Family Tour

The family tour promises a varied program to join in and experience. It starts at the South Entrance for those arriving by S-Bahn or at the entrance to Hall 27 for those arriving by coach.

Colorful awakening in winter in the flower hall (Hall 2.2a)

The tour begins in the 3,000 square meter “Berliner Blütenkiez”. Between a sea of flowers and Berlin street art, real spring fever is created here. From a 50-meter-long bridge, a view of plant diversity, tall trees and a winding stream opens up. At the “Blütenbeats” disco, young and old can dance to music in black light and colorful light shows. If you need a breather afterwards, you can make yourself comfortable in the “We love green stuff” living room and recharge your batteries with a healthy snack from the food truck.

Hands-on agriculture at the EventFarm (Hall 3.2)

Continue to the EventFarm, where four interactive themed trails will guide you through the agriculture of the future. On the “Animal” trail, visitors learn how animals are kept in a species-appropriate manner and can try out innovative barn technology or test feeding stations. The “Technology” trail fascinates with high-tech agricultural machinery, drones and digital tools such as the tractor simulator. The “Nature” trail is all about biodiversity and flower strips, while little seed bombs can be made to take home. The “Soil” trail invites visitors to experiment and shows how water is stored and erosion is prevented. A special highlight is the scavenger hunt that leads through all the stations. Hard-working explorers receive a collector's cup and refreshments at the end. In addition, a varied stage program provides entertainment and exciting knowledge transfer.

Experience animals up close in the animal hall (Hall 25) and pet hall (Hall 26)

Our next stop takes us to Animal Hall 25 and Pet Hall 26, where animal lovers will get their money's worth. There are over 150 horses to marvel at in the animal hall - from powerful Black Forest cold-blooded horses to cute Shetland ponies. Here you can see what species-appropriate animal husbandry looks like in practice. On the first weekend (17-19 January), the FN Federal Cold Blood Show takes place, while on the second weekend (24-26 January) the Hippologica impresses with dressage, show jumping competitions and carriage rides. The demonstration ring in Hall 25 offers a varied programme three times a day.

Donkeys, goats, sheep, mules and rabbits await pet lovers in the pet hall (Hall 26). Here you can see how the animals are cared for and fed. Perhaps a goat will become your new pet or maybe a dog? Various dog breeds can be learnt about in the activity area. Those with a taste for the exotic will be thrilled by the terrarium and aquarium inhabitants. Beehives also invite visitors to discover the fascinating world of bees.

Agriculture of the future in virtual reality (Hall 7.2c)

In Hall 7.2c, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development will use a 360-degree film to show how the global challenges of the food crisis can be overcome. VR glasses will take visitors on a journey to Madagascar, a country that is particularly hard hit by climate change. This allows visitors to experience the effects of climate change first-hand.