A Family City Break in Berlin Four Days of Food and Fun

Chock-full of lively cafés, pretty parks and exciting landmarks, Berlin is ideal for a long weekend as a family. On this four-day trip, embrace the lesser-known, family-friendly side of the German capital, whether you’d rather sip a latte while the youngsters tuck into franzbrotchen (flaky German cinnamon rolls) or play a thrilling game of hide and seek in one of the city’s many green spaces.

Your Itinerary

Berlin is deceivingly large, so to bypass any pesky queues or tourist crowds, we’ll arm you with a Berlin WelcomeCard, allowing you to hop aboard any public transport, pay a visit to the storied streets of Museum Island and access fun-filled attractions at discounted rates.

To help you find your bearings, kick off your trip with a bicycle tour of Berlin’s most scenic sites. Pop on a helmet, hop aboard two wheels and pedal along the banks of the Landwehr Canal with an expert guide, travelling from the urban ViktoriaPark in the bohemian Kreuzberg district to the Park at Gleisdreieck, a former railway-turned-sprawling green space.

Then, swap the great outdoors for the arts with a visit to the Chamaleon Berlin. Set in the Hackesche Hofe, a series of historic closed courtyards, this contemporary theatre showcases the best of Berlin’s performing arts, from searing drama and fun-filled comedy to awe-inspiring acrobatics and thrilling circus. Cue a chorus of oohs and aahs from the little ones…

Travelling with any amateur agents? Channel your inner MI6-agent at the German Spy Museum, which offers an incredible insight into the shadowy world of espionage. Set on Leipziger Platz, where the Berlin Wall divided the city during the Cold War, this museum allows parents and children alike to learn about this troubled period of history while also trying out tiny cameras concealed in lipstick and taking a lie detector test.

Once you’ve settled in, spend your days however you please, enjoying leisurely strolls, games of I-Spy and tasty meals washed down with authentic German beer (soft drinks for the children, of course). Now that’s how you do a long weekend.