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October 2019 Long Night of Families An open-door event until midnight for families with children under 14 at venues from studios to laboratories, yurt tents and much more. familiennacht.de

Nov. 2019 to Feb. 2020MärchenbergThe Hexenkessel Hoftheater presents the Grimm brothers’ fairy tales in their Glass Palace in the Pfefferberg complex. hexenberg-ensemble.de

January 2020International Green Week BerlinBerlin’s ExpoCenter City hosts this major international fair presenting trends in the food, agricultural and horticultural industries. gruenewoche.de

February 2020 Berlinale Berlin’s international film festival also includes a Generation section show-casing films for children and young people. berlinale.de

31 August 2019 Long Night of Museums Enjoy an exciting programme of events and explore the stunning exhibitions in Berlin’s museums. lange-nacht-der-museen.de September 2019 Berlin Torchlight Concert A magical open-air family show by Berlin band Rumpelstil with the audience’s sea of torches sparkling in the night. waldbuehne-berlin.de

1 September 2019 ISTAF Berlin The ISTAF Berlin – Interna-tional Stadium Festival – in the Olympic Stadium is Germany’s oldest and most famous track and field meeting. istaf.de

Oct. 2019 to Feb. 2020 Torchlight Tours in Berlin’s NaturkundemuseumOnce the Museum of Natural History has closed its doors, visitors aged 8 and over can explore the treasures in the darkened exhibition halls, torch in hand. museumfuer naturkunde.berlin

7–10 March 2019 Disney On Ice Berlin’s Velodrom hosts Disney On Ice’s new hit show 100 Years of Magic with a dazzling cast of Disney characters and magical moments. velodrom.de

8 June 2019 Children’s Carnival of CulturesCarnival procession followed by children’s party in Görlitzer Park. kma-kinderkarneval.de

June 2019 Long Night of the SciencesTours, talks and hands-on activities in science facilities and institutes in Berlin and Potsdam. langenachtderwissen schaften.de

3 August 2019Bibi & Tina – The Concert Family musical at the Parkbühne Wuhlheide with a new Bibi & Tina adventure with dancing and activities to join in, for children from 3 years old. wuhlheide.de

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A World Playground in Treptower Park ages 10 and under, Am Treptower Park 27 12435 Berlin S8, 9, 41, 42 Treptower Park

B “Plantsche im Plänterwald” Water Playground ages 12 and under, Dammweg 1b, 12437 Berlin S8, 9, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47 Baumschulenweg, then B265 (Neue Krugallee/Dammweg)

A Jungle Playground, ages 16 and under Dalandweg 34, 12167 Berlin S25, 26 Lankwitz, then B283 (Vionvillestraße)

B Am Bäkequell, ages 14 and under Fronhoferstraße 9, 12165 Berlin S1+U9 Rathaus Steglitz

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Family friendly prices: In our family friendly hotels, up to two children under 9 stay for free in the room of the accompanying person(s)* , includes breakfast when the accompanying person(s) have breakfast in the hotel.

Room to play: Family friendly hotels have a play area with toys for children of different ages.

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A Sherwood Forest Playground ages 1 to 6 Knesebeckstraße 78/79, 10623 Berlin S3, 5, 7, 75 Savignyplatz, U1 Uhlandstraße

B Pirate Ship, ages 12 and under Tegeler Weg 97 14059 Berlin U7 Richard-Wagner-Platz, then BM45, 109 (Luisenplatz/Schloss Charlottenburg), U2 Ernst-Reuter-Platz, thenBM45 (Luisenplatz/Schloss Charlottenburg)

C Kids Planet, ages 10 and under Damaschkestraße 4, 10711 Berlin U7 Adenauer Platz, kidsplanet-berlin.de

C Rappelzappel im FEZ, ages 8 and under Straße zum FEZ 2, 12459 Berlin S3 Wuhlheide, then T27, 60, 67 (Freizeit- und Erholungszentrum), fez-berlin.de

More on these and other playgrounds: visitBerlin.de/en/playgrounds, visitBerlin.de/en/indoor-playgrounds or (in German) spielplatz.de, ihrspielplatz.de

