Family day is just around the corner and you’re still looking for ideas to create great memories? Don’t worry, we’re here to help you so that both you and your kids get your money’s worth! Munich, known for its diverse gastronomy and rich museum collection, offers the most exciting things to do every week – and best of all, there’s plenty for the little explorers too! Take a look around here and get inspired for your next exciting family day out!
1st fairytale park in the Isar valley
Once upon a time… Just 20 minutes from Munich, you can immerse yourself in a magical realm away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Along the way, you’ll meet Snow White, Mother Hulda and many other popular fairytale characters. The enchanted paths lead you to a magical village where you can marvel at a fairytale tree and numerous other attractions. The perfect place for unforgettable children’s birthday parties!
📌Location: Fairytale forest amusement park in the Isar valley, Kräuterstraße 39, 82515 Wolfratshausen
2. photo sets played with
You can let your imagination run wild with our next pick! There are 20 immersive rooms for you to discover at the Studio of Wonders. The photo playground for everyone aged 3 and over not only offers great backdrops for family photos; with a ball pool and “infinity rooms”, your little ones will also get their money’s worth and can let off steam! At the same time, they’ll feed your camera feed with great souvenir photos that you can’t take anywhere else! You can get your tickets here.
📌Location: Studio of Wonders, Hofstatt, Sendlinger Straße 10
2nd Bavaria Filmstadt
A trip to the cinema is one of many children’s favorite activities – so you can’t go wrong with a visit to Bavaria Filmstadt, one of the largest film studios in Europe. With exciting guided tours or a visit to the 4D cinema, the whole family can take a fascinating look behind the scenes of the film world. Film history comes to life here and little movie fans will be amazed.
📌Location: Bavaria Filmstadt, Bavariafilmpl., 82031 Grünwald
3rd Lumagica: A sparkling winter wonderland
Lumagica – A place for unforgettable family moments: Immerse yourself in a sparkling paradise of lights with over 300 magical installations that will make young and old alike shine. The magical park of lights will enchant you and create a festive Christmas atmosphere. The magical park of lights will enchant you and create a festive Christmas atmosphere. Hand in hand with your little ones, you can immerse yourself in the most dazzling worlds of lights and discover magical creatures such as horse-drawn carriages, reindeer and unicorns.
📌Location: Cavalluna Park, Hans-Jensen-Weg 3, 80939 Munich
4th Schauburg Theater: Culture for the little ones
The Schauburg – the theater for young audiences– provides a dose of culture and entertainment. The Schauburg offers a diverse program with plays that are specially staged for children and young people. From classic fairy tales to modern productions and interactive plays– there is something here for every age group.
📌Location: Schauburg Theater, Franz-Joseph-Straße 47, 80801 Munich
5th City Libraries: A journey into the world of books
Another great place to spend time with children are the city libraries in Munich. The Munich City Library at Motorama, opposite the Gasteig, offers an extensive collection of family literature, gaming materials and resources for digital learning. There are also regular reading sessions, craft workshops and other events aimed specifically at children.
📌Location: City library in the Motorama, Rosenheimer Str. 30-32, 81669 Munich
6. animal hustle and bustle at Hellabrunn Zoo
Discover the wild in the city! There is a lot to discover at Hellabrunn Zoo. From majestic elephants to chattering monkeys and clever polar bears – a journey of animal discovery awaits you here that will amaze both children and adults. At Hellabrunn Zoo, children can not only observe the animals, but also participate interactively. An animal experience for the whole family!
📌Location: Hellabrunn Zoo, Tierparkstraße 30, 81543 Munich
7. jumping for joy at Air-Hop
In the cold season and in rainy weather, JUMP House Munich (formerly Air-Hop) is the perfect place for families to have fun together! You can really let off steam in a huge hall with countless trampolines. Watch as the children jump to the ceiling with joy and laughter rings through the air. An exciting experience full of fun and exercise!
📌Location: JUMP House Munich, Ingolstädter Str. 172, 80939 Munich
8th children’s museum
Here children can learn, discover and develop their curiosity through play! The Children’s Museum in Munich offers a variety of interactive exhibitions specially designed for little explorers. From exciting experiments in the science zone to creative craft workshops – there is something for every little explorer to awaken the joy of learning. Regular events and workshops offer the perfect opportunity to have fun together!
📌Location: Children’s Museum Munich, Willy-Brandt-Allee 10, 81829 Munich