Family vacations in Europe
Europe celebrates kids and you’ll find a family-sized welcome wherever you choose to go, plus all sorts of exciting activities to keep children of any age entertained.
Family vacations in Europe are simple – for starters, it’s easy to get around. Secondly, there’s just so much to choose from. Spain is much more than buckets, spades and sunshine, and is fantastic for active teenagers who can get stuck into biking, rafting and canyoning; Greece’s irresistible islands sing with wildlife from monk seals and turtles to flapping pelicans; or, if you’re a bit of a pro at traveling with little ones, why not opt for something completely different like exploring the legend of Dracula in Romania, or learning outdoor survival skills in Lapland’s magical wilderness.
Our Europe family Vacations
Croatia activity vacation for families with teenagers
Teenager Departures. Family multi activity week in Croatia
From
£995
8 days
ex flights
Log cabin vacation in Finland, with activities
Experience cosy log cabins and exciting activities
From
£1025 to £1215
4 days
inc UK flights
Winter cottage vacation in Finnish Lapland
Winter Cottage vacations, Finnish Lapland.
From
£1785
7 days
inc UK flights
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa vacation at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From
£645
7 days
ex flights
Alternative family winter vacation in Chamonix, France
Half term family ski, yoga & circus vacation Full for 2020
From
£520 to £825
7 days
ex flights
Altiplano de Granada activity vacation, Spain
Family Multi-activity cultural vacation in rural Andalucia
From
€370 to €480
8 days
ex flights
Dordogne self catering cabin sleeping 4
Off-grid, off-beat self catering cabin
From
€650 to €900
per week (sleeps 2-4)
Family adventure vacation to France
Life enhancing family adventure & yoga in the French Alps
From
£998
7 days
ex flights
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 9360
7 days
ex flights
Catalonia family self guided biking vacation, Spain
Customised road cycling tour in Girona, Catalonia
From
€306 to €425
8 days
ex flights
baby friendly family accommodation in France
Family Friendly Loire Valley self-catering vacation cottages
From
€550 to €875
per cottage per week (sleeps 2-6)
Croatia vacation, activity week
A 'Relaxingly Active' vacation with flexible activities
From
€1090 to €1250
7 days
ex flights
Croatia family activity vacation, Korcula
Croatia multi activity family luxury vacation
From
€1050 to €1400
8 days
ex flights
Devon eco lodge accommodation, England
Quirky eco lodges, 1 with Hot Tub, on a Devon nature reserve
From
£205 to £810
per accommodation per week
Croatia island family activity vacation for teenagers
Croatia adventure island, land & sea activities for families
From
£995
8 days
ex flights
Croatia family adventure vacation, 2 weeks
The Croatia 2 week activity vacation, designed for families !
From
£1990
15 days
ex flights
Croatia family activity week
A 'relaxingly active' vacation on the Croatian island of Vis
From
€1090 to €1250
7 days
ex flights
Andalucia villa near Malaga, Spain
Idyllic Andalucian farmhouse with stunning private pool
From
€879 to €1479
per accommodation per week
Loire Valley self catering farm cottage, France
Perfect Loire Valley country cottage for two
From
€560 to €750
per cottage per week (sleeps 2-4)
Catalonia family mountain biking & activity vacation, Spain
Family MTB & activities in the Catalan countryside
From
€495 to €720
8 days
ex flights
Dubrovnik & islands hiking vacation, Croatia
Walking vacation in Dubrovnik and islands in Croatia
From
€670
8 days
ex flights
Croatia multi sport tour
Dubrovnik to Zagreb with daily outdoor activities
From
€1240
8 days
ex flights
Lake District family activity vacation
Walk, climb, abseil and canoe around the Borrowdale Valley.
From
£565 to £625
7 days
ex flights
Water multi sport vacation in Croatia
Kayak, canoe, rafting and hike, plus nature and culture
From
€720
8 days
ex flights
Austria family activity vacation
A fantastic range of activities in the beautiful Oetz Valley
From
£715 to £860
8 days
ex flights
Slovenia activity vacation for families with teenagers
Perfect adventure for families, teenagers & active children
From
£995
8 days
ex flights
Family sea kayaking vacation in Croatia
Relaxing & fun family kayaking vacation on Croatian islands
From
€785
8 days
ex flights
Family swimming with dolphins in the Azores
A family focused adventure and experience of a lifetime.
From
£675
7 days
ex flights
Catalonia family activity vacation, Spain
Family fun with scenic bike rides & adventure activities.
From
€720
8 days
ex flights
Family volunteering with bears in Romania
Unique family volunteering vacation at a bear sanctuary
From
£925
7 days
ex flights
Things to do in Europe with kids
Stay underground
Cosy, cool and something completely different, the cave houses of Granada are set amongst natural parks, swirling pools, horse riding trails and gorgeous traditional villages. An exciting accommodation alternative, they make an excellent base for adventure or culture vacations in Spain and the inside temperature remains pleasantly cool year-round.
