Family destinations: family-friendly countries and places for kids

In Saudi Arabia

Family things to do in Qiddiya

Place	Why go with your family
The Six Flags park	The Kingdom's first international theme park and Six Flags' first outside North America, opened on 31 December 2025 with six lands and dozens of rides.
The Falcons Flight coaster	Billed as the tallest, longest and fastest coaster in the world, launching off the Tuwaiq cliff.
Family and children's rides	Gentle areas and rides for little ones beside the coasters, with shows and restaurants.
The Aquarabia water park	The largest water park in the Middle East, opened on 23 April 2026 on 250,000 square metres in eight zones, with 22 rides and experiences, four of them world records.
Surftopia	An artificial wave pool where you learn to surf inside the park.

Family things to do in Riyadh

Place	Why go with your family
Boulevard World and Boulevard City	Two entertainment zones that open in winter: the countries of the world in one place, with restaurants and family shows.
Mall play parks	At Riyadh Park, Al Nakheel Mall and Panorama Mall: air-conditioned fun for children all year.
Riyadh Park, Al Nakheel and Granada	For family shopping, restaurants and games.

Family things to do in Jeddah

Place	Why go with your family
Al Shallal Theme Park	An amusement park on the Corniche with rides for all ages and an ice rink.
Al Salam Mall and Aziz Mall	Well-known family shopping choices in Jeddah.

Family things to do in Abha

Place	Why go with your family
Abha cable cars	Cable car rides over the valleys between stations such as the Green Mountain.
Habala hanging village	A village on the edge of a high cliff, reached by a thrilling cable car ride.

Family things to do in Al Khobar and Dammam

Place	Why go with your family
Dammam Waterfront	Gardens, fountains and children's play areas by the sea.
Half Moon Beach	A crescent-shaped sandy beach surrounded by dunes.
Al Othaim Mall Dammam	Family shopping, restaurants and a play area.

Family things to do in Taif

Place	Why go with your family
Al Hada cable car and Al Kar village	Cable cars take you down from the Al Hada summit to Al Kar tourist village over the Sarawat Mountains; the village has water games and restaurants.
Taif Rose Festival	Exhibitions and family events celebrating the rose season.

Family things to do in Jazan

Place	Why go with your family
Farasan Islands	An archipelago of white beaches and coral reefs, home to the Farasan gazelle and migrating birds.
Al Marjan Island	Golden-sand beaches for swimming, diving and water sports.

Family things to do in Yanbu

Place	Why go with your family
Yanbu Industrial City waterfront	Beaches, promenades and green spaces for families by the sea.
Umluj islands	An archipelago of about 100 islands with turquoise water and white beaches, known as the Saudi Maldives.

Family things to do in Al Jubail

Place	Why go with your family
Al Fanateer Beach	Jubail's newest beach: lawns, a sandy beach about a kilometre long, shades and play areas for children.
Al Nakheel, Taiba and Darin beaches	Well-organised beaches with family facilities.

Family things to do in Rabigh

Place	Why go with your family
The Mastoura corniche and beach	A developed corniche and a swimming beach on the Red Sea.
Yam Beach	A sandy beach on the coast of Al Bilsan.

Abroad

Family things to do in Dubai · United Arab Emirates · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
IMG Worlds of Adventure	One of the world's largest indoor theme parks, with Marvel, Cartoon Network and dinosaur zones.
Dubai Parks and Resorts	Legoland Dubai, Motiongate and Real Madrid World, reopened on 7 October 2026 after a temporary closure.
Global Village	Pavilions from around the world with markets, food and shows, in the winter season.
Aquaventure (Atlantis)	One of the world's biggest water parks, on Palm Jumeirah.
Ski Dubai	Real snow slopes inside Mall of the Emirates.

Family things to do in Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Ferrari World	High-speed car rides under a giant red roof, including one of the world's fastest roller coasters.
Warner Bros. World	An indoor theme park in the worlds of Batman, Superman and Looney Tunes.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi	An indoor marine park with shows and sea life.
Yas Waterworld	A water park for all ages.

Family things to do in Sharjah · United Arab Emirates · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Sharjah Aquarium	21 tanks with more than a hundred species of the Arabian Gulf.
Khor Fakkan	A town on the east coast between the mountains, with a beach, an amphitheatre and a waterfall.

