What European country/city would you go with an 8 year old?

[Anonymous]

Looking to spend 4-5 days. We will be in Sweden first. Looked into Copenhagen but it doesn't look super interesting. We don't travel a lot and it's my DC first time traveling international so trying to get more bang for our buck (as far as "seeing" things) on this trip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looking to spend 4-5 days. We will be in Sweden first. Looked into Copenhagen but it doesn't look super interesting. We don't travel a lot and it's my DC first time traveling international so trying to get more bang for our buck (as far as "seeing" things) on this trip.

OP here - going in May and we'll be out of Malmo in Sweden

[Anonymous]

Why not stay in Sweden? Stockholm has plenty of museums and things to do.

[Anonymous]

Amsterdam

[Anonymous]

Your kid isn't going to remember anything, so pick a place you like with things you want to do.

[Anonymous]

London
Belgium (Brussels and Bruges)

[Anonymous]

Body shop

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your kid isn't going to remember anything, so pick a place you like with things you want to do.

At 8 they remember dodo

[Anonymous]

Athens, Rome, London or Paris will have famous things she’s seen in TV/movies/books. That may make it more interesting to an 8yo.

[Anonymous]

What does your kid like doing? Art stuff, food stuff, history stuff, science stuff, outdoorsy stuff?

My kid loved Copenhagen, btw. Tivoli gardens, a boat tour and kayaking, some cool old neighborhoods, lots of pastries, a couple castles.

Malmo is also great (kayaking in the canals, some great food) but small. There is some cool countryside to explore around there though, and so easily accessible by train.

Some options available by short, cheap flight-- Berlin or Hamburg, Oslo, Stockholm.

What time of year? I would not go Oslo or Stockholm outside of the summer months unless your kid is great with cold and likes cold-weather activities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your kid isn't going to remember anything, so pick a place you like with things you want to do.

OP said 8, not 4. An 8 yr old will remember a big trip like this (though they might not remember the same stuff you do, or the stuff you expect them to remember). I'd make sure not to pack too much in and try to keep it low stress, as that will maximize the good memories for both of you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looking to spend 4-5 days. We will be in Sweden first. Looked into Copenhagen but it doesn't look super interesting. We don't travel a lot and it's my DC first time traveling international so trying to get more bang for our buck (as far as "seeing" things) on this trip.

Maybe southern France. Or possibly the Lake District of England if outdoors and walks are your thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your kid isn't going to remember anything, so pick a place you like with things you want to do.

Not true. Do you even have an 8 year old? No memories of your own experiences when you were 8? Sad if not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looking to spend 4-5 days. We will be in Sweden first. Looked into Copenhagen but it doesn't look super interesting. We don't travel a lot and it's my DC first time traveling international so trying to get more bang for our buck (as far as "seeing" things) on this trip.

I'm surprised about your thoughts on Copenhagen. It's amazing for kids. It's a very manageable city with lots of cool things - Tivoli Gardens, boat rides, castles, viking museums, etc. If it's warm out, you can even swim right off city piers and there are many smaller beaches there. Easy train system.

[Anonymous]

I was planning to take my then 9 yr old to CPH when the pandemic hit. I feel like we missed a great window. We had planned to go to the museums—they have Viking ships that kids can explore. I planned a day to Billud to see the Lego factory and of course Legoland. We were going to bounce down the Havnegade. They have sidewalk trampolines! Add then I planned to take them to Tivoli gardens. I would reconsider CPH