Family holiday in Hamburg: things to do with kids and prices

In short: Hamburg is good with kids: Miniatur Wunderland thrills all ages, harbour ferries run on a normal transport ticket, and parks and the Elbe beach are free. A day for 2 adults and 2 children costs about €170 including the hotel.

Best things to do with kids

🚂Miniatur Wunderland INDOORsee websiteprices change often Speicherstadt · all yrs · 3 hrs💡 Book a time slot ahead, emptier in the evening.

🐘Hagenbeck Zoosee websiteprices change often Stellingen · all yrs · half day💡 Combine with the tropical aquarium.

⛴️Harbour ferry line 62see websiteprices change often Landungsbrücken · all yrs · 1 hrs💡 Valid with an HVV ticket, a cheap harbour tour.

🌷Planten un Blomen FREEfree St. Pauli · all yrs · 1–2 hrs💡 Big playground, water-light shows on summer evenings.

🏖️Övelgönne Elbe beach FREEfree Othmarschen · all yrs · 2 hrs💡 Huge container ships up close.

Prices are guide prices checked on 2026-11-04 from the official or ticket sites; they change with season and promotions.

A day for 2 adults and 2 children

Hotel (typical family-friendly hotel, per night)75 € Food (food in simple restaurants, one outing, local transport)60 € One outing25 € Local transport10 € Totalapprox. 170 €

The hotel price comes from our own daily price checks (cheapest booking site, 2 guests).

Family-friendly hotels in Hamburg

Well-rated hotels (no hostels), price per night at the cheapest booking site. For 4 people, choose 4 guests in the search.

CAB20 ★ 4.543 €ibis Hamburg Alsterring ★ 4.266 €B&B HOTEL Hamburg-Altona ★ 4.372 €Aparthotel Adagio Access Hamburg ★ 4.575 €B&B HOTEL Hamburg-Wandsbek ★ 4.376 €Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City ★ 4.276 €

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Questions

Is Hamburg good for a family holiday?

Yes. Miniatur Wunderland, the zoo, the harbour and the Elbe beach make Hamburg very family friendly.

What is free in Hamburg with kids?

Planten un Blomen, the Elbe beach, playgrounds and the Speicherstadt from outside.

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