Family Holidays from Cologne – Stress-Free Travel with Children
A family holiday is no compromise – if the hotel is right. Kids' club, mini disco, water slides, gently shelving beach, child-friendly buffet. We have compiled the best family hotels from Cologne – incl. children's fixed price and short flight times
👨👩👧 Family trips from Cologne: 1 week Turkey All Inclusive with Kids' Club from €449 p.p., child often free of charge · ☎ +49 (0)3741 719 38 48
Top Family Destinations from Cologne
🇹🇷 Turkey – the Most Family-Friendly Mediterranean Destination
5-star All Inclusive at prices you'd pay for 3-star elsewhere. Mega-resorts with aquapark, mini disco, animation in several languages. Recommendation: Side, Belek, Lara Beach.
🇪🇸 Mallorca – Short Journey, Familiar Island
Excellent family hotels in Alcúdia and Cala Millor. Ideal as a first larger flight with toddlers.
🏝️ Canary Islands – Mild Year-Round, No Time Difference
Long sandy beaches, no acclimatisation needed. Recommendation: Maspalomas, Costa Calma, Jandia.
🇪🇬 Egypt – Snorkelling Paradise for Older Children
Coral reefs directly in front of the hotel beach, no diving licence needed. From approx. 8 years an unforgettable experience.
What Makes a Good Family Hotel?
- Gently shelving sandy beach or pool with baby pool
- Kids' club by age group (Baby from 3 months, Mini 4-7, Maxi 8-12, Teens 13-17)
- Mini disco in the evenings with age-appropriate music
- Family room or suite with children's/baby bed
- Children's buffet or early dinner time
- Animation in German
- Free stay for children up to a certain age
Children's Fixed Price – How It Works
Many tour operators (TUI, alltours, Schauinsland) offer children's fixed prices: the child pays a fixed, low amount instead of the regular price – or even travels free of charge if they sleep in the parents' room. Important: age is calculated on the return travel day.
Travel Tips for Families
- Prefer direct flights – connecting flights with young children are stressful.
- Early morning flights: child continues to sleep on the plane.
- Secure seat reservations, otherwise you won't be seated together.
- Pack a travel first aid kit and sun cream SPF 50+ for children.
- Don't forget children's own passport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hotel is best for families with young children?
Hotels with baby care, shallow beach and baby bed. Iberostar family hotels in Mallorca, TUI Magic Life in Turkey, Riu hotels in the Canary Islands.
How old can a child be and still travel free of charge?
Depends on the tour operator and hotel. Often free up to age 6, children's fixed price up to age 14. Infants under 2 without their own seat for approx. 10 % of the price.
When are the best family travel times from Cologne?
During the Rhineland school holidays: summer 24.06. – 02.08.2026, autumn 06.10. – 18.10.2026. Cheaper outside the holidays, but difficult for schoolchildren