C Cliffhanger Boulder Lounge, ages 8 and over, Zitadellenweg/Havelwerke, 13599 Berlin U7 Zitadelle, cliffhanger-berlin.de

A Dragon Playground, ages 12 and under Schreinerstraße 48/49, 10247 Berlin U5 Samariterstraße

B Volkspark Friedrichshain, ages 6 and under Am Friedrichshain, 10407 Berlin S3, 5, 7, 9, 75+U2, 5, 8 Alexanderplatz then B200 (Bötzowstraße)

A Vincent-van-Gogh- Straße I and II, ages 16 and under Vincent-van-Gogh-Straße 1 and 47, 13057 Berlin S75 Gehrenseestraße, then B294

B Im Schilf Playground ages 6 and under Hauffstraße 23, 10317 Berlin S5, 7, 75 Nöldnerplatz

A Wilhelmplatz Playground ages 16 and under, Mädewalder Weg 12621 Berlin, S5 Kaulsdorf

B There are many playgrounds dotted along the Wuhle hiking trail: in Ahrensfelde and all along the Seelgraben section, down the Ahrensfelder Grünzug section and in the Butterfly Meadows S7 Ahrensfelde, S5, 55 Wuhletal

A Water Playground and Motor Skills Park, ages 14 and under, Buschkrugallee Höhe Marienthaler Straße U7 Blaschkoallee

B Knight’s Castle, ages 16 and under Knollstraße/Ursulinenstraße, 12355 Berlin U7 Johannisthaler Chaussee, then B171, 260 (Narkauer Weg)

C Jolos Kinderwelt Indoor Playground ages 12 and under Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d, 10965 Berlin U6 Platz der Luftbrücke jolo-berlin.de

C Indoor Skydiving Berlin ages 4 and over Landsberger Allee 268 10367 Berlin S3, 5, 7, 9, 75+U2, 5, 8 Alexanderplatz, then TM6 (Genslerstraße) windobona.berlin

C Tommys Tobewelt Indoor Playground ages 14 and under, Roelckestraße 105 13088 Berlin, S8, 9, 42, 85 Prenzlauer Allee, B156 (Gustav-Adolf-Straße), then B158 (Pasedagplatz), tobewelt.de

C Bim & Boom Indoor Playground ages 2 to 12, Beilsteiner Straße 109 12681 Berlin, S7, 75 Springpfuhl, then T8 (Beilsteiner Straße) bim-boom.de

C BOULDERGARTEN Kletterkultur ages 6 and over Thiemannstraße 1, 12059 Berlin S41, 42 Sonnenallee, then B171, M41 (Hertzbergplatz) bouldergarten.de

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B Arkonaplatz ages 12 and under Arkonaplatz 6–7, 10435 Berlin U8 Bernauer Straße

C Zaunkönig family café, ages 8 and under Lüderitzstraße 14, 13351 Berlin U6 Seestraße

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B Ziegelhof Water Playground, ages 12 and under, Schiffahrtsufer, 13581 Berlin S5+U7 Rathaus Spandau, then B134, 135, 136 (Ziegelhof )

A Kolle 37 Adventure Playground ages 6 to 16, Kollwitzstraße 35, 10405 Berlin U2 Senefelderplatz, kolle37.de

B Marie Adventure Playground, ages 6 to 14 Marienburger Straße 27, 10405 Berlin S3, 5, 7, 9, 75+U2, 5, 8 Alexanderplatz, then TM42 (Marienburger Straße)

C Schwarzlicht Insel Berlin Goerzallee 190, 14167 Berlin ages 6 and under S25 Lichterfelde Ost, then BM11, X11 (Goerzallee/Drakestraße) B285 (Billy-Wilder-Promenade) schwarzlicht-insel.de

C Dockx Berlin, ages 16 and under Tempelhofer Hafen Ordensmeisterstraße 3, 12099 Berlin U6 Ullsteinstraße, dockx-berlin.de

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B Witches Playground, ages 12 and under, Eisenacher Straße 27, 10781 Berlin U1, 2, 3, 4 Nollendorfplatz

A Robinson Crusoe Playground, ages 6 and under, Campestraße, 13507 Berlin U6 Alt-Tegel

