Family Summer Holiday in Germany: City Adventures, Playmobil FunPark & Lake Luxury
In the summer of 2019, we chose Germany as our family holiday destination – I still consider it to be one of the very best holidays we did with the kids, and I continue to talk about it to this day!
Munich
We flew directly from Dublin to Munich and based ourselves within walking distance of the main sights. We watched the Glockenspiel chime in Marienplatz, visited the Deutsches Museum (one of the world’s largest science and technology museums, with an impressively interactive children’s area), and spent a day at Munich Zoo. The kids enjoyed the food and the beer gardens often had dedicated playgrounds, making some easy and enjoyable meals for all.
Nuremberg
From Munich we travelled by train to Nuremberg, a city with a lot of history and charm. We wandered the cobbled streets, browsed traditional toy shops, and used the city as our base for what I consider to be one of Germany’s best-kept secrets for kids: Playmobil FunPark!
If you have children (particularly under the age of 10), I would highly recommend adding this place to your family holiday list. We spent two days in the park and could have stretched it to three, as it was so much fun. There are themed play zones (Pirates, Castles & Knights, Fairies & Mermaids etc.), indoor and outdoor playgrounds, splash parks, climbing areas, and a whole lot more.
Tegernsee
From Nuremberg, we hired a car and drove about two and a half hours south to Lake Tegernsee, in the Bavarian Alps. We stayed at the Bachmair Weissach Resort & Spa - a beautiful hotel with several restaurants, an outdoor pool, family suites, a family-friendly spa, and fantastic kids’ and teens’ clubs. You can walk along the lake, borrow bicycles and more. It was a great way to unwind after an otherwise busy trip. And with Munich airport just over an hour’s drive away, it made for a smooth and easy journey home - ideal when travelling with kids.
Thoughts on Germany as a family holiday destination
If you haven’t considered Germany with kids, it’s a destination that ticks so many boxes:
Short, direct flights from Dublin
Efficient and reliable transportation
Safe
Better value than other destinations
Endless family-friendly attractions and food options
Rich history, culture, beautiful natural settings
Perfect weather for exploring outdoors
For all these reasons and more, Germany makes a perfect family holiday destination and one I would absolutely recommend.
