The top cities in Europe for a 'genuinely relaxing family holiday' named - top 10

Sarra Gray
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:31:08 +0000

With Easter and May bank holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to book a family getaway.

To help decide where to go, travel pros have rounded up the European city breaks that are "easiest" to visit as a family.

Research by LateRooms analysed 50 destinations based on factors including flight time, airport transfers, walkability, pushchair accessibility, child-friendly attractions and family-accommodation availability.

Copenhagen was crowned the easiest destination overall thanks to its short flight time from the UK and its walkable city centre.

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Easiest city breaks for families

1. Copenhagen, Denmark

2. Berlin, Germany

3. Barcelona, Spain

4. Florence, Italy

5. Amsterdam, Netherlands

6. Valencia, Spain

7. Basel, Switzerland

8. Kraków, Poland

9. Prague, Czech Republic

10. Vienna, Austria

Copenhagen takes less than two hours on average, and the city centre can be reached within 15 minutes from the airport. Exploring is easy, as it was named one of the highest cities for walkability.

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Commenting on the findings, the experts said: "The city also offers a strong choice of family-friendly accommodation, alongside plenty of attractions that appeal to children.

"Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks, combines rides, playgrounds and restaurants in a colourful garden setting. Meanwhile, the canals, playgrounds and waterfront spaces across the city make it easy to build slower moments into the day."

Following closely behind was Berlin in Germany, which boasts a huge number of family-friendly attractions - the research found more than 200 that are suitable for children, in fact.

The experts added: "The city’s mix of culture, open space and interactive attractions makes it one of the most engaging destinations for travelling with children."

Barcelona rounded out the top three with "one of the best combinations of city sightseeing and outdoor space for families". It has culture, gorgeous beaches and sunny weather, as well as parks, street performers and more sights to keep everyone having fun.

LateRooms CEO, Matthew Fox, said: “Travelling with toddlers or young children can feel daunting, especially when you’re navigating airports, transfers and busy cities. Choosing destinations where the logistics are simple can make a huge difference.

"Cities with short flights, quick airport connections and walkable centres allow families to spend less time managing travel and more time enjoying the experience together. For many parents planning trips around school schedules or bank holiday weekends, that simplicity can turn a short break into a genuinely relaxing family holiday.”