Family things to do in Al Ain · United Arab Emirates · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Green Mubazzarah	Lawns at the foot of the mountain with hot springs, a small lake and a children's train.
Al Ain Zoo	A large zoo founded by Sheikh Zayed in 1968, with giraffes, tigers and oryx.

Family things to do in Fujairah · United Arab Emirates · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Snoopy Island	A small rock near the shore with reefs and turtles for snorkelling.
Al Aqah beach	A calm beach between the mountains and the sea.

Family things to do in Turkey · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Mount Uludağ	A cable car up to Bursa's forests and peaks, with skiing in winter.
Lara and Konyaaltı beaches	Long beaches and family resorts on the Mediterranean.
The Land of Legends	A large theme and water park for the family.

Family things to do in Istanbul · Turkey · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Emaar Square Mall	An aquarium, an underwater zoo and a cinema.
Isfanbul (formerly Vialand)	Istanbul's best-known theme park, with roller coasters and rides for children, plus a mall and hotel.
Miniatürk	Turkey's landmarks as miniature models in one park.

Family things to do in Antalya · Turkey · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Antalya Aquarium	One of the world's largest aquariums, with a long glass tunnel.
Olympos cable car	Takes you to the top of Mount Tahtalı, about 2,365 m, with views over the coast.
Ancient Side	Ruins on a peninsula in the sea, next to a beach and restaurants.

Family things to do in Sapanca · Turkey · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The Kartepe cable car	A new cable car up to the Samanlı Mountains, looking over Lake Sapanca and the Gulf of İzmit together.
Kuzuyayla Nature Park	A forested plateau with walking paths, a small lake and family picnic spots.
Ormanya	A nature park in the forest with wildlife and family walking trails.
Kartepe ski resort	A ski resort close to Istanbul, with green forests in summer.

Family things to do in Fethiye · Turkey · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Ölüdeniz beach and the Blue Lagoon	A calm turquoise lagoon inside a nature park, ideal for swimming and families.
Paragliding from Babadağ	Take off from about 2,000 metres with a professional pilot and fly over the lagoon and the sea before landing on the beach.

Family things to do in the UK · United Kingdom

Place	Why go with your family
Legoland Windsor	A children's theme park in a world of Lego bricks.
Alton Towers	The UK's largest theme park.

Family things to do in London · United Kingdom

Place	Why go with your family
Harrods	London's most famous store: luxury brands, celebrated food halls, and perfume, toy and jewellery departments.
Regent Street	International stores, including Hamleys toy shop.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour (Harry Potter)	The sets of the Harry Potter films.

Family things to do in Gabala and Sheki · Azerbaijan · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The Tufandag cable car	Four cable car lines up to the Tufandag peaks with views over the forests, and skiing in winter.
Gabaland	A family amusement park in the middle of nature.
Shahdag resort	A mountain resort for skiing in winter, and cable cars and nature in summer.

Family things to do in Bahrain · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Bahrain International Circuit	Home of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, with driving experiences.
Janat Dilmun Water Park	Bahrain's largest water park, themed on the Dilmun civilisation.
Marassi Galleria	A modern beachfront mall at Marassi Al Bahrain.

Family things to do in Qatar · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Katara Cultural Village	An amphitheatre, ornate mosques, a beach and restaurants, with cultural events all year.
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum	An interactive journey through the history of sport, fun for children and adults.
Meryal Waterpark	A water park with an 85-metre slide tower that holds two Guinness World Records.
Khor Al Adaid (the Inland Sea)	Sand dunes that meet the sea, with 4x4 desert safaris.

Family things to do in Kuwait · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre	A complex of science, natural history, space and Islamic history museums, fun for the whole family.
The Scientific Center	Aquariums and a discovery hall for children, on the sea.
Failaka Island	An island with Greek ruins and older remains from the Dilmun era, and quiet beaches.

Family things to do in Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Nabq Protected Area	Mangroves, quiet beaches and wildlife on the Gulf of Aqaba coast.
SOHO Square	A family entertainment plaza with restaurants, an ice rink and a dancing fountain show every evening.

