I listed the best 5 outings for children just across the border in Germany. We made most of the outings ourselves and I can really recommend it. Are you looking for a nice outing in Germany just across the border? These outings for the whole family are highly recommended.
Germany is relatively easy and quick to reach for most people. From Utrecht it is about 200 km to the border with Germany. A distance that can also be easily bridged with children. We live in between Nijmegen and Arnhem and can be in Germany within half an hour. Ideal because we go to Germany more often, because you can shop there cheaply. We also like Kleve very much, because you can eat well for little at Steakhouse Hotel zur Post.
Fortunately, there are more nice places just across the border with the frontrunner:Oberhausen, even more CentrO. You can easily spend a whole day here as a family without getting bored. Even staying overnight in the area is a good idea. This is possible, for example, in one of the nice Interhome holiday homes.
Duisburg with its zoo and Bottrop with Moviepark Germany are also highly recommended. Or visit Erlebnispark von Emsflower, the largest bedding and pot nursery in Europe. Below you will find the best 5 outings for children just across the border in Germany.
Movie Park Germany is a fun amusement park just across the border in Germany. Originally the park was called Warner Bros Movie Park, but that has now changed to Movie Park. Central to the park are films for young and old. Currently this includes Paw Patrol for the smallest visitors to the park. Due to a wide variety of attractions and shows, the park is really suitable for young and old and not only small, but also older children can enjoy themselves perfectly. Tip:don't forget to visit the Crazy Cops New York show where you will see live action and movie stunts.
General information Movie Park Germany
Movie Park Germany
Warner-Allee 1
Bottrop
Website:Movie Park Germany
Phone:+49 – 2045899999
Accessibility
Drive from the A31 and take exit 39 (Kirchhellen-Nord) even if your navigation system tells you otherwise. If you take this exit you will automatically see the signs that lead you to the parking lot.
There are several travel organizations that organize day trips by bus to Movie Park. You can also visit the park by public transport:take the train to Oberhausen Hbf or Essen Hbf. From there you can reach the park by train RE14 or RB44.
Opening hours
See website (usually the park is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM or longer, but there are also days and weeks when the park is closed)
Access
€39.90 – 45.50 (available online from €26.90)
€30.00 – 36.00 (online €26.90 for children aged 4 to 11 and 65+ upon presentation of ID)
Free (under 4 years)
A few weeks ago we went to Sealife Oberhausen https://tipsvoorjou.com/uittip-voor-de-vakantie-sealife-oberhausen/. I have written an extensive blog about it, but you can say that it is highly recommended. Not only fun to do with children, but also well worth a visit for adults. Keep in mind that it is not too big and children are certainly bored within 2 – 3 hours. Ideal to combine with other fun outings at CentrO.
General information Sealife Oberhausen
Sealife Oberhausen
Zum Aquarium 1
46047 Oberhausen
Germany
Website:Sealife
Phone:+49 – 1806-66 69 01 01
Easily accessible by car, with sufficient parking spaces nearby. Also easy to do with public transport from the Netherlands. Make sure you take a bus at Oberhausen HBF (Hauptbahnhof/station) to Neue Mitte (several bus lines).
Opening hours
Open 364 days a year from 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, with the exception of a number of Sundays a year and December 31 (always check the website for current opening times
Access
Online from € 11.95
Combi ticket with Legoland € 22.00 (online)
Another fun outing with children just across the border in Germany is Legoland Discovery Center https://tipsvoorjou.com/win-4-vrijkaarten-voor-legoland-discovery-centre-oberhausen/ in Oberhausen. We haven't been there as my kids are too old for it, but it seems to be really nice. I also wrote a blog about it before, where I also raffled tickets. Ideal to combine with a day at Sea Life, where there is a balanced balance between playing and enjoying nature.
General information about Legoland Discovery Center
As already indicated, you will find Legoland Discovery Center in Oberhausen at CentrO. CentrO is easily and quickly accessible by car and public transport. For public transport, take the bus from Central Station to Sea Life, from where you have to walk about 100 meters.
Address:
Legoland Discovery Center
Centro Promenade 10
Oberhausen
Website:Legoland Discovery Center
Phone:+49 – 2087822010
Accessibility
Easily accessible by car, with sufficient parking spaces nearby. Also easy to do with public transport from the Netherlands. Make sure you take a bus at Oberhausen HBF (Hauptbahnhof/station) to Neue Mitte (several bus lines).
Opening hours
daily from 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (last opportunity to enter 4:00 PM)
Access
from € 10.50 (online)
We've never been here ourselves, but I've read so many nice stories about Familiepark Wunderland Kalkar that I've added it to my list. The park looks very nice, although I think it is mainly suitable for younger children, although there are also quite a few attractions that little ones are not allowed to enter. So it seems to me a perfect outing for families with young and older children. Extra nice:it is just 30 minutes across the border from Arnhem.
General information Wunderland Kalkar Family Park
Wunderland Kalkar Family Park
Griether Strasse 110 – 120
Kalkar
Website:Wunderland Kalkar
Email:[email protected]
Phone:+49 – 28249100
Accessibility
About 1 hour drive from Utrecht. From the A3 and A12, take the Emmerich exit onto the B220 to Emmerich/Kleve, immediately after the Rhine Bridge turn left to Kalkar. Or from the A57 or A77 take the Goch/Kalkar exit.
The park can also be reached by public transport:take the RE 19 to Emmerich and from Emmerich it is best to take a taxi.
Opening hours
July and August every day from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Other months see website for opening times
Access
€29.95 (or €23.95 online from 1.3 meters)
€22.95 (or €16.95 children up to 1.29 meters)
The last outing for children just across the border in Germany is Zoo Duisburg. A great fun zoo where I unfortunately have been years ago. In addition to all kinds of animals, the zoo also has a dolphinarium where shows are given. At the time, the public was also involved, for example my sister has been in a boat that was pulled by two dolphins. There is also a very large playground, a house with koalas and much more. We plan to go there again soon with our teenagers, because we already loved it then.
General information Zoo Duisburg
Zoo Duisburg
Mülheimer Strasse 273
Duisburg
Website:Zoo Duisburg
e-mail:[email protected]
Phone:+49 -203305590
Accessibility
Accessible by car from the A3 and A40. The zoo can also be reached by public transport from Duisburg Hbf (central station) with tram 901 (ride takes about 20 minutes)
Opening hours
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM (March – October)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (November – February)
Access
€16.90 (from 18 years)
€9.90 (children aged 3 – 17 years)
Do you know these outings for children just across the border in Germany or are you planning to make one of these outings? I am very curious.
