Family holidays in South Tyrol
Holidays are the best if you travel with your family! Spending time with your loved ones, common adventures, having fun and laughing… this is good for all families. Whether adventure parks, children's playgrounds, animal parks or themed hikes – in South Tyrol, young and old are spoilt for choice!
Selected accommodations for family holidays
Lake Spa Hotel SEELEITEN
- Private beach at Lake Kaltern
- 3,600 m² wellness & beauty oasis
- Adults-only Spa & Family Spa
- Year-round childcare
- Varied weekly programme
- Exclusive wellness & pool area
- Panorama Sky Lounge
- Luxurious rooms & suites
- Directly at the Klausberg ski lifts
- Gourmet cuisine
- Charming hideaway near Meran
- Modern luxury & traditional cosiness
- Gourmet cuisine
- Wellness & spa
- Garden & tennis courts
- With farm & petting zoo
- Family-run hotel with its own alpine pasture
- Breakfast buffet with farm's own product
- Plenty of space for fun & games in the countryside
- Secure garage parking for cars, motorbikes & buses
Holidays in South Tyrol with kids
On the picturesque high alpine pasture in the Dolomites, there are many family-friendly hiking tours.
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Families will love staying in Naturns near Meran.
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Farm with outdoor swimming pool.
Frieder Blickle für Bauernbund / Roter HahnIn fact, it is sometimes not so easy to reconcile the holiday wishes of all family members. Kids love having fun, playing and activities, mothers would like to relax now and then and fathers sometimes prefer being in the mountains, biking – and convenient family offers.
How wonderful that South Tyrol in Italy is able to fulfil nearly all of these wishes: from the very best excursion destinations to first-class family hotels specialised in the well-being of kids and adults.
The best activities for families
Pfelders ski area offers family-friendly slopes and dreamlike views.
Tourismusverein Passeiertal - AlexFilz
Ice rink with skate rental in Dorf Tirol
TV Dorf Tirol - Benjamin Pfitscher
Spring is the perfect season for cosy walks and hikes across flowering fruit orchards.
IDM Südtirol - Alex Filz
In South Tyrol, there is a great variety of hiking and walking paths for the whole family.
Tourismusverein Natz-Schabs - Hannes NiederkoflerThe natural landscape in the environs of your family accommodation offers many surprises too. Family-friendly activities allow you to get to know the holiday region from its most beautiful side. So every family holiday in South Tyrol – whether spring, summer, autumn or winter – will be a great success!
Family highlights in summer
- Hiking with strollers
- Tips for rainy days
- The most beautiful playgrounds in South Tyrol
- Bike tours for the whole family
- Holidays with children at the lake
Family highlights in winter
- Fun on the slopes in the family-friendly ski areas
- Tobogganing excursions for young and old
- Whizzing across the ice
- Swimming fun in South Tyrol's swimming pools
- Visit child-friendly restaurants
Adventure parks & playgrounds
There is also a mud area and sand games.
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The wooden tree houses stand imposingly in the clearing in the forest.
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Natural bathing pond with raft, ideal for splashing around in summer.
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The playground nearby the centre of Luttach in Tauferer Ahrntal offers fun and entertainment for children.
Internet Consulting - Benedikt TrojerSouth Tyrol offers numerous adventure parks and playgrounds that are ideal for a family holiday. The Kaltern adventure park with its courses of varying levels of difficulty and the Skytrek high-ropes course in Sterzing with its impressive zip lines are highlights that are fun for children and parents alike. Thanks to comprehensive safety precautions and a professional team, both parks guarantee a carefree experience in the treetops for the whole family.
In addition to the adventure parks, the playgrounds in South Tyrol are also an attraction. The playground in the spa park with "Motorikpark" in Niederdorf is located next to an idyllic lake and under shady trees. The numerous playgrounds in the centres of South Tyrolean towns are equipped with modern play equipment and green spaces, while the playgrounds in the smaller towns are located in extensive recreational areas and offer exciting themed trails.
Cultural highlights
In the Museum of Archaeology in Bozen, visitors can see the original findings and hsitorical details about Ötzi.
