Things to Do in Glasgow with Kids: 2-Day Itinerary

A boy imitates a street statue of Oor Wullie - part of the Oor Wullie's BIG Bucket Trail fundraiser for Scotland's children's hospital charities

Glasgow was our first stop on our three-week family trip to Scotland. We didn’t know what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised with the amount of fun things to do in Glasgow with kids. During our visit we enjoyed its free museums, walkable city centre, fun transport options, and an easy mix of indoor and outdoor activities. This guide covers the best things to do in Glasgow with kids, how to get around, where to stay, and a simple 2-day itinerary.

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The Whangie Walk: Trail Guide, Parking, Map and Tips

image of man walking along the huge rocks of the Whangie in Scotland

The Whangie walk is a medium-length, family-friendly hike in Scotland’s Kilpatrick Hills, near Loch Lomond. It’s known for its unusual rock formation, open hill views, and kid-friendly route. It’s a popular hike for the rock passage and views of Loch Lomond, but kids will especially like it for the rocks, which are easy and fun to climb on.

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Amsterdam with Kids

A 7-year old boy enjoys a cycling tour while on a family trip to Amsterdam in the summer.

Amsterdam has a pretty wild reputation – the Red Light District, etc., but it also has an contrasting reputation as one of the best family destinations in Europe. With the wild side being the stronger mental image, we were a little nervous about how our visit to Amsterdam with kids would go. As it turns out, we had a great four days in Amsterdam with kids (ages 7 & 9). Yes, there were things I wish they hadn’t seen in store fronts, etc., but it’s amazing at what they don’t even notice.

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Norway with Kids

a 4-year old girl on a family trip to Bergen looks at Bryggen across the water.

A family vacation to Norway invites you into a world of dramatic landscapes, vibrant cities, and easy access to the outdoors. Fjords carve deep paths between steep mountains, ferries slide past waterfalls, and city neighborhoods sit within minutes of beautiful forests and waterfront paths. For nature loving families, there is no better place to visit than Norway with kids.

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Norway Packing List With Kids: What to Wear in Summer

Dan and Celine Brewer, owners of FamilyCanTravel.com, enjoy a hike in Alesund while on a family trip to Norway.

Norway is one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, but it’s variable weather makes it a tough place to pack for. Even in the peak summer tourist season, Norway will throw the entire range of weather possibilities at you, from sunny & hot to rainy & cold and everywhere in-between.

This wide range of weather possibilities makes it really hard to know what to pack for Norway. That is exactly why I put together this Norway packing list with kids, because packing for Norway with kids adds a whole extra layer of complication.

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Norway on a Budget: Real-World Ways to Save

The views of Geirangerfjord from the viewing platform of the Geiranger waterfall hike.

If you love outdoor activities and beautiful scenery, you simply must visit Norway. With it’s lush mountains and stunning fjords, Norway is one of the most naturally beautiful places we’ve ever seen. The challenge for many travelers is how expensive it is to travel to Norway. We visited Norway with kids for 25 days, so were eager to find ways to travel Norway on a budget!

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Geiranger with Kids: Best Things to Do & How to Visit

Celine Brewer, owner of FamilyCanTravel.com, looks at Geiranger from an elevated viewpoint on the Skagefla Hiking Trail.

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.

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The Best Things to do in Bergen with Kids

a 4-year old girl in a pink rain jacket jumps in a big rain puddle near Bryggen while on a family trip to Bergen.

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.

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