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Two children, one with a backpack, stand on the platform at Bolzano train station watching a colorful train pass by, with layers of alpine mountains rising in the background under a clear blue sky.

Family adventures | Austria | Hut to hut hiking | Italy | Multi-day cycling | Train Trips | Travel tips

Is Interrail Worth it for Outdoor Family Travel? Try my Alps to Adriatic Rail Route

A group of small sailboats with white sails glides across a turquoise lake, framed by lush green mountains under a partly cloudy sky. The scene is viewed through the leaves of a tree in the foreground.

Family adventures | Italy | Side trips

Lago di Ledro (Lake Ledro): A Quieter Alternative to Lake Garda

Two children stand at a wooden viewpoint railing, gazing at the Earth Pyramids of Ritten, with lush green hills, a small church, and the Dolomites in the background.

Family adventures | Explore destinations | Italy | Side trips

14 Best Things to Do in Bolzano in Italy with Kids

A cyclist pedalling along the Adige Cycle Path shaded by tall trees, with a sparkling lake visible through the branches. The natural beauty emphasizes why cycling the Adige Cycle Path with kids is an unforgettable experience.

Family adventures | Italy | Multi-day cycling

3 Days Cycling the Adige Cycle Path with Kids

A scenic alpine landscape featuring a mountain hut with red shutters and a stone exterior, surrounded by rocky terrain and patches of grass. In the distance, jagged peaks rise dramatically against a backdrop of blue sky and billowing clouds. The scene captures the rugged beauty of a high-altitude environment.

Family adventures | Hut to hut hiking | Italy

A Perfect First Hut to Hut Hike in the Dolomites with Kids

A scenic view of a canal in Venice during sunset, featuring colorful buildings on the left with a green-domed church. Small boats are docked along the waterfront, while a few boats navigate the canal. The sky is a blend of warm hues.

Italy | Side trips

24 hours in Venice with kids: The perfect itinerary

A rustic alpine hut in the Dolomites surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks and lush greenery. Hikers are seated outside the hut, enjoying the view under a partly cloudy sky.

Hut to hut hiking | Family adventures | Italy

Dolomites hut hiking with kids: 3 nights through the Rosengarten

Four hikers, dressed in outdoor gear and carrying backpacks, walk down a narrow dirt trail near a rustic mountain hut with red-and-white shutters. The building, marked with an "Alpenverein" sign, is set against a cloudy sky and surrounded by green grass and alpine terrain. The group appears cheerful, enjoying their descent from the hut.

Hut to hut hiking | Austria | Family adventures | France | Italy | Kid-free adventures

A beginner’s guide to mountain huts: Essential tips for first-timers

Hi! I’m Bea, and I’ve worked in the travel and outdoor industry since 2006. Through this blog, I share everything I’ve learnt about planning active, independent family adventures across Europe. I particularly love hut to hut hikes and multi-day cycling tours; all tried and tested with my own kids! I cover all the practical details too: from choosing the right route to finding great places to stay, and I love using Europe’s brilliant train network to make the journey part of the adventure. Read more here!

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New to hut to hut hiking? Start here!

Don’t let language barriers, packing worries or mountain hut etiquette catch you off guard. Grab your free guide to hut to hut hiking in Austria and feel confident from the moment you hit the trails!

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I'm not a mountain guide, just a passionate hiker and cyclist. I want you to use the information I provide here, but please, always double-check your plans. Trails can change and snow can stick around even in the height of summer. Take ownership of your adventure. Do your homework, plan your routes carefully, double check the weather forecast, and never head out unprepared. Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear, pack essentials like maps, navigation apps, food, water, cash, a phone and a battery pack. The mountains can be unpredictable!