Germany is ideal for family holidays - everyone feels at home here from toddlers to grandparents. Looking for thrills? Our leisure and theme parks are perfect for you - we even have the world's steepest wooden roller coaster. Outdoor adventure beckons on a canoe tour of the countryside or a climbing course in Saxony's "Grand Canyon".
If variety is the spice of your life, Germany's themed routes fit the bill, with a huge range of attractions along the way. You can explore romantic medieval castles or discover rare fossils, perhaps you'll even come across Hansel and Gretel. Museums are great places to visit, allowing children and their parents to experience an earthquake or to travel back through time to historical Berlin.
There is an abundance of affordable places to stay with lots to offer, from homely holiday apartments and farm accommodation to scenic campsites and youth hostels, plus of course countless hotels that welcome children and babies with open arms. Travelling by train is especially stress-free, your holiday starts as soon as you leave home.
On the road with the kids
Germany's 150 or so themed routes make terrific travelling companions, criss-crossing the country from the North Sea and the Baltic down to the Alps. We have picked out a few for you to show you that touring can be a delight for all ages and to suggest some of the best places for your voyages of discovery. Cultural gems and a multitude of natural wonders are just waiting to be discovered along the way. The routes take you to nature reserves and theme parks, caves and mines, children's museums and through unspoilt natural scenery. Drive right into a fascinating world of adventure in Germany, where everything you could wish for is close at hand. Have fun and enjoy the ride.
Perfect beaches and water slides
A group of children is messing about on a lilo amid shouts of laughter. Further out boats sail by. Sunbathers are stretched out on the lakeshore whilst children proudly present their parents with particularly smooth pebbles. Or perhaps your dream holiday features seagulls circling above a red and white lighthouse, walks across the mudflats and colonies of seals. An action-packed canoe tour through enchanting river scenery can also be fun.
By the sea, on a river or by one of Germany's numerous lakes, you can't go wrong with a holiday on the water. If the sun doesn't happen to shine, you can always chill out with the family at one of the many fun pools. Young and old alike will be amazed by the tropical atmosphere, sliding down the flumes and splashing in different pools or relaxing in spacious sauna areas.
Museums
Many of Germany's museums are hands-on, interactive and offer a range of fun activities for children, such as dressing up, creative play and lots of freedom to experiment.
Theme Parks
At Germany's theme parks you can have the time of your life. Take your pick from the best roller coaster in the world, a flying carousel with spectacular sea views or breathtaking stunt shows packed with movie-style action.
Fun Pools
Relaxing jacuzzis, children's pools with water fountains and fabulous flume rides. The exciting fun pools throughout Germany - always a refreshing experience.
Discover the animal kingdom
A tropical atmosphere beside the Rhine, giraffes on the North Sea coast, dolphins in the South and pandas in Berlin – an amazing array of animals welcome visitors to zoos in Germany.