Ride the rapids
Now, we know white water rafting doesn’t exactly scream ‘safe’ at first glance, but honestly, it is – team it with Croatia’s excellent instructors, impeccable safety standards and an inflatable raft tumbling down the white waters of the Una River and you’ve got a ride more thrilling than any water park can offer.Meet the real Rudolph
A visit to a traditional Lappish reindeer farm in Finland is a wonderful way to learn about Lapland’s inimitable nature and culture. Gentle reindeers are pivotal to life in northern Finland, and the herders are always keen to share tales of their daily lives and reindeer husbandry, before taking you on sleigh rides wrapped in warm blankets.
Our top Europe family Vacation
Croatia activity vacation for families with teenagers
Teenager Departures. Family multi activity week in Croatia
From
£995
8 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug
2020: 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about Europe or need help finding a vacation to suit you we're very happy to help.
Tips for family vacations in Europe
Katherine Tory, from our supplier, Exodus, shares her experience of traveling in Finland with her goddaughter: “I took my goddaughter to Finland during February half-term; crisp fresh air, the call of the wilderness and thrilling winter activities ensued! We discovered this Narnia-like paradise on snowshoes, cross-country skis and by husky sled; we then refuelled on hearty home cooked meals, and stared in amazement at the Northern Lights before cosying down in wooden cabins. We couldn’t have asked for a more fun-filled half-term break."
Tim Winkworth, from our supplier Intrepid shares his advice on family vacations in Europe:
“Europe is a wonderful destination for families looking for a vacation together. The summer provides lovely long days and temperate conditions in the summer months, which is particularly obvious on our summer Iceland trip where there are often 18 – 20 hours of daylight giving you plenty of time to explore the incredible landscape. It’s also festival time with a multitude of festivals taking the advantage of the long days. With little rain and temperatures in the 20s rather than 30s, it’s no surprise that Europe attracts a large amount of families looking for great conditions, lots of variety and long days to maximise their time together.”
“Europe is a wonderful destination for families looking for a vacation together. The summer provides lovely long days and temperate conditions in the summer months, which is particularly obvious on our summer Iceland trip where there are often 18 – 20 hours of daylight giving you plenty of time to explore the incredible landscape. It’s also festival time with a multitude of festivals taking the advantage of the long days. With little rain and temperatures in the 20s rather than 30s, it’s no surprise that Europe attracts a large amount of families looking for great conditions, lots of variety and long days to maximise their time together.”
More about Europe
Hey, this is a big place that crosses time zones, mountain peaks and wild and woolly stretches of coastline so if you’re thinking of the best time to visit Europe check out our temperature and rainfall chart that will take you from Finland to Spain and back to the UK before you’ve had time to blink.
If you’re searching for a continent that’s about as an eclectic mix of old and new as you can imagine then our Europe travel guide lifts the lid on what we rate & what we don’t including information about the food, shopping & people to help you discover Europe like a local.
Where to go in Europe to make the most of your time obviously depends on what you’re into however, if you’re looking for ideas then mull over our favourite Europe highlights featured on our interactive map and you’ll soon get to grips with distances and travel times in Europe.
Our top activities in Europe range from activity vacations to cultural touring with every chance possible to go wild, never to be missed.
Take a safari – in Europe! Sure, you won’t see the Big Five, but there are some really big beasts and giant-sized thrills waiting for you here, from tracking wolves through snowy mountains to swimming with dolphins in clear Atlantic waters.
Find out which tours have made our European adventure breaks top 10 as well as the best times to go, and direct links to other relevant trips and travel guides.
Cooking and food vacations in the Mediterranean offer a feast for the senses: tempting smells waft up from markets and sizzling food stalls and cooking lessons offer the chance to learn from passionate local people eager to share favourite recipes. Read on to discover more.
We’ve asked our friends in Europe for travel tips with some superb results including Europe travel advice on why you shouldn’t skip the Peloponnese, getting off the beaten track in Spain and respecting Croatia’s tricky past.
There’s never been a more important moment to travel right in Europe with masses of overdevelopment, cruise ships, walking pollution and captive cetaceans still hot topics when it comes to responsible tourism issues in Europe.
Find all our Europe guides in one place from Croatia to Finland and everything in between and discover some of our activity guides such as Walking in Spain or multi activity vacations in Montenegro.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: ZM_Photo] [Intro: Hernán Piñera]
[Sleep underground: Palickap]
[Meet the real Rudolph: Heather Sunderland]
[Katherine Tory quote: pxhere]
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