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Best family friendly destinations in Europe

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Rust
Europa-Park's home on the Upper Rhine
7.2
Europa Park has themed areas inspired by countries across the continent. Roller coasters and gentle rides suit both toddlers and teens. Resort hotels look like Spanish or Italian villages. The Rulantica water park next door has slides and a wave pool themed after Nordic myths.
Highlights:
  • 🎢 Ride the Europa-Park roller coasters for thrilling views
  • 🏘️ Explore the historic town center and its charming streets
  • 🎢 Visit Europa-Park, Germany’s largest theme park
Munich
Bavarian capital of beer gardens and museums
8.7
The Deutsches Museum has a mine tunnel and full size aircraft for curious kids. Hellabrunn Zoo lets visitors wander through a Geozoo arranged by continent. Surfers ride the standing wave in the Englischer Garten as families watch from the bank. Playgrounds fill the parks and beer gardens.
Highlights:
  • 🌇 Climb St. Peter’s Church tower for city views
  • 🏰 Visit the grand Nymphenburg Palace and gardens
  • 🍺 Raise a stein at Oktoberfest in Theresienwiese
Bavaria
Alps, castles, beer gardens and old towns
8.6
Neuschwanstein Castle looks like a fairy tale palace above a forested valley. Legoland Germany in Guenzburg has rides and a mini world of famous landmarks. Families can ride a cable car to the top of the Zugspitze at 2,962 meters. Lakes such as Chiemsee offer boat trips to Herrenchiemsee palace.
Highlights:
  • 🚗 Drive the scenic Romantic Road through medieval towns
  • 🍺 Join Oktoberfest in Munich and raise a stein with locals
  • 🏰 Explore Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairytale icon of Bavaria
Harz National Park
Brocken peak, steam trains and wild forests
7.8
A steam train climbs to the Brocken summit on a narrow gauge railway. Hexentanzplatz has witch folklore, a small zoo and rides above the Bode Valley. Zipliners fly across the Rappbode Reservoir beneath a huge dam wall. Gentle forest trails suit families with strollers or small hikers.
Highlights:
  • 🪨 Explore mystical rock formations in the Bode Gorge
  • 🚂 Ride the scenic Brocken Railway through mountain forests
  • 🥾 Hike to the Brocken summit, the park’s highest peak
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