travel
March 6, 2026
‘In Switzerland, it’s possible to sledge between two railway stations’: readers’ favourite family adventures in Europe
Alpine playgrounds, unforgettable train rides and white-water rafting feature in our readers’ family trips from Norway to the Netherlands. Tell us about a trip to a UK national park or national nature reserve – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher.
TL;DR
- A family enjoyed a sledging adventure between Preda and Bergün in Switzerland after taking the Bernina Express.
- Interrailing to Venice allowed a family of five to experience the city with fewer crowds.
- The Swiss Alps offered family-friendly playgrounds, cable car rides with karaoke, and activities like marble runs and fondue backpacks.
- A family trip to Norway included hiking Jotunheimen National Park, climbing Galdhøpiggen, glacier exploration, and white-water rafting.
- A Dutch road trip featured a stay at Duinrell Eurocamp, the Efteling theme park, and a relaxing end on the island of Texel.
- A family walked to the Grande Cascade waterfall in the Cirque de Gavarnie, encountering wildlife like marmots and lammergeiers.
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