Family things to do in Hurghada · Egypt · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The Hurghada Grand Aquarium	Egypt's largest aquarium, with more than a thousand sea creatures.
Makadi Water World	A large water park with slides and play areas for children.
A desert safari	Quad bikes and camels in the Eastern Desert at sunset.
El Gouna	A town on blue lagoons and canals, with a marina and calm beaches.

Family things to do in Egypt's north coast · Egypt · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
New Alamein and its beaches	A modern seaside city with a promenade, towers and white sand beaches, named Capital of Arab Resorts for 2025.
Agiba beach	A cove between cliffs and caves with turquoise water, loveliest at sunset.

Family things to do in Penang · Malaysia · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Batu Ferringhi beach	The island's best-known beach, and its evening market.
Penang National Park	Forest trails ending at Turtle Beach and Monkey Beach.
ESCAPE Penang	An adventure and water park for the family, with one of the world's longest water slides.

Family things to do in Langkawi · Malaysia · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The SkyCab and SkyBridge	A cable car up Mount Machinchang, and a curved bridge hanging over the forest with views of the sea and islands.
Cenang beach	The island's best-known beach, with restaurants, shops and lovely sunsets.
Tanjung Rhu beach	A quiet beach of white sand and clear water among the rocks.
Underwater World Langkawi	An aquarium with a glass tunnel, penguins and tropical fish.

Family things to do in Chamonix · France

Place	Why go with your family
Aiguille du Midi	A cable car climbing in two stages to 3,842 metres facing Mont Blanc, with a glass box hanging over the void at the top, called «Step into the Void».
Brévent cable car	Climbs from the village centre to 2,525 metres, with a full view of the Mont Blanc range from the opposite side.
The ice cave	A cave carved into the glacier afresh every year, reached by a new gondola and then steps.
Glaciorium	An interactive exhibition on glaciers and the history of the Mer de Glace, good for children.
The Flégère balconies	Wide views over the valley and the peaks, with easy family trails.

Family things to do in Paris · France

Place	Why go with your family
The Luxembourg and Tuileries gardens	The best-loved gardens of Paris for walking and sitting with the family.
Disneyland Paris	Two parks for the family, about 40 minutes from central Paris.
Parc Astérix	A French theme park with rides for all ages.

Family things to do in Tbilisi · Georgia · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The sulphur baths	Brick-domed baths over warm sulphur springs, with private rooms for families.
Mtatsminda Park	A theme park on a mountaintop above Tbilisi, with a Ferris wheel and city views.
Tbilisi's malls	Tbilisi Mall and East Point for brands, restaurants and children's play.

Family things to do in Batumi · Georgia · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The Batumi Dolphinarium	Dolphin shows for the family, about 35 minutes.
The Argo cable car	A ride of about 10 minutes over the city to Mount Anuria, with a restaurant and views of the sea and port.

Family things to do in Gudauri · Georgia · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The Gudauri slopes	Slopes from about 2,000 to 3,276 metres, with easy runs for beginners, hard ones for experts, and ski schools for children.
The lifts to the peaks	Lifts that carry you above the snow with views of the Caucasus peaks, even if you don't ski.

Family things to do in Borjomi and Bakuriani · Georgia · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Borjomi Central Park	A park in the valley among the forests, with the pavilion where you taste Borjomi mineral water at its source, mineral pools, children's rides and walking trails.
Borjomi cable car	Climbs from the park to a hilltop with views over the valley and the forested mountains around it.
Bakuriani slopes	A quiet resort among pine forests, with gentle slopes, ski schools and a short beginners' lift, ideal for families and children.
Bakuriani meadows in summer	Green meadows and walking trails among the mountains once the snow melts.

Family things to do in Singapore · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Universal Studios Singapore	A theme park built around film worlds, with halal restaurants and a prayer room.
Singapore Oceanarium	A huge marine life aquarium opened in July 2025, three times larger than the former aquarium.
Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Bird Paradise	The Mandai wildlife parks, with halal dining options.