B Schäfersee lake, ages 12 and under Vierwaldstätter Weg 17, 13407 Berlin U8 Franz-Naumann-Platz

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The MACHmit! – JOINin! Museum for Children 031 is like no other. Here, children ages 5 and over can explore art workshops, the MirrorCabinet, the original Soap Shop, and the Printing Press and print their names in coloured letters. Every spring and autumn, the museum screens national and inter-national children’s films as part of the “FILMab!” series. machmitmuseum.de

Explore the night skies above Berlin! At the Zeiss-Großplanetarium – Stellar Theatre 032 take a stunning tour of our universe and the history of our cosmos, or join the fun at the Science Slam. The

Hörspielkino series presents classic radio plays (in German) for chil-dren and families. planetarium.berlin

Raise the curtain on the inspiring world of the stage at the Schaubude Berlin 033 . This magical world of puppet and marionette theatre is sure to captivate all ages, from children (over 3s) to grandparents! The programme ranges from Grimms’ fairy tales to topical tales – includ-ing three hens arguing over who is the most beautiful of all, or Bruno, the terror of the backyards. schaubude-berlin.de

What could be better in summer than a refreshing dip? At the Weißensee bathing beach 034 toddlers can splash to their hearts’ content in the non-swimmer section, while good swimmers make a splash further out. Afterwards, the kids can play in the fine white sand, or explore the heights of the climbing frame. Sheer relaxation!

Tempelhof-SchönebergTempelhof-Schöneberg is packed with stories and histories – and a place where you can fly kites on a former airport runway!

With a cosy café and garden, the ufaFabrik 051 is a sustainable venue for performance art and entertainment, theatre, comedy and world music. The fun family activities include a petting zoo with ponies, Mangalica pigs, geese and rabbits – and pony rides (pre-registration required)! kinderbauernhof.nusz.de

Is history exciting? Of course! Especially in the Jugend Museum in Schöneberg 052 . Here, children and young people have fun exploring the wonderful world of things and life in different eras. The museum also has attractive workshop rooms, theatre props and a small muse-um printing shop. jugendmuseum.de

The Süßkramdealer café and shop 053 is a must for chocolate lovers! First

opened as a cigarette shop in 1906, the original shelves now hold an Aladdin’s cave of chocolate specialities, pralines and candies – and if that’s not tempting enough, you can also enjoy delicious cakes and excellent coffee! suesskramdealer.de

Is your child a theatre grouch? A visit to Theater Strahl 054 will soon change that! With dance, music and interaction, these shows are especially designed for young people of 12 and over. Here, the pro-gramme ranges from classic plays in a modern guise to in-house productions – including elements of beatbox, masks and mime. theater-strahl.de

Friedrichshain-KreuzbergThe Oberbaumbrücke bridge lies at the centre of one of Berlin’s creative heartlands. The motto here is very much live and let live.

Switch on ... enjoy a walk ...and gain a fascinating insight into Berlin ... with the urban sounds to go audio guides. In the family walkabout radio play 06 “Zwischen den Welten”, your children join the protagonists on a journey through time around the Oberbaumbrücke bridge (for children from 9–12 years old). stadt-im-ohr.de/touren/zwischen-den-welten

Take an unusual journey into black light fantasy at the Schwarzlicht-Minigolf 07 indoor golf course past top city sights, neon green walls, garish miniature planets and plastic rainbow-coloured hills! minigolf-in-berlin.de

Spreading lawns with lots of space for a relaxed picnic or a spontaneous kickabout?

Then the green Park am Gleisdreieck 08 is the place to be! The park also has playgrounds for young and older children to explore. In the Experi-ence Nature area, children between 6 and 12 years old can learn about animals and plants and play hide and seek. In summer, there are also areas with water for a splash and paddle. gruen-berlin.de

Explore two millennia of German-Jewish history. Visit the Jewish Museum Berlin 09 and explore the permanent exhibition in Daniel Libeskind’s impressive zig-zag building, or take one of the regular tours for over-5s offering an insight into Jewish life and traditions. jmberlin.de

ReinickendorfWhere rural and urban life meet – from countryside to messing about in boats, and idyllic spots for nature lovers and families

Discover Berlin’s rural side – the Lübars family farm and leisure park 036 has fun for all the family with activities from an adventure playground with water features to a family farm with horses, goats, pigs, donkeys, ducks, geese, chickens and rabbits! alte-fasanerie-luebars.de

Even today, the old village of Heiligensee 037 has retained its characteristic charm and original village structure. On the vil-lage green, you can find a fifteenth-centu-ry church and houses with neo-classical facades – and don’t miss a visit to the old forge, a former village school and the old village fire station.

