Scotland is world-famous for its beautiful lochs and highlands, and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park showcases both. This beautiful area is an outdoor playground, filled with endless
opportunities for family-friendly adventure. There are so many fun things to do in Loch Lomond with kids that we loved our 6-day stay, and we are confident your family will too!
Looking for some easy Loch Lomond walks with kids? These five family-friendly walks in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park include short trails, scenic loch views, forest paths and ruins, making them good options for families who want simple, yet enjoyable outdoor adventures without a big hike.
Ben A’an is one of the most popular peaks to climb in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. In a land of long distance hikes like the West Highland Way, the Ben A’an hike is a rare short hiking trail in the Trossachs which offers incredible views of two lochs from the summit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.