Active family holidays in Europe
Step into a family holiday where each day is an invitation to explore, play and discover the great outdoors.
Our family holidays are all about adventure. Spend time together exploring the trails and forests, seek out summit playgrounds for some thrill-seeking fun, or burn off some energy on tree-top trails and bike parks.
You'll be making memories that will outlive any souvenir.
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Family adventures
Family friendly walks
Explore family-friendly walks with wildlife spotting, mountain adventure parks, and playgrounds to keep everyone happy.
Choice always included
Pick from a huge range of family friendly places to stay across handpicked destinations, with plane or train travel options to boot.
Our family holiday destinations
Austria | Italy | Switzerland | France | Slovenia | Andorra
We’ve handpicked the best resorts in Europe for family holidays. Whether you want to walk through the mountains, explore the countryside, or enjoy a fun water sports activity, there’s something for everyone.
Austria family holidays
Where to go
Mayrhofen
Explore mountains, bike paths, family-friendly walks, and much more. Thrill-seekers can tackle high rope courses, or cool off at the adventure pool with slides and a summer toboggan run.
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Alpbach
Alpbach offers fun for all ages. Young families will love the mountain play areas, family trails, and a thrilling theme park. Alpbachtal card included for free lifts, buses, and swimming.
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Saalbach Hinterglemm
Discover wildlife trails, high-ropes, playgrounds, mini golf, a thrilling jump park, treetop trails and more. Joker card included for free lifts and family-friendly attractions.
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Italy family holidays
Where to go
Selva
Selva offers mountain fun for the whole family. Seek adventure playgrounds and wildlife together. Teens thrive with zip lining, hiking, mini-golf, mountain biking, and cycling.
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Malcesine
In Malcesine, enjoy beautiful family-friendly walks overlooking the lake, explore Scaligero castle, mini-golf, and museums, and from July 13th to 24th, treat children to magic shows at the 'Padre Mario Casella Gardens.'
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Bardolino
Bardolino offers lots of family excitement, from waterparks and theme parks to the thrilling Movieland. Step into nature at La Rocca: camp under the stars, hike its trails, or enjoy paddleboarding and canoeing.
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Garda
Garda’s easy lakeside walks and historic town make it perfect for families, with plenty of gelato stops along the way. Kids will love the bustling Friday market, where they can sample local cheeses while parents sip Bardolino wine.
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Riva
Riva del Garda’s lakeside setting is perfect for families, with boat trips, café-lined promenades, and easy cycling or walking routes to Torbole. Along the way, kids can splash in the lake while parents relax on the sandy and pebble beaches.
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Canazei
Canazei is a family-friendly destination, with easy walks, e-biking, and cable car adventures. Kids will love Fassa Park’s trampolines and pools, while Dòlaondes offers waterslides, swimming, and spa time for parents.
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Corvara
Corvara is perfect for families looking for a memorable summer holiday, with plenty of outdoor fun and relaxation. Enjoy family-friendly walks like the Cascate del Pisciadu waterfall, take in 360-degree views from the Vallon chairlift, and explore adventure parks. Unwind by the lakes and enjoy delicious Italian food in the stunning Dolomites.
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Switzerland family holidays
Where to go
Grindelwald
Grindelwald offers thrills and relaxation for all ages against stunning Alpine backdrops. Explore exciting day trips, zip lines, and mountain carts on Grindelwald First, or enjoy a leisurely toboggan run and zip line at Pfingstegg.
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Klosters
Davos & Klosters offers double the Alpine fun with easy connections between resorts. Explore pram-friendly hikes, playgrounds, and the scenic Bernina Express train – perfect for families with young children. Older kids will love the adventure park, toboggan run, pump tracks, scootering, mini-golf, and aquatic centre with a waterslide.
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Interlaken
France family holidays
Where to go
Chamonix
Chamonix is the perfect spot for an active family. With adventure parks, leisure parks and plenty of walking, there's no shortage of kids activities and family fun.
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Morzine
Morzine offers mini-golf, scenic walks, and exciting climbing parks. The Morzine Multipass provides discounts on local attractions and free travel on some local routes.
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Samoëns
Samoëns is perfect for active family holidays with easy circular walks leading to alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, waterfalls, and charming villages. Back in town, you’ll find pools, petanque courts, and picnic spots. Or head to Indiana Parc for treetop trails and zip lines.
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Slovenia family holidays
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Kranjska Gora
Kranjska Gora, a peaceful village, is perfect for families seeking tranquility with many walking routes and nearby attractions. Enjoy summer tobogganing at Planica Nordic Centre.
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Lake Bled
Lake Bled is ideal for families who enjoy water activities and exploring historical sites. Try canoeing, paddleboarding, swimming, and visiting Bled Island and castle.
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Lake Bohinj
Lake Bohinj offers picturesque views, easy access to Lake Bled, mountain lookouts, and quiet beaches for fun family adventures.
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Andorra family holidays
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How to book your family holiday
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