Family Friendly Central Europe

The Troja Trio

Sure, every major city has a zoo, but do they have a grand chateau, botanical gardens, and vineyards right next to them? Situated around a bend in the river and reachable by steamboat if you have time to spare (take a taxi or use public transport if time is of the essence) you'll find the Troja area of Prague, a top weekend destination for locals. The city art gallery is to be found in the imposing Troja Chateau, and next to it the zoo. Further uphill is the botanical gardens, with a large outdoor area, impressive greenhouse and a vineyard too.

Get to Know Prague on a City Walking Tour

Prague Venice Sightseeing Group Cruise

Take a 45 minute boat tour aboard the Vodouch and cruise through Prague Venice and the waterways of old Prague. Learn the history of Prague in the Charles Bridge Museum right next to the dock. This historical boat tour will give you the chance to see Prague from a different perspective. Don’t forget to enjoy the complimentary beverages during the tour and visit the Charles Bridge Museum.

Karlstejn Castle Private Half Day Trip

If you're fond of castles, Karlstejn is an absolute must-see. Located 20 miles outside Prague, this High Gothic castle was founded by Emperor Charles IV in the mid-14th century to safeguard his collection of holy relics and the Holy Roman Empire's crown jewels. This tour includes an hour-long group tour of this imperial castle's interior, including Charles IV's private rooms, reception halls, and treasury, as well as stops en route, such as the "Czech Grand Canyon."

Excite Your Teens

Prague offers many promising sights and activities for teens. For the perfect social media picture, take yours to see the John Lennon Wall. David Cerny's controversial sculptures dotted around the city center, from King Wenceslaus riding an upside-down horse, to the faceless babies climbing the TV tower, also make for great backdrops. If your teen is into active holiday, you can rent a kayak or scooter, visit a water park, or hurtle down a hill on a bobsled. If weather is poor, head to an escape room or virtual reality experience.

Salzburg for Kids

Salzburg has a wealth of options for children. The Haus der Natur is a nature museum with a vast array of animals. You’ll find an aquarium with 40 tanks, a huge terrarium, a dinosaur hall, geology and space exhibitions, and more. Consider visiting the captivating trick fountains show at the Hellbrunn Palace Gardens. The Salzburg Zoo and the Toy Museum are always hits, with a wonderful collection of toys from yesterday and today. The Magic Flute Playground is a wonderland for little kids, especially those a bit more cultured than usual, with an interactive showing of scenes from Mozart’s The Magic Flute as well as a 13-meter pyramid playhouse.

Salzburg Private Walking Tour

Discover the beauty of Mozart's hometown as an experienced guide leads you on a walk through the UNESCO-listed city of Salzburg. Your walk includes all the sightseeing highlights, such Mozart's birthplace and residence, the Getreidegasse, Cathedral, Residenz Palace, and Mirabell Palace, with its splendid gardens. If you come across anywhere you'd like to spend more time and go inside, your expert local guide will tailor the tour to your interests.

Art or Adrenaline?

Apple Strudel and Salzburger Nockerl Small Group Cooking Class

Berchtesgaden Salt Mine Group Tour

This excursion to the nearby salt mines is a delightful combination of unforgettable experiences. Becoming a salt miner for a few hours and traversing the caves with a train, toboggan, and boat will give you a great picture about what it does it feel like to spend working hours in a salt mine. The road to the mines and back takes you through a captivating mountainous landscape. The hard work as a miner will be rewarded with a break at the picturesque Berchtesgaden where you'll get the chance to taste some local delicacies.

Wien with Whippersnappers

Vienna is a fun city for children, with plenty to do any time of year. The Zoom Children’s Museum has plenty of interactive games and exhibits that children of all ages will enjoy. The innovative House of Music is great for little musicians, who can create their own compositions on a computer and then record them, taking home a CD. Monki Park is an indoor park that’s great for the whole family. Prater Park is a place where it’s always nice to take a walk. Another option is the Schonbrunn Zoo, where you’ll find a rich array of wild animals. To examine some exotic sea life, go to the House of the Sea, which is a nice aquarium with all sorts of sharks, fish, and more.

Vienna Highlights Bike Group Tour

Vienna was once the center of one of the largest empires in the world. The power and glory of the Habsburg rule is mirrored in the boulevards and architecture of the city even today. This fun bike tour covers what took the Habsburgs more than 600 years to build. In three hours, you'll see far more than you could do via hours of walking.

Schonbrunn Palace Self-Guided Grand Tour

Let the Old Danube Entertain

The Old Danube is one of the coolest places in Vienna. An idyllic oasis with a different landscape and atmosphere than the rest of the city, it's a way to escape Vienna's hustle and bustle by subway. Rowboats and paddle boats, beaches, and endless greenery awaits! If you're in town for the full moon, reserve a boat, and take part in the Full Moon Ride. If you've had enough reality, seek out something more virtual: Time Travel Vienna's fun history-themed VR experience will help you experience the city in a new way.

The Children's Railroad

Visit the Children's Railway, the world's largest railroad run entirely by kids. Even the guards, conductors, and signalmen are youngsters, dressed up in uniforms! Running for seven miles through the scenic Buda Hills, this narrow gauge railway was built to teach valuable skills, from working behind a counter to working on engines. If you want to see the steam engines in action, visit on a weekend. The stations are located by popular spots, so you can disembark and enjoy a zoo, adventure park, popular restaurant, or the view from the city's highest hill. The Railroad is just one our suggestions for how to spend time in Budapest with kids.

Budapest Private City Tour by Tuk Tuk

One of the best ways to discover Budapest on a hot day is by tuk tuk. Sit back and enjoy a ride with a knowledgeable local guide, who will take you off the beaten path to show you Budapest's best off-the-beaten-path spots, in addition to the regular must-see sights. After exploring the city by land, you'll then enjoy an hourlong cruise on the Danube, to get a literal new perspective on the city.

Keep the Teens Busy

Bathe with the Locals

Is there anything more quintessentially Budapest than a visit to one of the legendary baths? With more hot springs than any other capital, the city lets you take your pick of various styles, from the old school Turkish Rudas Baths to the Art Nouveau Gellert Baths on the Buda side of the city, or even the Neo-Baroque Szechenyi Baths with a large outdoor pool in Pest’s City Park. These are very much for locals, don't expect day-spa luxury! We've written a handy roundup of Budapest's best baths here.