What is Essen like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been searching for the ideal family-friendly place for a holiday, you may want to consider Essen. Here you'll find an interesting array of family activities sure to appeal to both kids and adults alike. From the theatre scene to shopping, Essen has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day visiting attractions such as Philharmonie Essen, Limbecker Platz and Aalto-Musiktheater. When you're ready for some down time after a day of fun with the kids, Essen has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with family suites. You can choose from 16 Essen accommodations to discover one you and the family will appreciate.
What should I see and do with kids in and around Essen?
You’ll discover that Essen and the surrounding area offers lots of entertaining things to do while you're visiting with the kids. Here are some recommendations to make your trip educational and fun:
- Parks
- Grugapark Botanical Garden
- Stadtgarten
- Dog Park Essen Kettwig
- Folkwang Museum
- Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
- Ruhr Museum
- Philharmonie Essen
- Limbecker Platz
- Aalto-Musiktheater
Museums & art galleries
Sights & landmarks