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European City with 1.5 year old
Posted on 9/21/17 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 9/21/17 at 12:56 pm
My family has a reason to be in Europe and we will likely stay an additional week for vacation (June-July).
My wife and I have travelled most of Europe (and lived in NL for a while), but never with our kiddo. Trying to decide on a city that would be good to stay in for 5-6 days. Also trying to not stay in a city we've seen loads of (Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, London, Berlin, Brussels, etc.).
A few early contenders are Copenhagen, Vienna, or Prague. Would like a city that has a lot to do for kids (or just kid-friendly) and is relatively easy to get around on that basis.
Welcome any suggestions or critiques from other travelers who've dared to do this with a young one....
My wife and I have travelled most of Europe (and lived in NL for a while), but never with our kiddo. Trying to decide on a city that would be good to stay in for 5-6 days. Also trying to not stay in a city we've seen loads of (Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, London, Berlin, Brussels, etc.).
A few early contenders are Copenhagen, Vienna, or Prague. Would like a city that has a lot to do for kids (or just kid-friendly) and is relatively easy to get around on that basis.
Welcome any suggestions or critiques from other travelers who've dared to do this with a young one....
This post was edited on 9/21/17 at 12:58 pm
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Posted on 9/21/17 at 1:06 pm to BlackenedOut
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How about Munich?
Not against it (although I have irrational safety concerns...) -- any reason why you propose Munich?
Posted on 9/21/17 at 1:08 pm to o0 ecdysis 0o
Really great city, centrally located, could easily do a day trip into Bavarian countryside (am sure the little one would love a train ride), Glockenspiel, beer (for you and wife).
Posted on 9/21/17 at 1:10 pm to BlackenedOut
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Really great city, centrally located, could easily do a day trip into Bavarian countryside (am sure the little one would love a train ride), Glockenspiel, beer (for you and wife).
Appreciate it. I'll add it to the list for consideration!
Posted on 9/21/17 at 1:35 pm to o0 ecdysis 0o
How about renting a house on a lake in Switzerland?
Posted on 9/21/17 at 7:45 pm to o0 ecdysis 0o
Barcelona. We spent a week there last year and loved it. Of your three contenders, I would go with Vienna. I spent about 3 days there a few years ago and had a great time. You can take a day trip to Salzburg and the Vaccau (sp) Valley.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 12:15 am to o0 ecdysis 0o
I'll second Munich...huge park w/ Englischergarten, laid back atmosphere, easy train trip to Salzburg (or Hallstatt if willing to go a bit further), Fussen/Tyrol, Neuschwanstein Castle near Schwangau, etc.
I'll also include the Interlaken area. Not saying you have to do adventurous stuff, but areas just south of there like Lauterbrunnen & Mürren offer short Alpine hikes with gorgeous weather that time of year. Those baby carrier satchel things might work well for that...or you can just chill and admire the mountain views.
I'll also include the Interlaken area. Not saying you have to do adventurous stuff, but areas just south of there like Lauterbrunnen & Mürren offer short Alpine hikes with gorgeous weather that time of year. Those baby carrier satchel things might work well for that...or you can just chill and admire the mountain views.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 6:45 am to o0 ecdysis 0o
Where are you going to be OP? I'd probably opt for something a shorter train ride away from where you will be already?
We went to London for 4 nights and Kent for 4 nights this past May/ June with a 18 month old and 4 year old.
I would not do a big city like London or Paris, just like America it's harder with kids. Too many people, traffic, the busy subways are hard, etc. The big city is just not as relaxing for the parents imo than smaller places. I would also not do a city with a lot of stairs like Rome, Anywhere in Greece, etc. Flat for a stroller is much easier.
Given that, the mid size and small towns in Europe are fantastic with kids.
Beer gardens are absolutely fantastic with kids. Especially in the burbs and small towns many have grassy areas and even small playgrounds just for kids to play while the parents socialize.
Generally speaking it's still easier to use a rental car than the subway with kids. Strollers are harder going up the stairs and what not. If you just have one kid you could get a backpack carrier? Something like an above ground train or bus are great with kids though.
We went to London for 4 nights and Kent for 4 nights this past May/ June with a 18 month old and 4 year old.
I would not do a big city like London or Paris, just like America it's harder with kids. Too many people, traffic, the busy subways are hard, etc. The big city is just not as relaxing for the parents imo than smaller places. I would also not do a city with a lot of stairs like Rome, Anywhere in Greece, etc. Flat for a stroller is much easier.
Given that, the mid size and small towns in Europe are fantastic with kids.
Beer gardens are absolutely fantastic with kids. Especially in the burbs and small towns many have grassy areas and even small playgrounds just for kids to play while the parents socialize.
Generally speaking it's still easier to use a rental car than the subway with kids. Strollers are harder going up the stairs and what not. If you just have one kid you could get a backpack carrier? Something like an above ground train or bus are great with kids though.
This post was edited on 9/22/17 at 6:50 am
Posted on 9/22/17 at 8:30 am to LSUJuice
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How about renting a house on a lake in Switzerland?
Great idea -- although we've been to Switzerland a good bit for work, I like the concept.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 8:30 am to geauxpurple
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Barcelona
That would be on the list, except we spent a week there in 2015.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 8:32 am to baldona
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Where are you going to be OP? I'd probably opt for something a shorter train ride away from where you will be already?
We'll be in the UK (Liverpool
). I think we definitely want to get outside of the UK, as we've done it a bunch and will be back a bunch due to family in the area. quote:
I would not do a big city like London or Paris, just like America it's harder with kids. Too many people, traffic, the busy subways are hard, etc. The big city is just not as relaxing for the parents imo than smaller places. I would also not do a city with a lot of stairs like Rome, Anywhere in Greece, etc. Flat for a stroller is much easier.
Given that, the mid size and small towns in Europe are fantastic with kids.
Beer gardens are absolutely fantastic with kids. Especially in the burbs and small towns many have grassy areas and even small playgrounds just for kids to play while the parents socialize.
Generally speaking it's still easier to use a rental car than the subway with kids. Strollers are harder going up the stairs and what not. If you just have one kid you could get a backpack carrier? Something like an above ground train or bus are great with kids though.
This is really helpful advice! We've traveled a lot, but doing it with kids is a whole other deal.
We do only have the one kiddo, so a carrier isn't an issue, but I think we will plan on some lightweight stroller, to the extent we can use it.
This post was edited on 9/22/17 at 8:34 am
Posted on 9/22/17 at 12:13 pm to o0 ecdysis 0o
Our favorite thing to do with the kids easily, was the Pubs and beer gardens in small towns or the country. The ones in the parks in the bigger cities are solid also. So many of them have areas for the kids to be kids. We'd hit them nightly, heck twice a day if available. My wife would sit at a table and talk with locals or enjoy some peace, and our kids would almost always make friends with someone else's.
I'll never forget, my youngest had a runny nose and the Brit parent came and let me know our daughter had candles.
I would say without a doubt overall European cities are probably more kid friendly than the US. Euros are used to living with kids in confined and smaller spaces, so they are more used to supplying kids with activities when in public.
I'll never forget, my youngest had a runny nose and the Brit parent came and let me know our daughter had candles.
I would say without a doubt overall European cities are probably more kid friendly than the US. Euros are used to living with kids in confined and smaller spaces, so they are more used to supplying kids with activities when in public.
Posted on 9/23/17 at 10:22 am to o0 ecdysis 0o
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