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Family trip to Kerkrade with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Schacht Nulland in Kerkrade bij avondlicht In miniature Kerkrade, there are many attractions and entertainment centers that will be fascinating to visit with children. With the kids it is worth taking a walk around the GaiaZOO. This zoo is pretty big and has a beautiful design. For each kind of animal, there is a special fenced area decorated with living plants and trees. Among the inhabitants of the zoo, there are dangerous predators, and there are quite friendly and harmless beasts that visitors are allowed to feed. There is an artificial pond in the zoo where waterfowl live, and an excellent souvenir shop and a cafe on its territory.
Excursion over cultural sights of Kerkrade - 'must visit' points of interest
The main historical symbol of Kerkrade is the wonderful Oud-Ehrenstein Castle. It was built in the 13th century on the banks of the Amstel River as a watchtower to protect an important trade … Open
The entertainment complex - Discovery Center Continium, will be attractive to visit with children of any age. Kids are offered a lot of fascinating entertainments in this center. They can try themselves in the role of representatives of certain professions, master new knowledge in different fields of science and learn to perform real scientific experiments in a game form. Fascinating games, master classes and recreational activities are organized for children daily. In the center, there is a modern cinema in which fascinating science-popular films are shown.
With older children, you can head to the most popular and colorful bowling center in the city - Bowlo Bowling & Lounge. It has excellent conditions not only for the game, but also for a comfortable recreation. The center has a chic lounge and a café with a sizeable selection of dishes. Many come here specially to enjoy branded desserts or to arrange a celebration for a big company. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Kerkrade. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
One of the favorite recreation spots among visitors to Kerkrade is GaiaZOO located in the picturesque surroundings of the city. This is one of the most beautiful zoos in the Netherlands, … Open
Another very intriguing entertainment center which is also very popular among visitors with children is Glowgolf Kerkrade. Golf courses with different complexity and design are available in it for clients. Not only adults, but also children can play here. In the center, babies are offered special children’s sports equipment, and some playgrounds are specially prepared for them. You can spend all day in comfort in the center, moving from one playing field to another and tasting renowned dishes at a local cafe.
For those who cannot imagine a complete vacation without sports entertainment, it is worth visiting the local stadium Parkstad Limburg Stadion. This first-class football stadium is a permanent venue for national championship matches. It is so comfortable and modern that it is worth visiting even with young children. Other attention-grabbing entertaining events are often held at the stadium, and are available to all those who wish to attend.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Kerkrade
1. Residents of Kerkrade are good at English, while some of them are also fluent in German. To show your respect for locals, be sure to learn a few simple phrases in their native language. … Open
The game center, Gamestate will be fascinating to visit with students and teenagers. It offers its visitors a large selection of game simulators and attractions. There are also popular gaming stations where you can test your own ability. One can also find popular slot machines and original board games in which several people can compete simultaneously. The center is very beautiful and brightly decorated. For the convenience of visitors, it has a café.
Among the other entertainment centers in Kerkrade, there is also the Columbus Earth Center. Entertainment here will be liked by everyone. In the center, there are playrooms for children, a modern cinema and a large selection of game simulators. You can spend a whole day with the entire family here. In Kerkrade, travelers with children have an excellent choice of entertainment, among which everyone can pick their favorite.
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Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Kerkrade
♥   Amusement park 'Kölner Tivoli' , 8.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Sprookjesbos Valkenburg' Valkenburg, 16.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'De Valkenier' Valkenburg, 17 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Plopsa Indoor Hasselt' Hasselt, 50 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Plopsa Coo' Stavelot, 54.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Kerkrade
♥   Water park 'Spa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice' , 44 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs Erperheide' Peer, 48.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Molenheide' Houthalen-Helchteren, 52.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aqualand' Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 61.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs De Vossemeren' Lommel, 67.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Kerkrade and nearby
♥   Aquarium 'Dubuisson Aquarium' , 42.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Aquarium 'Sea Life Centre Königswinter' , 82 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Aquarium 'Sea Life Centre Oberhausen' , 89.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Aquarium 'Burgers Zoo' Arnhem, 127.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Aquarium 'Wasserbillig Aquarium' , 131.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all zoos
Zoos and gardens in/near Kerkrade
♥   Zoo 'GaiaPark Kerkrade Zoo' Kerkrade, 1.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Le Monde Sauvage' Aywaille, 47 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Castle Arcen' Arcen, 67.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Olmen Zoo' Olmen, Mol, 70.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Dierenrijk' Mierlo, 73.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Interesting places to visit with children around Kerkrade

Aachen
Aachen is famous for historical sights. Trésor de la Cathédrale stands out among them. It is not widely known that priceless treasures lies within the walls. Kids definitely will be curious about it. The museum collected so many unique historical artifacts: gold sculptures, religious attributes decorated with precious stones, old books and incredible beauty art jewelry made ... Open »
Maastricht
As a rule, travelers with children do not include shopping in their to-do vacation plans. However, there is a shop in Maastricht, a visit to which would fascinate kids of all ages. That is Selexyz Maastricht bookstore that was open is a fully restored old church. The historical building still has elements of the original décor. For example, bookshelves stand in a magnificently ... Open »
Liege
The city has a lot of interesting entertainment centers. Golfing enthusiasts are popular with the center Goolfy. As the principle entertainment, the center offers visitors courses for playing mini-golf of various degrees of complexity, among them suitable ones will be found even for children. The center is characterized by original colorful decoration in a tropical style. It ... Open »
Spa
Young mountain bike fans will also for sure enjoy Spa. It is not a problem to rent a bike for a child. The child can also get a little training in the peculiarities of riding a mountain bike from local instructors. The tracks are very beautiful near the town. There are many easy routes among them. Even an inexperienced rider can handle them. The road RAVeL ... Open »
Monchengladbach
Wickrather Schlosspark is a great place for hiking. It’s riddled with beautifully decorated trails and has amazingly fresh air due to plenty of vegetation. On its territory, you can find Hundefreilauffläche Schloss Wickrath, a wonderful example of German architecture. There is also a picnic area and a horse riding center that your children will be delighted to visit. The ... Open »
Dusseldorf
There is also a wonderful botanical garden in the city, which nature lovers will be able to visit at any time of the year. It is located in a large domed pavilion with unusual glass walls and a roof. In this pavilion is hidden a diverse and very interesting collection of exotic plants. Here one can see rare tropical flowers, and cacti, which in natural conditions are found ... Open »
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Kerkrade - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Kerkrade, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Kerkrade for families with children.
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