Guide to Planning a Children's Birthday Party in Berlin

Whether your child is having his or her first birthday party or 10th, there is a lot involved in planning the celebration. Where to hold the party? Who can bake the birthday cake (if you, like me, aren't a particularly skilled baker yourself), where to buy party balloons? Who offers planned birthday parties when you don't have enough space to hold it yourself or your child's birthday is in the Winter months? Don't fear, I have most of the answers to all your planning queries (I hope!), in this handy Guide to Planning a Kid's Birthday Party in Berlin. The lists will be added to throughout the year, with so many options available, I can't include them all, but here are my choices of what's out there...

Kid's Birthday party Essentials

Whether you are looking for a homemade kids birthday cake, a children's party photographer or want to source a handmade Piñata, here is a list of useful contacts based in Berlin for you…

Children's Birthday Cakes: There are a few options for getting a tasty homemade birthday cake for your loved one's birthday party, some of whom are expat parents too. Here is my list for those looking for a talented baker for a kid's birthday cake…

• Sweet Time Berlin Expat mum, Iwona bakes cakes that are both delicious and beautiful and she is a trained Cordon Bleu chef to boot! You can see examples of her cakes and contact her directly on her Facebook page. 
• The Cake Fairy creates custom cakes for her customers offering intricate fondant work where needed. She shares her cake designs on her Facebook page and can be contacted directly there.
• Stephanie's Cakes whether you are looking for birthday cakes, wedding cakes or simply a delicious cake for a one-off event, Stephanie offers custom designs that can be found on her website 
• Expat Berlin Cooking and Baking Workshop - from personal experience, I can totally recommend any cakes made by Jacqueline. They don't only taste delicious, but look incredible, and she can custom make any design you throw at her. And if you want to lend a hand in making your little darling's cake, then she also offers workshops. 

Children's Birthday Party Photographer: I am a Berlin based photographer, so will of course recommend myself!. Please do get in touch for examples of my work at celia@berlinforallthefamily.com

Party Supplies:

Here are a selection of shops that have come recommended for buying general kids birthday party supplies across Berlin...

• Deko Behrendt, Hauptstraße 18, 10827 Berlin (Schöneberg)

• Werken, Spielen, Schenken, Schloßstraße 110, 12163 Berlin (Steglitz)

• Tiger, Wilmersdorfer Straße 117, 10627 Berlin (Charlottenburg)

• Spiele Max

          Gesundbrunnen-Center Berlin, Badstraße 4A, 13357 Berlin (Wedding)
          Weißenseer Weg 35, 13055 Berlin (Alt-Hohenschönhausen)
          Frankfurter Allee 111, 10247 Berlin (Friedrichshain)
          Haynauer Straße 72A, 12249 Berlin (Lankwitz)
          Schloßstraße 33-36, 12163 Berlin (Steglitz)
          Bahnhofstraße 33-38, 12555 Berlin (Köpenick)

• Xenos

          Kaufpark Eiche, Landsberger Chaussee 17, 16356 Berlin (Ahrensfelde)
          Boulevard Berlin, Schloßstraße 15, 12162 Berlin (Steglitz)
          Wilmersdorf Arcaden, Wilmersdorfer Straße 46, 10627 Berlin (Wilmersdorf)
          Neukölln Arcaden, Karl-Marx-Straße 66, 12043 Berlin (Neukölln)

Party Entertainers (in English)

• Bubble Brothers Labi, the Bubble Man offers giant bubble entertainment and can be hired for birthday parties. More info here.
• Partylicious Berlin they offer English or German language kids birthday party entertainment for the very small all the way up to teenagers. More info here.
• Fräulein Events offer both packaged or customised children's birthday parties in both English or German. More info here.

Where to buy or get a Piñata made (in Berlin)
I know there are a number of people who want Piñata's for their children's birthday and there are a selection of options out there  to fit a range of budgets. If you want to go low budget, check out the basic selection at your local Toys R Us or, support a small business and check out those for sale on Berlin-created Dawanda or head to the Piñateria in Kreuzberg and order one. 

