Vacation in the family holiday home

A vacation allows you to get away from everyday routines and obligations and experience new things with the whole family. Such time out and shared experiences are particularly important for parents and children.
But it is not easy for all families to finance a vacation. The non-profit family holiday centers in North Rhine-Westphalia and other federal states have many attractive destinations in their program that take into account the needs and possibilities of families.

Numerous federal states subsidize family recreation measures from their federal state. North Rhine-Westphalia also supports family vacations in family holiday resorts. However, families can also contact one of the facilities nationwide independently of this.

In the houses, families can recharge their batteries and relax according to their own needs. Family recreation offers opportunities to meet other families, exchange ideas and enjoy a change of scenery. All houses impress with their child- and family-friendly atmosphere in a quiet location.

Advantages of the family holiday resorts at a glance:

• Family-friendly accommodation
• Accessibility
• Free childcare in age-appropriate groups
• Events and program at the vacation resort and in the region
• Sports, educational, artistic and spiritual activities for young and old
• A varied, balanced and regional diet

The state supports family vacations for low-income families from North Rhine-Westphalia, in particular single parents and large families as well as families with children in need of care or at least one family member with a disability.

The program offers a family vacation of three to six nights at a family holiday resort in North Rhine-Westphalia or nationwide. Full board and various family-friendly activities are included for participating families.

Funding for family vacations for low-income families is based on the family income limit in accordance with Section 53 of the German Fiscal Code. Participation in this program is only possible every two years. This means that families who traveled with the family vacation in 2024 are not eligible to participate in 2025.

At least one minor child must belong to the family and travel with them. The family must live in the same household.

The personal contribution is 50 euros per adult and 25 euros per child. Below a certain income limit, the personal contribution is waived. The pocket money required on site is borne by the families themselves.

The family vacation is organized by the Diakonie Ruhr-Hellweg e.V. travel service. The application is submitted online via the Reisedienst website at www.familienerholung-nrw.de. The travel service is also available by telephone on 0800 0005627 (free of charge) to answer any questions about the vacation and the application process.