Cologne with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
10 family days out in Cologne, 5 that work if it rains, 1 free. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.
Family days out in Cologne
10 placesKölner Zoo & Aquarium
Well laid-out zoo with shade and seating, an impressive elephant park, hippo underwater window, feedings and playgrounds that fill a whole day; aquarium included.
- Tickets
- £25 (€29.50) adult, £13 (€15) child, free under 4
- Best for
- Ages 1-12
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Lindenthaler Tierpark
Free animal park where small children can feed deer, goats and sheep in the petting area; peaceful and easy.
- Tickets
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 1-8
Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum
Kids can try boxing, cycling, weightlifting and gymnastics stations, and there is a sports pitch, boxing ring and two playgrounds on the roof.
- Tickets
- £9 (€10.50) adult, £6 (€7.50) child, free under 6
- Best for
- Ages 6-14
- Allow
- 2 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum (world cultures)
Modern, interactive world-cultures museum that interests adults and kids alike, with kids' audio guides and a free weekend creative room (ages 6+).
- Tickets
- £6 (€7) adult
- Best for
- Ages 6-12
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Schokoladenmuseum (Chocolate Museum)
Hands-on cocoa-to-chocolate story with a working production line, chocolate fountain samples and the chance to make your own bar.
- Tickets
- £15 (€17.50) adult, £9 (€10) child, free under 6
- Best for
- Ages 4-14
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Aqualand Freizeitbad
Big indoor water park with nine slides and a dedicated kids' area, a solid all-weather fallback.
- Tickets
- £24 (€28.50) adult, £18 (€20.50) child
- Best for
- Ages 3-15
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Cologne Cathedral Tower Climb
A real challenge older kids are proud to finish, with big views over the city and the Rhine from about 100 m up.
- Tickets
- £7 (€8) adult, children free
- Best for
- Ages 8-16
KD Rhine Panorama Cruise (1 hour)
Easy one-hour sit-down with lovely river views of the old town and cathedral, good for tired legs.
- Tickets
- £17 (€20) adult, £9 (€10) child
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Season
- late Oct-late Mar
Kölner Seilbahn (Rhine cable car)
Cheap, comfortable gondola ride over the Rhine with great views of the city and cathedral; links the Zoo with Rheinpark.
- Tickets
- £8 (€9.50) adult, £4.10 (€4.80) child
- Best for
- Ages 3-12
- Season
- Nov-mid Mar (except Advent weekends)
Rheinpark (playground & Kleinbahn)
Big playground with climbing ropes, a huge slide and zip wire, plus lawns for picnics, fountains, cathedral views and a little park train.
- Tickets
- Price not published, see the official site
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.
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