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Family Outings in Baden-Württemberg During a Heat Wave
Summer, Sun, Family Time: Here's How to Stay Cool
7.8.20266 min. read timeby Hirsch & Greif
Discover six ideas for family days out that’ll keep boredom at bay, even on hot days.
Refreshing Day-out Destinations With Plenty of Fun
Cool Activities for Families on Hot Days
Is the summer heat making you feel a bit cooped up? Not here! Even when the sun is beating down, you’ll find cool places to visit in Baden-Württemberg for days out with your children. And we’re not just talking about outdoor swimming pools in the Swabian Alb, lakes for swimming in the Upper Black Forest or air-conditioned museums in the south. On walking trails under shady trees, near streams and water play areas, or deep underground – for example, in the Bärenhöhle or Charlottenhöhle caves – you can stay active even on warm days. Armed with water bottles, sun cream and a sun hat, nothing stands in the way of your family adventure.Here are our tips for refreshing family days out in Baden-Württemberg.
Bonus Tipp:
It might sound a bit crazy in the summer heat, but for one of our day-out suggestions, you really should pack a jacket. Why? You’ll find out in a moment!
Family Adventure in Giengen-Hürben
Escape the Heat at Charlotten Cave
When the sun is beating down outside, the motto at the Charlottenhöhle in Giengen-Hürben in the Swabian Alb is: put on your jacket and head underground! In the longest accessible show cave in the Swabian Alb, it stays pleasantly cool at 9 °C, even on hot summer’s days. Amidst stalactites and mysterious passages, you’ll feel like explorers on a treasure hunt.Afterwards, the next adventure awaits at the HöhlenErlebnisWelt Giengen-Hürben: in the HöhlenSchauLand, you’ll come face to face with a real cave bear skeleton, marvel at mammoth ivory and playfully delve into the history of the Earth.If you fancy soaking up some sun afterwards, there’s plenty of space around the cave to play, have a picnic and relax. The HöhlenErlebnisWelt near Heidenheim is an ideal day-out destination for families looking to cool off and share experiences together on hot days in the Swabian Alb.
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Charlotten Cave at the Giengen-Hürben Cave Adventure World
Illuminated by LED lighting, there are various formations to discover in the stalactite cave.
Family day out on Mainau Island on Lake Constance
Discover Dinosaurs, Find Treasure, Splash About
Mainau Island on Lake Constance is a brilliant day-out destination for families, even on hot summer’s days. You’ll always find a pleasant way to cool off beneath ancient giant trees, in shady spots and with the fresh breeze from the lake. With the Children’s Treasure Map, you can set off on your adventure straight away.
As you make your way across the flower island, you’ll come across not only magnificent plants and enchanted corners, but also seven dinosaurs. These prehistoric giants are hiding amongst ferns, fuchsias and in the arboretum, waiting to be discovered. A fine mist provides a refreshing spray on warm days.
Once you’ve found the Mainau treasure, Mainau Children’s Land awaits with a marble run, a digger play area and a water playground. Mainau Island on Lake Constance combines nature, play and a spirit of discovery, making it an ideal day-out destination for families in the Lake Constance region.
As you make your way across the flower island, you’ll come across not only magnificent plants and enchanted corners, but also seven dinosaurs. These prehistoric giants are hiding amongst ferns, fuchsias and in the arboretum, waiting to be discovered. A fine mist provides a refreshing spray on warm days.
Once you’ve found the Mainau treasure, Mainau Children’s Land awaits with a marble run, a digger play area and a water playground. Mainau Island on Lake Constance combines nature, play and a spirit of discovery, making it an ideal day-out destination for families in the Lake Constance region.
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Mainau Island with a water playground
A variety of play areas make Mainau-Kinderland a real children’s paradise.
Summer Adventures at Tripsdrill Theme Park Near Cleebronn
Stay Cool at Tripsdrill This Summer
When the sun shines over Tripsdrill Adventure Park in Cleebronn near Heilbronn, there are plenty of summer adventures in store for the whole family. At this long-established theme park in Baden-Württemberg, thrilling rides, refreshing water rides and a extra breeze provide a welcome cool-down.Even the youngest visitors look forward to the Mühlbach ride, before heading out onto Lake Mühlensee for the splash-filled Captain’s Tour. Anyone keen to get wet will find the perfect refreshment at the Spray Station, the Pumping Station or the water cannons of the Waschzuber Rafting.A highlight on hot days is the Bathtub Ride: a leisurely climb uphill, a rapid descent and straight into the cool water. The wooden rollercoaster ‘Mammut’ and the ‘Rasende Tausendfüßler’ also provide a refreshing breeze for younger guests.Tripsdrill Adventure Park near Heilbronn is therefore the ideal destination for families looking to combine summer, fun and a chance to cool off in Baden-Württemberg.
