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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think all of Europe is overrated during high season. It’s awful for those of us with children under 18. [/quote]

I have adult kids and agree with this.  Summer in Europe is awful.  Crowds, heat, humidity.  Fall is much more enjoyable.  [/quote]

That's why we do Northern Europe in summer -- Scandinavia, Scotland. Copenhagen is a great city for little kids. Swedish countryside and the Norwegian fjords are beautiful and comfortable in summer with kids who like being outdoors. Scotland is a wonderful mix of a terrific city, gorgeous countryside, and some fun/interesting history -- great for tweens and young teens, especially if they are outdoorsy.

Though I personally also think the rest of Europe can be great with kids. Mine love pastries, riding trains, river tours, spectacular architecture. I'm a museum person but am realistic about what that's like for kids, so we try to arrange that so it's not the focus for them but I still get some time there. Most European capitals have pretty good infrastructure for families, in terms of playgrounds, lots of discounted tickets and free access to things for kids even if you don't live there, and plenty of places to eat that are welcoming of families (pub culture in the UK can be very kid friendly, for instance).

It's also nice that Europe is not a super long flight from the East Coast, and there are lots of direct flights.[/quote]

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