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Leisure activities

Courses, petting hour, pony club, nature explorers and holidays on the farm: here you will find all leisure activities for children.

Many courses run as a series of several sessions. Younger children come with an accompanying adult. You will find dates and free places in the event calendar.

Our offers

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Children & families

Sommerhof Minis, Midis and Maxis

Course series for children aged 1 to 8: at every session you get to know the animals and the work on the farm – younger children come with an accompanying adult.

  • Age: 1–8 years (Minis 1–3, Midis 4–6, Maxis 6–8), younger children with an accompanying adult
  • Group size: small groups
  • Location: Sommerhof, Ulm-Unterweiler
Learn more about Sommerhof Minis, Midis and Maxis
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Children & families

Petting hour

Come and visit us at the Sommerhof and meet our wonderful animals! An offer for children with an accompanying adult.

  • Age: children with an accompanying adult
  • Location: Sommerhof, Ulm-Unterweiler
Learn more about Petting hour
A child sitting bareback on a grey spotted pony in the stable, sticking out their tongue
Children & families

Pony club

In a small group you learn how to handle the ponies through play – for children with no experience of horses.

  • Age: 5–6 years, no experience with horses needed
  • Group size: up to 6 children
  • Location: Sommerhof, Ulm-Unterweiler
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Two children sitting on straw bales, each holding a hen in their arms, one brown and one black
Children & families

Farm explorers and nature explorers

Pigs, ponies, chickens, rabbits, sheep and the tractor: in this course series you get to know the farm animals. On nature explorer days you head into the woods with an explorer backpack.

  • Age: 3–6 years with an accompanying adult, nature explorers from age 5
  • Location: Sommerhof, Ulm-Unterweiler
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Children & families

Forest playgroup

Playing, exploring and being outdoors: the forest playgroup is an activity for children around the Sommerhof. Feel free to ask us for details.

  • Location: Sommerhof, Ulm-Unterweiler
Learn more about Forest playgroup
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Children & families

Holiday care at the Sommerhof

Enjoy unforgettable holidays at the Sommerhof! Caring for the animals, exploring nature, crafts, games and a picnic by the campfire.

  • Age: 6–8 years (rough guide)
  • Location: Sommerhof, Ulm-Unterweiler
Learn more about Holiday care at the Sommerhof