The school vacations in Hesse are just around the corner again this summer. So that your kids can spend a few lovely days from mid-July to the end of August, we have picked out five vacation tips that are guaranteed to be remembered.
Cool off at the Großwelzheim swimming lake in the Rhine-Main region
What could be better in the summer weather than cooling off in a swimming lake? Just 30 kilometers from Frankfurt am Main, between Hanau and Aschaffenburg, is the Großwelzheim bathing lake.
Our vacation tip for all those who want to experience something in the Rhine-Main region. The quarry pond offers entertainment and sports activities for the whole family: you can play beach volleyball, basketball, mini golf, table tennis and boccia or take a vacation course in stand-up paddling. The little ones can build waterways at the paddling channel and then reward themselves with an ice cream. The lake offers all lazybones a beautiful sandy beach and refreshment in the water.
Admission to the lake costs 3.50 euros for adults and young people (day ticket).
Picking organic strawberries near Marburg
A vacation tip for all foodies is Laggel’s organic strawberry field. Until mid-July, you can pick fresh strawberries directly from the field from Saturday to Tuesday until 7 pm.
You can choose from many different varieties, which are allowed to ripen in the field and taste completely different to the strawberries in the supermarket. The field is littered with straw, making it easy to pick even after rain.
Discover animals at the Schotten bird park
All curious kids will be wide-eyed at Schotten Bird Park: Owls, eagles, cockatoos and more: you can discover a colorful variety of birds from many continents, including the large nandus as well as kangaroos and llamas. Another highlight for children: the petting enclosure with goats and sheep – you practically can’t get any closer to the animals.
If you’re more into action, you can burn off energy on the giant trampoline or start a challenge on the 40-metre-long double zip line. There are two barbecue areas with huts and the so-called “living houses” in the sensory park – ideal for a great day out with the whole family!
Children pay 4.50 euros for admission to the bird park, while adults pay 6.50 euros for the fun.
Leisure fun at Taunus Wunderland near Wiesbaden
With more than 50 attractions, Taunus Wunderland near Wiesbaden makes children’s hearts beat faster. The family park is divided into four themed areas and offers children aged 3 to 12 a great change from the stressful school day.
The park is run by a family business and offers an animal and fairytale park in addition to rides such as the Gickelbahn and the grape slide. Kuddel-Muuuhddel” – a brand new family roller coaster – was added last year. In the newly built “Wundergleiter” flight simulator, you can become a test pilot yourself and experience many a goosebump-inducing moment during your flying adventure.
The day ticket costs 24.00 euros; children up to 130 cm tall pay 21.50 euros and children under 100 cm have free admission.
The Neroberg climbing forest near Wiesbaden
The Neroberg is one of the top excursion destinations in Hesse. the hill is 245 meters high, directly above the rooftops of Wiesbaden. Since 2006, young and old have also been able to climb the local mountain. There is a climbing forest there, whose highlights include the cable car course with a curved cable car and a super-difficult treeman course.
Your kids can try out the children’s course from the age of 4. Equipped like the grown-ups, they can then gain their first experience on the children’s course. From the age of 6, your kids can then try out some of the higher courses.
As well as a great day out, you can also celebrate your children’s birthday in the climbing forest. In addition to the climbing opportunities, the children will receive a certificate with a jungle bracelet, drinks and ice cream. Tip: The best way to get to the Neroberg climbing forest is to take the Nerobergbahn.
Hire a bouncy castle during the vacations
You can also hire a bouncy castle to keep boredom at bay during the vacations. You can find more information and tips in this inspiring blog post. Bouncy castles are particularly suitable for families with their own garden and are also easy to hire in large cities such as Frankfurt. Bouncy castles come in different designs and are easy to set up, so parents can create a small amusement park for their children in no time at all.
Do you have any other ideas for summer vacation excursions and tips for the summer vacations? Just send the editorial team an email: post@frankfurtrestaurants.de