Roaming Germany with Kids! Unlock Medieval Fairy Tale Times in 5 Old Towns
Time settles in ancient alleys, turning into the garments of history.
Germany’s old towns are places draped in the cloak of history, each step filled with the beauty of centuries.
One city, one dream; one dream, one journey.
Take your kids into Germany’s most beautiful old towns to experience exotic charm and historical depth.
Each old town is perfect for a slow family stroll, where kids can learn while playing and broaden their horizons~
【Germany’s Most Beautiful Old Town Series】Check in with your kids at 5 treasure old towns
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Esslingen
Only a 30-minute drive from Stuttgart, this ancient city is rich in historical and cultural heritage.
Highlights for kids: charming half-timbered buildings (explain architectural features to kids), the quaint and grand church, and the Kehl sparkling wine estate (introduce kids to winemaking culture and taste non-alcoholic sparkling drinks).
Family activities: The old town streets are flat and easy for strolling with kids, perfect for taking vintage-style family photos and buying unique souvenirs. It’s a pure place to enjoy the old town atmosphere, ideal for a half-day slow visit.
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Dinkelsbühl
The old town is a living medieval fairy tale fossil on the Romantic Road!
Highlights for kids: well-preserved city walls and moat (walk the walls with kids and explain medieval defense knowledge), 16th-century colorful half-timbered houses, Gothic St. George’s Church spire, and cobblestone alleys.
Family activities: Climb the West Gate tower at dusk to watch the warm golden light spread over the sawtooth gables, tell kids the legendary story of “Children Saving the City,” and immerse in the medieval atmosphere. Perfect for a one-day stay.
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Füssen
The swan fairy tale prologue at the foot of the Alps!
Highlights for kids: lemon yellow and pale pink houses by the Lech River, the former summer palace of the Prince-Bishops of Augsburg, a century-old violin workshop (watch violin making and feel the artistic charm), and Neuschwanstein Castle (the magical silhouette on the misty mountaintop, enjoy distant views with kids and explain the castle’s history).
Family activities: Look out at the snowy mountain castle through carved wooden windows, stroll along cobblestone streets with kids, buy violin-shaped trinkets, and soak in the fairy tale atmosphere. Ideal for a one-day visit.
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Augsburg
A Renaissance marvel woven with water and gold!
One of Germany’s oldest cities. Highlights for kids: the ancient Roman road and Lech Canal, the magnificent town hall with its gilded dome, Europe’s oldest social housing “Fuggerei,” and the world’s first waterworks pipe tower.
Family activities: Walk on the bronze merchant reliefs on Maximilian Street, tell kids about Renaissance history, listen to piano stories of the Mozart family, and enjoy the gentle sound of flowing canals. Suitable for a one-day stay.
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Lüneburg
Northern Germany’s amber built from salt grains by the Hanseatic League!
Highlights for kids: 64 brick gable streets, leaning Gothic stepped gables and red brick water towers, Europe’s oldest giant salt coin relief inside the town hall, and the “Leaning House Alley” (colorful half-timbered houses tilted due to salt mine subsidence).
Family activities: Stroll through ancient alleys, touch the leaning houses, visit a café converted from a medieval salt merchant’s manor with kids, taste special desserts, and learn about the history of the salt city. Perfect for a one-day visit.