Family things to do in Barcelona · Spain

Place	Why go with your family
Barceloneta beach	The city's best-known beach, with a long promenade and seafront restaurants.
The Barcelona Aquarium	An aquarium with a glass tunnel and sharks overhead.
Tibidabo	An old amusement park on a mountaintop, with views over Barcelona and the sea.

Family things to do in the Dolomites · Italy

Place	Why go with your family
Seceda	A cable car to a grassy ridge ending in jagged, saw-tooth peaks, one of the most famous views in the Alps.
Cortina d'Ampezzo	An elegant mountain town that hosted the Winter Olympics in February 2026.
Ortisei and Val Gardena	Wooden villages famous for woodcarving, and a base for cable cars in summer and winter.
The Sella Ronda ski circuit	A ski loop of about 40 kilometres around the Sella massif, through four valleys.

Family things to do in the Italian lakes · Italy

Place	Why go with your family
The Monte Baldo cable car	A cabin that rotates as it climbs to a summit overlooking the whole lake.
Gardaland	Italy's best-known theme park, on the shores of Lake Garda.
Stresa	A lakeside town with a long promenade and old villas, and a cable car up the Mottarone.

Family things to do in Interlaken · Switzerland

Place	Why go with your family
Harder Kulm	A funicular from Interlaken to a viewpoint over both lakes and the snowy peaks.
Grindelwald First	A cable car to a walkway clinging to the cliff, with views of the Alpine peaks.
The Schilthorn	A summit with a revolving restaurant, reached by a new cable car line completed in April 2026, including the world's steepest cable car.
First to Lake Bachalpsee	An easy walk of about 3 kilometres to a lake reflecting the snowy Alpine peaks.
The Männlichen–Kleine Scheidegg panorama trail	An almost flat path of about 5.6 kilometres facing the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, good for families.

Family things to do in Lucerne · Switzerland

Place	Why go with your family
The Swiss Museum of Transport	Switzerland's most popular museum: trains, cars, planes and a planetarium, great for children.
Mount Pilatus	The world's steepest cogwheel railway at 48%, a cable car and views over the lake.
The Stanserhorn CabriO	A cable car with an open upper deck you ride in the open air, with views of ten lakes.

Family things to do in Zurich · Switzerland

Place	Why go with your family
Zurich Zoo and the Masoala rainforest	A large zoo with a covered rainforest, elephants and animals from every continent.
Seealpsee and the Ebenalp	A cable car to a mountain with ancient caves and an inn clinging to the cliff, then a walk down to a clear green lake.
The Säntis	A cable car to a 2,502-metre summit with views of the mountains of six countries on clear days.

Family things to do in Zermatt · Switzerland

Place	Why go with your family
The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise	Europe's highest cable car station at 3,883 metres, with an ice palace inside the glacier and snow all year.
Sunnegga and Lake Leisee	An underground funicular takes 4 minutes to a viewpoint and a small lake with a children's play area.
Saas-Fee	A car-free glacier village among peaks over 4,000 metres, with a cable car to permanent snow.

Family things to do in St. Moritz · Switzerland

Place	Why go with your family
Diavolezza	A cable car to a viewpoint over the Bernina peaks and glaciers.
Walking on the frozen lakes	Walking and cross-country trails across the frozen Engadin lakes, loveliest on Lake Sils at sunset.
Skiing at Corviglia and Corvatsch	Sunny slopes overlooking the lakes, for beginners and experts.

Family things to do in Vienna · Austria

Place	Why go with your family
Schönbrunn Zoo	The world's oldest zoo still in operation.
Haus des Meeres	An aquarium and tropical zoo inside an old flak tower, with about 10,000 animals.
The Prater and the Giant Wheel	A historic amusement park, with a Ferris wheel that is one of Vienna's symbols.

Family things to do in Salzburg · Austria

Place	Why go with your family
Hellbrunn Palace and its trick fountains	Fountains that surprise visitors with hidden jets, loved by children.
Lake Wolfgang	A clear lake with the villages of St Wolfgang and St Gilgen, boats and a cable car.

Family things to do in Innsbruck · Austria

Place	Why go with your family
The Nordkette cable car	From the city centre to the Hafelekar summit at 2,256 metres in about 20 minutes, with views over the city and the peaks.
The Stubai Glacier	Skiing from autumn to early summer, and the Top of Tyrol platform at 3,210 metres.
The Hintertux Glacier	The only place in Austria where you can ski all year round.
Seefeld	A village on a sunny plateau, for walks in summer and cross-country skiing in winter.

