In 2013 I became a mum of two. There is an almost 4 year age gap between my two boys and, as my youngest learnt new skills and grew, I learned the challenges of finding places to go that appeal to both children. I know I am not the only parent who has faced this dilemma, so I decided to write a post detailing good places to go in Berlin that appeal to children of different ages.
Science Center Spectrum
Where: Möckernstraße 26, 10963 Berlin (Kreuzberg)
Why: This place has always been a hit with my older boy, since he was a toddler and having taken my baby there recently too, I realised how appealing it is for babies too. Spectrum offers lots of things to press and pull, opportunities for your toddler or child to learn about water, electricity, sound and more and plenty of things for baby to watch and hear and even join in with too. My full review, including more photos of Berlin's Science Center Spectrum, can be found here.
Where: Möckernstraße 26, 10963 Berlin (Kreuzberg)
Why: This place has always been a hit with my older boy, since he was a toddler and having taken my baby there recently too, I realised how appealing it is for babies too. Spectrum offers lots of things to press and pull, opportunities for your toddler or child to learn about water, electricity, sound and more and plenty of things for baby to watch and hear and even join in with too. My full review, including more photos of Berlin's Science Center Spectrum, can be found here.
FEZ & The Wuhlheide
Where: Straße zum FEZ 2, 12459 Berlin (Köpenick)
Why: FEZ is a great option in all weathers. Set in the Wuhlheide park, it offers plenty to do for all the family. For rainy and snowy days, it has indoor facilities which includes a soft-play area for the babies and an indoor climbing frame for the toddlers/younger children. In the warmer months, there are a number of outdoor playgrounds which offer fun for all ages, as well as the cute miniature Berlin models in the Modellpark Berlin-Brandenburg and small trains to ride on. For the older kids, there is Kletterwald Wuhlheide, a large area within the forest where older children can clamber and climb among the trees (for children aged 7 and over.) My review of FEZ, including photos and opening times, can be read here.
Kinderoase Teltow
Where: Bahnstraße 2, 14513 Berlin (Teltow)
Why: This children's oasis offers both indoor and outdoor space for young and older children alike to play. With tunnels to climb through and a bouncy castle, along with a room specifically aimed at the youngest visitors, this is a fun place for all.
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Where: Straße zum FEZ 2, 12459 Berlin (Köpenick)
Why: FEZ is a great option in all weathers. Set in the Wuhlheide park, it offers plenty to do for all the family. For rainy and snowy days, it has indoor facilities which includes a soft-play area for the babies and an indoor climbing frame for the toddlers/younger children. In the warmer months, there are a number of outdoor playgrounds which offer fun for all ages, as well as the cute miniature Berlin models in the Modellpark Berlin-Brandenburg and small trains to ride on. For the older kids, there is Kletterwald Wuhlheide, a large area within the forest where older children can clamber and climb among the trees (for children aged 7 and over.) My review of FEZ, including photos and opening times, can be read here.
Kinderoase Teltow
Where: Bahnstraße 2, 14513 Berlin (Teltow)
Why: This children's oasis offers both indoor and outdoor space for young and older children alike to play. With tunnels to climb through and a bouncy castle, along with a room specifically aimed at the youngest visitors, this is a fun place for all.
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Driss im Wunderland
Address: Sonntagstr. 26, 10245 Berlin (Friedrichshain)
Why: My favourite of Berlin's Eltern-Kind-Cafes, Driss im Wunderland offers a play area that is great for babies as well as toddlers and younger children. The space includes a ball pit, with a little slide (good for the babies), lots of bobby cars, a number of toys and then a small climbing wall, table football and a punch bag for the older ones. The one downside is that the room is underground, however, if it keeps the children entertained on a wet or snowy day, it's worth the lack of natural light. More photos of Driss im Wunderland, as well as opening times, can be found in my review here.
Berlin's Best Baby/Kids Swimming pools
Address: various (see link below)
Why: Berlin has a number of swimming pools that are good for both babies and older children. I have written a list of Berlin's best indoor swimming pools for babies and kids here.
Address: Sonntagstr. 26, 10245 Berlin (Friedrichshain)
Why: My favourite of Berlin's Eltern-Kind-Cafes, Driss im Wunderland offers a play area that is great for babies as well as toddlers and younger children. The space includes a ball pit, with a little slide (good for the babies), lots of bobby cars, a number of toys and then a small climbing wall, table football and a punch bag for the older ones. The one downside is that the room is underground, however, if it keeps the children entertained on a wet or snowy day, it's worth the lack of natural light. More photos of Driss im Wunderland, as well as opening times, can be found in my review here.
Berlin's Best Baby/Kids Swimming pools
Address: various (see link below)
Why: Berlin has a number of swimming pools that are good for both babies and older children. I have written a list of Berlin's best indoor swimming pools for babies and kids here.
Berlin's Water Playgrounds
Where: various (see link below)
Why: During the summer months, Berlin's water playgrounds can provide some much needed relief from the heat whilst entertaining the kids at the same time. There are a good selection of water playgrounds in Berlin. We visited Plansche Plaenterwald last year, you can read my review here and I will be publishing a list of Berlin's best water playgrounds as the weather warms up.
Where: various (see link below)
Why: During the summer months, Berlin's water playgrounds can provide some much needed relief from the heat whilst entertaining the kids at the same time. There are a good selection of water playgrounds in Berlin. We visited Plansche Plaenterwald last year, you can read my review here and I will be publishing a list of Berlin's best water playgrounds as the weather warms up.
Berlin Zoo
Where: Zoologischer Garten (Charlottenburg)
Why: The zoo offers plenty to see for children of all ages. The youngest visitors can enjoy simply looking at the wonderful animals big and small, whilst the older visitors can feed the farm animals in the petting zoo and get more educational value from the trip. There is also a great playground there for the kids. My full review of Berlin Zoo, including more photos, opening times and prices, can be found here.
Museum of Technology
Where: Trebbiner Straße 9, 10963 Berlin (Kreuzberg9
Why: Whether your kids love trains, planes, cars or are older and want to learn about the history of computers, this museum has them all. The website for the Technik Museum is available in German and English here.
Legoland Discovery Centre
Where: Potsdamer Straße 4, 10785 Berlin (Tiergarten)
Why: Let's face it, who doesn't love playing with Lego?! This can be a fun outing for all the family and a great way to keep the kids entertained, whilst you have a go too. Note that this is on the pricier end of all the options here.
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Where: Zoologischer Garten (Charlottenburg)
Why: The zoo offers plenty to see for children of all ages. The youngest visitors can enjoy simply looking at the wonderful animals big and small, whilst the older visitors can feed the farm animals in the petting zoo and get more educational value from the trip. There is also a great playground there for the kids. My full review of Berlin Zoo, including more photos, opening times and prices, can be found here.
Museum of Technology
Where: Trebbiner Straße 9, 10963 Berlin (Kreuzberg9
Why: Whether your kids love trains, planes, cars or are older and want to learn about the history of computers, this museum has them all. The website for the Technik Museum is available in German and English here.
Legoland Discovery Centre
Where: Potsdamer Straße 4, 10785 Berlin (Tiergarten)
Why: Let's face it, who doesn't love playing with Lego?! This can be a fun outing for all the family and a great way to keep the kids entertained, whilst you have a go too. Note that this is on the pricier end of all the options here.
What would you add to the list? Let me know in the comments.
For ideas of what else to do with children in Berlin, check out my 'To Do in Berlin' section.
If you would like to support the time and work that goes in to writing Berlin for all the Family, I would really appreciate it.
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