Acquire your passport. Children will also need passports. Consult with the Germany Embassy to find out about current visa requirements. Allow plenty of time in advance for this.
Prepare your children for the trip to Germany. Discuss with them the places you will be seeing and the history or legends. This will help to excite your child. Ask older children where they would like to visit. Incorporate their choices into your visit if possible.
Learn basic German phases. "Yes" (Ja), "no" (nein), "thank you" (danke) and "please" (bitte) are easy phrases for your children to pick up. Children may feel overwhelmed with the different language. Knowing a few simple phrases may help this.
Choose what you would like to see in Germany. There are many classics to see. There is the Black Forrest, Munich for the Glockenspiel and Neuschwanstein Castle, which the Disney Castle was fashioned after.
Decide on how you want to see Germany. There are self-guided tours or tour packages. There are tours even geared towards children. For a child this may be an easier option. If you are doing the self-guided tour, consider a rail pass.
Encourage your child to ask questions and learn. There is much history in Germany. Learning history is more enjoyable when you are surrounded by it.
Enjoy your trip to Germany with your children. Take advantage of being in a country with a different culture and language. Notice the different customs. Enjoy the local cuisine. Benefit from the time spent with your children making memories they will cherish.
