Poznan with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
10 family days out in Poznan, 4 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 Poznan
10 placesNowe Zoo (New Zoo)
Big, green site with spacious enclosures; elephants, giraffes, nocturnal house and a butterfly pavilion stand out; feels like a nature reserve rather than a city zoo.
- Tickets
- £9 (45 zł) adult, £6 (30 zł) child, free under 3
- Best for
- All ages (parent blog)
- Allow
- 3-4 hours
Stare Zoo (Old Zoo)
Free entry, compact and charming historic zoo, rope park and play areas; easy to combine with the city centre.
- Tickets
- Free
- Best for
- All ages; paid playground for ages 3-12
- Allow
- 2-3 hours
Malta Ski summer coaster and toboggan
Only alpine coaster and summer toboggan in the region, with lake views; quick add-on to a Malta day; short waits on weekdays.
- Tickets
- £2.90 (15 zł) adult
- Best for
- Ages 3+; ages 3-8 ride with an adult (travel blog)
- Allow
- 0.5-1 hours
- Season
- Summer attractions run 1 Apr-31 Oct only (winter is ski season).
Brama Poznania (Gate of Poznan heritage centre)
Modern multimedia museum with a separate children's audio guide, dress-up activities and a viewing deck; an easy way into local history.
- Tickets
- £7 (35 zł) adult, £6 (29 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 5+ (parent blog)
- Allow
- 1.5-2 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Centrum Szyfrow Enigma (Enigma Cipher Centre)
Highly interactive codebreaking puzzles and displays that suit school-age kids and adults; audio guide included; strong story about Polish mathematicians.
- Tickets
- £7 (35 zł) adult, £6 (29 zł) child, free under 6
- Best for
- Ages 5+ (reviews: little for toddlers)
- Allow
- 2 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Kolejka Parkowa Maltanka (park narrow-gauge train)
Vintage steam-style park train along Lake Malta with fairy-tale station names; doubles as a fun way to reach the New Zoo and aquapark.
- Tickets
- £3.50 (18 zł) adult, £2.30 (12 zł) child
- Best for
- All ages (parent blog)
- Allow
- about 30 min
- Season
- Not running outside the season; zoo page says April-September.
Poznan Goats (Koziolki) at the Town Hall
Short, fun daily spectacle with a good legend behind it; set on a colourful square with cafes; pairs well with the Croissant Museum.
- Tickets
- Price not published, see the official site
- Best for
- All ages (parent blog)
- Allow
- about 30 min
Termy Maltanskie (aquapark)
Many pools and around 11 slides, a pirate ship for small children, open daily year-round; a reliable rainy-day or winter option; generally clean and well run.
- Tickets
- £11 (55 zł) adult, £9 (47 zł) child, free under 3
- Best for
- All ages (parent blog)
- Allow
- 2-4 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Park Cytadela
About 100 ha of paths, play area and picnic space; outdoor tanks, aircraft and artillery at the Weapons Museum excite kids; good for scooters.
- Tickets
- Price not published, see the official site
- Best for
- All ages (parent blog)
- Allow
- 2-4 hours
Rogalowe Muzeum Poznania (Croissant Museum)
Hands-on, funny show where kids help make St Martin's croissants in aprons and hats; good value for an hour; can be timed with the noon goats on the square.
- Tickets
- £8 (39 zł) adult, £7 (35 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 5+ (parent blog)
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Rain
- Works if it rains
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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