With charred uniforms, dented helmets, hand-pump hoses from 1650, historic vehicles and photos, information panels, firefighters’ songs and video stations, the Fire Service Berlin Mu-seum 038 offers a fascinating insight into the history of firefighting. You can even try on some firefighting gear – what more could a fire services fan wish for? feuerwehrmuseum-berlin.de

Discover Berlin’s nautical side at Greenwich Promenade 039 . Enjoy a stroll along the esplanade and the views over the water as the wind gently rip-ples the lake, the waves whoosh and the swans call. This is also an ideal starting point for a short or long tour on one of the many sightseeing boats leaving from the jetties. If you prefer a more sportive approach, why not hire a paddle boat and explore Tegeler See lake for yourself?

Marzahn-HellersdorfOpposites attract – with fields, meadows and an idyllic village with a windmill set against tower blocks from the former GDR.

On a low hill, sails stretching upwards to catch the breeze, the Historic Windmill 016 is a highlight in the old Alt-Marzahn village. The wooden windmill is fully func-tional – and even equipped with modern wind strength measurement sensors. Take a tour of the inside of this remarkable heritage building – and try some of the rye grains ground for the flour in the delicious “Marzahner Mühlenkruste” bread! marzahner-muehle.de

Take a special kind of trip back in time – on the Wuhle Valley Walk 017 . Pass by stone-age meadows, a medieval village, a 19th-century infirmary and manor house, and typical GDR tower blocks estates from the 1970s and 1980s. For the best view, visit the Wolkenhain viewing plat-

form on the 102-metre-high Kienberg hill, which is easy to reach by cable car. seilbahn.berlin

Biesdorf Palace 018 , set in a beautiful park and grounds, offers a mix of art, culture, relaxation and good food! In this delightful historic setting, enjoy fresh coffee specialities and delicious homemade cake in the Schloss Bies-dorf Café. In summer, the stage in the park hosts a programme of concerts, children’s theatre and open-air cinema. schlossbiesdorf.de

BergWerk.Berlin 019 , Europe’s largest indoor climbing park, offers adven-ture, impressive heights and breathtaking perspectives for all levels of skill. With so many routes on offer, the entire family is sure to have a great day out! bergwerk.berlin

Steglitz-Zehlendorf Wannsee has everything from palaces and parks to lakeside bathing beaches. Discover the southwest of Berlin with its green spaces and historic sites!

Once a manorial estate, Domäne Dahlem 046 is now a children’s paradise with horses, cows, sheep and goats. Here, kids can make things with beeswax, watch the animals, and go riding. The Culinari-um with its food exhibition takes you on a journey down the ages – with a wealth of interactive exhibits. Other highlights in-clude the manor house exhibition with its historic shop, as well as many market fes-tivals and events. domaene-dahlem.de

At the Düppel Museum Village 047 , you are expressly encouraged to touch, try on, listen, smell, experience and join in! Here, the houses, crafts and farming – and even the children’s games – bring the Middle

Ages vividly to life. The Düppel Museum Village also has open-air markets and festivals for all ages. dueppel.de

At Wannsee bathing beach 048 , test the relaxation value of the traditional Strandkorb beach chair while the kids play in the sand. For a more active lifestyle, try out a stand-up paddle board – and navigate around Peacock Island or simply cross the lake with the family.

And if it’s not exactly beach weather, you’re sure to find some fun things to do at the Schwartzsche Villa 049 arts centre. The extensive programme includes exhibitions, concerts and theatre for children – all housed in an impressively grand town house. And the attractive café and beer garden are also ideal for a relaxing break. kultur-steglitz-zehlendorf.de

NeuköllnAn old village core and a bustling centre with edgy art galleries, pop-up stores, small outlets, and an exciting

programme for families.

