Discover southern Thuringia
Days out with children
Be amazed, play and discover new things together: these destinations bring variety to a family holiday. From a toy museum to a summer toboggan run, find ideas for sunny days and rainy weather.
Sonneberg
German Toy Museum
Historic toys tell stories of childhood and Sonneberg's toy-making tradition. Find out about activities for children and current hands-on programmes.
Combine your visit with the play trail through Sonneberg's town centre.
Zella-Mehlis
Fritzpark Zella-Mehlis
Climbing, slides, trampolines and interactive games invite you to get active and share adventures at this indoor activity park.
Check the age and usage rules for each attraction, as well as advice on clothing and socks.
Walldorf near Meiningen
Walldorf sandstone and fairy-tale cave
In this man-made sandstone cave, discover the history of the sand workers and scenes from fairy tales. The park adds an outdoor element to your family outing.
Check the season and guided tour times beforehand. Bring suitable clothing for the cave.
Zella-Mehlis
Erlebnispark Meeresaquarium
Sharks, colourful fish, koi ponds and a dedicated crocodile house turn your visit into a journey through the animal kingdom.
Beethovenstraße 16 in Zella-Mehlis. Allow enough time to explore the different areas of the park.
Waffenrod / Hinterrod near Eisfeld
Waffenrod adventure playground & summer toboggan run
At Feriendorf Auenland, a natural adventure playground invites children to play and explore. Just below it, the summer toboggan run adds some excitement.
The adventure playground is free of charge. Separate prices, seasonal opening times and weather conditions apply to the toboggan run; it closes when it rains.
Saalfeld
Saalfelder Feengrotten
Discover colourful caverns on a guided tour of the show mine. The hands-on Grottoneum museum and Feenweltchen adventure forest add knowledge, play and imagination to your family outing.
The guided mine tour is suitable from age 4. Bring warm clothing and sturdy shoes, and check the seasonal opening times of Feenweltchen before your visit.
For current opening hours, prices and visitor information, follow the provider's “Plan your visit” link. The map shows approximate road distances from the selected attraction.