Family things to do in Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The Trebević cable car	A cable car up Mount Trebević with views over the city and valley.
The Jahorina and Bjelašnica mountains	Ski resorts in winter, and green nature and mountain restaurants in summer.

Family things to do in Oman · Salalah and Oman · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Ain Razat and Ain Athum	Springs among the rocks and trees, quiet places for families.
Mughsail beach and its blowholes	A wide beach with sea spouts shooting up through the rocks.

Family things to do in Agadir · Morocco · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Agadir Oufella Kasbah and the cable car	The ruins of a historic kasbah on the hill, with the words «God, Country, King» and a view over the whole bay; a cable car climbs to it from the city.
Agadir beach and promenade	A long crescent of sand and a wide seafront promenade with restaurants and cafés.
Crocoparc	Hundreds of crocodiles among lovely botanical gardens, a fun stop for children.
Legzira beach	A huge red rock arch on the ocean, and lovely cliffs at sunset.

Family things to do in Bangkok · Thailand · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Safari World	An open zoo you drive through, and a marine park with shows.
Dream World	A theme park with family rides and an indoor snow town.
Sea Life Bangkok	An aquarium with a glass tunnel and sharks.

Family things to do in Phuket · Thailand · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Coral and Racha islands	Nearby islands for a half-day trip, with snorkelling and quiet beaches.
Kata and Karon beaches	Wide sandy beaches that suit families.
Kamala beach	A quiet family beach away from the crowds.
Andamanda Phuket	The island's largest water park, with rides inspired by Thai legends.

Family things to do in Koh Samui · Thailand · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Ang Thong Marine Park	An archipelago of 42 islands with limestone peaks, white beaches and hidden lagoons, on a day trip with snorkelling and kayaking.
Chaweng and Lamai beaches	The island's best-known beaches, with long stretches of sand and clear water.

Family things to do in Indonesia

Place	Why go with your family
Nusa Penida	An island of stunning cliffs and beaches, the best known being Kelingking.
Komodo National Park	Home of the Komodo dragon, with pink beaches and reef diving.

Family things to do in Lombok · Indonesia

Place	Why go with your family
Tanjung Aan and the Kuta beaches	Bays of soft white sand and turquoise water between green hills.
Gili Air and Gili Meno	Two small, quiet islands with white beaches and reefs for snorkelling with turtles.
Pink Beach	Pink sand from fragments of red coral, and clear water.
Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls	Two waterfalls in the forest, on a short path that suits families.

Family things to do in Bali · Indonesia

Place	Why go with your family
Nusa Dua beaches	Calm beaches with clear water and resorts, good for families.
Jimbaran beach	A quiet beach whose restaurants are known for seafood at sunset.
Waterbom Bali	A world-class water park with one of Asia's steepest slides.
Bali Safari Park	African and Asian animals on safari rides, with family shows.
Tirta Empul	A spring temple with pools of clear water flowing from the source.

Family things to do in the Black Forest · Germany

Place	Why go with your family
The Feldberg	The Black Forest's highest peak (1,493 metres), with a cable car up to the Bismarck monument, and skiing and sledging in winter.
Europa-Park	Germany's largest theme park, with areas themed on European countries and a festive winter season.
Rulantica	An indoor water park next to Europa-Park, open daily all year.

Family things to do in Santorini · Greece

Place	Why go with your family
Perissa and Perivolos beaches	The island's longest beaches, with black volcanic sand and clear water.
Kamari beach	Black sand and pebbles beneath Mesa Vouno, with a promenade of restaurants.
The Red Beach	A beach beneath rare red volcanic cliffs.

Family things to do in Crete · Greece

Place	Why go with your family
Balos Lagoon	A shallow turquoise lagoon between a sandbar and the island of Gramvousa, among the most beautiful beaches in Greece.
Elafonissi beach	Pink sand and warm, shallow water that suits children.
Preveli beach	A small river and a palm forest that end at the sea.

