Ten essential activities for Berlin residents to experience during their summer breaks
Affordable and Fun-Filled Summer Vacation for Kids in Berlin
Berlin, the vibrant city of Germany, offers a plethora of activities for children during the summer vacation. From July 24th to September 10th, kids can enjoy a variety of experiences without breaking the bank.
One of the most exciting attractions is the nature bob run in the Gardens of the World. Children aged 8 and above, and at least 1.35 meters tall, can sled down a 500-meter slope at up to 40 km/h. For younger children, aged 3-7, they can enjoy this thrilling ride with an adult. The bob run is open daily from 10:30-18:00 during the summer vacation and costs 6.50 Euro for adults and 5 Euro for reduced admission.
Tempelhofer Feld, the former airport, provides a large open space for children to bike, skate, or simply run around. The entrances to Tempelhofer Feld are open from sunrise to sunset, offering endless opportunities for outdoor fun.
For a more educational experience, the Futurium in Mitte is a must-visit. During the summer vacation, it is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00-18:00, and Thursday from 10:00-20:00. The Futurium offers free entry and interactive activities for children, including building with visions, circus with quarks, and city planning for tomorrow. Entrance is free for children.
If you're looking for free or low-cost activities, there are plenty of options available. Wasserfest Berlin at Rummelsburg Bay is a free summer festival offering riverside workshops, creative activities, and outdoor play zones suitable for families. Outdoor urban farms (Kinderbauernhöfe) like the ones at Görlitzer Park or Pankow offer affordable hands-on fun all summer long.
Children can also enjoy pool time during the summer vacation, weather permitting. For 9 euros, children and youth can get a Superferienpass, allowing free entry to many outdoor pools Monday to Friday, providing a refreshing and cheap way to spend the day.
For those interested in history and animals, there are children's farms, wildlife enclosures, and other locations offering interactive experiences. Picnics can be enjoyed in various parks in Berlin, such as Charlottenburg Palace Garden, Lietzensee, Monbijou Park, Körner Park, and Lustgarten.
For a budget-friendly ice cream party at home, parents can consider hosting an ice cream parlor party. Berlin is also home to many ice cream shops for children to try various flavors. For a unique view of Berlin landmarks, the rooftop of "Baret" on the Humboldt Forum offers a panoramic view.
Lastly, Biesenhorster Sand, a nature reserve along the border of Biesdorf and Karlshorst, provides a peaceful retreat for children in the city. The summer vacation in Berlin offers many opportunities for children to have cool experiences without traveling to the Mediterranean.
Attending the nature bob run in the Gardens of the World is an exciting addition to a child's food-and-drink focused lifestyle, as they can enjoy this thrilling ride after exploring various cafes and snack bars within the park.
After a day of fun-filled activities in Berlin, families can head back to their home-and-garden spaces, perhaps hosting an affordable ice cream party as a memorable way to cap off their budget-friendly summer vacation in the city.
