Top 10 family activities in Wiesbaden: The best tips for adventure and fun
Wiesbaden offers families a wealth of opportunities to spend an unforgettable time together. Whether cultural highlights, exciting outdoor adventures or educational experiences - everyone gets their money's worth here.
1. hands-on museums for little artists:
Art comes alive in Wiesbaden! The Museum Wiesbaden combines history and beauty: from the Old Masters and Alexej von Jawlensky's expressionist works to the breathtaking Art Nouveau collection - culture becomes tangible here.
In the museum workshop, children can create their own works of art, and in "Nature under the magnifying glass" they can explore together. Admission is free for everyone on the first Saturday of every month, and children under the age of 18 enjoy free admission on all days.
The Museum Reinhard Ernst (mre ) shows how creative art can be. In the children's studio: Discover colors, experiment and let your imagination run wild.
Whether at the "Color in motion!" family time or a colorful children's birthday party, everyone can join in and live out their own creativity.
2. film culture for children with TraumKino
The historic Caligari Kino, a true gem among movie theaters, invites young film fans to special screenings every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. In the splendid atmosphere of the neo-Gothic auditorium with its red velvet armchairs and golden lights, children and parents can discover films together that not only entertain but also stimulate the imagination.
3. water fun and panorama in the Opelbad
High up on the Neroberg, the Opelbad not only offers refreshing bathing fun, but also a fantastic view over Wiesbaden. Children enjoy the non-swimmers' pool and the water slide, while adults relax on the terraced sunbathing lawns. Particularly impressive: the city coat of arms with the three lilies, which adorns the bottom of the swimmers' pool and is illuminated in the evening.
4th adventure for the senses at Freudenberg Castle
High above Wiesbaden, Schloss Freudenberg invites families to sharpen their senses and gather new impressions. Over 100 stations encourage children and adults to experience the world in a special way. From a walk along the barefoot path to the singing bowl, the sounds of which can be felt all over the body, here you can rediscover a sense of wonder.
5. high up in the Neroberg climbing forest
The climbing forest on the Neroberg is just the thing for anyone who loves adventure and sporting challenges. Children from the age of four can let off steam here on special courses, while older children and adults can master more demanding challenges. An ideal place for families who want to combine fun and an experience of nature.
6. on a discovery tour with the city game
Experience Wiesbaden's history through play - the city game is a highlight for adventurers of all ages. Equipped with questionnaires, families, school classes or children's birthday groups embark on an exciting rally through the city center.
The starting point is the coat of arms island on Schlossplatz. 16 tricky questions guide the participants through the city and provide historical background information in a fun way. At the end, there is a solution word that is linked to Wiesbaden's history - fun for the whole family!
7th Nature Adventure: Wild Wiesbaden in the Fasanerie
At the Fasanerie , families can experience over 250 animals in largely natural habitats - from wolves and foxes to goats that can be fed and stroked. The extensive animal and plant park also offers idyllic meadows, forests and bodies of water. Admission is free, but donations help to maintain the park and its inhabitants.
8th spa park rally: discover nature through play
The spa park rally is an exciting way to discover the animals and plants in the spa park.
Twelve questions challenge the children's detective skills and there is a little surprise at the end. The rally is ideal for family outings and school classes.
9. boat hire in the spa gardens
A relaxing trip on the Kurparkweiher? Hire a rowing boat or pedal boat and discover the park from a new perspective.
Surrounded by greenery and with a view of the Kurhaus , boating is a quiet yet special activity that will delight young and old alike.
10. the THermine city tour
The THermine city tour turns Wiesbaden into an adventure for children. The colorful streetcar takes little explorers on an exciting tour past sights such as the Kurhaus, the Marktkirche and the Nero Valley. During the ride, the little ones can look out for hidden details on the buildings or simply enjoy the view. For parents, it is a relaxed way to explore the city while the children are playfully familiarized with history and culture.
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