If you don't own a bike in Berlin or are just visiting the city, that needn't stop you seeing the city on two wheels. There are a number of options available for renting bikes with child seats, children's bikes or bikes with a trailer and I am going to list them here for you. When picking up your bike rentals, don't forget to bring valid identification.
I have also listed the Berlin bike tour companies that offer family-friendly options. If you know of any I should add to the list, let me know in the comments section below.
I have also listed the Berlin bike tour companies that offer family-friendly options. If you know of any I should add to the list, let me know in the comments section below.
Family Bike Rental in Berlin
Berlin Bike Tour Rentals
Available Options:
Website (English and German)
Pick Up Points: Unclear on the website, please contact the company directly to enquire.
Opening Times: unclear
Berlin on Bike
Available Options:
Pick Up Points: Bike depot in Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin
Opening Times:
Summer season 2015: 9am - 8pm (ends on the 3rd of November)
Winter season: Monday – Saturday 10am to 4pm
Berlin and Bike
Available Options: Adult bikes with children's seats (for 3 - 5 year olds)
Website (English only)
Pick Up Points: Berlin and Bike offer a vast number of pick up points across Berlin, however, it is not clear from the website, how many of these offer the child seat option. I recommend contacting them in advance to ask about this to avoid disappointment. Reservations can be made through the following email: reservation@berlinandbike.com
Opening Times: unknown
Fat Tire Bike Tours Rentals
Available Options:
Website (English only)
Pick Up Points: Underneath the TV Tower (Fernsehturm) at Alexanderplatz.
Opening Times:
1st March - 30th November: daily pickup from 9:30am
1st December - 28th February: Monday - Saturday pickup from 9:30am
Alex Rent-a-bike
Available Options:
Website (English and German)
Pick Up Points: Alte Schönhauser Str. 31, 10119 Berlin (next to U Bahn Weinmeisterstr.), it is also possible to request the bikes are delivered to you. Likely at extra charge, the amount however, isn't listed on the website.
Opening Times: unclear
Available Options:
- Children's bikes in 16-, 20- and 24-inch
- Adult bikes with kid's seats (max weight 22kg)
- Bike trailers for up to 2 kid's
- Pull behind bicycles
Website (English and German)
Pick Up Points: Unclear on the website, please contact the company directly to enquire.
Opening Times: unclear
Berlin on Bike
Available Options:
- Children's bikes in 20-, 24- & 26-inch
- Adult bikes with child seats
- Bikes with trailers (booking in advance is recommended)
Pick Up Points: Bike depot in Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin
Opening Times:
Summer season 2015: 9am - 8pm (ends on the 3rd of November)
Winter season: Monday – Saturday 10am to 4pm
Berlin and Bike
Available Options: Adult bikes with children's seats (for 3 - 5 year olds)
Website (English only)
Pick Up Points: Berlin and Bike offer a vast number of pick up points across Berlin, however, it is not clear from the website, how many of these offer the child seat option. I recommend contacting them in advance to ask about this to avoid disappointment. Reservations can be made through the following email: reservation@berlinandbike.com
Opening Times: unknown
Fat Tire Bike Tours Rentals
Available Options:
- Adult bikes with child seats
- ''tag-alongs'' (which I take to mean bike trailers or pull along bicycles, but please clarify this directly with the company).
Website (English only)
Pick Up Points: Underneath the TV Tower (Fernsehturm) at Alexanderplatz.
Opening Times:
1st March - 30th November: daily pickup from 9:30am
1st December - 28th February: Monday - Saturday pickup from 9:30am
Alex Rent-a-bike
Available Options:
- Adult bikes with kid's seats (Römer brand, max weight 23kg)
- Kid's bikes in 16-, 20- and 24 inch.
Website (English and German)
Pick Up Points: Alte Schönhauser Str. 31, 10119 Berlin (next to U Bahn Weinmeisterstr.), it is also possible to request the bikes are delivered to you. Likely at extra charge, the amount however, isn't listed on the website.
Opening Times: unclear
Family-friendly Bike Tours in Berlin
Berlin on Bike
This tour company offer family-specific bicycle tours of Berlin. These tours are aimed at families with children aged between 3-14 years. More info here.
Berlin Bike Tour
This company offers three types of bike tours and families are also welcome. Children under 6 can accompany adults for free (as long as they are able to sit in a kid's seat on one of the parent's bikes). Children aged 8 years and over can ride a children's bike for the tour.
More information on their tours (in English) here.
Fat Tire Bike Tours
This well known Berlin tour company offer a large range of tours through Berlin and Potsdam and offer a range of options for families. Children's bikes, a chariot (with room for two children) and kid's seats for the adult bikes can all be used for their tours, they just ask that you contact them in advance to book these specific items. Children's helmets are also available of course. More info here.
If you are not looking for a tour with a tour guide but would like to find some interesting routes to ride your bikes around the city. Check out this list of interesting bike routes you can take with your family.
This tour company offer family-specific bicycle tours of Berlin. These tours are aimed at families with children aged between 3-14 years. More info here.
Berlin Bike Tour
This company offers three types of bike tours and families are also welcome. Children under 6 can accompany adults for free (as long as they are able to sit in a kid's seat on one of the parent's bikes). Children aged 8 years and over can ride a children's bike for the tour.
More information on their tours (in English) here.
Fat Tire Bike Tours
This well known Berlin tour company offer a large range of tours through Berlin and Potsdam and offer a range of options for families. Children's bikes, a chariot (with room for two children) and kid's seats for the adult bikes can all be used for their tours, they just ask that you contact them in advance to book these specific items. Children's helmets are also available of course. More info here.
If you are not looking for a tour with a tour guide but would like to find some interesting routes to ride your bikes around the city. Check out this list of interesting bike routes you can take with your family.
I hope this post has been helpful for you, if you have any details to add, please let me know in the comments section below. You can also follow Berlin for all the Family and receive more tips on the BFATF Facebook page.
