Big Fun—Little Fans! As you know, Berlin offers a wide variety of exciting activities and experiences for kids. From exquisite restaurants tocozy bedroom movie theaters to spectacular hot-air balloon rides over the city, we’ve already shared plenty with you. But now we’d also like to make the littlest ones happy. Here, we’re presenting 15 of the best activities you can enjoy with your kids in Berlin to make your family day unforgettable .
A magically sparkling, walk-through enchanted forest for the whole family. Instead of just viewing art from a distance, children can move through the luminous forest and playfully explore the installation. The swings in the middle of the light installation are especially fun—kids can swing through the “forest” surrounded by colors, projections, and sounds. During the approximately45-minute cycle, spring, summer, fall, and winter alternate —with falling leaves, artificial suns, moving light displays, and ever-changing moods. This turns modern media art into an experience even for the youngest children, with plenty to see, discover, and experience. Children up to and including six years of age also enjoy free admission.
Candlelight: Here, children’s eyes light up
Melodies that enchant the whole family! Candlelight presents magical concert series that delight both young and old. Special concerts for children are organized regularly, where they can enjoy the most beautiful melodies from their favorite movies in a sea of candles. The unique atmosphere of Candlelight—a combination of dreamlike sounds and soft candlelight —makes this family outing an unforgettable experience.
Experience German history in a whole new way—immersive, interactive, and engaging all your senses: The Deutschlandmuseum in Berlin, located right on Leipziger Platz near Potsdamer Platz, takes you on an exciting journey from Roman times to the present. Forget boring museums with endless information panels. Here, history becomes an experience! Instead of traditional exhibitions, an adventure awaits you that’s more reminiscent of an amusement park. The Deutschlandmuseum was the first German museum to be honored with the international THEA Award—the most prestigious prize in the entertainment and leisure industry—for its unique concept. Travel through 2,000 years of German history and experience 12 eras up close and in a multisensory way —with sound, light, movement, interactive moments, and even scents. History has never been this captivating! Grab your friends, parents, or grandparents—this museum guarantees an unforgettable experience for young and old alike.
MachMit! Children’s Museum
A true paradise for curious children is the MACHmit! Children’s Museum in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood. Housed in the former Eliaskirche, this interactive museum blends learning and play. Instead of quietly walking through exhibits, children can climb, build, craft, and experiment here. The absolute highlight is a huge wooden climbing structure that spans several floors and invites visitors to explore. The experience is complemented by creative workshops, rotating hands-on exhibits, and exciting play stations that convey knowledge in a particularly entertaining way—a perfect destination for families with children.
A visit to the world’s oldest zoo
At one of the world’s oldest zoos, you and your kids can enjoy exciting hours full of discoveries. With around 20,000 animals representing 1,100 different species and an aquarium, the Berlin Zoo is, for good reason, one of the capital’s most famous attractions. From a visit to the monkey house to the panda house and the rhino house, your children will be wide-eyed with wonder. But they won’t be the only ones fascinated—the exciting animal world impresses young and old alike!
Discover fascinating prehistoric exhibits
Let your children experience the world in its purest form! Our planet is a fascinating place full of endless opportunities for discovery, and little ones in particular are known for being especially curious. To satisfy their thirst for knowledge just a little, the Museum of Natural History offers a deep insight into the impressive evolution of our world. With prehistoric animals, taxidermied birds, and the famous polar bear Knut, the desire for voyages of discovery will be insatiable. The Museum of Natural History blends fun and education in a playful way.
From the early days of computing to revolutionary virtual reality technology—at the Computer Game Museum, you can experience not only the games of your youth but also those of your parents and grandparents in a whole new way. Playfully immerse yourself in the cultural history of the most exciting games and share this fascinating journey with your little ones. In authentically designed rooms and an arcade with a 1980s vibe, you’ll feel right at home while adding a breath of fresh air to your family outings.
