Hello expats, travelers, or even locals who need a few tips what to do and where to go with kids aged 2-12 in the Rhineland — check out our recommendations for activities around here, be it inside or outside, in all kinds of weather. I moved back to Germany after 15 years in the United States, where my son was born, and we are about to explore our surroundings. Many of our tips are also senior friendly, because we usually take grandma with us on our outings.
1. Siegfried Spectacle in Xanten
2. Irrland Amusement Park in Kevelaer
3. Hoplop Indoor Playground in Cologne Pulheim
4. Legoland in Oberhausen
5. SeaLife in Oberhausen
6. Gasometer in Oberhausen
7. GeckoFun in Burscheid
8. Cologne Cathedral, Chocolate Museum, and Panorama Boat Trip on the Rhine River
9. Solingen Bird- and Animal Park
10. Circus Liberty
11. Fauna Park in Solingen
12. Peace Museum Remagen
13. Forest Pool in Hilden
14. Medieval Market in Witten
15. Jurassic Live Tour
16. Art Gallery Ivan Beslic
17. Naturkundemuseum in Münster
18. Animal Park Reuschenberg in Leverkusen
19. Zoo in Wuppertal
20. Project Circus Proscho (participation for kids over 6 years)