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Frankfurt for
families and children

Experiences, guided tours, special offers and more

A big city for little visitors

Towers, parks and playgrounds, animals, theatre - there is a lot to experience with children in Frankfurt. We have put together a few highlights for you on this page.

For those who like to be outdoors, the banks of the River Main offer endless space to play, run and relax. Equally popular amongst young and old, river cruise on the Main offers unique perspectives of the city and the youthful thrill of a boat trip on the rushing waters. The Senckenberg Museum of Natural History is another highlight for curious young visitors. With its impressive dinosaur skeletons and interactive exhibitions, it awakens enthusiasm for the natural sciences.

Then there's the Riederwald adventure playground (Unfortunately, their website is only available in German.), which invites children to climb, build and explore with its creative play areas. Whatever your and your children's interests are, Frankfurt is an ideal destination for families who want to discover new things together and experience unforgettable moments.

I see!

Did you know that the Struwwelpeter (aka Shock-Haired Peter) is a real Frankfurt character?

The children's book was written in 1844 by the celebrated Frankfurt doctor and psychiatrist, Heinrich Hoffmann.

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Tips for kindergarten children

For children of kindergarten age, Frankfurt offers numerous attractive and age-appropriate activities that are both entertaining and educational. Here are some of our highlights:

Tickets and discounts

In Frankfurt, children and families may benefit from a range of offers to visit museums at reduced rates or even free of charge. The KUFTI ticket provides children and young people under the age of 18 with free admission to many municipal museums. Satourday offers free admission for families to participating museums with special programmes and workshops. This special offer is available on the last Saturday of every month. Moreover, the Frankfurt Card offers reduced admission to museums as well as further discounts on public transport and a variety of elected attractions. These options make cultural experiences in Frankfurt more accessible to families and invite them to go on exciting discovery tours through the city.

 

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Tips for primary school children

For primary school children, Frankfurt offers a wide range of exciting and educational activities that stimulate both creativity and the spirit of discovery. 
Here are some special opportunities:

Experiminta Science Centre
At this hands-on museum, science becomes an adventure. Over 100 experimental stations invite you to explore and understand phenomena from the fields of physics, maths, technology and computer science for yourself.

Frankfurt city forest with Goetheturm
The city forest is a great place for exploring nature and offers numerous nature trails, (water) playgrounds and picnic areas. Here, children have the chance to discover the local flora and fauna and to learn more about environmental protection. From the Goethe Tower, children and adults are afforded stunning views of the city. Come to our municipal forest and experience an adventure that combines fun and discovery.

Fraport Visitor Centre
The visitor centre at Frankfurt Airport offers primary school children an unforgettable expedition into the world of aviation. With interactive exhibitions and special children's tours, young visitors find out what goes on at an international airport. One particular highlight is the visitor terrace, from which they are able to watch airplances take off and land - a fascinating spectacle that makes the dream of flying tangible. This experience combines learning with fun and makes the excursion an unforgettable experience.

Senckenberg Museum of Natural History
Here, young explorers may immerse themselves in the world of dinosaurs and discover the fascinating diversity of life on our world.

Tips for Teenagers

Frankfurt am Main offers a variety of exciting and inspiring activities for young people, ranging from cultural experiences to action-packed adventures. Here are a few highlights that appeal especially to young people:

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Rainy days in Frankfurt

Fun indoor activities for children

On rainy days, Frankfurt's swimming pools offer slides and wave pools for wet fun. Cinemas offer the latest children's films for a magical film experience. Indoor playgrounds, such as NoriPark, guarantee exuberant fun with climbing frames and bouncy castles. Climbing gyms such as Dynochrom also offer exciting challenges for young adventurers. These places offer perfect alternatives for spending an exciting day with the family even in bad weather.

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