In 1884, a traditional family of Viennese magicians opened a magic shop on Ber-lin’s Friedrichstraße. Today, the shop, ap-propriately called Zauberkönig Berlin 026 (literally, “King of Magic”) is in Neukölln and – hey presto! – famed for its magic tricks, novelty items, costumes, masks, toys and more. Well worth a visit! zauberkoenig-berlin.de

Gliding along on skates is hard to beat – and especially exhilarating in an open-air ice rink. In the Ice Stadium in Sportpark Neukölln 027 , you can show off your el-egant style on the straight runs, or impress on the space dedicated to turns and pirou-ettes (hire skates: Euro sizes 24 to 50).

At the Puppet Theatre Museum 028 , children aged 2 and over can meet a king who wants to cook spaghetti, see Pinocchio imagining he has strings, and enjoy many other wonderful pieces of puppetry. Children can also try out their own puppetry skills. Over-8s will love the torchlight tours – complete with some fun scary moments! Armed with torches, they tour the exhibition and explore the exciting atmosphere of the world of pup-pets at night. puppentheater-museum.de

Who is the fastest in the family? At the Berlinkart 029 indoor go kart track, adults and children aged 10 and over can test their karting skills. For the ultimate in recreational fun, lap our 752-metre circuit in one of our 6.5 HP karts! berlin-kart.de

Treptow-KöpenickEnjoy a fun day out with the entire family exploring Treptow-Köpenick from the River Spree to the Müggelberg hills!

Berlin at your feet – quite literally! Your children are sure to love the Berlin-Brandenburg Model Park 056 . With all the sights in easy reach, they can run around this model of Berlin to their heart’s content from the Brandenburg Gate to the Reichstag Parliament Build-ing – and find Spandau’s famous Citadel fortress just round the corner! modellparkberlin.de

Archenhold Observatory 057 is home to world’s longest moveable refracting tel-escope. Ideal to explore the night skies, planets and stars. Guided tours in Eng-lish on request. astw.de

Take a trip by canoe, kayak, or motor-boat down the romantic waterways be-tween the Müggelsee and Dämeritzsee

lakes – stunning even in autumn! Sheer adventure for the entire family: hire a TIPI raft 058 for a few hours, the whole day, or even overnight. Picnic baskets and BBQ grill can be ordered additionally. flossundlos.de

The FEZ Berlin 059 in the spreading Wuhlheide Park covers a vast 113,000 sq. metres. The leisure centre has everything kids love, with a bathing lake and lawns for summer, as well as playgrounds, basketball court and kickabout areas, the Eco Island, and a climbing tower. If skies are grey, families can visit the Alice Museum for Children, take in a show at the Astrid Lindgren Stage, or visit the indoor playgrounds. fez-berlin.de

Charlottenburg-WilmersdorfFrom Charlottenburg Palace to the Olympic Stadium: Exploring historical sites in Charlottenburg–Wilmersdorf.

Friedrich the Great is one of Prussia’s most famous rulers – but what was his childhood like? His hobbies and pas-sions? And what about court life? That was certainly not always easy! As a royal lady’s maid, Sophie knows all about the king and his family – and fascinat-ing stories about life behind the scenes! With Sophie as your guide through the New Wing at Charlottenburg Palace 01 , families can enjoy a different take on court life (children aged 6–10). spsg.de

Younger children (from 3 years on) can enjoy all the fun of a play, magic tricks or clowns, while parents relax over cof-fee and cake or something more sub-stantial. The same principle applies to family meals – children can eat and

afterwards explore the climbing castle, slide, drawing and toy corner, while parents indulge in the Charlottchen’s 02 tasty regional cuisine! restaurant-charlottchen.de

Explore the city’s sporting side – discover Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on your own or on a fascinating live tour 03 . View the underground warm-up halls in the stadium’s catacombs or climb to the intermediate roof for a bird’s-eye view of this former UEFA five-star stadium! (Selected tours in English). olympiastadion-berlin.de

Zoo Berlin 04 is world famous – and offers fun for all the family! High on the list of things to see are two cute pandas – the only pair of pandas in Germany. On rainy days, check out the Zoo Aquarium, Germany’s leading public aquarium. Here, you can find sharks, a six-metre-long black-tailed python, and a tropical Crocodile Hall with crocs and large lizards! zoo-berlin.de

Mitte The government quarter in Germany’s capital city is open to all – just like Berlin itself!

