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Behind the Scenes

Why Localnauts is the way it is.

Backgrounds, thoughts and decisions behind the game: the why and the how — and what matters to us along the way.

Background

Why Rixdorf Is a Small Story of Democracy

Freedom of belief, self-government, participation, education for all: why the Bohemian Village in Rixdorf holds a small story of democracy — and what kids take from it today.

24 July 2026 · 5 min read
Family tips

Summer holidays in Berlin with kids: ideas for the outdoors

What to do during Berlin's summer holidays (9 July to 22 August 2026)? Outdoor ideas for kids — parks, water, animals, free activities and a GPS scavenger hunt through Rixdorf that works spontaneously, with no fixed date.

15 July 2026 · 5 min read
Neighbourhood tips

Discovering Rixdorf with kids: the route and where to stop

A family outing to the Bohemian Village around Richardplatz: our favourite cafés and eateries to arrive, refuel and wind down — plus the history to experience for yourselves.

13 July 2026 · 5 min read
Family tips

An outdoor kids' birthday in Berlin: ideas for an afternoon in the Kiez

Ideas for a kids' birthday outdoors in Berlin — from treasure hunt to picnic, with little effort and lots of adventure. Plus: how a GPS scavenger hunt through Rixdorf becomes the birthday highlight.

13 July 2026 · 5 min read
Neighbourhood history

The Bohemian Village in Rixdorf — history explained for kids

How did Bohemian weavers end up in Berlin-Neukölln in 1737? Why was church sung in Czech here? A short, sourced tour through the history of the Bohemian Village in Rixdorf — to read aloud and explore for yourself.

1 July 2026 · 4 min read
Founding story

Why Localnauts Exists

From a stressful kids' birthday to a GPS scavenger hunt: how local stories, avatars and a team vote became a confidence tool for kids.

11 June 2026 · 5 min read