For mothers summer is the hardest time of the year because all kindergartens close for a minimum of three weeks. During this time you have only two possibilities to get some rest: turn the DVD player on a continuous loop of Pippi Longstocking or call the babysitter.

But before this never-ending test of patience and composure begins there are the obligatory summer kindergarten parties whose planning often causes a heated debate between the parents. Especially during the World Cup, but what can you do when the kindergarten party takes places at the same time as the England vs. Germany? A classic not to be missed!

Apart from this special situation the only important thing for the success of the party is the place! And, my dear mothers, I know a very special one: the adventure playground in Humboldthain.

There is a perfect playground (sand pit plus a slide for the kids, climbing homes for adults and a small cable car for all) and also a small little house where you can escape in case of bad weather, or at least basing your buffet. Two other highlights of the place are the huge barbecue grill and the pizza oven, which you are allowed to use for your own party.

The best thing is, you can reserve the place for free. You only have to call the manager and reserve the playground for your party. They ask only for a small donation in support of maintenance of the playgroun. So give freely because this place is special!

For years we’ve been going there with our kindergarten and the summer party there was always great! Especially this year, thanks to Müller but that’s another story…