Off into the forest: the adventure rucksack for families

Anyone travelling with children knows that the best experiences often don't need much - just a bit of curiosity, nature and the right amount of adventure. This is exactly what the youth hostels now have a wonderful offer for Neuss-Uedesheim and Wuppertal: the adventure rucksack!

A rucksack full of experiences

Imagine this: You open the zip of a colourful rucksack - and find a treasure chest for nature explorers inside. Ten lovingly prepared stations lead you and your children through the forest, past moss and roots, animal tracks and cone rain.

Use a magnifying glass to observe insects crawling on the forest floor. Create your own forest picture - from what you find along the way. Listen to the wind rustling through the trees. Smell how different tree bark can smell. Or learn which animals are actually out and about at night. Mona and Waldemar will do all this with you - in their very own, child-friendly way, accompanied by a wonderful forest children's book.

Two places, one nature experience

Whether you're spending your family holiday in a youth hostel Neuss-Uedesheim or in Wuppertal The AdventureBackpack is waiting for you! You can set off directly from the youth hostel or choose your own favourite forest in the area. The map provided shows you the way and the rucksack contains everything you need for your forest adventure day.

🕒 Duration: approx. 2.5 to 3.5 hours
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for: Families with children aged 4 and over
📅 Period: Bookable daily, all year round 2025
🎒 Costs: from 15 euros per rucksack (plus 20 euros deposit on site)

Why the ErlebnisRucksack is a direct hit

Children learn through play - about animals, plants, seasons.
Family time together without a mobile phone or screen.
Encourage creativity - with craft ideas and natural materials.
Simply set off - without having to rely on fixed times or group programmes.

Incidentally, the programme was developed by real nature educators: Our programme partner „Naturally us“ knows how to make children's eyes light up - and give parents the good feeling of experiencing something worthwhile.

Our conclusion

The ErlebnisRucksack is no ordinary leisure programme - it is a small key to great discoveries. Whether in Neuss or Wuppertal, anyone who sets off with Mona Mouse and Waldemar the Hedgehog is guaranteed to return with fresh forest air in their nostrils, dirty shoes and lots of wonderful memories.

So shoulder your rucksack - and off you go on an adventure! 🌿🦔