Family things to do in the Netherlands · Netherlands

Place	Why go with your family
Efteling	One of Europe's oldest and loveliest theme parks, in a world of fairy tales.
Madurodam	The whole of the Netherlands in miniature.

Family things to do in Amsterdam · Netherlands

Place	Why go with your family
NEMO Science Museum	A hands-on science museum for children in a ship-shaped building.
Artis Zoo	One of Europe's oldest zoos, in the city centre.

Family things to do in the Maldives

Place	Why go with your family
Your resort's house reef	Most resorts are ringed by reefs you can snorkel straight from the beach.
A sunset dolphin cruise	A boat trip to watch the dolphins.
Hulhumalé beach	A public beach near the airport, handy for the first or last night.

Family things to do in Japan

Place	Why go with your family
Hakone	A ropeway over a volcanic valley, a boat across Lake Ashi, and hot springs.
The Sapporo Snow Festival	Giant snow and ice sculptures lit up at night in the city centre, with free entry.
Niseko	One of the world's best-known ski resorts for its powder snow, facing Mount Yotei.

Family things to do in Tokyo · Japan

Place	Why go with your family
Odaiba	An island on Tokyo Bay with views of the Rainbow Bridge, shopping centres and family entertainment.
The Ghibli Museum	The fantasy world of Japan's famous animated films, loved by grown-ups and children alike.
Akihabara	The district of electronics, games and anime, with shops several floors high.

Family things to do in Osaka · Japan

Place	Why go with your family
Universal Studios Japan	Movie worlds, and Super Nintendo World with its Donkey Kong Country area since December 2024.
The Kaiyukan aquarium	One of the world's largest aquariums, with about 30,000 creatures and two whale sharks in a giant tank.

Family things to do in Hokkaido · Japan

Place	Why go with your family
Sapporo Snow Festival	Huge snow and ice sculptures in Odori Park and other sites, with free entry.
Mount Moiwa	A ropeway to a summit overlooking the city lights, one of Japan's finest night views.
Otaru Canal	An old canal lined with stone warehouses, lit by lanterns during the Snow Light Path festival in February.
Asahiyama Zoo	Famous for its penguin walk through the snow every winter, plus polar bears and foxes.
Biei and Furano	White hills and fields, and ski slopes with powder snow.

Family things to do in Seoul · South Korea · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Lotte World	An indoor and outdoor theme park on a lake.
Everland	Korea's largest theme park, with a zoo and safari rides.

Family things to do in Jeju Island · South Korea · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Udo Island	A small island to explore by bicycle, between beaches, fields and cliffs.
Hyeopjae Beach	White sand and clear turquoise water, facing Biyangdo Island.

Family things to do in Guangzhou · China · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Chimelong	A safari park you tour by train among the animals, plus a theme park and family shows.
Window of the World	A park of miniature replicas of the world's famous landmarks, with evening shows.

Family things to do in Beijing · China · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The Mutianyu Wall	A restored section among green mountains, less crowded, with a cable car up and a toboggan down.
Universal Beijing	A theme park of famous movie worlds, rides and shows.

Family things to do in Harbin · China · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Ice and Snow World	A city of ice palaces and sculptures lit up in colour at night, with long ice slides.
Yabuli skiing	China's largest ski resort, with a long snow season.

Family things to do in Sochi · Russia · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Rosa Khutor resort	Russia's best-known ski resort and host of the 2014 Olympics, with slopes for every level and a mountain village on the river.
Cable cars to the peaks	Cable cars that take you up to peaks over 2,000 metres with views of the Caucasus, even if you don't ski.
Sochi Park	A theme park styled on Russian fairy tales, with rides for adults and children.
The Arboretum (Dendrarium)	A historic botanical garden from 1892 with over 1,000 species of trees, and a cable car to its upper part.

Family things to do in Moscow · Russia · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Moskvarium	One of Europe's largest aquariums, with more than 12,000 sea and river animals.
Gorky Park	A riverside park of paths and cafés, with ice skating in winter.
The Nikulin Circus	A historic circus since 1880, named after the famous clown Yuri Nikulin, with shows that suit families.

