Playing and learning: Kids Academies
Build your own dream cabin in the Building Academy or design 'haute couture' in the Fashion Academy. Our Kids Academies combine pleasure and education and challenge children and (grand)parents to be creative and active. All you need to do is choose!
For more information about the various Children's Academies and activities, please refer to the Hof van Saksen App.
For more information about the various Children's Academies and activities, please refer to the Hof van Saksen App.
Archaeology Academy
Find treasures from the past on the archaeological excavation site. Note down your discoveries in your own archaeology passport and display them in the Archaeology Museum. Age indication: from the age of 5.
This Academy takes place less frequently during winter months due to the weather conditions.
This Academy takes place less frequently during winter months due to the weather conditions.
Adventure Academy
At the Adventure Academy you are sure to find exciting and challenging adventures. Will you be able to cross the recreational lake on a raft you built yourself?
Age indication: from the age of 6
Age indication: from the age of 6
Building Academy
Want to build your own dream cabin in the Building Village? You can! Complete with sturdy safety helmet, a well filled toolbox and a little help from the 'foreman' and Mum and Dad. During the hut building activity we will build a campfire and everyone can share their building adventure.
Age indication: from the age of 4
Age indication: from the age of 4
Cooking Academy
The whole of Hof van Saksen is baking! What will be made in the Cooking Academy today? Will it be pizzas, biscuits or some other tasty treat? Will you join us in the kitchen like a real chef?
Age indication: from the age of 6
Check the Hof van Saksen App for actual opening hours.
Age indication: from the age of 6
Check the Hof van Saksen App for actual opening hours.
Crafts Academy
Harrewar Indoor Play Paradise has a special room for the Crafts Academy. The Crafts Academy is for children who want to take a break from all that running and jumping in the Harrewar. Join other children and have fun making the loveliest creations with paper, paint and pencils.
Age indication: 3 to 8 years
Age indication: 3 to 8 years
Fashion Academy
With the latest fabrics and patterns, young couturiers can use their creativity on the sewing machines in the Fashion Academy. Make your own cuddly toy, a cover for your phone or a super cool bag.
Age indication: from the age of 10
Age indication: from the age of 10
Nature Academy
Go study nature! You will set off on this exploration with a biologist's cart filled with microscopes, stethoscopes, water thermometers, bug viewers, nets, funnels and measuring cups. These will enable you to study the nature in the forest and along the water. Find out how water fleas, insects and traces of mushrooms and ferns look up close.
Age indication: from the age of 3.
This Academy takes place less frequently during winter months due to the weather conditions.
Age indication: from the age of 3.
This Academy takes place less frequently during winter months due to the weather conditions.
Sports Academy
The Sports Academy is a real paradise for anyone who loves sports. Whether you're looking for hockey, basketball or other sporty activities, it's all there in the Sports Arena. Footballers can enjoy the football clinic.
Age indication: from the age of 5
Age indication: from the age of 5
Technology Academy
The Technology Academy is a breeding ground for creativity. Here we mainly use robust materials, like wood, metal, nails, hammers, drills and saws. From building boats to making musical boxes. With our construction packs and a bit of help from Mum or Dad, you can do anything.
Age indication: from the age of 8
Age indication: from the age of 8
Railway Academy
The barriers of the Railway Academy at Hof van Saksen are open. An academy where kids can build tunnels, bills, bridges and hills for the wooden railway, in full swing with Mum and Dad. Guaranteed building and play fun for all future sleepers, machinists and conductors.
Age indication: from the age of 3 years
Age indication: from the age of 3 years