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Packing lists & hacks

Packing lists to tick off and hacks that actually work – so nothing gets forgotten and the journey stays relaxed.

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Packing lists & hacks

Packing list: baby holiday

From your baby's ID to their favourite cuddly toy: our packing list to tick off, so nothing is missing on your first family holiday – whether you drive or fly.

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For car, train & planeBabyUpdated
1 November 2026

Hacks · On the road

Long car journey: 20 hacks

Leave at nap time, stop at playgrounds, pack a snack box and play screen-free games: with these 20 hacks the journey becomes part of the holiday.

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For toddlers & school kids1–5 yrs6–12 yrsUpdated
1 November 2026

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Our packing lists

You can tick off every packing list right on the page – your ticks are only stored in your own browser. You can also print the lists.

First things first: ID documents

Since 2024, Germany no longer issues children's passports (Kinderreisepass). German children travelling abroad need their own ID card or passport – both can be applied for from birth. Allow a few weeks for processing. If you're from another country, check your own country's rules.