Berlin with kids
A Berlin weekend for the whole family: Zoo, Tempelhof Field, Mauerpark flea market and the Natural History Museum - paced for kids, with plenty of breaks.
Tiergarten, Zoo & viewpoint
A day among the greenery: the Zoo in the morning, a Tiergarten picnic at midday and the TV Tower as a reward to finish.
- Morning9:30 - 13:00
Berlin Zoo
Germany's oldest zoo. In 3-4 hours you'll manage pandas, elephants and the aquarium.
💡 Tip: Buying online saves the queue. As a combo ticket the aquarium works out cheaper. - Lunch13:30 - 15:30
Picnic in Tiergarten
The vast park is ideal for burning off energy after 3 hours of zoo. Playgrounds are dotted throughout.
- Afternoon16:30 - 18:00
TV Tower viewpoint
The speedy lift and the rotating restaurant right at the top are a big hit with kids.
Open space & Mauerpark Sunday
A morning of skating and kite-flying on Tempelhof Field, then on to Mauerpark with its flea market and Bearpit Karaoke.
- Morning10:00 - 12:30
Tempelhof Field
The decommissioned airport is now Europe's largest inner-city open space. Bring bikes or skates, or rent them on site.
- Lunch13:30 - 17:00
Mauerpark (Sundays)
Sundays bring the flea market, with open-air Bearpit Karaoke in the afternoon. Kids watch while parents browse.
Hotels in the right neighborhoods
Hotel Bristol Berlin
Traditional grand hotel on Kurfürstendamm that has hosted guests since 1952.
Hotel Zoo Berlin
Design hotel on Kurfürstendamm, set in a historic building from 1891.
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
Glass tower rising 32 storeys by the Memorial Church - luxury with sweeping views.
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Other itineraries
3 days in Berlin
The ideal route for a first visit: landmarks in Mitte, Wall history in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, and Charlottenburg plus Tiergarten to finish.
Berlin when it rains
A wet day in Berlin: three museums on Museum Island, lunch in the market hall and an evening at KaDeWe or the Sony Center.