Family things to do in Da Nang · Vietnam

Place	Why go with your family
Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge	A long cable car to a summit with a French village and rides, and the Golden Bridge held up by two stone hands.
My Khe beach	A long sandy beach, one of Vietnam's best known.
The Cu Lao Cham islands	Islands with clear water for snorkelling and quiet beaches.

Family things to do in Hanoi and Ha Long · Vietnam

Place	Why go with your family
Ti Top island	Steps to a summit with a view over the whole bay, and a small beach.
Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba island	Quieter bays with green islands and small beaches, for kayaking.
The water puppet theatre	A traditional show of puppets on water that families love.
Fansipan by cable car	The highest peak in Indochina, reached by a cable car over the valleys.

Family things to do in Sri Lanka

Place	Why go with your family
Sigiriya rock	A fortress on top of a towering rock in the jungle, with water gardens and ancient paintings, on the World Heritage list.
Yala National Park	Safaris to see leopards, elephants and birds, one of Asia's best-known reserves.
Mirissa and whale watching	A lovely beach and boat trips to see blue whales.
Bentota	Resorts on a golden beach beside a calm river.

Family things to do in the Philippines · Philippines · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
El Nido	Boat trips between turquoise lagoons and beaches hidden among the limestone cliffs.
Boracay's White Beach	One of the world's best-known beaches, with soft sand and enchanting sunsets.

Family things to do in Hong Kong · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Ocean Park	A theme park on the sea with aquariums, rides and a cable car, and a water park beside it.
Ngong Ping 360	A cable car ride over the sea and the green mountains of Lantau Island.
The Tian Tan Buddha	A 34-metre bronze statue on a mountaintop on Lantau Island, reached by the Ngong Ping cable car.
The Dragon's Back trail	An easy ridge walk with views of the beaches.

Family things to do in Almaty · Kazakhstan · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Kok Tobe and its cable car	A cable car from the centre to a hill with views over Almaty and the mountains.
Medeu and Shymbulak	An ice rink in the valley, and a cable car up to the Shymbulak ski resort.

Family things to do in Portugal

Place	Why go with your family
Benagil cave	A sea cave with an opening in its roof that lets the sun onto a small beach.
Marinha beach	One of Europe's most beautiful beaches, between golden rocks.

Family things to do in Lisbon · Portugal

Place	Why go with your family
The Lisbon Oceanarium	One of Europe's largest aquariums, with a huge ocean tank at its centre.
Parque das Nações and its cable car	A modern riverfront with a cable car over the water.
Cascais	A seaside town with beaches and a promenade.

Family things to do in Madeira · Portugal

Place	Why go with your family
The Monte cable car and tropical garden	A cable car from the seafront up to Monte, and a tropical garden with ponds and old tiles.
The Porto Moniz natural pools	Swimming pools among volcanic rocks, filled by the ocean.

Family things to do in Hungary

Place	Why go with your family
The Széchenyi Baths	One of Europe's largest thermal baths, with warm outdoor pools even in winter.
Lake Balaton	The largest lake in Central Europe, with beaches and summer towns.

Family things to do in Zakopane · Poland

Place	Why go with your family
The Kasprowy Wierch cable car	A cable car to a summit on the Slovak border with views over the Tatras.
The thermal baths	Hot-spring pools with mountain views, loved by families in winter.
The Wielka Krokiew ski jump	A famous ski jump with a view over the town.

Family things to do in Albania · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The beaches and islets of Ksamil	Crystal-clear turquoise water and small islands close to the shore.
The Albanian Riviera	The beaches of Dhërmi and Himarë below the mountains, and a mountain road with superb views over the Llogara Pass.
The Dajti Express cable car	A cable car up Mount Dajti with views over the whole of Tirana.

Family things to do in Finland

Place	Why go with your family
Santa Claus Village	A village on the Arctic Circle line with wooden cabins and a wintry atmosphere that children love.
Linnanmäki amusement park	Finland's best-known amusement park, with views over the city.

Family things to do in Iceland

Place	Why go with your family
Reynisfjara black beach	Black sand and basalt columns above the ocean.
The Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon	Blue icebergs floating in a lagoon, and Diamond Beach with chunks of ice on black sand.
Diamond Beach	Clear chunks of ice glittering on black sand, washed ashore from the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
Dyrhólaey	A huge rock arch over the sea, puffins in summer, and a view over Reynisfjara beach.
Djúpalónssandur	A beach of smooth black pebbles below volcanic rocks on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.

