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Vacation with Children: The Best Types of Holidays, Tips for Relaxation & Exclusive Sweepstakes!

A holiday with children is a special time – filled with adventures, experiences, and shared moments that remain in memory for a long time. But what kind of family holiday is the best? What is needed so that parents find a little rest and children get their full share of enjoyment? In this article, you will receive helpful tips for your next family trip, get to know the beautiful travel destination St. Johann in Salzburg, and also have the chance to win an exclusive prize: a stay at the family-friendly Hotel Gut Berg – including tickets for the Adventure Ghost Mountain!

Table of Contents:

  • Which type of holiday is best for families?
  • Family holiday with rest – is that possible?
  • What to do with children on holiday?
  • Dream destination for families: St. Johann in Salzburg
  • Our hotel tip: Family holiday at Gut Berg
  • Win an unforgettable family holiday in St. Johann!
  • What awaits you
  • Conclusion: Family holiday with heart and guaranteed adventure

Which type of vacation is best for families?

The perfect holiday with children depends greatly on the needs of your family. Here is an overview of four popular options, each offering different advantages:

  • Bathing holiday

    Ideal for families who want to worry about nothing on holiday. All-inclusive resorts offer swimming pools, children's entertainment, and full board – perfect for relaxed days by the sea or hotel pool.

  • City trips

    For adventurous families with older children, city trips are exciting. With a centrally located holiday flat, sights, parks, and museums can be explored flexibly.

  • Active holiday

    In children's hotels or family-run lodgings in the mountains, children experience nature up close. Offers such as farmyard adventures, playgrounds, and family-friendly hikes provide fun – while parents, thanks to childcare, can also take a breather.

  • Camping holiday

    Ideal for adventurous families: Camping offers pure nature, plenty of open space, and a true outdoor experience. Many sites are family-friendly – with playgrounds, sanitary facilities, and leisure activities. Perfect for a flexible family holiday right in the heart of nature.

No matter what you choose: The best family holiday is the one where everyone feels comfortable – and together they experience unforgettable moments.

Family vacation with relaxation – is that possible?

Many parents know this: family holidays quickly become a logistical challenge. To ensure some rest is possible, it is worthwhile to choose a suitable inn or holiday home. Especially children’s inns offer relaxing services such as child care, wellness areas for parents, and varied meal options. Often, family inns not only provide different meal times to suit the needs of the children but also ensure, for example, through porridge dishes or milk stations, the perfect way to care for babies and toddlers optimally.

Another tip: Realistic expectations.

Those who take on too much quickly end up stressed during their holiday. It is better to plan fewer activities and deliberately allow time for play, rest, and small shared experiences. Alternating between active days and quieter phases also brings balance for both young and old. Parents may also take a break without feeling guilty – with a good book on the balcony of the holiday flat or a coffee with a view of the mountains.

What to do with children on vacation?

Children want to explore, romp, and marvel. All the better when the holiday place offers many varied opportunities – without having to get into the car all the time. Activities like easy hikes, animal encounters, creative play stations, or water adventures make the children’s holiday a real highlight. Whether splashing in the lake, playing mini-golf, or going on a discovery journey in nature – the important thing is that everyone has fun. And when in between times everyone simply plays together in the holiday home, that is just as valuable as a day trip.

Dream destination for families: St. Johann in Salzburg

Only about 60 kilometers from Salzburg lies St. Johann in Salzburg – a charming small town amidst the majestic Alps. The region combines nature, adventure, and warm hospitality and is considered a true insider tip for family holidays in Austria. Whether in summer or winter: St. Johann offers a successful blend of rest and activity.

A true highlight is the Ghost Mountain in the Alpine village. After an exciting gondola ride up to 1,750 meters high, families can enjoy a fanciful world of adventure with over 40 play and adventure stations. The nature spirits – fire, water, earth, and air – playfully guide the children through the mountain world. From the ghost castle to water games to the impressive ghost tower with a panoramic view: here, wonder becomes a constant companion. Back in the valley, more highlights await, such as a creative miniature golf course featuring local sights and a tree course for climbing and balancing.

More information: https://www.josalzburg.com/

Our hotel recommendation: Family vacation at Gut Berg

In the heart of the idyllic countryside lies the 4-star Hotel Gut Berg – a retreat for families that perfectly combines comfort, nature experience, and child-friendly offerings. The nature hotel blends the true feeling of a farm with the comfort of a fine hotel. Children can feed animals, explore colorful flower meadows, and play on the playground. Meanwhile, parents relax on the sun terrace or in the small but charming wellness area.

The hotel offers spacious family rooms, thoughtful details, and a kitchen that focuses on local produce and enjoyment. Thanks to half board, you start the day well nourished and end it comfortably with a three-course meal – naturally also suitable for children.

Gut Berg is the ideal starting point for day trips in the area, such as to the Ghost Mountain or the Liechtenstein Gorge. A short holiday is also worthwhile – because families feel at home here from the very first moment.

More information: www.gut-berg.com

Win an unforgettable family holiday in St. Johann!

Now it’s getting really exciting: Together with our hotel partner Gut Berg, we are giving away a dream family holiday for you and your loved ones. Treat yourself and your family to a few unforgettable days in the beautiful Salzburg Alps, surrounded by nature, fun, and genuine family time. The contest period runs from April 24, 2025 to May 15, 2025, so take the chance and join in to secure this special holiday!

All information and terms of participation can be found here:

Contest rules

What awaits you:

  • 4 days / 3 nights at the 4-star Hotel Gut Berg in St. Johann in Salzburg
  • For 2 adults and up to 2 children
  • Including half board with breakfast and evening meal
  • Entry for the whole family to the Ghost Mountain in Alpendorf

Experience together over 40 adventure stations, enjoy the view of the Salzburg Alps, and gather memories that last.

Participation is very simple:

Register with your name and your email address – and you will automatically take part in the prize draw! The winners will be notified by email. We keep our fingers crossed!

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Conclusion: Family vacation with heart and adventure guarantee

Whether by the sea, in the town, or in the mountains – the most important thing about a family holiday is spending time together. With the right place and a bit of planning, a holiday with children can be not only exciting but also relaxing. St. Johann in Salzburg offers the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and a lovingly run children’s inn for both young and old. And who knows – maybe you will win this dream holiday?

Good luck!

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