Bavaria (Bayern) is Germany's largest and most diverse state, stretching from the Danube lowlands in the north to the soaring peaks of the Alps in the south. Home to Munich, one of Europe's most livable cities, Bavaria enchants visitors with fairy-tale castles, pristine Alpine lakes, ancient beer halls, and UNESCO World Heritage towns. The state blends rich Catholic traditions, a proud regional identity, and world-class cultural institutions with stunning natural scenery.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
A&O München Hauptbahnhof
Family features: Family rooms (up to 4 persons), cots available, central location near Oktoberfest grounds and Hauptbahnhof
Meininger Hotel Munich Hauptbahnhof
Family features: Family rooms, common kitchen, game room, central location
Novotel München Messe
Family features: Children eat free (breakfast and dinner with paying adult), pool, playground, kids' club, family rooms
Schloss Elmau
Family features: Dedicated children's spa, three children's clubs (age groups), outdoor play areas, mountainside pools, nanny service
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
German restaurants commonly offer a Kinderteller (children's menu) of smaller, simpler dishes, typically €6–10
Bavaria's beer gardens are genuinely family-friendly — the self-service sections welcome children, many have attached playgrounds, and bringing a picnic is an accepted local custom
High chairs (Kinderstuhl / Hochstuhl) are commonly available in restaurants and cafés across Munich and Bavaria; it is fine to ask when seated
Baby-changing and breastfeeding facilities are standard in Munich's shopping malls (e.g. PEP, Riem Arcaden) and larger department stores, and increasingly common in family-oriented restaurants
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Build downtime into every day — over-scheduled kids melt down faster than tired adults.
Carry snacks, water, and a small first-aid kit at all times.
Many attractions offer discounted family tickets — ask at the ticket window.