Family things to do in Sweden

Place	Why go with your family
Drottningholm Palace	The royal family's residence with its wide gardens, on the World Heritage list.
Gröna Lund	A historic amusement park on the water in the heart of Stockholm.
Liseberg	One of the largest amusement parks in Scandinavia.

Family things to do in Armenia · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The Wings of Tatev cable car	One of the longest cable cars in the world, crossing a deep gorge with stunning views.
Tsaghkadzor resort	A mountain resort for skiing in winter, and cable car rides and walks in summer.
Khor Virap and Mount Ararat	A monastery on a hill facing the snowy peak of Ararat, one of Armenia's finest views.

Family things to do in Tunisia · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Hammamet and Sousse	Golden beaches and resorts, and the walled old town of Sousse.
Djerba	A quiet island of beaches, white houses and traditional markets.

Family things to do in South Africa · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
The Garden Route	A coastal road through forests, lagoons and beaches, from Knysna to Tsitsikamma.
Gold Reef City	A theme park themed on the old gold mines.

Family things to do in Cape Town · South Africa · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Table Mountain by cable car	A rotating cable car to a flat summit with views over the city and the ocean.
The Two Oceans Aquarium	An aquarium of fish from the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
Boulders Beach and its penguins	A colony of African penguins on a small beach among the boulders.
Camps Bay beach	A white beach below the Twelve Apostles mountains.

Family things to do in Kenya

Place	Why go with your family
Amboseli	Herds of elephants in front of the snowy summit of Kilimanjaro.
Diani beach	White sand and turquoise water lined with palm trees.

Family things to do in Zanzibar

Place	Why go with your family
Nungwi and Kendwa	The island's loveliest beaches in the north, good for swimming most of the time.
Paje beach	White sand and wide tides, a favourite for wind sports.
Mnemba Atoll	Snorkelling trips among reefs and colourful fish, and sometimes dolphins.

Family things to do in the Seychelles · Seychelles · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Anse Source d'Argent	One of the world's best-known beaches, with pink granite boulders and shallow water.
Anse Lazio	An enchanting beach of turquoise water between the rocks.
Cycling on La Digue	A quiet island you get around by bike, between beaches and giant tortoises.
Beau Vallon beach	A long, calm beach that suits swimming and families.

Family things to do in Mauritius · Visa-free

Place	Why go with your family
Casela Nature Park	Animals and family adventures in the heart of nature.
Grand Baie	A lively bay of beaches, boat trips and shopping.

Family things to do in Canada

Place	Why go with your family
Banff and its gondola	A mountain town in Canada's first national park, and a gondola to a summit with wide views.
Whistler	One of North America's best-known ski resorts, with green mountains in summer.

Family things to do in Belgium

Place	Why go with your family
Mini-Europe	Europe's famous landmarks in miniature, loved by families.
Pairi Daiza	A zoo voted Europe's best, with giant pandas and a new tropical world since 2026.

Family things to do in Australia

Place	Why go with your family
Bondi Beach and the coastal walk	Australia's best-known beach, and a clifftop walk to Coogee.
Taronga Zoo	Australian animals with a view over the harbour.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade	Thousands of little penguins leave the sea for their burrows at sunset.
Whitehaven Beach	Fine white sand and turquoise water in the Whitsunday Islands.
Gold Coast theme parks	Dreamworld, Sea World and Movie World in one place.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best family-friendly countries from Saudi Arabia?

The UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, Georgia and Azerbaijan are among the closest and most family-friendly, with theme parks, water parks, nature and direct flights; in Asia, Singapore and Thailand; in Europe, Switzerland and Austria.

Which family-friendly countries are visa-free for Saudis?

United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Malaysia, Georgia, Singapore, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Salalah and Oman, Morocco, Thailand, South Korea, China, Russia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Albania, Armenia, Tunisia, South Africa, Seychelles, Mauritius; some ask for an online registration before travel.

Where can I find places for children in each city?

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