Südtiroler Archäologiemuseum - Oskar Verant
Visiting the Museum of Nature in Bozen allows you to learn more about the flora, fauna and geological evolution of this region.
Naturmuseum Südtirol - Andreas Tauber
Visiting the Museum of Nature in Bozen allows you to learn more about the flora, fauna and geological evolution of this region.
Naturmuseum Südtirol - Andreas Tauber
In the Museum of Archaeology in Bozen, visitors can see the original findings and hsitorical details about Ötzi.
Südtiroler Archäologiemuseum - Oskar Verant
In the Museum of Archaeology in Bozen, visitors can see the original findings and hsitorical details about Ötzi.
Südtiroler Archäologiemuseum - Oskar Verant
Visiting the Museum of Nature in Bozen allows you to learn more about the flora, fauna and geological evolution of this region.
Naturmuseum Südtirol - Andreas Tauber
Visiting the Museum of Nature in Bozen allows you to learn more about the flora, fauna and geological evolution of this region.
Naturmuseum Südtirol - Othmar SeehauserIf you are looking for an alternative outdoor leisure programme for your kids, South Tyrol's museums and cultural attractions are an excellent option.
The best museums for kids in South Tyrol:
- Museum of People trough Time in Kurtatsch
- Museum of Nature in Bozen
- Museum of Archaeology in Bozen
- DoloMythos adventure museum in Innichen
- Folklore Museum in Dietenheim
- Fortress Franzensfeste
- Planetarium in Gummer
- Train World in Rabland
South Tyrol also organises numerous events for families throughout the year, which bring children and adults closer to South Tyrolean culture and traditions.
Freedom, space to play in nature and animals close up make the farm the perfect place for a family holiday.
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Patrick SchwienbacherRed Rooster: Family holidays on the farm
A family holiday on a Red Rooster farm means nature, adventure and real experiences for young and old. While children help feed the animals, collect fresh eggs or play in the vast meadows, parents can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the warm hospitality of their hosts. Here, a holiday becomes a shared experience – far away from the stress of everyday life and in the heart of South Tyrolean nature.
Whether pony rides, farm playgrounds or exciting insights into farm life – every farm offers unique experiences that will make children's eyes light up. The combination of healthy air, regional cuisine and authentic encounters makes a stay at a Red Rooster farm an unforgettable break for the whole family.
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Small and big horse lovers have many possibilities to practice their favourite hobby in South Tyrol and to discover the magnificent natural landscape.
IDM Südtirol/Alessandro Trovati
The well-tempered Haflinger horses are perfectly suitable for riding newbies and for children.
Reiterhof Sulfner des Waldner Norbert
Target shooting at SummerPark la Crusc in Alta Badia
Seggiovia Santa Croce – La Crusc in Alta Badia
Running, climbing, balancing, jumping, discovering, touching... Mountain adventures for kids at Meran 2000
Meran 2000 - Florian Andergassen
Family hike in Ultental
Tourismusvereinigung Ultental - Frieder Blickle
Holidays for the whole family in the environs of Meran
Tourismusvereinigung Ultental - Frieder Blickle
Family adventures at Fanes pasture in the Dolomites near St. Vigil in Enneberg
TG San Vigilio-San Martin - Alex Filz
Snowpark at Nonsberg
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Spring is the perfect season for cosy walks and hikes across flowering fruit orchards.
IDM Südtirol - Alex Filz
Lake Kaltern is a paradise for swimming and practising your most favourite water sports.
IDM Südtirol - Helmuth Rier
Be it cosy walks in the forest or exciting hikes in the mountains – South Tyrol offers a vast range of family-friendly hiking and walking paths.
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The magical, snow-covered landscape is perfect for hikes, sleigh rides and snowball fights.
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Children love the varied cross-country ski runs in the valley of Pfitsch too.
Tourismusverein Sterzing - Klaus Peterlin
On the family-friendly ski runs of Meran 2000 ski area, beginners and kids will feel like in paradise.
Meran 2000 - Manuel Kottersteger
Family on chairlift
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