🏡 Family-friendly accommodation - welcome with child & cone
Anyone travelling with children knows that good accommodation is half the battle. In the Westerwald-Sieg, you will find numerous hosts who cater to families - with space to play, flexible sleeping options and often extras such as playgrounds or barbecue areas right outside the door.
Particularly popular:
- Johannistal holiday home (Altenkirchen) - plenty of space, large garden, quiet location, children's discount
- Naturcamp Alte Wiese (Hamm/Sieg) - adventurous accommodation options, whether hobbithome or roof-only house - with direct access to the Thalhauser Mühle forest swimming pool with large children's area
- Camping im Eichenwald (Mittelhof) - ideal for overnight stays close to nature with plenty of freedom of movement for children thanks to a great playground and a children's paddling pool
- Hotel Germania (Wissen/Sieg) - large playground at the beer garden in old brewery walls make a stay with children a holiday
Many hotels, guesthouses and holiday flats in the Westerwald offer discounts for children or play facilities directly at the hotel.
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🎡 Excursion destinations for children - adventure guaranteed!
Go on a discovery tour together, experience new things and learn through play - the Westerwald-Sieg region offers many exciting excursion destinations for families with children that will delight young and old adventurers alike. Whether the weather is bad or the sun is shining, these five tips are well worth a visit - and are easy to reach.
1. visitor mine Bindweide (Steinebach/Sieg)
Equipped with a helmet and lamp, you can embark on an exciting journey into the underground world. In the disused Bindweide iron ore mine, families can experience at first hand what the hard work of miners used to be like - explained in a way that is suitable for children and presented in a fascinating way. Highlight: The mine railway goes directly into the mine! If you want to try out the feeling of being underground, the Herdorf-Sassenroth Mining Museum is the place for you: the show mine under the museum is accessible and can also be visited by people with disabilities by prior arrangement.
2nd Thalhauser Mühle forest swimming pool (Michelbach)
On hot days, the largest natural outdoor pool in the Westerwald is a great place to cool off. The Thalhauser Mühle outdoor and forest swimming pool boasts a spacious sunbathing lawn, water and adventure playground for children and a wonderful location surrounded by greenery. The highlight is a 7m waterclimbing tower. Perfect for a relaxing family day with plenty of space for splashing, romping and picnicking.
3rd Flippolino play paradise (Kirchen)
Romping, climbing, sliding - action is guaranteed at the Flippolino indoor play paradise! The colourful hall with trampolines, climbing tower, go-kart track and lots of play equipment is a popular meeting place for families, especially on rainy days. There's a cosy bistro for parents to take a breather.
4th Niederfischbach Zoo
A classic that never gets boring: Niederfischbach Zoo is home to over 300 animals from all over the world - from lynxes and monkeys to goats that are happy to be visited in the petting enclosure. A large playground, family-friendly prices and a location close to nature make the zoo a popular excursion destination for all age groups.
5th German Raiffeisen Museum (Hamm/Sieg)
The German Raiffeisen Museum offers hands-on history. Here, families can discover how Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen lived and worked - with exciting exhibits, interactive audio guides in five languages and a barrier-free tour. Ideal for curious children who want to learn more about life in earlier times.
Excursion destinations with a small entrance fee
Steinebach/Sieg
Visitor mine Bindweide pit
Niederfischbach
Niederfischbach Wildlife Park
Hamm (Sieg)
Forest swimming pool Thalhauser Mühle
Kirchen (Sieg)
Flippolino Indoor Playground in Kirchen (Sieg)
Wissen
Siegtalbad
Hamm (Sieg)
German Raiffeisen Museum
Herdorf/Sassenroth
Mining Museum Herdorf
Wallmenroth
Boulder lounge line 9 - Wallmenroth
💡 Free leisure ideas - experience a lot without paying a lot
Family friendliness also means: experiences that are easy on the wallet. In Westerwald-Sieg there are many offers that cost nothing but are great fun:
- Hiking with pushchairs - many paths are easily accessible, e.g. around the Sieg or on short sections of the Wied or Raiffeisen Trail
- Playgrounds with a view - e.g. the nature playground at the Raiffeisen tower in Heupelzen
- Forest experiences and nature exploration - on a self-guided treasure hunt or hunting for bugs with a magnifying glass
- Experiences by the water - with your feet in the stream in the forest or with muddy hands at the Burglahr water playground
- Free events & children's activities - regularly, not just in the holiday periods: just take a look at www.westerwald-sieg.de
Free excursion destinations for children
Small Wäller Path of the Senses - Werkhausen
Malberg
Observation tower "Barbaraturm on the Steineberger Höhe".
Kirchen-Herkersdorf
GeoView Ottoturm viewpoint in Kirchen-Herkersdorf
Little Wäller Sound Path - Rott
Burglahr
Wasserspielplatz Burglahr
Weyerbusch - Ecology and Mill History in the Mehrbach Valley (barrier-free)
Siegen-Niederschelden
Gerhardsseifen Archaeological Site in Mudersbach/Niederschelden
Kirchen-Herkersdorf
National Geotope Druidenstein near Kirchen-Herkersdorf
🌿 Family holidays with added value - conscious & close to nature
The Westerwald-Sieg region favours sustainable tourism. Many hosts and adventure providers focus on regional products, short distances and a sensitive approach to nature and the environment - all in the interests of the next generation.
A special tip: guided family hikes with tour guides, where animals, plants and history are explained in a lively way - ideal for inquisitive kids and parents who want to learn something new themselves.
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Digital family adventure
Interactive journey for children aged between 6 and 12 to various excursion destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate. Discover the Westerwald in a playful way with Knight Jupp, collect points at various stations and become a member of the Knights of Falkenfels.
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Conclusion: Family time in the Westerwald-Sieg region - relaxation, adventure & real nature
Whether it's a day trip or a short holiday - in the Westerwald-Sieg region you'll find the perfect mix of nature, fun and family-friendly infrastructure. Here you can enjoy time together to the full - without any stress and with lots of great memories in your luggage.
The family-friendly excursion destinations in Westerwald-Sieg show just how varied a holiday with children can be. Many destinations are just a stone's throw away from each other - perfect for day trips or an eventful weekend.
