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

Dreischeibenhaus Dusseldorf is one of Germany’s most attractive cities for family holidays. The most popular place for family recreation in the city is Wildpark Dusseldorf- a fabulously beautiful landscaped park, in the territory of which, there is a very lovely and unusual zoological garden. In this vast park, there are several spacious enclosures, in which raccoons, deer, wild boars, as well as other cute animals that are absolutely not afraid of people and happily come in contact with them live. On the territory of the park, there is a small museum devoted to natural science themes. Children will have the opportunity to learn a lot of interesting things about the animal world and feed the friendliest inhabitants of the park.
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No less interesting is the Loebbecke-Museum und Aquazoo, located in a large and beautiful modern building. In this unusual zoo are animals for which the water element has become home. Here one can see cute turtles and penguins, which are very interesting to watch, and otters. In large aquariums, there are collections of fish and other marine life. There is also a small terrarium in the zoo where one can see the world’s most rare and dangerous snakes.
One of the best places for walking with children is the Standehauspark. This park is very quiet and peaceful. On its territory, there is a small lake with ducks and swans, which children will surely like to feed. In the park, there are a lot of spacious lawns, where one can have a great time with the whole family, play active games with the kids or simply sunbathe in the summer. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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There is also a wonderful botanical garden in the city, which nature lovers will be able to visit at any time of the year. It is located in a large domed pavilion with unusual glass walls and a roof. In this pavilion is hidden a diverse and very interesting collection of exotic plants. Here one can see rare tropical flowers, and cacti, which in natural conditions are found only in the arid desert. In the warm season, a lot of interesting vegetation is planted in the adjoining territory of the botanical garden. Children will love to walk among such exotic landscapes. In the garden, one can make a lot of great photos.
Dusseldorf In Düsseldorf, there are many interesting museums. It will be interesting to look into some of them even with children. An excellent option for a family holiday will be the Dusseldorf Film Museum - an original thematic museum dedicated to the art of cinema. During a tour of the museum, its visitors will be able to learn a lot of interesting things about how movies are made, see real acting props and even old cameras that were used in shooting the very first films. Children will be told about how animated films are shot, as well as introduced to the amazing art of Shadow Puppetry. All visitors to the museum will be able to watch how movies are shot. This original museum is not accidentally considered one of the most interesting in the city.
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There are several fine entertainment centers in the city, one of the most modern and most visited is LASERPLEX. It offers its clients the opportunity to enjoy the gaining popular laser games. This center is equipped with excellent sites of varying level complexity. It is distinguished by first-class technical equipment. One can have fun here with the whole family. In the center, there is a cozy cafe with an original design and various board games. Its main visitors are parents with teenagers and companies of youth.
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Reference information
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Dusseldorf
♥   Amusement park 'CentrO.Park' Oberhausen, 30.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Schloss Beck' Bottrop, 45.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Movie Park Germany' , 46.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Phantasialand' Brühl, 47.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Freizeitanlage Start und Ziel' Herne, 48 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Dusseldorf
♥   Water park 'Aqualand' Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 23.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs Erperheide' Peer, 89.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Spa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice' , 103.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aquaventura' Hellendoorn, 131.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Dusseldorf and nearby
♥   Aquarium 'Sea Life Centre Oberhausen' , 31 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Aquarium 'Sea Life Centre Königswinter' , 67.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Aquarium 'Dubuisson Aquarium' , 106.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Aquarium 'Burgers Zoo' Arnhem, 106.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Aquarium 'Dolfinarium Harderwijk' , 149 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all zoos
Zoos and gardens in/near Dusseldorf
♥   Zoo 'Castle Arcen' Arcen, 49.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'GaiaPark Kerkrade Zoo' Kerkrade, 64.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Zoo Park Overloon' Overloon, 70.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Dierenrijk' Mierlo, 87 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Burgers Zoo' Arnhem, 106.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Famous sights of Dusseldorf

Kolner Dom

From the series “The Most Iconic Temples in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Dusseldorf center - 33.7 km.
The well-known architect Gerhard has worked at the Domprojekt. As the legend tells, the devil helped him. This was the only way to explain the construction of such a grand architectural project. Every day, more than 20,000 people visit the Cologne Cathedral, which is to be graced by its magnificent interiors and the golden sarcophagus with its main sanctuary. The latter is a real masterpiece of jeweler art. For the decoration of the sarcophagus thousands of precious stones were used. In the cathedral there are also other sanctuaries - the Gerokreuz and the Milan Madonna, a unique statue from the 13th century. All those who are interested can climb up the Domgipfel and enjoy the panorama of Cologne, for which only 509 steps have to be overcome. … Read further

Dom Cologne Cathedral

From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
Check on the map:   Distance from Dusseldorf center - 33.7 km.
A beautiful sculpture of the Milan Madonna is located in the cathedral. It is also considered an outstanding sculptural creation in the Gothic style. Many beautiful legends are associated with Cologne Cathedral. According to one of them, the devil helped the architect Gerhard make drawings of the unique facade. The architect's wife managed to outwit the devil and save her husband's soul from a terrible fate. Another legend says that the devil was so angry at the deception that he predicted the end of the world on the day when the cathedral will be completed. Perhaps this is why one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world was never completed. … Read further

Interesting places to visit with children around Dusseldorf

Langenfeld
Those who want to swim in a large pool within the family circle should never ignore Freibad Heide or Hallenfreibad Benrath. Well, Neuland-Park is another place to have a good time playing on the playground. The park is full of interesting attractions and often serves ... Open »
Duisburg
There are many beautiful and interesting places in Duisburg where one can have a great time with the whole family. Lovers of outdoor recreation often go to the park Blauer See Duisburg-Bissingheim, in whose territory is a large beautiful lake. One can wonderfully spend ... Open »
Monchengladbach
There are several playgrounds on Mathildenstraße, where children can enjoy many exciting slides and swings. One more wonderful playground can be found nearby, on Landwehrweg. It’s located next to Kleingartenverein, an exotic garden with many rare and unique plants. ... Open »
Leverkusen
In Leverkusen, travelers with children can take a walk in picturesque places and visit interesting sights. The ideal place for a summer walk would be the Japanischer Garten. This charming Japanese-style garden is very beautiful. It is decorated with numerous ornamental ... Open »
Oberhausen
Oberhausen enjoys well-deserved popularity among vacationing families due to a wide choice of picturesque walking areas and interesting entertainment centers. Nature enthusiasts begin their recreation program with a visit to Kaisergarten. This is not just a beautiful ... Open »
Wuppertal
Wuppertal with its variety of attractions will be interesting to visit for all without exception, even travelers with children. The city has a beautiful Zoo Wuppertal, the diversity of whose inhabitants is amazing. Here you can see tigers and lions, watch elephants and ... Open »
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