspark Hasenheide perfect places to let off steam, running and exploring - ideal for children who like to be active outdoors.
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Berlin museums for curious kids
If the weather doesn't play along, there's no need to mope in Berlin. The capital is famous for its large selection of exciting museums - many of which are perfect for curious explorers aged 8 to 12.
In the Museum of Natural History, the focus is on giant dinosaur skeletons, impressive fossils and exciting torch tours at night. For those who prefer to do their own research, the Science Spectrum is the place to be: children can playfully explore scientific phenomena at over 150 experimental stations. Right next door, the German Museum of Technology invites you to marvel and discover with historical aeroplanes, locomotives and experiments. The Computer Games Museum is a playful place where your children can discover the history of digital games - and of course get hands-on too.
A real highlight for young sleuths is the German Spy Museum. Here your children will learn all about secret codes, agent tricks and how to outsmart a lie detector. You can delve even deeper into Berlin's history at the interactive Deutschlandmuseum - a multimedia experience with walk-through epochs.
The Berlin Magic Museum is a magical place where amazing illusions and magic tricks will amaze you. A trip to the Ikono is almost like a visit to another world, a immersive museum with walk-in light and colour installations, mirror rooms and giant soap bubbles.
And if you've always wanted to take a selfie with your favourite star, Madame Tussaud's is the place to go - the famous wax figures are guaranteed to make children's eyes light up.
