With summer underway and the school holidays fast approaching, many parents will be planning family holidays across Europe.
The continent’s vast array of cities, areas of natural beauty and famous landmarks make it an ever-popular holiday destination. But it can still be challenging to find a getaway that will keep the entire family happy while abroad.
A world away from sightseeing and city dwelling, an adventure holiday is a great way to see some of Europe’s most captivating scenery while ensuring that all ages are catered for.
Activities from hiking and biking to white water rafting and kayaking provide entertainment during the days, with evenings spent among rolling hills, soaring mountains, quiet countryside or scenic stretches of coast.
With such a wide range of things to do and places to go, it can be difficult to know where to start when planning the perfect adventure holiday. Fortunately, several providers offer packages that take care of the planning for you; we’ve rounded up some of the best.
Find the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is self-styled as the ‘Home of Santa Claus’
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Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland and the self-styled ‘Hometown of Santa Claus’, home to a Santa Claus Village that makes it a great option for younger kids (or anyone who particularly likes Christmas). Perhaps even more alluring than the promise of visiting Saint Nick is the potential to see the Northern Lights; with dark skies and lack of light pollution in the surrounding area, the ‘season’ in this Finnish town lasts from mid-August to early April.
A holiday in Lapland brings the opportunity to go on reindeer sleigh rides, husky adventures and snowmobile excursions, as well as ice fishing and Northern Lights expeditions. Activities Abroad offers trips across Lapland (including the Swedish part); its ‘Pick and Mix’ Rovaniemi package even includes a three-night stay in an Aurora Cabin at the Apukka resort. You can choose from a range of additional activities (with prices ranging from £50 to £180 per person), while the package, starting from £915pp, incorporates airport transfers and six meals during the holiday.
An Alpine adventure in France
Chamonix and Mont Blanc are popular summer destinations in the Alps
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While the region is more famed for its winter ski offerings, the French…
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