Kinderhotels –
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You can find the German version here: Kinderhotels.
„Kinderhotels” – Relaxed Vacation (at home) for the whole family
Some people say: Vacation with children are not vacation. How about you, do you feel the same way? If the answer is yes, you might want to consider a family vacation at a „Kinderhotel” (Hotel for kids). There, you will find a huge variety of activities and amenities that are fun and relaxing for all ages.
„Kinderhotels” are holiday accommodations that specialize in the target group “Family and children”. They are characterized by a particularly child-friendly environment, facilities and atmosphere. They have safety precautions such as electrical outlet covers, child locks and car-free play areas.
The substantial trait of a „Kinderhotel” is the child care though. In each hotel you will find a child care (for the younger kids) and a „Kids Club” (for older kids) that are open all-year. They offer daily activities like scavenger hunts, hikes, campfire, adventure games, climbing, art classes and many more.
Lots of amenities
Aditionally, all „Kinderhotels” have huge playgrounds, various indoor game rooms and usually at least one swimming pool. Their restaurants offer special kids menus and buffets, sometimes even a baby buffet with a variety of formula, glasses and other semi-solid food.
And more and more hotels have their own spas and wellness areas for the parents who long for some peace and quiet. However, the understanding and relaxed atmosphere in „Kinderhotels” is probably the most important factor for a the parents. You do not have to worry about other people when your baby keeps crying at the dinner table or your son is skateboarding through the hotel lobby. Everyone knows what you’re going through.
The best „Kinderhotels” in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Kinderhotel Oberjoch, Allgäu ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The hotel is located 1200 MASL and features a huge indoor playroom, an even larger outdoor play area and a panoramic pool area with a slide. The hotel offers 90 hours/week child care in five different children’s clubs for all ages. In July, a family suite costs 3,000 €/week.
Hotel Borchard’s Rookhus, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The hotel is located directly on the „Great Labussee”. Most of the recreational activities are outside. You can hike, ride horses, pet animals at the „Rookhus Ranch”, swim in the lake, do a rafting tour with „Ninus” or roast a stick bread at the campfire. A family apartment in June is available from 2,300 €/week.
Kinderhotel Ulrichshof, Bavarian Forest ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This hotel offers almost everything children (and parents) dream of: a fun pool, various playrooms, a forest playground, a children’s workshop and „late riser service”. Your children can be picked up and taken care of as early as 7am in the morning. A week for a family with 2 children starts at 2,335€/week.
Familotel Frieslandstern, Frisia ⭐⭐⭐
The typical Frisian brick house is located directly behind the dike and is known for its horses, not surprising, Frisian horses. You can book riding lessons and ride-outs. There is a play barn and a petting zoo, and the „Happy Club” offers babysitting for all ages. A 60m² apartment for four costs 2,000 €/week in July.
Kinderhotel Buchau, Achen Lake/Tyrol ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This hotel has almost everything you could ask for: An indoor world of adventure with a children’s club, a climbing and bouldering hall and Carrera slot car track. There is an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a huge playground, a horse riding stable, a go-kart track by the lake and an spa for young and old. The all-inclusive offer costs € 3,000/week for a family of four in July.
Rosenhof, Little Walser Valley ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This hotel offers cozy apartments and the „Tischlein-deck-dich-all-inclusive buffet”
„Dwarf Bärtli” is the good spirit of the house. He tells stories and the children can be looked after in his kingdom up to 50 hours / week. The hotel has a indoor and outdoor pool and a spa. You can book different packages, one week for four in July can cost between 2,000 and 2,800 €.
Apart- und Kinderhotel Muchetta, canton of Graubünden ⭐⭐⭐
This hotel is located in Davos-Wiesen and offers around 50 hours child care/week for children 2-years and up. It has an arcade, a craft room and a Lego area. The two-bedroom apartment costs about 1,300 Swiss CHF/week (including breakfast buffet) for a family of four. You can also book half-board.
Swiss Holiday Park, Lake Lucerne ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This hotel is a holiday resort and amusement park for the whole family. There is a huge adventure pool, a bowling alley, mini golf, a horseback-riding school, a kart track and much more. Furthermore, they offer “Wellness for Kids” (and adults) and the children’s buffet „Happy Spoon” offers healthy nutrition. A family of four costs about 3,500 CHF/week in July (including breakfast buffet).
Wanna get away with your family now? On this website you will find many more „Kinderhotels” in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Have a nice trip!
This article was originally published for HEIMAT abroad. The first spring issue was just mailed to me and you can find it now at many „German” locations in the Bay Area.
