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Family break in Potsdam

Potsdam is the ideal travel destination for families – regardless of the weather and all year roundYou can be active in the fresh air in the parks and gardens, on the playgrounds, or on the water. The city also offers numerous other activities. Indoor activities, which will make children's hearts beat faster. Interactive museums, diverse events and child-friendly hands-on activities ensure fun and excitement. In the family-friendly cafes and restaurants Here you can relax together and recharge your batteries. There's something for every family – diverse, weather-independent, and always full of surprises. 

You won't get bored during a family break in Potsdam, we promise.

 

Attractions for families

Parks, gardens and playgrounds

    Indoor activities 
    for kids

    Play, explore and discover

    Your perfect day
    in Potsdam

    Experiencing Potsdam with children

    Children and accompanying persons on a city tour through Potsdam

    Children's tour: On little feet through Potsdam

    What is the name of the figure on the Old Town Hall? On which river does Potsdam lie? Become a riddle princess or prince on our children's tour. Explore Potsdam's city center in a playful way, filled with riddles. The entertaining tour leads from the Old Market Square past the Film Museum, the New Market Square, and the city canal to the Dutch Quarter. Once all the questions have been answered, a delicious surprise awaits you at the end!

    People walking through the Dutch Quarter in Potsdam in spring

    Dutch Quarter

    In the Dutch Quarter, a special lunch break awaits you in a historic setting. The family-friendly restaurants and cafés offer a diverse selection of dishes that will delight both adults and children. The charming atmosphere of the red brick facades invites you to linger and recharge for further explorations of Potsdam.

    A girl listens to information about an exhibit at the Potsdam Film Museum.
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    Potsdam Film Museum

    Next stop is the Film Museum. Did you know that several famous films and TV series have been filmed in Potsdam – and have been for over 100 years? Join us on a fascinating journey through the city's film history and discover exciting exhibits from renowned productions. There's plenty for children to experience at the interactive stations. An unforgettable experience for the whole family that brings the magic of cinema to life!

    A family enjoys the flowers in Volkspark Potsdam
    TMB photo archive Julia Nimke | CC-BY-ND

    Friendship Island Potsdam

    After all that action, you deserve a break. Let's head to Friendship Island! Here you can rent a pedal boat. While your parents pedal away, you're in charge – after all, you're the princess or prince today! For some fun and games, head to the large Friendship Island playground, and for a relaxing end to the day, relax in the island café.

    Digital scavenger hunt 
    through Potsdam's parks

    Within the digital scavenger hunt At the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg, you can explore the charming characters Flora and Pomona together with the Babelsberg Park or Sanssouci Park Explore. Interactive tasks, sporting challenges and tricky quizzes lead you to special places and bring to life the stories of the former castle residents, garden artists and architects.

    Tipps
    for families

    Family friendly 
    cafes and restaurants

    After an active day full of adventures in Potsdam's parks, playgrounds, or on exciting discovery tours, everyone deserves a well-earned break. Potsdam's family-friendly cafés and restaurants are perfect for relaxing together and enjoying delicious meals. Many establishments offer special children's menus and even have their own play areas or playgrounds right outside. Whether you're in the mood for a quick snack or a leisurely meal, Potsdam offers numerous family-friendly options that leave nothing to be desired.

     

    • Open the 'Café Guam' detail page
      Stephanie Kalz, License: Potsdam Marketing und Service GmbH | CC-BY-ND
      Café Guam
      Gastronomy
      Mittelstraße 39, 14467 Potsdam
    • Open the detail page 'Anna Amalia - Restaurant with lake terrace'
      © Freizeit-recra GmbH
      Anna Amalia - Restaurant with lake terrace
      Gastronomy
      At Pirschheide 41 (directly on Templiner See), 14478 Potsdam
    • Open the details page for 'The Ice Woman'
      André Stiebitz, License: PMSG | CC-BY-ND
      The Ice Woman
      Gastronomy
      Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße 42, 14482 Potsdam
    • Open the details page for 'Restaurant Urwaldblick'
      Tina Merkau, License: Biosphere Potsdam GmbH | CC-BY-ND
      Restaurant Urwaldblick
      Gastronomy
      Georg-Hermann-Allee 99, 14469 Potsdam
    • Open the details page 'Garden café in the Alexandrowka Museum'
      André Stiebitz, License: PMSG | CC-BY-ND
      Garden café in the Alexandrowka Museum
      Gastronomy
      Russian Colony 2, 14469 Potsdam
    • Open the details page 'Waikiki Burger - The Aloha Taste'
      Waikiki Burger - The Aloha Taste
      Gastronomy
      Dortustrasse 62, 14467 Potsdam
    • Open the details page 'The House in the Park - Café at the Water Playground'
      © Ronald Koch
      The House in the Park - Café by the Water Playground
      Gastronomy
      Erich-Mendelsohn-Allee 70, 14469 Potsdam
    • Open detail page 'Café "Poffertjes en Pannekoeken"'
      Café "Poffertjes en Pannekoeken"
      Gastronomy
      Mittelstraße 32, 14467 Potsdam
    • Open the 'Weasel' detail page
      © Melanie Gey, License: PMSG
      Wiesel
      Gastronomy
      Schiffbauergasse, 14467 Potsdam
    • Open the details page 'Café Midi im Treffpunkt Freizeit'
      Benjamin Genz, License: Potsdam Marketing und Service GmbH | CC-BY-ND
      Café Midi at Treffpunkt Freizeit
      Gastronomy
      Am Neuen Garten 64, 14469 Potsdam
    • Open the details page 'Frida's Ice Cream'
      Frida's Ice Cream
      Gastronomy
      Benkertstr. 12, 14467 Potsdam
    • Open detail page 'Brewery "Forsthaus Templin"'
      "Forsthaus Templin" Brewery
      Gastronomy
      Templiner Straße 102, 14473 Potsdam