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A boat trip across Lake Mühlensee
Families enjoy water fun and a chance to cool off on hot days at Tripsdrill Adventure Park.
Family Picnic in Überlingen on Lake Constance
A Delightful Lake View for Families
When the sun is shining in Überlingen on Lake Constance, Picnic Tour 5 through Überlingen’s Stadtgarten is perfect for a family day out. Pick up your pre-booked picnic rucksack at the landing stage and follow the lakeside path – with its stunning views of the lake – to the Badgarten. From there, continue into the Stadtgarten, where old trees provide welcome shade. Children can explore the witch’s cottage whilst you look for a cosy picnic spot beneath the treetops.
The fallow deer await you at the deer enclosure before you make a detour to the playground. Via the ‘Teufelstreppe’ (Devil’s Stairs), you’ll reach the Lower Stadtgarten and on to the playground in the Villengarten. To round off the day, Lake Constance offers the perfect way to cool off: dip your feet in the water, enjoy your picnic and let the day draw to a relaxing close.
The picnic tour in Überlingen on Lake Constance is an ideal day-out for families on hot summer’s days.
The fallow deer await you at the deer enclosure before you make a detour to the playground. Via the ‘Teufelstreppe’ (Devil’s Stairs), you’ll reach the Lower Stadtgarten and on to the playground in the Villengarten. To round off the day, Lake Constance offers the perfect way to cool off: dip your feet in the water, enjoy your picnic and let the day draw to a relaxing close.
The picnic tour in Überlingen on Lake Constance is an ideal day-out for families on hot summer’s days.
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Fun and games under the canopy of leaves
A shaded playground in Überlingen’s Stadtgarten with views of Lake Constance, ideal for a family break with a picnic.
Water Adventure Trail in Unterkirnach in the Black Forest
Follow the Water Trail
The ‘Where Does Water Live?’ adventure trail in Unterkirnach in the Black Forest is an ideal day-out destination for families on hot summer’s days. On this varied circular trail, you’ll discover in a fun way where water lives, how it finds its way through nature, and why it’s so important for people and the environment.
The ‘Rain Gate’ provides the first chance to cool off – and it’s guaranteed that no one will stay dry for long. The tour then leads to the ‘Cold Water Reservoir’ and on through the shady spruce forest. At interactive stations, children can explore the journey of water and find lovely spots to take a break along the way.
Particularly popular is the ‘Kleine Arbach’ with its water speedometer, which invites children to play and experiment. The grand finale is the water playground in Unterkirnach, where you can splash about to your heart’s content. A refreshing family outing in the Black Forest, where learning, nature and water fun come together perfectly.
The ‘Rain Gate’ provides the first chance to cool off – and it’s guaranteed that no one will stay dry for long. The tour then leads to the ‘Cold Water Reservoir’ and on through the shady spruce forest. At interactive stations, children can explore the journey of water and find lovely spots to take a break along the way.
Particularly popular is the ‘Kleine Arbach’ with its water speedometer, which invites children to play and experiment. The grand finale is the water playground in Unterkirnach, where you can splash about to your heart’s content. A refreshing family outing in the Black Forest, where learning, nature and water fun come together perfectly.
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Adventures by the babbling brook
At the Water Adventure Trail in Unterkirnach, children can explore the fascinating world of water through play.
Family Walk to Mathisleweiher in the Upper Black Forest
Escape the Heat on the Trail to Mathisleweiher
The walk to Mathisleweiher near Hinterzarten in the Upper Black Forest is an ideal day-out destination for families on hot summer’s days. Behind the Kurhaus, the varied circular route begins, winding through shady woods, past mountain meadows, rocks and impressive anthills.Children can let off steam at the Wolfsgrund playground before enjoying a refreshing ice-cream break at the Kesslerhof. The route continues along the Emil-Thoma-Weg through the idyllic Stuckwald to the Mathisleweiher, which lies peacefully and picturesquely within the nature reserve. The benches on the shore invite you to rest and enjoy the Black Forest scenery.All you need for the walk is water and a few snacks, as on the way back the Mathislehof awaits you with farm-fresh produce, snacks, cakes and animals. This makes the walk to the Mathisleweiher in Hinterzarten a relaxing nature experience for families in the Black Forest.
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The hidden gem in the Black Forest
The Mathisleweiher pond near Hinterzarten invites families to enjoy a relaxing break amidst the natural beauty of the Black Forest.
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