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Family trip to Bielefeld with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Das alte Rathaus in Bielefeld The Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen Park remains the most popular holiday destination for tourists with children in Bielefeld. In the territory of this extensive park, is the only zoo in the city in which you can see bears, wild boars, wild horses and owls, as well as typical farm animals like buffaloes, goats and rabbits. Visitors are allowed to pet and feed some inhabitants of the zoo. One of the most popular among guests with children is an aviary with deer. On the territory of the park, there is a beautiful lake in which ducks and swans live. Communication with them will also give children a lot of joy and pleasure. This popular park is suitable for hiking and cycling. In the height of summer, one can have a picnic or sunbath here.
Excursion over cultural sights of Bielefeld - 'must visit' points of interest
The city is rich in various attractive architectural and historical landmarks. Sparrenburg Castle is considered the oldest building in Bielefeld. The building of the castle started in 1240 … Open
You can continue to get acquainted with the natural attractions of the city while walking through the ancient botanical garden, Botanischer Garten. The botanical garden is very beautiful. A significant part of its collection is located in the open air; therefore it is most interesting to visit the garden in the warm season. Children will be impressed by the variety of exotic flowers presented in the garden. It is equipped with convenient walkways and occupies an impressive territory. Experienced tourists recommend visiting the park in late spring, when the trees blossom.
The best museum for a family trip can safely be considered to be Lenkwerk. It is a rather big and very beautifully decorated museum of retro cars, which is strikingly different from similar establishments presented in other cities. It is remarkable, above all, for its unique cognitive excursions, which will be of interest even for toddlers. Visitors of the museum will be told about the famous owners of old cars and incredible car-related stories, and then they will be asked to sit behind the wheel of some “exhibits” and take a picture against their background. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Bielefeld. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
In Bielefeld and its suburbs, travelers will find many interesting natural landmarks that are definitely worth visiting. Travelers with children will enjoy an excursion to the city’s … Open
The amusement park, Kletterpark Bielefeld will be a great place for a family vacation. Tourists are attracted here in the warm season. This amusement park is located in a picturesque forest. There are many rope bridges and paths among the tree crowns, as well as other attractions that will test your dexterity. Various obstacle courses and themed games are found for not only children of any age, but also their parents. The visitors of the center are always supervised by experienced instructors, so entertainment will not only be interesting, but also safe.
Die Kunsthalle in Bielefeld / Nachaufnahme Those who just want to relax in a quiet picturesque place should go to the wonderful Japanese garden, Japanischer Garten. It is also in demand among holidaymakers with children. This garden is decorated in full accordance with the cultural traditions of Japan. Here, there is a traditional stone garden, and bansai trees. The garden is quite far from the city center, so it is worth going on an excursion with older children.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Bielefeld
1. The city has a well-developed public transport system. In order to make a bus ride, tourists need to purchase a ticket. Tickets can be valid for several hours, one day, a week, or a month … Open
One of the main natural attractions of the city is the beautiful lake, Obersee. On the shores of this lake, fascinating excursions are conducted, this place is ideal for a quiet, secluded holiday with the whole family. In summer, you can arrange a picnic on a specially equipped area, and also ride on a boat on the lake. With older children, it will be interesting to go and explore the local mountain range. You will be able to see steep cliffs and observe the typical inhabitants of these places. Many nature lovers visit the lake even in the winter. Ice-bound, the lake looks simply unique.
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Things to visit with your kids in Germany

Europa-park in Rust is the second most visited after the French Disneyland. It has 16 thematic departments representing different countries, including Germany, France, Austria, Russia, and Portugal. In addition, the park has the Enchanted Forest, the Kingdom of the Minimoys, and the Land of the Vikings. It is almost impossible to visit all the attractions of the park during one day. There are more than 100 themed rides and 22 roller coasters with carts accelerating up to 100 kmph. Besides them, you can watch numerous thematic shows, performances, look at miniatures of European sights, or go to one of the 50 shopping pavilions in the park. … Open
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Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Bielefeld
♥   Amusement park 'Tierpark Nadermann' Schöning, 24.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Spielerei Rheda-Wiedenbrück' Rheda-Wiedenbrück, 25.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Potts Park' Minden, 34.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Freizeitzentrum SchiederSee' Delbrück, 44.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Rasti-Land' Salzhemmendorf, 77.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Bielefeld and nearby
♥   Aquarium 'Sea Life Centre Hanover' , 89.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Interesting places to visit with children around Bielefeld

Lemgo
Lemgo has some good places for pampering kids with tasty treats. These include Eiscafe Amigelato where, as the name implies, they serve fantastic ice cream, Suesse Falle with its delicious fruit desserts, and La Valle with fragrant cakes and pies. Head to Pizzeria ... Open »
Osnabruck
One of the largest zoos in the region is located here in Osnabruck. It is equipped in such a way that all animals kept on its large territory receive proper care and conditions close to those they are used to in the wild. Visitors can see a variety of animals - ... Open »
Munster
Munster’s main attraction for children is arguably the All Weather Zoo, one of Germany’s largest and most beautiful zoos. In addition to its large variety of presented species, the park is also known for its splendid landscape design. Here, all animals live in ... Open »
Hannover
One can admire the inhabitants of the marine world in the aquarium SEA LIFE Hannover. Within its walls is a huge collection of the most incredible and diverse marine inhabitants, from the habitual many colorful fish and sea horses, to the sea anemones and jellyfish. ... Open »
Winterberg
You can teach your child to handle skis both by yourself and by inviting a personal instructor. To send the child to ski school is another option of training. There are a lot of them in the town like Carvin, Freestyle or Langlauf. There are separate groups for ... Open »
Dortmund
With older children who like sports, it is worth visiting the Kletterhalle Bergwerk climbing wall. It has walls for beginners as well as for experienced fans of this type of entertainment. In the center, visitors can work under the guidance of experienced trainers. The ... Open »
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