Planning a family vacation can be a challenging task, especially when you have children to consider. There are so many packages pitched at families looking for an amazing getaway. We’ll take a look at some of the finest cities in Europe that offer fun, beauty and history, that the whole family can enjoy.

1. London

• London is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom.
• Has been a major settlement for two millennia.
• A leading global city in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transportation.
• Tons of outside parks for fun picnics and activities.
• World-famous museums

Places To Check Out

• Buckingham Palace
• London Dungeons
• National Gallery
• Science Museum and Natural History Museum
• Victoria Park
• London Children’s Museum

2. Rome

• Capital of Italy
• Rome’s history spans 28 centuries, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in Europe.
• Historic tours through ancient Rome
• Has the status of a global city.
• Widely Recognized as the fashion capitol of the world
• Has some of the most delectable food in Europe
• Children can have fun playing games and learning about the ancient culture of this city

Places To Check Out

• Trevi Fountain
• Musei Capitolini
• Vatican Museums
• Galleria Borghese
• Ancient Sites
• Gruppo Storico Romano Gladiator School
•  Explora Children’s Museum

3. Paris

• Capital of France
• A wealth of activity for the whole family to do
• Especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks
• Also known for its large and maze-like gardens that can be found across the city

Places To Check Out

• Eiffel Tower
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• The Louvre museum
• National Museum of Natural History
• The Tuileries Garden
•   Le Palais de la Découverte

4. Amsterdam

• Cultural capital of the Netherlands
• In 2012, Amsterdam was ranked the second best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit
• Awesome city to bring the kids to
• Kids will love its beautiful canals, ancient merchant history and cycle culture

Places To Check Out

• The interactive children’s NEMO Science Museum
• The Anne Frank House
• The Rijksmuseum
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience
• Vondelpark

5. REYKJAVIK

• Iceland’s capital and largest city
• World’s northernmost capital of a sovereign state
• Summers are cool, with temperatures fluctuating between 10 and 15 °C (50 and 59 °F)
• Excellent vacation for families with children
• Among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world

Places To Check Out

• Austurvöllur
• Whale Watching
• Northern Lights
• Heiðmörk
• Kringlan