Where to Celebrate a Kid's Birthday Party in Berlin

Baby & Toddler Birthday Parties in Berlin
If you are looking for somewhere to hold your baby's or toddler's birthday party, here are my tips

• Children's Cafe Wunderland Düsseldorfer Straße 40, 10707 Berlin (Wilmersdorf). This Wilmersdorf offer 2 hour children's parties with decorated birthday tables, cake, ice cream and more. More info (in German) on their website.
• Purzelbaum Gutsmuthsstr. 20, 12163 Berlin (Steglitz). They don't have any information on their website but I have been assured they offer children's birthday party options in their Steglitz space. You can get in touch via their website.

Birthday Parties for Kids Aged 4 - 6 Years Old

• Jolos Kinderwelt Am Tempelhofer Berg 7, 10965 Berlin (Kreuzberg). Jolos Kinderwelt is an indoor playground that also offer children's party celebrations for children 4 and up. The Jolo mascot will come and say hi to the kids and extra options are bookable. More details available on the website about their kids party options (in German) here.
• Little Art mobile art workshops (from age 2 and up) - Harriet and her bag of tricks can come to your home with all sorts of workshops from shadow play and badge making for the younger ones to upcycling, jewellery making and graphic printing for the older kids. More info on all her workshops here. 
• The Center Berlin Esmarchstraße 5, 10407 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg). The Center offer the chance to rent their studio space with mention of helping with great parties such as 'acrobatics, pop song singing and arts activities''. Head on over to their website for more info (in English) here.
• Indoor BeachCenter Berlin Königshorster Str. 11-13, 13439 Berlin (Märkisches Viertel). This indoor beach centre near Wittenau offers good options for children celebrating their birthdays in the colder months. Alongside food and drinks, they provide entertainment and extras such as balls, football/soccer goals etc can be booked for extra fun for the kids. You can find out more information here and ask any questions via their contact form here.

• FEZ An der Wuhlheide 197, 12459 Berlin (Köpenick). The family fun centre FEZ offer a wide range of birthday party options for kids aged 4-14 years old. Options include children's theatre (in German), astronaut training and more! You can find out more details of what is on offer for children's birthdays at FEZ.
• Children's Cafe Wunderland Düsseldorfer Straße 40, 10707 Berlin (Wilmersdorf). This Wilmersdorf offer 2 hour children's parties with decorated birthday tables, cake, ice cream and more. More info (in German) here.
• Backmäuse Dagmar Thieme, Seehofstr. 40, 14167 Berlin (Zehlendorf) & Ludwigkirchplatz 12, 10719 Berlin (Wilmersdorf). For those with children who are confident in German, they can have a fun baking-themed birthday party at one of this baker's two locations in Berlin. Aimed at children over 5, they offer a party packet where your child and their guests can bake biscuits or pizza. More details on the website here.
• Lern-Erfinder-Werkstätten (Wood Workshops) Keplerstraße 10 (entrance at Gaußstraße), Raum (room) 104, 12459 Berlin (Oberscöneweide). This popular children's learning workshop offer hands-on children's birthday parties for children aged 5 years and over. Items such as planes, birdhouses, games or hand puppets etc can all be made (with guidance) out of wood. More information here.

