Things to do in Berlin with kids
Some consider a city trip with kids too overwhelming, either for the parents or the kids. But when you know where to go, travelling with kids can be highly rewarding. If you are looking for things to do with kids in Berlin, then you have come to the right place.
What is there to do in Berlin for kids?
Berlin is surprisingly kid-friendly, with lots of attractions and activities that are fun for the whole family. There are attractions created for kids but also sights that have added special kids sections. These are some of our favourite places to visit in Berlin with kids:
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre: if there is one place that was designed with kids in mind it is this one. Adults can’t even enter without a child! But when you do, there are lots of things to explore, rides to take and contraptions to build.
- SEA LIFE: the underwater world has a magical quality that captures the imagination no matter how old you are.
- Little BIG City: here children are giants as they explore different periods of Berlin’s history with interactive miniatures of the city.
- Madame Tussauds: this is where the entire family can meet their favourite celebrities. From football stars to movie stars and from famous German politicians to famous German philosophers and scientists, they all hang out at Madame Tussauds.
- Zoo Berlin: the oldest zoo of Germany is fun for the whole family and sits at the heart of the city in Tiergarten.
- Jewish Museum: the largest Jewish Museum in Europe has a dedicated Children’s Museum: ANOHA which encourages their youngest guests to think about the respectful coexistence of people, animals, and nature.
If you are looking for a fun attraction for teens in Berlin, then we recommend The Berlin Dungeon. This attraction is not for little kids but most definitely fun for teenagers! Want to know more about visiting Berlin with kids? Read our Top activities to do in Berlin with kids blog.
Things to do in Berlin with family
When you are visiting Berlin with your family you will want an easy way to make your way around the city to visit all the attractions and touristic sights on your itinerary. The Hop-on Hop-off family ticket is perfect for this, as it gives access to the Berlin City Sightseeing bus for 2 adults and 3 children. Like the regular bus ticket, you can book this ticket for either 24 or 48 hours.
There are enough Berlin family activities to fill several days. Along with the tourist attractions, there are the many historical sights that are good for families to explore together and learn from together. A visit to the Memorial of Murdered Jews and its underground exhibition remind us not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
The DDR Museum is also interesting for the whole family, as it shows everyday life as it was when Germany was split between East and West. The Computer Games Museum is a trip down memory lane for adults, and a good opportunity for kids to make fun of their parents. The Berlin Icebar takes the whole family on a polar expedition with ice sculptures and glasses made of ice.
Fun facts about Berlin for kids
If you are visiting the German capital with kids, you might want to share some interesting facts about the city with them.
- Berlin is the capital and the largest city in Germany
- The city is part of the state of Brandenburg
- Over 6 million people live in the metropolitan area of the city
- People who live here are referred to as Berliners
- There are people from 180 countries living in the capital
- The city was divided into East and West from 1945 until 1989
