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Activities in Essen

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Minigolfanlage Essen-Nord (betrieben vom 1. Essener CGC Blau-Gold) 5.0 Stuntwerk Essen 4.9 PixelZone Pixel Game Essen - Der Boden ist Lava 4.9

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Minigolfanlage Essen-Nord (betrieben vom 1. Essener CGC Blau-Gold)

5 Reviews

Lichtenhorst 13, 45356 Essen

KioskKids program

“The mini-golf facility Essen-Nord, operated by the 1st Essener CGC Blau-Gold, is a family-friendly place that offers fun for both young and old. With well-maintained courses and friendly staff, the facility is ideal for an entertaining family outing. The prices are fair, and there is a children's program that delights the little ones. A kiosk provides snacks and refreshments during the game. The positive atmosphere and the opportunity to learn something new make this place a popular destination for mini-golf fans.”

Stuntwerk Essen

62 Reviews

Segerothstraße 83a, 45141 Essen

KioskCafé

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“The Stuntwerk Essen is a child-friendly sports temple that combines bouldering, parkour, and ninja elements in a modern and clean hall. With a well-equipped fitness area and an inviting café, it offers a variety of activities for the whole family. The innovative routes and obstacles provide fun and challenges at every level. The friendly team creates a positive atmosphere that invites you to stay. An ideal place to engage in sports and meet new friends.”

PixelZone Pixel Game Essen - Der Boden ist Lava

208 Reviews

Wüstenhöferstraße 234, 45355 Essen

KioskToiletsKids program

Closed

“The PixelZone Pixel Game Essen - The Floor is Lava is a child-friendly place in Essen-Borbeck, ideal for families and children's birthdays. With a rating of 4.9/5, the fun zone offers a modern and clean environment, friendly staff, and fair prices. The facilities include a kiosk, restrooms, and an exciting children's program suitable for all age groups. Visitors praise the helpfulness of the staff and the pleasant atmosphere that ensures unforgettable experiences.”

Baby Bee Spielraum

118 Reviews

Rüttenscheider Str. 116/1. Etage, 45131 Essen

Indoor play areaGamesCafé

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“The Baby Bee playroom in Essen is a child-friendly place that delights with a lovingly designed play area and high-quality toys. The facilities are clean and provide a positive atmosphere for children and parents. Especially the climbing frame ensures a lot of fun and motor skill development. The café also offers delicious coffee for parents. Despite some minor challenges with hygiene, the playroom is a popular meeting point for families looking for a safe and entertaining place for their children.”

DK‘S Bistro & Minigolf

14 Reviews

Ottostraße 63, 45307 Essen

Café

“DK's Bistro & Minigolf in Essen is a child-friendly place, ideal for family celebrations and relaxed afternoons. The newly designed mini-golf course and the large beer garden provide an inviting atmosphere. The bistro impresses with friendly staff and a selection of delicious snacks, including ice cream and cakes. The location is perfect for special occasions like weddings or children's birthdays. Despite the high prices for drinks and the unusual opening hours, the well-maintained environment and excellent service are reasons to visit this place.”

Feldfreunde

18 Reviews

Schuirweg 61, 45133 Essen

Kids program

“Feldfreunde is a child-friendly place in Essen where families have the opportunity to grow their own vegetables. With a rating of 4.9/5, the place offers an exciting children's program that includes a scarecrow competition among other activities. Participants can rent a plot in the field and experience how their vegetables grow. The proximity to Oberschuirshof with its animals makes the visit particularly appealing. The community is friendly and welcoming, enriching the experience even more.”

Schwarzlicht Minigolf Essen | GolfZone

2,425 Reviews

Wüstenhöferstraße 234, 45355 Essen

Games

Closed

“The Schwarzlicht Minigolf Essen | GolfZone is a child-friendly place that offers fun and movement for the whole family. With a rating of 4.9/5, the facility is modern and lovingly designed, ideal for mini-golf enthusiasts. The friendly staff create a pleasant atmosphere and explain everything clearly. The varied courses and the Pixel Zone provide exciting challenges that are both physically and mentally demanding. A perfect place for an entertaining day with friends or family.”

Neoliet Boulderbar Essen

264 Reviews

Münchener Str. 106a, 45145 Essen

Indoor play areaKids programCafé

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“The Neoliet Boulderbar in Essen is a modern and child-friendly bouldering hall with a variety of climbing walls for all difficulty levels. Particularly noteworthy is the lovingly designed children's area, which is regularly used for children's birthday parties. The hall offers a spacious lounge area with a café serving cold and hot meals. The friendly staff ensures a pleasant atmosphere. Despite minor shortcomings in the changing rooms, the cleanliness and quality of the bouldering problems are excellent.”

