As a travel destination, Berlin not only attracts museum fans and party people from all over the world. The German capital is also extremely popular with families due to its wide range of options. So that your Family vacation in Berlin Turns into a trip that parents also have fun, we reveal the best activities for the whole family here.

The linchpin of the family trip to Berlin: the hotel

Especially with smaller children, the journey to the museum, memorial, park, etc. is sometimes exhausting. The most important requirement for a successful family holiday in the capital is therefore a centrally located hotel, from which all sights and districts can be easily reached. The aletto Hotel am Kudamm near the Zoologischer Garten S-Bahn and U-Bahn station (1 minute walk from the hotel) is just as ideal as Aletto Potsdamer Platz near the transport hub of the same name: by bus and train, you can quickly and easily reach all family hotspots from both houses.

And after an eventful day, our family hotel offers a quiet retreat where you and your family can relax for the next day.

Berlin — really good!

From wild to cute, from small to large, from local to exotic, Berlin's zoos represent all species that make the hearts of animal lovers beat faster. When the weather is nice, a visit to the zoo or animal park can be easily extended into a wonderful family day trip, during which adults can stroll through flora and fauna in a relaxed way.

The aletto Hotel am Kudamm is the ideal starting point for a trip to Berlin Zoo. It only takes about ten minutes on foot from the hotel to the famous Elephant Gate. In Germany's oldest zoo, you can marvel at over 1,400 species and you can study their behavior during feedings and shows. The accompanying aquarium is an entertaining, colorful program item for rainy days.

In eastern Berlin, the zoo in Friedrichsfelde is the counterpart to the zoo. The enclosures of local and wild animals are embedded in a huge park area, which invites you to stroll and relax. In this way, you can immediately leave the hustle and bustle of the metropolis behind you for a while in the zoo. Family vacation in its most relaxing form!

Sporty, sporty...

Everyone probably has a favorite sport in which they are particularly good. But everyone in the family can agree on the following activities in Berlin, because they are primarily about fun. So: Free sport!

Black light mini golf

Not only do the little ones get their money's worth at mini golf, the grown-ups can also show off their racket skills here. Is it supposed to be mini golf in a special atmosphere? Then head to black light mini golf! At Görlitzer Park in Kreuzberg and in the halls at the Borsigturm in Reinickendorf, there are two huge indoor mini golf courses for bad weather fun. The individual rooms are designed differently in terms of theme and provide plenty of wow effects when playing. Important: Don't forget to make a reservation!

Dive into the fan curves of Berlin's stadiums

Finally spending time with the family again — that's what a family vacation is all about. Fortunately, Berlin offers numerous opportunities to spend “quality time” with the children. Go to the stadium with your family and experience the very special atmosphere of major sporting events! Together, you cheer on your favorite team: the Eisbären Berlin, the albatrosses from Alba Berlin or, of course, the soccer players from Union and Hertha. It's hard to describe the feeling of standing between thousands of enthusiastic fans and keeping our fingers crossed together. You must have experienced that!

Jump'n'run for real?

Everyone knows the old game classics in which you whizzed through different worlds as Super Mario or Sonic. The jumping room in Berlin-Lankwitz stands at over 2,400 m² 12 different subject areas are available where children and adults can really work off energy. From free jumping to course trampoline jumping to Dodge Ball, there is everything that is fun and makes you sweat. Guaranteed to fall asleep in the evening, of course.

Jungfernheide high ropes course

The Jungfernheide high ropes course combines sport and nature. Well secured, you will become master of the skies and work your way from station to station at lofty heights. This requires strategy, endurance and strength. And admittedly, a bit of courage too. Depending on age and skill, you can choose one of five climbing courses of different heights and difficulties.

Attention: When planning your family vacation, please consider the winter break that many high ropes courses and climbing parks in Berlin take.

Eating out in Berlin with kids: from child-friendly to cool
At Acucina Italiana at Aletto Potsdamer Platz, you can enjoy classic Italian cuisine on Fridays and Saturdays, prepared with lots of amore using fresh and regional ingredients. If that doesn't fit your schedule or if you want to eat outside, then try out one of our favorite restaurants for families:

Piazza Bra

Kids love pizza! How good that it is only a stone's throw to Piazza Bra on Kurfürstendamm. With around 30 different types of pizza on the menu, you're proverbially spoilt for choice — from classics to southern Italian specialities. The pizza is baked in a typical Italian way — i.e. fresh from the oven and wafer-thin. But it is huge; the children can even share a pizza and everyone will still be satisfied.

Hardrock Café Berlin

Parents of teenagers know how difficult it can be to get adolescent offspring excited about something. But even the coolest teens can't say no to a visit to the Hard Rock Café on Kurfürstendamm. The interior and menu are typically American and there is an extra children's menu for children under 10 years of age. In addition to good food, you are certain of one thing: the best atmosphere and musical classics in rock history. Be sure to check out the café's event calendar, as bands also play regularly, which makes the experience even more memorable! What's left to say besides: Snacks, Drinks and Rock'n'Roll!

Giraffe Restaurant

Café Giraffe at the Tiergarten S-Bahn station is a true gourmet oasis — whether in the morning for breakfast, lunch, in the evening and, of course, in between. The staff is absolutely child-friendly, meaning they are tough when it comes to children's noise and stains on the tablecloths. A spacious, well-equipped play area for children provides a remedy for boredom when parents want to drink a coffee after dinner. A top location if you're looking for the perfect restaurant with small bundles of energy.

Berlin and the surrounding area: family trips to Brandenburg

The capital offers so many options that a single Family vacation to Berlin Barely enough to discover the most beautiful and exciting corners. But if you have brought a bit of time to Berlin, we recommend a trip to Brandenburg. The well-developed regional rail network around Berlin connects the capital with many still undiscovered Brandenburg gems.

Filmpark Babelsberg — Universal Studios were yesterday!

It takes less than 30 minutes by S-Bahn and regional train from the Zoological Garden to Potsdam-Babelsberg, meaning it is only a stone's throw away from Aletto Kudamm. In the Babelsberg theme park, parents and children get to know the TV and cinema business up close and experience action and entertainment all day long. From the western town to a Jim Knopf adventure playground to the legendary stunt show, numerous attractions await you.

The paradise for all sweet people among you: Katjes' glass candy factory in Potsdam

A trip to Potsdam is worthwhile in many ways, including those with a sweet tooth. Babelsberg is also home to the Katjes candy factory. Here, small and old foodies can experience first-hand how the sweet delights are produced in the factory. The affiliated factory outlet provides a decent supply of goodies when you return home after a family holiday in Berlin.

On the water through the Spreewald — the fairytale forest just outside Berlin

Southeast of Berlin is the beautiful Spreewald, a lowland area unique in Germany. Widely branched water veins in enchanted landscapes attract enthusiastic canoeists year after year. Paddling together on the endless, quiet watercourses of the Spreewald is the perfect combination of sport and relaxation. What more could you want on vacation?!

As you can see, with our tips, your family vacation in Berlin will be a series of highlights in no time at all. And in any other case, our reception staff at the hotel will be happy to provide you with advice and assistance and will also be happy to share the best secret Berlin tips with you.

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