A sweet indulgence! The Bonbon-macherei 021 is a specialist shop produc-ing and selling original Berlin artisan sweets from traditional recipes. In the integrated show kitchen, children and parents can watch how over 30 sorts of sweets are traditionally produced … and, of course, try them afterwards! bonbonmacherei.de

Premièred in the Grips Theater 022 over 30 years ago, the quintessential West Berlin musical Linie 1 still draws the crowds. With Max und Milli, Grips landed another classic – this time for children and young people. These and many other plays have cemented the

Grips Theater’s reputation as one of Berlin’s most exciting stages. grips-theater.de

As home to the world’s largest Brachiosaurus skeleton, Museum of Natural History 023 is popular with children of all ages. The displays also include the fun interactive Jurascopes with animations of how di-nosaur skeletons come alive! The Wet collections offer a slightly creepy but fascinating display of animal specimens preserved in 276,000 jars of alcohol on shelves on three levels – a total of 12.6 km of shelf space. And on the torchlight tours at night, you can discover even more of the museum’s treasures. museumfuernaturkunde.berlin

Take a journey from the source of the River Spree to the depths of the Atlantic and on to the tropics – and discover a fascinating diversity of species, from sea horses to sting rays and sharks. And with a ride in the glass lift through the AquaDom, every visit to the AquaDom & SEA LIFE Berlin 024 is a memorable experience! visitsealife.com/de/berlin

Lichtenberg Lichtenberg is up-and-coming, with young families settling around the Rummelsburger Bucht bay and creatives living the dream in charming old industrial buildings.

Berlin’s lakes and waterways are delight-ful to explore. And at the Spreeboote Boat Rental 011 you can hire everything from stand-up paddle boards or paddle boats to motor boats complete with pic-nic baskets and BBQs – as licence-free boats or with skippers! spreeboote.de

The Theater an der Parkaue 012 , Berlin’s municipal youth stage, presents many of theatre’s different facets – from inter-national works to myths of past eras, familiar fairy tales, newly translated works, old favourites and classics from 2000 years of literature. Its productions and festivals have firmly established the theatre’s reputation as one of the leading national and international stages for chil-dren and young people. Check out the programme – and be inspired! parkaue.de

No one likes queueing... but it’s well worth it when your reward is artisan ice cream from the SchokoLadenEismanufaktur 013 in the Kaskelkiez neighbourhood! All their ice cream is handmade – simply heavenly! In winter, you might prefer their artisan chocolate and truffle pralines – another good reason to join the queue!

Out in the countryside, you can unwind, relax, and just enjoy the plants and animals. The Malchow Nature Conservation Station 014 is dedicated to environmental education and species and biotope protection. Here, you can celebrate the Stork Festival in autumn, or buy organic products at the farm shop all year round. naturschutzstation-malchow.de

Parkaue Theatre Museum of Natural History

Marzahn VillageOberbaumbrücke Bridge

Zeiss-Großplanetarium – Stellar Theatre

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Wannsee Lake

SpandauSpandau is rich in contrasts – a treasure trove of history and a modern industrial location, a water sports paradise and a leafy landscape with romantic corners!

Spandau has the oldest signs of settlement and civilisation in all Berlin. Here, history is vibrantly alive! After enjoying the stunning views from the 30-metre-high Juliusturm tower 041 , set off on your tour of discovery around the 16th-century Citadel – a square Renaissance fortress surrounded entirely by water. But the thick walls of the Citadel, rated as one of Europe’s best-preserved Re-naissance fortresses, not only conceal excit-ing finds from past eras – they also regularly provide accommodation for lodgers! Every winter, over 10,000 bats come to hibernate in the nooks and crannies of the old fortress walls. Children of all ages (and their parents!) find it fascinating to view the bats close up in the Citadel’s darkened Bat Cellar 042 . zitadelle-berlin.de

