Travelling with kids
The Nordic region is one of the most rewarding destinations in the world for families. It is safe, well organised, and designed, in many ways, around life spent outdoors. Children are genuinely welcome here, and the infrastructure for family travel is quietly excellent.
Scandinavia and Finland in particular suits families well. Cities are easy to walk, public transport is reliable, and the scale of things rarely feels overwhelming. Beyond the cities, the landscape opens up: hiking trails and mountain huts, fjords and archipelagos, wildlife in the wild rather than behind glass, and a culture that places real value on time spent in nature.
For families travelling in winter, the Nordics offer something close to unrivalled. 50 Degrees North has one of the broadest selections of Christmas and festive journeys available from any Nordic specialist, with options ranging from easy, hotel-based stays suited to very young children, to more active Lapland adventures for older kids. Experiences include meeting Santa in Finnish Lapland, husky safaris, reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobiling, and the possibility of watching the northern lights from your bed. Itineraries are graded by activity level and minimum age, so there is a practical starting point for most families.
Our family journeys have been put together by people who know this region well and have travelled it with their own children. The itineraries reflect that, with pacing, accommodation and experiences chosen to work for families rather than simply adapted from adult-focused routes.
Our Destination Specialists are happy to help you find the right journey for your family, taking into account the ages of your children and the kind of experience you're looking for.
