Traveling in Europe with children

Traveling with children can be a lot of fun and educational for both of you, and the adventures and wonderful moments together will stay deep in our hearts long after we return home. But only water slides and the sea will not open up the child's horizons, and parents will slowly get tired of running after the up-and-comers on the beach.

Sights of European capitals

European capitals are full of attractions even for the little curious, we just need to present them in the right way. Most of the museums and buildings that are at the top of our must-see lists have online ticketing available, which means less waiting in the long lines that deter even the most die-hard sight-seeers, let alone children. Old palaces, technical achievements, modern architecture and Roman ruins are not of interest to children, which is also realized by the organizations that take care of the tourist offer and visits and have recently started competing to see which will attract families with the most imaginative offer. Parisian Eiffel Tower for example, it offers a brochure in several languages that can be downloaded to the computer and printed, in which the boy Gus introduces the tallest building in the French capital to children aged 6 to 10 in a fun and educational way in 12 themed sections, and includes puzzles in addition to information , observation games and other games to wrinkle young brains.

The sight of large metropolises always amazes children. London offers its own attraction, which is especially interesting for children, because it is The London Eye a huge amusement ride that takes them to a height of 135 meters above the city. Right next to the London Eye is the London Aquarium, which fascinates both young and old, and much more knowledge about nature is hidden in the London Natural History Museum. Children can be prepared for a visit to the museum at home. Part of the museum's website is intended only for young visitors, and with some knowledge of English, we can inspire youngsters to visit through interesting facts and interactive games. The visit can be adapted to the child's wishes and only parts of the museum that will be of interest to little explorers can be viewed via online guides. In London, we must not miss a visit with children Madame Tussauds wax museum. Especially for teenagers, taking pictures with their idols, from Justin Bieber and One Direction to action heroes, is one of the highlights of a visit to London, and while having fun, they can meet a number of important personalities who have shaped our world. In the Museum of London, we do not advise children to visit the part of the museum where prisons are presented. London is not the only city with a wax museum, in Europe you can also see wax heroes in Amsterdam, Berlin, Blackpool and Vienna.

One of the most shocking children's fates recorded in the diary of Anne Frank, took place during World War II along one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canals. Anne Frank House is a museum that will remind children of the horrors of war and respect for peace and tolerance. The museum has a very useful website where there is a special section dedicated to parents before bringing children to the museum. The page contains a lot of information that will help us to explain to the child in advance why the girl and her family had to hide from the Nazis, and to answer the questions that young visitors may have.

To nature

Museums and big cities do not attract everyone, some people prefer to spend their vacation in nature. Children are of course fascinated by the sea, but the mountains are also very attractive on summer and autumn days, especially if we spice up our vacation in the mountains with a game. One of the nearest major ones ski resorts in Austria Mokrine turns into a playground for small and large children in the summer. Hiking probably won't appeal to children, but Mokrine offers activities in the lake in its holiday package, which is intended for families with children. Pressegger See, getting to know life on a farm and having fun in an adventure park by the lake. The package, called Kids Package, offers three or seven nights in hotels of different categories between September 23 and October 26 (children up to the age of six can stay for free) from 57 euros per day, and in addition to the affordable price of accommodation, families also receive a discount card +Card with which they have free entry to geological park, including a family raft ride and free entry to the beaches of Lake Pressegger, where they also have the longest slide in Austrian Carinthia, and in the adrenaline park they can learn to hang from trees like Tarzan. The animators from Mokrin will do their best to make the hiking tours enjoyable for children, as they will meet local legends while walking and transform themselves into smugglers, alpine explorers and adventurers.

Restaurants for children

Just as there is an ingrained opinion among many that the only attraction in France that is interesting for children is Disneyland, it is a mistake to think that children only enjoy themselves in fast food restaurants or with a plate of Viennese steak and fries. If we parents love food, it is only right to introduce it to our children. Children will be fascinated by different habits and tastes, as long as they are not too strong.

Wagamama is a Japanese restaurant chain that has the most restaurants in Europe in the UK, and can be found from Sweden to Malta. Their slogan is fresh, fast and fun. The restaurants are very popular among young people, not only because of the quality, but also because of the affordability and the fact that they made a special effort for the youngest gourmets, as they have a special menu for children. Fried fish balls with rice and vegetables, a children's portion of ramen soup or chicken yaki soba (noodles with chicken, egg and vegetables) are Japanese specialties that every child will be happy with, especially since they will learn how to use chopsticks while eating delicious food. . Friendly waiters bring the youngest a paper napkin and a set of crayons, with which they can paint their placemat in their favorite color, while giving their parents a few precious minutes when they can devote themselves to the food._