Welcome to Happy Kids
Sea air to play in right in Darmstadt
45 minutes of digging, building and breathing deeply in fine natural salt. Afterwards, settle into our parent-and-child café. A family outing that works in any weather.
- 45 minutes per session
- Café without entrance fee
- Wednesday to Sunday
Two worlds, one place
What to expect
The salt playground
A whole room filled with fine natural salt for digging, building and exploring, with salty air in the room, rather like a day at the seaside.
The parent-and-child café
Coffee, waffles, pretzels and snacks for the children. With a large play area, air conditioning and no entrance fee, even without a salt room visit.
Children's birthdays
Salt room and café exclusively for your group, a decorated birthday table and a popcorn machine on request. Bookable from two hours.
Nice and simple
How your visit to the salt room works
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Reserve a slot
Quickest through the booking calendar, where you can see every free time. A call or a WhatsApp message works just as well. Places per session are limited, so dropping in can mean waiting.
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Arrive and change
Outdoor shoes stay outside. Everyone going into the salt room needs white socks. If you have not brought any, you can buy them from us.
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Play for 45 minutes
Dig, build sandcastles, slide. You are in the room together as a family, and children may only enter accompanied by an adult.
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Wind down in the café
Coffee for you, a waffle for the children, play area right next door. You can visit the café before or after your session, whichever suits you.
Play and breathe
Why children love the salt room
The floor is covered with a thick layer of fine natural salt, almost like sand at the beach. Spades, moulds and toy vehicles are ready to use, and there is a play house and a slide. While the children play, salty air is released into the room.
- 45 minutes of playing time per session
- Suitable for every age, from babies to grandparents
- Works in rain, heat and thoroughly grey weather
- You are in the room together as a family
Just drop in
Our parent-and-child café
Coffee, tea, waffles, pretzels, cake, ice cream and small snacks for the children. The play area is right next to the tables, so you can always keep an eye on them. The café is air conditioned, which is a real relief in summer.
No entrance fee, no booking needed. Food and drinks are charged as in any café, so you are very welcome to come just for a coffee.
Clear and simple
Prices at a glance
| Who | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults from 18 years | €14.50 |
| Children up to 2 years | free |
| Children 2 to 6 years | €5.00 |
| Children 7 to 12 years | €6.00 |
| Children from 12 years | €7.00 |
With the €145.00 ten-visit card, ten visits are paid for and the eleventh is free. It is transferable, can be used by the whole family and does not expire. There is a card for children too. Card payment is possible, with no minimum amount.
So your visit runs smoothly
Good to know
Bring white socks
For everyone going into the salt room. Bare feet are not permitted. You can also buy socks from us.
Children need an adult
An adult must come into the salt room. Supervision stays with you, our team does not take on childcare.
Postpone if there is a fever
A runny nose and a light cough are fine. With a fever or an infectious illness, please stay at home.
Comfortable play clothes
Salt brushes off easily and comes out in the wash. Dress your children in whatever they feel good in.
The café is air conditioned
The café stays pleasantly cool. On hot days we cool the salt room with a mobile unit.
Let us know in advance
Places per session are limited. A quick call or message saves you a wasted journey.
Frida says:
The salty air is like a mini holiday by the sea, just without the sand in your swimming trunks. Bring white socks and nothing can go wrong!
Frequently asked
What parents ask us most
How long does a session last?
A session lasts 45 minutes. Allow a few extra minutes for changing. You are welcome in the café before, afterwards or entirely independently of the salt room, with no booking and no time limit.
Is there a minimum age for the salt room?
No. Everyone from babies to grandparents is welcome. Children may only enter the salt room accompanied by an adult.
What do I need to bring?
White socks for everyone entering the salt room. Bare feet are not permitted. You can also buy white socks on site. Comfortable play clothes are a good idea, salt brushes off easily.
Is there an entrance fee for the café?
No. There is no entrance fee for the parent-and-child café and you do not need a salt room booking. Food and drinks are charged as in any café.
Do I need to book in advance?
For the salt room, yes, places per session are limited. The quickest way is our online booking calendar. You are just as welcome to call us on +49 151 29002970 or message us on WhatsApp. You can drop into the café any time.
When are you open?
Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. We are closed on Monday and Tuesday. You will find all times together on the contact page.
Frida is looking forward to it
Ready for your salt adventure?
Reserve your slot. Two minutes online, or by phone if you prefer. And if you are simply looking for a calm indoor playground in Darmstadt: that is us too.
You will find us at Heidelberger Landstraße 186B in Darmstadt-Eberstadt. The Wartehalle tram stop is right outside the door, and there is a public car park underneath the building. From Pfungstadt or Seeheim-Jugenheim it is about ten minutes by car.