Camping with children in Veneto

The children romp around on the shores of Lake Garda or build sandcastles on the beaches of the Adriatic. In the evening, the whole family sits together in front of the caravan and eats delicious kebabs from the barbecue. On the next day of your holiday, head to the water park at the campsite or hop on a bike for a river tour along the Po.

Destinations

The 5-star Marina di Venezia campsite is located on a promontory in Cavallino-Treporti, close to the capital city of Venice. Highlights of the site are the beautiful beach by the sea - even with its own dog beach - and the large water park with children's and wave pools, six slides, a bubble area and a shallow lagoon for splashing around. Parents will love the Olympic-size swimming pool, heated whirlpools and neck massage areas in the water. The leisure programme at Camping Marina di Venezia is extremely varied: there is a mini-golf course, a diving centre, a stylish entertainment programme with evening shows and live music, etc. In Bibione there is also a paradise for camping with children in Veneto: the Villaggio Turistico Internazionale. This 5-star resort is also located by the sea and offers a spacious pool area with slides, games and massage jets, as well as several playgrounds, a tennis court, fitness room, bike hire, water sports centre, basketball and volleyball courts. Various types of entertainment are organised throughout the day, including evening entertainment in the ballroom. For the youngest members of the family, there is an age-appropriate mini club that provides plenty of fun. When camping with children in Veneto, the Caorle region should of course not be missing from the list of destinations. The ADAC-approved 5-star Centro Vacanze Pra delle Torri is bursting with great offers: A sandy beach by the sea and a water park with slides, whirlpools, games and much more are part of the standard programme here. Additional extras include an 18-hole golf course and the activity park, where you can go bouldering, slacklining, skating, relaxing and dancing.

Top tips

• Many families are drawn to the sea on a camping holiday in Veneto, but a real insider tip in the region is the eastern shore of Lake Garda. The municipality of Torri del Benaco, for example, is located directly on the beautiful lake: a stroll through the charming old town, a swim on the well-tended beaches and a ferry trip to the tranquil municipality of Toscolano-Maderno are all on the agenda here.
• Veneto is home to a number of health-promoting thermal springs: Truly excellent thermal centres can be found on the Euganean Hills. This elevation is located in a picturesque natural park and is ideal for sporty families who enjoy hiking and cycling. In this environment, wellness or a therapeutic cure can be perfectly combined with camping.

Activities and excursions

The larger child-friendly campsites in Veneto in particular are already so well equipped that there are enough leisure activities for a whole week's holiday. Nevertheless, children and those interested in culture can look forward to many an excursion.

An exciting safari tour in Verona

The Parco Natura Viva is an enchanting animal park in Verona with over 700 animals. The safari tour, which you can do by bus or in your own car, is undoubtedly a speciality. Large giraffes, proud lions and agile hyenas can be marvelled at up close. There are no fences here - the exotic animals live freely in the wild. This zoo promises an incredible adventure for the whole family.

Exploring the city of love on the water

Parents especially want to visit the capital city of Venice during their holiday in Veneto. To make this trip fun for the children too, sights such as the church tower of St Mark's are best explored on a classic gondola on the Grand Canal. Or take a boat trip to Murano, where you can watch the artistic glass-making process. Nothing stands in the way of a trip with children to the romantic lagoon city.

On horseback in beautiful nature

At the Centro Ippico Valgrande in Bibione, everything revolves around horses. This farm offers pony rides from the age of three. You can also go on extended horseback tours through an idyllic nature park. Beginners are accompanied by a professional trainer, while advanced riders can look forward to a romantic trip to the sea.

Top attractions for young and old

A leisure and amusement park is of course a must on holiday with children. Gardaland on Lake Garda has some really spectacular attractions to offer, such as the Raptor rollercoaster and an extraordinary dolphin show that will not only delight the little ones. This amusement park is particularly child-friendly, with free pram hire, baby changing rooms and even baby changing machines.

Events

There are many events in Veneto that are fun and enjoyable for children and parents alike.

January

• Fiaccolata della Perchta Baba: a torchlight walk in Tarvisio in the name of the historical witch Befana.

March

• Il Carnevale Saurano: a traditional carnival takes place in Zahre with the two characters Rölar and Kheirar as well as numerous masked showmen.

July

• Festa del Redentore: In Venice, there is a procession on the water to celebrate the end of the plague. The highlight is a firework display in the sky.

December

• Esibizione Gruppi Krampus: An international parade with around 300 performers who put on an exciting show awaits families and culture enthusiasts in Tarvisio.