Come and discover Germany as the ideal holiday destination for the whole family. Climbing, cycling, canoeing, exploring fairy-tale trails and routes or entering exciting Theme parks, there really is something for everyone, diversity that guarantees a relaxing holiday for children and parents alike.

Enjoy a great family break by the water, in the mountains or the country side. Be active together or just relax, everything is possible and all year round! Whether it is skiing, inline skating, canoeing, sunbathing or hiking through charming forests - you are sure to find something for everyone.

The big cities invite families with interactive museums and zoos and exciting football stadiums to visit. Going on a city or harbour cruise is fun for all and adding a relaxing picnic in one of the many parks and playgrounds makes for an exciting family city break.

For families who like diversity, the child-friendly holiday routes offer great adventures. Follow the Fairy-tale Route to find sleeping beauty or explore castles and palaces along the Romantic Route. Or maybe the Toy Route takes your fancy. You might even encounter Hansel and Gretel in a real fairytale forest! The choice is yours...

Germany offers adrenalin and action for all ages. Take the world's fastest rollercoaster or embark on a space adventure, live in Indian tipi tents or watch scary crocodile shows before plunging into the waters of an exciting leisure pool. The many theme and water parks offer action and fun for the whole family.

There is accommodation for every budget from well-kept campsite and modern Youth hostel to holiday apartments or even family friendly child hotels. But why not try something different and stay a night in a museum, a castle or a lighthouse? There is always the tree house as well.
Check our travel tips on family rail tickets and the many city welcome cards.

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.