Family holidays with children in Germany - attractions and entertainment

The Germans are very fond of children and strive to do everything so that they have a nice, colorful and amazing childhood. That is why a huge number of various water parks, children's museums and amusement parks operate on the territory of the country. The largest are located in Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Hamburg and other major cities. A family holiday in Germany involves visiting national reserves with picturesque landscapes and delightfully fresh air. The route can be selected for any season of the year. Unique recreation environment is waiting for tourists with kids both in winter and in summer.

One of the largest and most fascinating parks for children is the Tropical Islands amusement park located in Halbe, Brandenburg Lands, 60 km from Berlin. It is located in the former hangar for airships and is one of the largest and capacious buildings in the world. The park is divided into thematic areas: a tropical village, a rainforest, a Balinese lagoon, and the Southern Sea. There is a huge number of buildings typical for Thailand, Samoa, and Borneo. In the forest, there are tropical plants featuring more than 50 thousand species. There is a huge swimming pool stylized under the sea with a sandy beach and sun loungers. There are hills, fountains, and artificial currents in the lagoon. There is also a spacious children's area, saunas, spa-centers, and a mini-golf course.

The German Legoland, located in Günzburg, Bavaria, will attract children. It is in the list of parks for children's attractions, where almost all the buildings are created of giant Lego parts. In the Günzburg park, there are about 40 rides. Various games, shows and performances are held there. Unique copies of the largest German sights built from Lego, look quite unusual. In Berlin, there is also the Legoland park. It has several water rides, a copy of the Reichstag building, and a realistic figure of a giraffe. Another great place to relax with children is Phantasialand Park located near Cologne. It amazes with its colorful and realistic design. All the staff, even in cafes and restaurants, appear before visitors as fairy-tale characters. In the park, there are a lot of various attractions for children and adults, mini-cinemas, and even a small town in the western style. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Europa-park in Rust is the second most visited after the French Disneyland. It has 16 thematic departments representing different countries, including Germany, France, Austria, Russia, and Portugal. In addition, the park has the Enchanted Forest, the Kingdom of the Minimoys, and the Land of the Vikings. It is almost impossible to visit all the attractions of the park during one day. There are more than 100 themed rides and 22 roller coasters with carts accelerating up to 100 kmph. Besides them, you can watch numerous thematic shows, performances, look at miniatures of European sights, or go to one of the 50 shopping pavilions in the park.

There are a lot of museums for children in Germany. Labyrinth in Berlin is among them. In fact, it is a large and fascinating children's playground, where kids are allowed to do everything, i.e. jump, run, and play. In the museum, there are 9 game zones of different themes. Subjects in each of them help to teach children writing, reading, and math. In Hamburg, there is Miniature Wonderland exhibition. It represents one of the most impressive collections in the world of airport models, railways, and bridges. The layouts look very impressive against the backdrop of realistic European landscapes. In Munich, there is the stunning Toy Museum that features exhibits from the wooden toys of the 18th century to the modern Barbie.