Rainy-day outings for the summer holidays

The summer holidays are approaching, but the weather in North Rhine-Westphalia does not always cooperate. There are plenty of indoor family activities to enjoy when it rains. Here are ten destinations, beginning with Alma Park in Gelsenkirchen.

Alma Park, Gelsenkirchen: The indoor leisure park offers an All Action Flatrate for €24.90, with activities such as laser tag, UV mini golf, trampolining, Poolball and bubble football. Escape rooms can also be booked separately during the holidays.

SEA LIFE Oberhausen: Discover the underwater world without getting wet. The aquarium introduces visitors to ocean life. Nearby, a Sir Peter Morgan outdoor rally offers a way to explore the Kaisergarten.

Odysseum, Cologne: Children and adults can explore science and technology through an entertaining, educational visit.

LEGO Discovery Centre, Duisburg: A destination for LEGO fans, with activities and shows for the family.

Maximus Erlebniswelt, Krefeld: This indoor play centre offers younger children ball pits, bouncy castles and more.

Kunstmuseum, Düsseldorf: Art and culture enthusiasts can explore collections and interactive exhibitions.

Zeiss Planetarium, Bochum: Discover the stars and the universe at this modern planetarium.

Explorado Children's Museum, Duisburg: An interactive museum that encourages children's curiosity and creativity.

Neanderthal Museum, Mettmann: Discover the prehistoric world and learn about human evolution.

Gasometer Oberhausen: An impressive industrial monument hosting changing exhibitions.

Our rainy-day summer holiday recommendation

There are plenty of ways to enjoy a family day out in North Rhine-Westphalia despite the rain. Alma Park in Gelsenkirchen leads our list for its choice of activities, from laser tag and mini golf to bubble football. The All Action Flatrate for €24.90 gives you four hours of activities, with escape rooms available to book separately during the holidays.