12 best places for families with children

Planning a holiday with children should be approached very responsibly. We tried to present the best places for rest with kids in this ranking based on the feedback from tourists.

Where not to go?

• To exotic countries: India, Thailand, Ethiopia. A child’s body will not accept such changes in climate, moreover, no one has canceled all kinds of diseases in these countries.
• In the noisy megacities, where children not only can not rest, but also sleep.
• In places, loved by young people. Noise and disco all night long are provided to you.
• At resorts that praise the agency, but there are no real reviews about them. You risk being in an unpleasant place, but with a child it is not necessary at all.

So, the ranking of the best places to stay with young children:

A place	Country, city, resort	Number of days	Approximate price for a family of 3 people	Our rating
The best beach holiday with children
1	Greece, Crete	10	from 3 thousand euros	9 out of 10
2	Turkey, Belek	10	from 3 thousand euros	8 out of 10
3	Bulgaria, Albena	10	from 2 thousand euros	8 out of 10
The best ski resorts for families with children
1	Switzerland, Villars	10	from 2 thousand euros	10 out of 10
2	Austria, Zell am See	10	from 2,5 thousand euros	10 out of 10
3	Norway, Geilo	10	from 2 thousand euros	9 out of 10
Best vacation with children in Europe
1	France, Paris (Disneyland)	5	from 1000 euros (no road)	9 out of 10
2	Germany, Günzburg (Legoland)	5	from 1200 euros (no road)	8 out of 10
3	Belgium, Brussels (Mini-Europe)	5	from 600 euros (no road)	7 out of 10
Best holiday with children in Russia
1	Arkhangelsk region, Kenozersky reserve	10	from 80 thousand rubles	9 out of 10
2	Kislovodsk	10	from 64 thousand rubles	8 out of 10
3	Crimea	10	from 25 thousand rubles	7 out of 10

 

The best beach holiday with children

Greece, Crete

Our compatriots stubbornly recommend for holidays with children to choose, first of all, the island of Crete in Greece. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of holidays in Crete (Mediterranean).

Benefits:

• clean air and sandy beaches, crystal clear water;
• well-developed infrastructure of the beaches;
• beautiful modern hotels and friendly staff;
• if you book the hotel yourself, you can find very cheap options;
• if your child is not too small, you can go on an excursion with him, the benefit, the history and culture of Greece will not let him be bored.

Disadvantages:

• not all hotels staff speaks Russian;
• need to get a visa.

Tip: if you are going on an independent trip, it should be noted that although the beaches are accessible, umbrellas and sun beds are still paid, so you can take along beach accessories.

Reviews holidaying in Crete with children:
“Crete is a great place to stay with children. Healing air, clean sea and beaches, delicious cuisine! ".
“The location of the hotel was perfect, you leave the reception and you are on the main street! We took a stroller with us and walked around the city 2 times a day, my son was delighted with these walks and from the Greeks! The proximity of supermarkets and pharmacies is very useful, every day something was needed. "

Turkey, Belek

Belek - a city located on the Mediterranean coast. The resort is considered one of the most expensive in Turkey, because the service here is great.

Benefits:

• sandy beaches are ideal for a small child;
• the sea is clear, the slope is flat;
• Belek offers a lot of "hot" tours, so you can be lucky enough to rest very cheaply;
• Russian tourists do not need a visa;
• staff in almost all hotels speak Russian.

Disadvantages: with a properly planned journey there are none.

Tips:

• the demand for tours to Belek is very high, it is worth planning a trip in advance;
• in the summer months the beaches may be crowded, it is better to go in September-October.

Reviews of vacationers with children in Belek:
“Khamov was not met anywhere in the hotel, fresh renovation in the room, quality cleaning every day. Entertainment is located closer to the sea, they have not heard any noise, and there are no complaints about food, except that the assortment of fruits was too small. ”
“The food is excellent! The child has always had something to eat ... There were no problems at all with the sun beds and towels! Beach always cleaned up. Animation is super! My daughter learned to dance with the children on stage! ”

Bulgaria, Albena

The European resort town of Albena, located on the Black Sea coast, is considered the best in Bulgaria for families with children. Prices here are quite acceptable for our compatriots, especially if you travel independently, and not take a tour.