The ideal family day out? A fun place to visit with activities for the kids, tasty food and a chance for parents to relax – just what you find at the Vierfelderhof Farm 043 in Gatow. Here, kids can burn off some energy on the fun farm playgrounds, jump from piles of straw, visit the farm animals and watch farm life around them. And when hunger strikes, they can join their parents in the farm café for delicious home-made cake! vierfelderhof.de

An ideal place to play! Südpark Spandau 044 has been recently revamped and now includes new water features on 1500 sq. metres of landscaped lawns. The two paddling pools of different depths are perfect for young children and toddlers to splash around on hot summer days – and in almost any weather, the large ship playground is great for climbing and games of hide and seek.

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German Museum of Technology 010 – A fascinating place to explore

Discover old and new tech-nologies – from trains, planes and ships to the world’s first computer and much more! And at the Science Center Spectrum with over 150 fascinating hands-on experiments to try, science comes alive. sdtb.de

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Enjoy a new perspective on Berlin – with panoramic views

Here, children can let off steam on the water playground, explore the world of plants, discover different cultures, and take a ride with stunning views in the cable car – only a few of the many things to do in the Gardens of the World! 020 gaerten-der-welt.de

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Foxtrail – Follow the trail … Fun for all the family

Foxtrail 025 is a fantastic mix of a scavenger hunt, sightseeing and an escape game. Together with your family, explore Berlin as your playing field and find the fox in the urban jungle! foxtrail.de

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Tempelhofer Feld Park 055 This spreading park offers almost unlimited space for all kinds of activities – from kite landboarding, skating, Segway-ing or cycling as well as flying kites, playing minigolf and even a game of quidditch...! Or you can just enjoy a relaxing picnic out on these green inner-city spaces. gruen-berlin.de/tempelhofer-feld

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Britzer Garten Park 030 : Relax to the max in a beautiful land-scaped park for young and old.

A sea of tulips in spring, gorgeous roses in summer, a blaze of dahl-ias in autumn – all set between spreading green lawns and a charming lake. The park’s various themed playgrounds are sure to be a hit with children of all ages! britzer-garten.de

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Berlin on Bike 035 – Bike hire and guided tours

Ideal for the entire family – our guided bike tours are a fun way to discover Berlin. Selection of helmets, kids’ bikes, trailers and child seats available. Tours daily at 10am and 3pm, or as a private tour. berlinonbike.de

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JUMP House Berlin Trampolinpark 040 Fun and action for the entire family – over 120 trampolines, tumble tracks, jump bags, a foam pit, basketball and dodgeball! Ideal for children’s birthdays and for school outings. jumphouse.de

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The Müggelturm viewing tower – The best view of Berlin from the city’s highest natural hill

Beneath the iconic Müggelturm

tower 060 , the forest stretches away to the Müggelsee lakes. Admission: standard € 4, reduced € 2. On presentation of this flyer, all family members pay the reduced price. Offer only valid for one time use for each family. müggelturm.berlin

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St. Nicholas' Church

After window shopping as you stroll Spandau Old Town, head for the medieval gothic St. Nicholas’ Church 045 . There your children can try to find the cannonball stuck in the north brick facade – a cannonball said to have been fired by Napoleon’s troops!

Schrotkugelturm Tower

Originally, the tower in the heart of the Kaskelkiez district used gravity to turn droplets of molten lead into perfectly formed buck-shot, legendary for its accuracy. Today, the tower 015 offers a fascinating insight into history – and a wonderful view from 40 metres up! Visit the tower on a scheduled tour.

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Hit the heights on the forest high ropes course – outdoor fun for all the family

A different way to explore Berlin’s green spaces. The Jungfernheide Forest High Ropes Adventure Park 05 offers lots of family activities for an adventurous day out. Come to where the fun is! waldhochseilgarten-jungfern heide.de

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Grunewald Hunting Lodge 050 Berlin’s oldest royal building, where once where kings and rulers partied and hunted. Today, you can enjoy viewing historic hunting weapons, a massive elk head and exquisite portraits of the former royal residents. spsg.de