After reading some accounts of how overly touristy it was, we were initially hesitant to visit the town of Geiranger with kids. Thankfully, we like to make our own decisions about where to travel and after looking at some pictures of the world-famous Geirangerfjord, we instantly tell this was a special place that we didn’t want to pass up.
Things To Do in Ålesund With Kids: Hikes, Aquarium & Views
Ålesund was the inspiration for our entire 25-day family trip to Norway. We had just returned from a month in Italy with kids and were catching up on watching the Amazing Race. One of legs of the race went through Ålesund, Norway and we were blown away by how beautiful it looked.
Norway Road Trip with Kids: Molde, Atlantic Road & Trollstigen
We began our 25-day family trip to Norway with some quality time in the big cities, We began with 5 days in Oslo with kids and 7 days in Bergen with kids, and although we loved these cities, we were eager to get out and see the natural beauty Norway is so famous for. After Bergen, we hopped on a plane to Ålesund, grabbed a rental car and began our Norway road trip with kids to Molde, the Atlantic Road and Trollstigen.
The Best Things to do in Bergen with Kids
Surrounded by seven mountains and overlooking the sea, Bergen has some of the most impressive scenery in Norway. Whether you plan to use Bergen as a gateway to Norway’s spectacular fjords or to take in the history and culture, you will not be disappointed. It’s the perfect spot to get your fill of both the natural beauty and old world charm this city has to offer.
We spent 7 days in this beautiful coastal city with our kids (aged 4 years and 23 months) and discovered many of the best things to do in Bergen with kids.
Oslo to Bergen Train: Scenic Guide + Family Tips
As you’d imagine, Norway’s mountain and coastal scenery is spectacular, and I can’t think of a better way to explore Norway with kids than by train. The more we researched getting from Oslo to Bergen, the more we realized the Oslo to Bergen train was the right choice for our family. At about 7 hours, the journey may sound long with two small kids, but Norwegians do it right; comfortable seats, kid-friendly spaces, and views that make the ride fly by.
Oslo With Kids: A 5-Day Family Itinerary
We get pretty excited when we find a city that has plenty of attractions AND has easy access to nature. Not knowing too much about visiting Oslo with kids before planning our family trip to Norway, we were pleasantly surprised to find that it was exactly the type of city we love.
Czech Republic with Kids
What a wonderful surprise our family trip to the Czech Republic was! We recently enjoyed a 17-day trip to the Czech Republic with kids, and were blown away by how fun & beautiful the entire country is.
We loved the beautiful capital of Prague (of course), but the real magic for families is out in the countryside, where you can hike through sandstone “rock cities” and wander castle ruins. The Czech Republic (also known as “Czechia”) is a fantastic and surprisingly easy destination for a family vacation.
Bohemian Paradise With Kids: 5 Easy Hikes & Castles
The Bohemian Paradise (also known as “Czech Paradise” or “Cesky Raj“) is a beautiful protected area in the Czech Republic. Bohemian Paradise is known for its sandstone rock formations and the twin towers of the Trosky Castle, perched dramatically up high on two basalt volcanic plugs. We chose to visit this beautiful area of the Czech Republic with our kids as there are so many fun & scenic easy Bohemian Paradise hiking trails.
The Wild Gorge Hike (Via Pravčická brána)
If you love impressive natural monuments, looming cliffs, sweeping vistas, deep forests and lazy boat rides through beautiful gorges, then we have an amazing hike for you. The Wild Gorge hike in Bohemian Switzerland provides some of the best scenery the Czech Republic has to offer.
The 20 km (12.5 mile) Wild Gorge hike includes a visit to Pravčická Brána, which is the largest natural stone bridge in Europe. Including the short, but amazing boat rides, we hiked the full Wild Gorge hike with our kids in just over 6 hours.
3 Days in Bohemian Switzerland with Kids: 6 Kid-Friendly Hikes
We love hiking and sharing our appreciation of nature with our kids. We were so excited when we discovered Bohemian Switzerland National Park (České Švýcarsko), the Czech Republic’s newest national park. During our 3 day family visit to this beautiful region, we enjoyed many excellent kid-friendly Bohemian Switzerland hiking trails.