Birthday Parties for Kids Aged 7 - 10 Years Old

• Perlerei (Bead shop) Lenbachstraße 7, 10245 Berlin (Friedrichshain). Perlerei offer children's birthday parties in their Friedrichshain shop for up to 11 children aged  between 8 - 10 years. The children get to make their own jewellery in the Perlerei shop and more. You can read the information in German here and contact them at info@perlerei.de.
• Treasure Hunt at Fort Hahneberg. If your child loves to play at hunting for treasure, here at Fort Hahneberg, they can actually do this at this little known Spandau fort! Aimed at groups up to 15 children, they will be assisted as they make their hunt. More information here.
• Zirkusträume (Circus Dreams) Katzengraben 19, 12555 Berlin (Köpenick). Ever dreamt of being in the circus? On weekend's this circus group offer a four hour children's party for up to 12 children aged 6-12 years in Köpenick. They can learn lots of the tricks, play with the clowns and learn new skills whilst having fun. Full details for what's on offer here.
• Jumphouse offer two types of birthday packages each including a 90 minutes of trampolining for the birthday guests and then food and drinks options. More info (in German) here.
• The Center Berlin Esmarchstraße 5, 10407 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg). The Center offer the chance to rent their studio space with mention of helping with great parties such as 'acrobatics, pop song singing and arts activities''. Head on over to their website for more info (in English) here.
• FEZ An der Wuhlheide 197, 12459 Berlin (Köpenick). The family fun centre FEZ offer a wide range of birthday party options for kids aged 4-14 years old. Options include children's theatre (in German), astronaut training and more!  You can find out more details of what is on offer for children's birthdays at FEZ.
• Smilla (Sewing Parties) Eisenacher Straße 64, 10823 Berlin (Schöneberg). For crafts-interested children over 6 years, Smilla offer sewing parties (in German) in their Schöneberg workshop for groups of 5-8 children. You can contact them via info@smilla-berlin.de or their website.
• Magic Mountain (climbing centre) Böttgerstraße 20-26, 13357 Berlin (Wedding). Magic Mountain offer adventure children's parties for those aged 6-15 years old. More info can be found on their website (in German) here.
• Indoor BeachCenter Berlin Königshorster Str. 11-13, 13439 Berlin (Märkisches Viertel). This indoor beach centre near Wittenau offers good options for children celebrating their birthdays in the colder months. Alongside food and drinks, they provide entertainment and extras such as balls, football/soccer goals etc can be booked for extra fun for the kids. You can find out more information here.
• Backmäuse Dagmar Thieme, Seehofstr. 40, 14167 Berlin (Zehlendorf) & Ludwigkirchplatz 12, 10719 Berlin (Wilmersdorf). For those with children who are confident in German, they can have a fun baking-themed birthday party at one of this baker's two locations in Berlin. Aimed at children over 5, they offer a party packet where your child and their guests can bake biscuits or pizza. More details on the website here.

Birthday Parties for Kids Aged 11 years +

• Magic Mountain (climbing centre) Böttgerstraße 20-26, 13357 Berlin (Wedding). Magic Mountain offer adventure children's parties for those aged 6-15 years old. More info can be found on their website (in German) here.
• Jumphouse offer two types of birthday packages each including a 90 minutes of trampolining for the birthday guests and then food and drinks options. More info (in German) here.
• FEZ An der Wuhlheide 197, 12459 Berlin (Köpenick). The family fun centre FEZ offer a wide range of birthday party options for kids aged 4-14 years old. Options include children's theatre (in German), astronaut training and more! You can find out more details of what is on offer for children's birthdays at FEZ.
• Zirkusträume (Circus Dreams) Katzengraben 19, 12555 Berlin (Köpenick). Ever dreamt of being in the circus? On weekend's this circus group offer a four hour children's party for up to 12 children aged 6-12 years in Köpenick. They can learn lots of the tricks, play with the clowns and learn new skills whilst having fun. Full details for what's on offer here.
• Smilla (Sewing Parties) Eisenacher Straße 64, 10823 Berlin (Schöneberg). For crafts-interested children over 6 years, Smilla offer sewing parties (in German) in their Schöneberg workshop for groups of 5-8 children. You can contact them via info@smilla-berlin.de or their website.
• Indoor BeachCenter Berlin Königshorster Str. 11-13, 13439 Berlin (Märkisches Viertel). This indoor beach centre near Wittenau offers good options for children celebrating their birthdays in the colder months. Alongside food and drinks, they provide entertainment and extras such as balls, football/soccer goals etc can be booked for extra fun for the kids. You can find out more information here.
• Backmäuse Dagmar Thieme, Seehofstr. 40, 14167 Berlin (Zehlendorf) & Ludwigkirchplatz 12, 10719 Berlin (Wilmersdorf). For those with children who are confident in German, they can have a fun baking-themed birthday party at one of this baker's two locations in Berlin. Aimed at children over 5, they offer a party packet where your child and their guests can bake biscuits or pizza. More details on the website here.

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