VacationKidsUni in Witzenhausen: Exciting Research Workshop for Children

Research, try, and marvel: VacationKidsUni in the Tropical Greenhouse Witzenhausen

In the first week of summer holidays, the Tropical Greenhouse in Witzenhausen becomes a vibrant learning place for children aged 8 to 12 years. The Research Workshop Nutrition addresses exciting questions about food, the body, and the climate. The VacationKidsUni runs from June 29 to July 3, 2026, daily from 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM. The participation fee is 80 euros per child, including materials. ([uni-kassel.de](https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/aktuelles-aus-der-universitaet/sitemap-detail-news/2026/06/29/ferienkinderuni-forschungswerkstatt-ernaehrung-im-tropengewaechshaus-witzenhausen.html?cHash=e2f831aadde29f070601f21a91c2c456&utm_source=openai))

A family experience with real learning fun

Here, children experience science up close: they experiment, investigate, try out, and discover connections that often remain hidden in everyday life. The format is designed as a research workshop and is oriented towards education for sustainable development and global learning. This creates an age-appropriate learning experience filled with curiosity, movement, and conversation topics for the whole family. ([weltgarten-witzenhausen.de](https://weltgarten-witzenhausen.de/ferienkinderuni?utm_source=openai))

Why this children's offering is particularly valuable

The Tropical Greenhouse is an established educational place of the University of Kassel. On 1,200 square meters, about 480 tropical and subtropical crops grow, providing children with concrete examples of nutrition, agriculture, and global connections. The facility sees itself as a learning place for guests of all ages and attracts many visitors every year. ([weltgarten-witzenhausen.de](https://weltgarten-witzenhausen.de/lernorte/tropengewaechshaus?utm_source=openai))

Well accessible, family-friendly connection

The address is Steinstraße 19, 37213 Witzenhausen. There are public parking spaces on-site and in the surrounding area; some parking spots are even directly in front of the Tropical Greenhouse. The location is also well accessible by bus, including the stop Wickfeldtstraße, which is just a few minutes’ walk away. Barrier-free WCs are indicated at the Witzenhausen site. ([uni-kassel.de](https://www.uni-kassel.de/fb11agrar/en/sections-facilities/greenhouse-for-sub-tropical-crops/how-to-find-us-1.html?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

The VacationKidsUni in Witzenhausen combines the urge to research, children’s laughter, and pedagogically smart content into a strong family experience. Those who want to inspire children about nutrition, nature, and climate will find a summer offering with real added value here. Discover the research workshop live now and secure a spot. ([uni-kassel.de](https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/aktuelles-aus-der-universitaet/sitemap-detail-news/2026/06/29/ferienkinderuni-forschungswerkstatt-ernaehrung-im-tropengewaechshaus-witzenhausen.html?cHash=e2f831aadde29f070601f21a91c2c456&utm_source=openai))

Official channels of the Tropical Greenhouse / University of Kassel:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unikassel/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniKassel
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uni_kassel/
• Website: https://www.uni-kassel.de/fb11agrar/fachgebiete-einrichtungen/gewaechshaus-fuer-tropische-nutzpflanzen/startseite.html

Sources:

• University of Kassel - VacationKidsUni: Research Workshop Nutrition in the Tropical Greenhouse Witzenhausen
• WeltGarten Witzenhausen - VacationKidsUni
• University of Kassel - Contact and Directions Tropical Greenhouse Witzenhausen
• University of Kassel - Social Media Guide and Channels
• University of Kassel - Tropical Greenhouse Witzenhausen