Having Fun While Learning
We’d like to introduce you to another museum designed especially for the little ones. The Labyrinth Museum in Berlin features a series of interactive exhibits for children ages three to eleven that promote social and cultural learning through play. The motto here is: “Learning by doing.” Fun, curiosity, and meaningful knowledge are once again at the heart of this outing with the kids. Enjoy this precious time with your family and rest assured that your little ones will learn something useful while having fun.
A kids’ café with play areas and treats
A true playground paradise for kids awaits you at the Mini Me Kindercafé! Your little ones can really let off steam on the various indoor levels. In a pleasant and child-friendly atmosphere, both adults and children feel completely at home. A ball pit and colorful play areas keep your children active. After plenty of playtime, you can treat yourselves to fresh smoothies and homemade cupcakes —which you and your little ones will love just as much!
The German Spy Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of professional espionage and surveillance techniques. Slip into the role of a secret agent with the whole family for a short while, crack tricky secret codes, and solve puzzles as you explore the history of espionage from its earliest beginnings to the present day. This requires your full attention, so don’t let anything fool you. With state-of-the-art equipment, 3D glasses, and impressive projections, your kids in particular will feel like real spies! Click here for your tickets.
Getting lost in the world of Lego
An absolute highlight for kids: Legoland in Berlin! Right on Potsdamer Platz, in the heart of the city, young and old alike can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Lego. Find out how the colorful bricks are made, and even operate the buttons on the brick-making machine yourself. A particularly exciting part of this experience is the dragon ride in the enchanted castle, where you ride through the dark labyrinth. With so much to do, neither you nor your kids will want to leave Legoland!
If you’re looking for an activity in Berlin that will delight children and adults alike, the IKONO Museum on Alexanderplatz is the perfect place for you: Here, creativity and interactive art come together in over 14 imaginative rooms. Creative adventures await you—from a traditional Japanese alleyway to a mesmerizing ball pit. This immersive experience invites you to let your imagination run wild and rediscover the joy of childhood —ideal for friends and family. It’s also a perfect, weather-proof tip for the holidays!
If you’re in the mood for a family outing with plenty to do, Ziegeleipark Mildenberg is a great destination: Here, the whole family can experience hands-on industrial culture —from a narrow-gauge train ride to a water playground. The Ziegeleipark Mildenberg, about an hour north of Berlin, combines an industrial museum with recreational activities: a historic narrow-gauge train ride, hands-on exhibits, an adventure playground, swimming spots, and bike paths in an idyllic lakeside landscape formed by former clay pits.
If you’re in the mood for an animal-themed outing, the Leipzig Zoo is a real highlight for families and animal lovers. The Leipzig Zoo is one of Europe’s most famous zoos and, spread across 27 hectares, combines modern animal care, species conservation, and large-scale themed worlds such as Gondwanaland and Pongoland. The zoo is home to around 6,300 animals representing approximately 650 species, is open year-round, and is located at Pfaffendorfer Straße 29 in Leipzig.
Climbing under black light: Fun for kids ages five and up and beginners with absolutely no prior experience! If you’re looking to try something out of the ordinary during your family day in Berlin, KletterMax.Berlin is just the thing: The modern indoor climbing arena in Marzahn-Hellersdorf is considered the world’s first black-light climbing experience. Spanning about 450 m², you’ll find 30 different routes (approx. 225 meters in elevation), automatic belay systems, and 90-minute sessions —ideal for beginners, kids, and families.
A Relaxing Break for Parents: Kids play safely while you enjoy coffee and a meal in peace. If you’re looking for an activity where young and old alike will have a great time, the family-friendly kids’ café CUTE’S Berlin in Mitte is just the place: There’s a large indoor play area with a multi-level climbing frame, slides, a ball pit, and a separate area for babies and toddlers. While the kids play, you can relax and have breakfast, lunch, or coffee —and the play fee is calculated based on actual play time.
