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Berlin\u2019s child-friendly attractions ooze enough charm to keep even the most exhausted parents as entertained as their little ones. Compared to other major cities, the more corporate ventures can be amusingly irregular, but there are, of course, plenty of left-field highlights, too. After all, that\u2019s what you\u2019re visiting Berlin for, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

1.  Head to the world-class zoos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"BerlinZoologicalCenter\"\n

Berlin has two zoos, but while the former-Soviet Tierpark<\/a> is worthy of curiosity, the Berlin Zoological Garden<\/a> is Germany\u2019s oldest and one of the world\u2019s best. Architecturally, it\u2019s perhaps the most handsome too, and does a lot of good work in conservation and research programs. That said, the kids will undoubtedly be more appreciative of the 1,500 different species on show, and that\u2019s not including the 800+ at its neighboring aquarium<\/a>. Be sure to take note of the feeding times<\/a>!<\/p>\n

2. Get a headstart on Christmas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"ChristmasMarket\"\n

If you\u2019re visiting Berlin over the festive season, then it\u2019s essential that you squeeze in a Christmas market or six. Weihnachtszauber<\/a> (Christmas Magic) at the Gendarmenmarkt is probably the prettiest, although the one at Charlottenberg Palace<\/a> does come with a fairytale backdrop. However, for more nostalgic community spirit than you could stuff a goose with, try the one in Neuk\u00f6lln\u2019s historic Rixdorf<\/a>, which only runs for the second weekend of Advent.<\/p>\n

3. Go on a GDR safari<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Trabant 601 was the most popular car in East Germany until 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell and other vehicles became readily available. They were a nightmare to drive for those who had no choice, but these days, courtesy of Trabi Safari<\/a>, they can be driven from sight to sight by eager tourists with their tongues planted firmly within their cheeks. Your children probably won\u2019t appreciate the irony, but they\u2019ll enjoy the old-fashioned charm of the car\u2019s retro design and grumbling engine.<\/p>\n

4. Discover the blocks … not blocs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"LegolandBerlin\"\n

The indoor Legoland Discovery Centre<\/a> at Potsdamer Platz provides the perfect rainy-day entertainment for young children, with plenty of opportunities to play and create. Alternatively, take them for Canadian Pizza at Ron Telesky\u2019s<\/a>, which over the years has become as much a shrine to Lego, Star Wars, and \u2026 erm \u2026 Lego Star Wars as anything else. The Canadian gag is merely a heads up: These guys are the opposite of pizza traditionalists \u2013 although you can<\/em> lash your slice with their famous chili maple syrup. For younger palates, the regular stuff is also available.<\/p>\n

5. Try your hand at luminescent ping pong and more<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Much of what makes Berlin so intriguing is its unique spin on common activities. Case in point: Schwarzlicht Minigolf takes the family game underground (beneath G\u00f6rlitzer Park\u2019s Edelweiss caf\u00e9), paints it like a Lewis Carroll hallucination, and shines a blacklight on it. Like all good ideas, its genius lies in its simplicity. You can also play some luminescent ping pong, but whatever you plan on losing to your kids at, you\u2019ll need to make a reservation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. Visit the best playground in the world<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kollwitzstrasse boasts several playgrounds, but you\u2019d have to go a long, long way to find one cooler than Kolle 37<\/a>. The various huts and playing apparatus were built largely by local children and continue to evolve. There are volunteer supervisors and craftsmen to help out, but parents themselves are requested to take a hands-off approach. The philosophy is to let the little ones come into their own, playing, building and even making fires among themselves \u2013 who cares about cuts and bruises! If you can let go of your protective instincts for just an hour, you may end up petitioning for one of these back home.<\/p>\n

7. Visit a fortress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"Zitadelle\"\n

Located in Berlin\u2019s northwesternmost region, the Zitadelle Spandau<\/a> is a Renaissance-era fortress built upon a fascinating archaeological site. It\u2019s as much a cultural center as it is a historical one, and at \u20ac10 for a family ticket, it\u2019s an excellent value given just how much it offers both kids<\/a> and adults. That said, your visit won\u2019t be complete without forking out the little extra (\u20ac2.50 for adults, \u20ac1.50 for kids) to visit its marvelous bat cellar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8. Check out the kid-friendly museums<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not always easy to get kids interested in museums, but Berlin has several enticing options, from visiting dinosaur skeletons at the Naturkundemuseum<\/a> (Natural History Museum) or historic flying machines and interactive science exhibits at the Technisches Museum<\/a> (Technical Museum). Older kids might appreciate the retro wonders at the Computerspielemuseum<\/a> (Computer Games Museum), while the Labyrinth Kindermuseum<\/a> (Children\u2019s Museum) is designed to teach younger ones as they run hog-wild!<\/p>\n

9. Visit Berlin\u2019s Tropical Islands<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"Screen\n

If the weather\u2019s gotten a little too \u2026 well \u2026 Northern European for your liking, why not spend some time in the world\u2019s largest free-standing hall?! All jokes aside, the former airship hangar just 50km south of the city is home to Tropical Islands<\/a> \u2013 an indoor resort where it\u2019s summer 365 days a year. Tacky? Kitsch? Not for everybody? It\u2019s all of the above, but avoid the busy weekends and it can rescue a misguided winter visit, or even an unfortunate summer one.<\/p>\n

10. Discover the toy workshops<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If the young ones have behaved themselves, then you\u2019ll no doubt want to reward them with a treat. Try Onkel Philipps Spielzeug Werkstatt<\/a> (\u201cUncle Philipp\u2019s Toy Workshop\u201d) in Prenzlauerberg, which was started by the eponymous Uncle Philipp in order to repair and refurbish old East German toys. Equally treasured is Neuk\u00f6lln\u2019s Zauberk\u00f6nig<\/a>(\u201cMagic King\u201d). This magic and joke shop once served Friedrichstrasse\u2019s entertainers and cabaret artists, but the one-two punch of Hitler and Stalin forced its relocation in 1952, where, among Hermanstrasse\u2019s graveyards and kebab shops, it now stands out like someone sawn in half.<\/p>\n

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Sponsored Content Berlin\u2019s child-friendly attractions ooze enough charm to keep even the most exhausted parents as entertained as their little ones. Compared to other major cities, the more corporate ventures can be amusingly irregular, but there are, of course, plenty of left-field highlights, too. After all, that\u2019s what you\u2019re visiting Berlin for, isn\u2019t it? 1. 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