Europe provides a wealth of experiences for youngsters, bringing history and storybook characters to life. Here are just some of the major European attractions in four popular countries that kids will love. For more top sites all around Europe, see the tours below.

France
Disneyland Paris is at the top of most kids’ dream lists, with five themed areas including Adventureland and Pirates of the Caribbean. About 35 km (22 miles) north of Paris, Parc Asterix celebrates the popular stories of Gauls and ancient Romans with roller coasters, a river rapids ride and haunted mansion. Kids will also love seeing real-life sites from the days of the Romans Empire like the amazing Pont du Gard bridge with its many arches and the arenas at Nimes and Arles.

Italy
Legionnaires dressed in military regalia await at the Colosseum and Forum in Rome, and Explora is an interactive museum specially designed for kids. Nothing brings the past to life like a stroll through the ruins of Pompeii, or a visit to the fairy tale hilltop town of medieval San Gimignano. In summer, Gardaland in northern Italy has roller coasters and water parks, and Hydromania outside Rome promises plenty of wave pools and slides.

Spain
Beaches, wildlife parks and kid-friendly museums make Spain a top destination for family travel. Visit the gardens and castle of the Alhambra in Granada, and spend time in the town of Toledo, as quirky and captivating as any Disney castle. Gaudi’s mosaics and weird architecture amaze in Barcelona, with its beaches, gardens, summertime Bubbleparc and Portaventura Wild West-themed fun park.

Germany
Germany captivates children with its Rhineland castles and candle-lit Christmas markets. Berlin and Frankfurt have hands-on kids museums, while the Europa-Park near Freiburg has Europe-themed roller coasters and water rides. Bavaria’s storybook castle of Neuschwanstein inspired Disney’s castle, and medieval towns on the Romantic Road are straight out of a Grimm’s fairytale.

Europe provides a wealth of experiences for youngsters, bringing history and storybook characters to life. Here are just some of the major European attractions in four popular countries that kids will love. For more top sites all around Europe, see the tours below.

France
Disneyland Paris is at the top of most kids’ dream lists, with five themed areas including Adventureland and Pirates of the Caribbean. About 35 km (22 miles) north of Paris, Parc Asterix celebrates the popular stories of Gauls and ancient Romans with roller coasters, a river rapids ride and haunted mansion. Kids will also love seeing real-life sites from the days of the Romans Empire like the amazing Pont du Gard bridge with its many arches and the arenas at Nimes and Arles.

Italy
Legionnaires dressed in military regalia await at the Colosseum and Forum in Rome, and Explora is an interactive museum specially designed for kids. Nothing brings the past to life like a stroll through the ruins of Pompeii, or a visit to the fairy tale hilltop town of medieval San Gimignano. In summer, Gardaland in northern Italy has roller coasters and water parks, and Hydromania outside Rome promises plenty of wave pools and slides.

Spain
Beaches, wildlife parks and kid-friendly museums make Spain a top destination for family travel. Visit the gardens and castle of the Alhambra in Granada, and spend time in the town of Toledo, as quirky and captivating as any Disney castle. Gaudi’s mosaics and weird architecture amaze in Barcelona, with its beaches, gardens, summertime Bubbleparc and Portaventura Wild West-themed fun park.

Germany
Germany captivates children with its Rhineland castles and candle-lit Christmas markets. Berlin and Frankfurt have hands-on kids museums, while the Europa-Park near Freiburg has Europe-themed roller coasters and water rides. Bavaria’s storybook castle of Neuschwanstein inspired Disney’s castle, and medieval towns on the Romantic Road are straight out of a Grimm’s fairytale.