Vacations with Children

Want to go on a discovery tour with the whole family in the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Not only does that sound exciting… it really is! There are plenty of adventures to be had here for young and old alike, and you can learn interesting facts about the lifestyles and conservation of marine life.

Search for clams and lugworms on the North Sea beach, catch crabs in the shallow water, and marvel at the tides while building sandcastles in Cuxhaven. There are many family programs designed to help young explorers and discoverers get to know the North Sea and the Wadden Sea even better. This turns the North Sea into a truly special nature experience—whether it’s a mudflat hike designed especially for families, a boat trip to the seal colonies, or a visit to the Wurster North Sea Coast National Park Center. The highlight for the whole family during the peak season (May 1–September 15) is free admission to the Watt’n Bad.

Dive into the crashing waves of the outdoor pool, or relax while enjoying the view of the Wadden Sea in Brodelbucht—complete with underwater lighting—and soak up that Caribbean vibe. There’s also a heated indoor pool, a heated lounge area, a children’s pool, a wide slide, and a spacious beach area with direct access from Watt’n Bad, complete with beach chairs and a playground.

Here, you can perfectly combine fun and relaxation. Take your family on a unique journey at the Klimahaus Bremerhaven.

The Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° East is a one-of-a-kind educational and interactive experience center dedicated to climate, climate change, and weather, and is a global pioneer in climate education. Traveling along the 8th meridian, you’ll embark on a journey around the world and experience the Earth’s climate zones up close in an exciting and impressive way.

You'll travel across five continents and nine locations. You'll sweat, freeze, be amazed, and laugh—and, above all, meet people from all over the world who will share stories about their daily lives and explain how the prevailing climate affects them.

During a visit to the “Zoo by the Sea” with its North Sea Aquarium, you can get up close and personal with polar bears, seals, penguins, northern gannets, and more.

It’s unique thanks to its large underwater windows. Here, visitors of all ages can experience and marvel at the zoo’s inhabitants up close and get a sense of the habitats of northern animals and aquatic life.

At the German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven, you can empathize, get involved, and share in the excitement. Whether you’re a child or an adult, at the German Emigration Center you can rummage through drawers, hiding spots, and media stations to your heart’s content, try them out, and interactively discover important and fascinating information about the history and stories surrounding emigration and immigration.

The museum's program offers a wide variety of activities, such as guided tours for history buffs, family tours, night walks for families with children, and scavenger hunts for kids.