Choosing the right destination is one of the most important parts of planning a trip with kids. Not every family travel destinations works the same for every family, and what feels easy and relaxed for one trip might be completely different for the next.
That’s exactly why we don’t stick to just one type of destination. Sometimes we stay close to home in Bavaria, sometimes we explore other parts of Germany or Europe, and sometimes we go further away for a long-haul trip. On this page, you’ll find all our favourite family destinations and many guides – based on real experiences, honest impressions and practical tips for traveling with kids.
Why trust MutterGeisslein?
I’m Ina, a family travel blogger from Bavaria and a mother of four. Every destination featured here is based on places we have personally visited and experienced as a family. Instead of generic recommendations, I share honest impressions, practical advice and realistic tips gathered during more than 60 family trips. You can find even more personally tested destinations and travel advice in my English Family Travel Guides .
Family travel destinations in Europe with Kids
Europe offers an incredible variety of family travel destinations, from relaxed beach holidays and exciting city breaks to theme parks and road trips. Here you’ll find the countries and places we have personally explored with our children, along with practical guides to help you decide which destination suits your family.
Italy with Kids
From Lake Garda and the Adriatic Coast to the beaches of Sardinia, Italy offers an incredible variety of family-friendly destinations.
Explore Italy with KidsFrance with Kids
From Disneyland Paris and the Atlantic Coast to Southern France and the wild beaches of Corsica, France offers very different experiences for a family vacation.
Explore France with KidsAlbania with Kids
Albania combines Adriatic beaches, turquoise Ionian bays, mountain landscapes and affordable road-trip adventures. Our guide is based on two trips through the country with four children.
Explore Albania with KidsEuropean City Trips with Kids
A European city break can work surprisingly well with children when distances are manageable and sightseeing leaves enough room for play, food and breaks. These are two cities we have explored as a family.
Plan Your Family Trip Through Europe
Still deciding where to go? These guides will help you compare different destinations and turn several places into one family-friendly Europe trip.
Worldwide family travel destinations
Traveling beyond Europe with children can feel like a big step, especially when you are planning your first long-haul family trip. Here you’ll find destinations we have personally experienced with our kids, including honest advice about flights, safety, costs, accommodation and what family travel there actually feels like. Our worldwide travel section will continue to grow: in 2027, I’ll be traveling to India with my four children and sharing our experiences and practical family travel guides here.
Thailand with Kids
Thailand combines welcoming culture, tropical beaches and an excellent tourism infrastructure, making it one of the easiest long-haul destinations for families visiting Southeast Asia for the first time.
Explore Thailand with KidsDominican Republic with Kids
The Dominican Republic combines tropical beaches, family-friendly all-inclusive resorts and reliable warm weather. Our guide shares our experiences from Cabarete on the island’s north coast, traveling with four children.
Explore the Dominican Republic with KidsCape Verde with Kids
Cape Verde offers year-round warmth, wide beaches and a relaxed atmosphere only a few hours beyond mainland Europe. Our guide is based on our family trip to the island of Sal with four children.
Explore Cape Verde with Kids
Planning Your Family Flight?
Find practical advice for preparing, booking and making air travel with children easier.
Family travel destinations in Germany with Kids
Germany offers much more for families than its famous cities and castles. You’ll find medieval towns, lakes, mountains, theme parks, interactive museums and plenty of easy day trips with children.
As a family based in Bavaria, most of our first-hand Germany guides focus on the south of the country. They are especially useful for international visitors and US military families stationed in Bavaria who want to explore the region beyond the most obvious tourist attractions.
Germany with Kids: Start Here
Visiting Germany as a family for the first time? This guide covers transportation, opening hours, payments, weather and the practical details that make traveling around Germany with children easier.
Practical Germany Travel Tips for Families
Bavaria with Kids
Bavaria is our home and the region we know best. These guides cover family-tested cities, theme parks, museums and rainy-day activities across southern Germany.
Best Family Day Trips in BavariaMore Bavaria Guides
Find the right destination for your family
Every family travels differently. Some prefer short and easy trips, others are ready for bigger adventures.
Our goal is simple: help you find destinations that fit your family, your travel style and your expectations – without overcomplicating things.
Follow our family adventures across Europe and beyond for honest destination ideas, practical travel tips and our latest trips with four kids.
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