European Road Trip Itineraries with Kids

Real family road trips through Europe — tested with toddlers, mountains, lakes, ferry rides and plenty of snack stops along the way. If you're planning a European adventure with kids, you're in the right place.

We love a good destination guide, but some of our favourite memories have come from the journeys in between. Road trips give you flexibility, freedom, and the chance to see multiple places in one holiday — even with a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old in tow.

This is where we share our real European road trip itineraries — including driving routes, family-friendly stops, honest tips, and everything we learned along the way (usually the hard way).

All Road Trip Itineraries

Why We Love Family Road Trips in Europe

  • Freedom to stop when the kids need a break (which is often)
  • See multiple destinations in one holiday
  • Access to mountains, lakes, beaches and cities in a single trip
  • No airport chaos once you’re on the road
  • Some of the most scenic drives in the world

Planning a European Road Trip?

Start with our Munich to Venice itinerary — or explore more destinations as we publish them.