FunZone Essen - LaserTag & Schwarzlich Minigolf

26 Reviews

Wüstenhöferstraße 234, 45355 Essen

KioskCafé

Closed

“The FunZone Essen offers an exciting experience for families and friends with activities like LaserTag and 3D blacklight mini-golf. The atmospheric lighting and various gaming options ensure a lot of fun. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly, making the visit enjoyable. There is also a kiosk and a café with moderate prices for snacks and drinks. However, it can get loud when fully occupied, and the scheduling of games could be better organized.”

Oberschuirshof

310 Reviews

Schuirweg 61, 45133 Essen

Outdoor playgroundTiereKids program

Closed

“The Oberschuirshof in Essen is a child-friendly place that offers families an unforgettable experience. With a beautiful farm shop selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs from its own production, the farm is a popular destination for regional products. Children can play on the playground, admire animals like goats, sheep, and chickens, and even pet the friendly farm dog if they're lucky. On Saturdays, there is the opportunity to ride a tractor. The farm is welcoming and provides a relaxed atmosphere for a family outing.”

Neoliet Easy-Climb Essen

1,075 Reviews

Graf-Beust-Allee 29, 45141 Essen

ToiletsKiosk

Closed

“Neoliet Easy-Climb Essen is a child-friendly climbing gym that is perfect for families. With a high rating of 4.6/5, the gym offers a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and diverse climbing walls. The introduction for beginners is excellent, allowing even children with no prior experience to climb safely. The gym is clean and well-maintained, and there is a kiosk with fair prices. A visit is a great fun for both children and adults and a wonderful opportunity to be active.”

Grugapark Essen

19,578 Reviews

Messepl. 1A, 45131 Essen

ToiletsOutdoor playground

Open

“Grugapark Essen is a spacious, well-maintained park that is ideal for families with children. With a rating of 4.6/5 and over 19,000 reviews, the park offers numerous playgrounds, animal enclosures with various animals, a botanical garden, and picturesque meadows and lakes. Visitors can enjoy nature while exploring the impressive flower beds and themed gardens. There are plenty of benches, picnic spots, and cafés, as well as barbecue areas. For a small fee, visitors can ride the little train through the park. The entrance fee of 5 euros for adults is reasonable, although some animal enclosures have been perceived as too small.”

Bauernhof am Mechtenberg, Hubertus Budde und Andrea Maas

357 Reviews

Am Mechtenberg 5, 45309 Essen

Outdoor playgroundCafé

Closed

“The farm at Mechtenberg is a child-friendly place in Essen, ideal for family outings. With an inviting café that offers a wide selection of homemade cakes and drinks, it is the perfect spot to relax. The farm garden invites children to feed animals and play on the playground, while the cozy atmosphere in the courtyard encourages lingering. Especially in spring and summer, it is a popular place for walks and relaxed afternoons.”

Phänomania Erfahrungsfeld

2,078 Reviews

Am Handwerkerpark 11, 45309 Essen

GamesOutdoor playground

“The Phänomania Experience Field in Essen is an interactive museum that offers children and families an exciting opportunity to discover science and technology in a playful way. With a rating of 4.5/5 from 2078 reviews, it is a popular destination for outings. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful staff who provide child-friendly explanations. The museum features numerous experiments and hands-on stations that delight both children and adults. A highlight is the lift tower, from which one can enjoy an impressive view. The outdoor area also has a great playground. However, it is noted that the parking situation can be challenging.”

Kleintiergarten im Grugapark

80 Reviews

Am Grugapark 10, 45133 Essen

Outdoor playgroundToilets

Open

“The small animal garden in Grugapark in Essen is a child-friendly place that offers a variety of animals, including friendly sheep and goats. Visitors can buy food for the animals, which is especially an exciting experience for children. The park is spaciously designed and provides many opportunities to explore nature, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Cleanliness and accessibility, even for wheelchair users, are positively highlighted. During the summer holidays, the park is particularly popular in nice weather. However, there are concerns about the animal welfare of some animals and the functionality of the feeding machine.”

Damwildgehege im Grugapark

94 Reviews

Lührmannstraße 80, 45131 Essen

Outdoor playground

Closed

“The fallow deer enclosure in Grugapark in Essen is a child-friendly place that is ideal for family outings. The park is well-maintained and offers plenty of greenery as well as quiet spots for relaxation. There are various areas for walks and picnics, as well as playgrounds for children. Although the enclosure is often closed, visitors can enjoy the beautiful landscape and the tranquil atmosphere. Entrance to the park is charged, which can be disappointing for some visitors, especially with frequent visits. Overall, Grugapark is a recommended place for nature lovers and families.”

