Summer Camps in Berlin, Vienna & Copenhagen for 2026

Berlin, Vienna, and Copenhagen aren't the first cities that come to mind when people think "European summer camp" — but they should be. All three are incredibly family-friendly, well-connected by train or short flights, and have surprisingly good camp options for English-speaking families. If you're spending part of your summer in central or northern Europe, these programs are worth knowing about.

I should mention that Berlin also has KCA (Kids Camp America), which I covered in my Amsterdam & Germany camps guide. This post focuses on the other options in Berlin, plus what I've found in Vienna and Copenhagen.

Berlin

Abrakadabra Berlin

Abrakadabra is a bilingual English-German creative arts day camp for ages 3–12. The program emphasizes art, outdoor play, music, and drama in small groups with a warm, nurturing atmosphere. Multiple session options run throughout the summer, so you can book as many or as few weeks as you need. What I like about Abrakadabra is that it feels like a real community rather than a corporate camp operation — the staff knows every child by name, and the creative projects are genuinely thoughtful. A great fit for younger kids or families who want a gentler camp experience.

Ages: 3–12 | Type: Day camp | Language: Bilingual English-German | Season: Summer

Vienna

Robbo Club Vienna

If your child is into robotics and coding, Robbo Club runs week-long tech day camps for ages 5–14 with English-speaking instructors. Activities include robotics, coding, 3D printing, and hands-on tech projects. The format is structured but engaging — kids build real things they can take home and show off. Vienna isn't known as a tech-camp destination, which means these sessions tend to have smaller groups and more individual attention than similar programs in London or Barcelona.

Ages: 5–14 | Type: Day camp | Language: English | Season: Summer

Elternkindbegleitung Vienna

This is a nature-based, Waldorf-inspired day camp for ages 3–8. Activities include forest play, crafts, singing, and storytelling — all designed around the idea that young children learn best through unstructured outdoor time and imaginative play. The program operates primarily in German, with some English support available. If your family is drawn to the Waldorf/Steiner philosophy and you don't mind a German-language environment (younger kids tend to adapt remarkably fast), this is a beautiful program in a beautiful city.

Ages: 3–8 | Type: Day camp | Language: German (some English support) | Season: Summer

Copenhagen

Copencamp

Copenhagen is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world (obviously close to my heart), and Copencamp captures that Danish outdoor spirit perfectly. This day camp for ages 6–12 runs on the concept of "friluftsliv" — the Scandinavian philosophy of outdoor life. Activities include cycling, swimming, creative workshops, and adventures around the city. The English-friendly program is ideal for international families, and the Danish approach to childhood — independence, fresh air, minimal screen time — is something I wish more camps around the world would adopt.

Ages: 6–12 | Type: Day camp | Language: English-friendly | Season: Summer

Why These Cities Work for Families

• Berlin is affordable, wildly creative, and has some of the best playgrounds in Europe. The public transport is excellent and kids ride free.
• Vienna is elegant but surprisingly kid-friendly — the Prater amusement park, the Natural History Museum, and the Schonbrunn Zoo are all world-class.
• Copenhagen is basically designed for families. Tivoli Gardens, the Little Mermaid statue, canal boat tours, and a city where biking with kids is the default mode of transport.

All three cities are also well-positioned for side trips: Berlin to the Baltic coast, Vienna to the Austrian Alps, Copenhagen to Swedish beaches across the Oresund Bridge.

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