Benefits:

• You can rent a house on the beach for the same money as a hotel room;
• the climate is close to southern Russia, which is very good for small children;
• developed infrastructure for children;
• the staff almost everywhere speaks Russian.

disadvantages:

• hotel infrastructure is not as modern as in Turkey or Greece;
• need a Schengen visa.

Board: you need to go on vacation in summer (end of June-August), in the fall it will be cool here for a small child.

Reviews vacationing in Albena:
“This is not the first time in Bulgaria, in Albena - the first one, I liked the resort, however, everything is expensive - any entertainment, souvenirs, towels, but this is normal for a resort town”.
“Very calm place. There are no adult drunk companies screaming songs at night, and lonely ladies coming for adventures. ”

The best ski resorts for families with children

Switzerland, Villars

The ski resort is located 100 km from Geneva. It was originally created as a family resort. Marked Families Welcome for special attention to children.

Benefits:

• more than half of the trails in Villars are simple, so you can relax here even with very young children;
• there are three kindergartens and a nursery for babies;
• children from three years old are taught to ride in special schools;
• A subscription for 5 days for children up to 9 years is free, for adults - 207 euros;
• in Villars there is an excellent thermal resort where children are allowed from the age of 4;
• near Villars there are 4 amusement parks and a water park.

disadvantages: with a properly planned trip there are none.

Tips:

• for beginners it is better to learn the basics of skiing in the city center, where there is a free zone for children;
• At the local information office, you can pick a nanny for the child.

Reviews vacationing in Villars with children:
“Relatively close to Geneva, 100 km along good tracks, and you are there. For me, there are not enough runs, if you go for a week, but if you don’t ride, but only plan to learn, then it will suit you. ”

Austria, Zell am See

Sunny resort, which is located in the Salzburg region near the picturesque Lake Zeller. They skate here in the winter. Most hotels have a Families Welcome sign.

Benefits:

• for children from 18 months two kindergartens are equipped;
• from the age of 3 your kids will learn to ride in special schools (there are two of them);
• A subscription for 5 days for children up to 8 years old is free, there are family discounts;
• there is a family water complex and an indoor pool.

disadvantages: with a properly planned trip there are none.

Reviews vacationing in Purpose am See with children:
“Lived at the Hotel Der Schmittenhof 4 *. If you are traveling with a baby, then, of course, this hotel is not quite for you, because it does not have any conditions for kids. But the hotel staff is so attentive and responsive that everyone helped us. The cooks prepared separately for the child, the administrator, the waiters, and in general any employee of the hotel, were extremely attentive, responsive to any request. ”
“Zell am Zey is a great resort, without pathos, very comfortable, clean, free. No crowds of tourists. ”

Norway, Geilo

Geilo is a quiet family resort-oriented ski resort.Here your children will not get bored, because in addition to skiing, they will be offered to find treasures in the forest and take part in master classes on baking snow cakes and making snowmen.

Benefits:

• 3 kindergartens, nursery;
• 3 schools that teach children to ski from 3 years;
• A subscription for 5 days is free for children up to 7 years, for adults - 160 euros;
• various entertainment programs for children.

disadvantages: with a properly planned trip there are none.

Board: Norway has more cross-country skiing trails than mountain trails; consider this when planning a trip.

Reviews vacationing in Geilo with children:
“For almost the whole family, we went skiing for the first time. We have children 4 years and 9 years. We started together with a small slide, on the third day we switched to the middle one. And the next one went to the big hill with the eldest son. ”
“Good-natured employees. It is better to go in the winter after January 5-6 - there are not many people, it is quite comfortable. ”

Best vacation with children in Europe

France, Paris (Disneyland)

Disneyland does not require a special idea - everyone knows about it and everywhere. Visit this amusement park is definitely worth it, besides you can combine a trip with an excursion in Paris.

Benefits:

• the most popular park in the world, which means a huge number of attractions and entertainment for children;
• hotels right near Disneyland;
• The hotel price includes a ticket to Disneyland for the duration of your stay.

disadvantages:

• long queues at the amusement park, you can spend a lot of time waiting.

Board: Book a hotel in close proximity to Disneyland. The park is very large, kids can get tired, so they are easier to deliver to the hotel a 5-minute walk from Disneyland than an hour’s drive.

