The Best Places to Travel in Europe with a Baby

For new parents who love to travel, carrying a toddler might seem like quite the task. However, traveling with a baby can be easier than you expect and finding the right travel destinations is key to a successful family trip. Here are our top 5 travel destinations in Europe with a baby, plus some tips and tricks to make traveling with your baby easier than ever.

1. Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is a city of bright colors and fairy tales that babies (and parents) will love. When the weather is nice, visit the Tivoli Gardens and enjoy the amusement stalls and beautiful flower gardens.

Also visit The Blue Planet, Copenhagen's famous aquarium with over 20,000 creatures to keep your baby entertained. Copenhagen is also a great city for walking tours, which means you can avoid using public transport or driving too much.

Bring this flexible travel stroller to simplify the experience.

2. Granada, Spain

With beautiful architecture from Spain's Moorish era, Granada has a lot to offer parents. For a complete tour of the city and resting your legs, hop on the Hop-On Hop-Off City Train, an enclosed tram that takes you across the city. While your baby sleeps peacefully, you can listen to interesting details from the history of Spain. Be sure to also visit the beautiful Alhambra Palace, stroll through the gardens and get a glimpse of Spain in a different era.

3. Munich, Germany

The German city of Munich may be best known for Oktoberfest, but it also has plenty to offer families. Munich is an easily walkable city and is home to many family-friendly parks. This includes the 89-hectare Hellabrunn Zoo with pony and camel rides for children.

If you want to pick up a souvenir or two, visit Obletter, a multi-level toy store with over 16,000 toys.

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4. Lisbon, Portugal

This coastal city in Portugal is steeped in a culture that loves children, and many restaurants offer kid-friendly play areas. If you want to relax and sunbathe with your child, Lisbon is a great city.

Unfortunately, Lisbon is not very walkable as the city is built on steep hills leading up from the coast. However, there is a tram that takes you around so you can rest your feet and still see the sights.

5. Tuscany, Italy

Feeling welcome is important, and Italy is another European country that loves babies. Also, public nursing is allowed, which is a nice perk for new parents.

Whether you decide to head to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, stroll through Florence's Gothic Cathedral, or just drive through the iconic rolling fields of Tuscany, you and your baby will absolutely love this part of Italy.

Pack this collapsible travel cot to keep your baby comfy in any hotel room.

Use these tips to travel better with baby

Try these 5 tips to make your family trip a success.

Carry your baby in a sling

Strollers are heavy, difficult to get on a plane and just plain awkward. If possible, try to avoid taking a stroller with you by taking your baby with you.

Using a sling keeps your child close to you where they feel most secure, but it also keeps your arms free to carry luggage, open doors, eat and take photos to cherish those memories forever!

Purchase disposable baby gear at the destination

Don't worry about packing tons of extra diapers: just bring enough for the trip. You can always buy basic baby items once you arrive at your destination. Any local supermarket or pharmacy will stock what you need.

Use trains to get around

If your journey involves using public transport, a train is the absolute safest method. Luckily, Europe is full of trains, which makes your journey even easier. You can take your baby with you, and in many cases they can travel for free!

If your family trip to Europe is tackled by car or train, you will really appreciate this activity tray.

Instead of getting around, plan for a travel hub

While it's tempting to plan a few nights in Italy, a couple in Spain, a couple in Denmark, etc., be careful not to overbook your trip.

Instead of planning fewer nights in more places, plan more nights in fewer places. Ideally, find cities that you can call your "home base" and spend the entire trip in a hotel room or apartment. This makes travel easier for your baby while still allowing you to take day trips to nearby destinations.

Avoid the summer months in southern Europe

Southern Europe gets very hot in summer: Temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) on several days in a row are not uncommon.

So if you are traveling with your baby it might be best to avoid July and August. But don't worry, you can catch good weather and avoid the crowds by traveling in May-June or September-October.

Traveling with your new baby might be a little more challenging than before, but it's totally worth it. For a couple who fell in love with travel before expanding their family, introducing your baby to new experiences and cultures will leave an impression that will last a lifetime. Best of all, you'll strengthen your family bonds and develop precious memories together.

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