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Days out & theme parks

From indoor play centres to theme parks: days out with honest age recommendations, rainy-day alternatives and tips for a relaxed day.

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Days out · NRW, Germany

Rainy day? 8 indoor ideas

Planetarium, underwater tunnel, hands-on museum or water slides: eight places between Münster, Hamm and Oberhausen that are fun even in miserable weather – with honest age recommendations.

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Münsterland & Ruhr area1–5 yrs6–12 yrsUpdated
1 November 2026

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How we choose days out

For every place we look at which age it really suits, roughly how long you'll stay, whether there are baby-changing facilities and food on site, and what to do if the weather turns. Opening hours and prices change regularly – please check them with the provider before you go.

Buying tickets smartly

Many big attractions sell timed online tickets. That saves queueing and is often a little cheaper than at the gate. On rainy weekends and in school holidays, indoor attractions fill up fast – arriving early pays off.