Reviews vacationing in Disneyland with children:
“The trip is very expensive! But the general feeling - I visited a fairy tale, children, and even adults really enjoyed it! ”
“I highly recommend staying at the Disney Hotel, which is located in the park itself. Considerable prices of the hotel are more than compensated, since the residents of this hotel are granted privileges, for example, entering the park two hours before its official opening (almost all attractions are already open), when there are almost no queues.

Germany, Günzburg (Legoland)

Even if your child is not a fan of Lego designers, he will really like this amusement park. It will be cozy for children from 2 to 13 years old, there are many cafes for parents.

Benefits:

• a large number of attractions, divided into thematic zones;
• there are interactive shows and presentations;
• The park is located 70 km from Munich, where you can go on an excursion.

disadvantages:

• queues, as in every popular amusement park.

Board: It is better to visit the park on Tuesday-Wednesday, when the queues are smaller.

Reviews vacationing in Legolenda with children:
“I have never seen such delight in my children! From the first steps everything felt like a fairy tale! ”
“There were three days in August. The first day was a bit incomprehensible, a lot of time was spent on standing in lines. On the second day immediately to the rides. And on the third day, we already learned the whole park as our 5 fingers. ”

Belgium, Brussels (Mini-Europe)

If you want the child to see all of Europe at once, take the curious crumb to Brussels. In the Mini-Europe park he will get acquainted with all the sights of the Old World.

Benefits:

• You can see the models of popular European buildings in one place;
• inquisitive kids will be delighted, besides, you will instill in them a love for Europe and a desire to see all these sights in full size;
• in the park are theatrical performances;
• inspection of mini-European attractions can be combined with a tour of the real Brussels.

disadvantages: very small children in the park can be boring.

Board: Choose a trip to Mini-Europe, if your kid is interested in mock-ups or research in general.

Reviews visited in Mini-Europe with children:
“The child really liked the mock-ups of the ships moving along the canals.Nicely made embankments. The figures of people create the impression that you are moving along some kind of Liliput and feel like a real Gulliver. ”
“A must visit is interesting both for children and for adults.”

Best holiday with children in Russia

Arkhangelsk region, Kenozersky reserve

The reserve will be a great place for summer outdoor recreation with children. Here, far from the usual civilization, the child will gain strength for a whole year.

Benefits:

• healing air and beautiful nature;
• the opportunity to see animals and plants listed in the Red Book;
• There is a children's environmental camp.

disadvantages: with a properly planned trip there are none.

Reviews of vacationers in the Kenozersky reserve with children:
“I want to say so about Kenozer — when you get to the park, you start thinking, breathing and seeing in a completely different way.”
“A couple of days, naturally, was not enough, but there are a lot of impressions. This is the beauty and pride of the Arkhangelsk region. There is something to see where to relax. All amenities for people! Connoisseurs of real outdoor recreation - I advise you! ”

Kislovodsk

The well-known medical resort is suitable for relaxing with your baby. There is not much entertainment here, but the air is clean and the nature is of unique beauty.

Benefits:

• healing air, amazing nature;
• if the child is sick, you can cure him here;
• there is a cable car that will appeal to the baby.

disadvantages: with a properly planned trip there are none.

Reviews of vacationers in Kislovodsk with children:
“The treatment is excellent there. We were in the sanatorium "KAVKAZ", the child after constant colds arrived and did not get sick in the spring in Moscow for 2 months. There is a salt room, physiotherapy, and mineral baths. ”
“At any time of the year, in any weather, Kislovodsk Park is a unique place to walk. And how much pleasure from the beauties of nature, from tame squirrels and tits. ”

Crimea

Resorts of Crimea will now gain new popularity. In addition, here you can arrange a very inexpensive and interesting vacation.

Benefits:

• clean air, mountains, a large number of attractions;
• there are sandy and pebbly beaches;
• prices are lower than in Anapa.

disadvantages:

• the service still leaves much to be desired.

Reviews vacationing in the Crimea with children:
“Were in Olenevka. I liked the whole family very much, the sea is clean and shallow, the air is also very clean, and because of this, they chose Olenevka, this is for the child. The main beach is sandy, but there is also a pebble. ”
“My family (son is 9 years old, daughter is 4 years old), for 6 years we have been resting in the village of Orlovka under Sevastopol. Sandy beach, fine, for children - that is necessary. "

Where to go to relax with a small child?

As you can see, the ranking of the best places for families with children is very extensive. Based on your needs and financial capabilities, choose where to go to rest in the near future. And let your vacation be unforgettable.