Tiergehege Wichteltal

424 Reviews

Wichteltal 219, 45277 Essen

Games

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“The Wichteltal animal enclosure in Essen is a child-friendly place that houses a variety of friendly goats. Visitors can feed the animals using a feeding machine that accepts 20-cent coins. The animals appear healthy and happy, making the experience particularly enjoyable for families. It is a popular destination for outings, as children take great joy in feeding the goats. However, there have also been reports of inappropriate feeding by other visitors, which can affect the cleanliness of the enclosure.”

Schwarzlicht Semester Minigolf Essen

1,962 Reviews

Gerswidastraße 4, 45127 Essen

ToiletsKiosk

Closed

“Schwarzlicht Semester Minigolf in Essen offers a unique mini-golf experience in a hall with fascinating 3D effects and black light. The facility is child-friendly and features clean restrooms as well as a kiosk for snacks and drinks. However, visitors report uneven courses that can detract from the enjoyment of the game. Additionally, the hall is often too cold in winter, which can be uncomfortable for families with children. Despite these drawbacks, the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the facility are positively highlighted.”

JUMP House Essen

1,667 Reviews

Am Zehnthof 194, 45307 Essen

Indoor play areaKioskCafé

Closed

“The JUMP House Essen is a child-friendly indoor playground that offers fun for the whole family. With a variety of attractions and a special area for toddlers under 6 years old, it is the perfect place for birthday parties or just an exciting day out. The facility is clean and well-maintained, and the friendly team provides excellent service. A kiosk and a café offer delicious snacks and drinks to recharge after jumping.”

Seaside Beach Baldeney

6,047 Reviews

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße 384, 45133 Essen

Toilets

“Seaside Beach Baldeney is a child-friendly place in Essen, ideal for family outings. With a rating of 4.2/5, the beach area offers a variety of activities, including swings and volleyball courts that can be reserved online. There are clean restrooms and free parking available. The three barbecue huts are perfect for larger groups. However, the river is not clear and the beach could be cleaner. For children who cannot swim, there are restrictions. Nevertheless, the place is excellent for concerts and events.”

Klettergarten Seaside Beach

23 Reviews

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße 384, 45133 Essen

KioskKids program

“The Seaside Beach climbing garden in Essen offers an exciting adventure for the whole family. With a friendly and helpful team, visitors are introduced to the world of climbing. The staff provides detailed explanations and supports children in tackling the challenges of the various courses. The climbing garden is ideal for families, as you can choose the courses at your own discretion. Admission to the outdoor pool is required, but the prices are fair. A perfect place for fun and outdoor activity!”

Bauer Brömse

159 Reviews

Schilfstraße 15, 45357 Essen

Kids programCaféGamesOutdoor playground

Closed

“Bauer Brömse is a child-friendly place in Essen, ideal for birthday parties and family outings. The farm offers a lovingly designed children's program with ponies for riding, an outdoor playground, and an inviting café. Reviews show that many children had fun petting and riding the ponies, while the trainers were friendly and patient. However, there were also critical voices regarding the organization of events, especially with larger groups.”

minigolfanlage hallostr.48

15 Reviews

Hallostraße 48, 45141 Essen

ToiletsKiosk

“The mini-golf facility Hallostr.48 in Essen is a child-friendly place that offers fun for the whole family. With a rating of 4/5, the facility is well-visited and features clean courses suitable for both beginners and advanced players. The facility has a kiosk that offers snacks like Bockwurst, waffles, and ice cream, as well as restrooms for visitors. The friendly staff is ready to assist guests with questions and the game process. An ideal destination for an entertaining day outdoors.”

Activities in Essen

Essen offers families numerous excursion destinations and activities for unforgettable days with children. Museums with interactive exhibits, zoos, swimming pools, indoor playgrounds and many more activities await big and small explorers.

Rain or shine – Essen has the right family activity for every weather. Many venues offer special children's programs, reduced family rates and family-friendly facilities.

Bambini Maps helps you discover the best family-friendly activities in Essen – with reviews, amenities and opening hours.

Activities FAQs

What family activities are there in Essen?+

There are 23 family-friendly activities in Essen including museums, zoos, swimming pools and indoor playgrounds – all listed on Bambini Maps.

What can you do with kids in Essen?+

Family activities in Essen offer: Kiosk (9×), Café (8×), Kids program (7×), Toilets (7×), Outdoor playground (7×), Games (5×). Great for day trips with the whole family.

What are the best-rated activities in Essen?+

The most popular family activities in Essen are: Minigolfanlage Essen-Nord (betrieben vom 1. Essener CGC Blau-Gold) (5.0/5), Stuntwerk Essen (4.9/5), PixelZone Pixel Game Essen - Der Boden ist Lava (4.9/5).

How do I find family excursions in Essen?+

Bambini Maps shows all family-friendly activities in Essen – with reviews, amenities and opening hours. Also available as an Android app.