Enjoying a Visit to Salzburg With Children

When it comes to travelling, it goes without saying that adults are more emotionally and mentally equipped to appreciate the places they choose to visit. When travelling with children, it's hard to keep them focused, and sometimes they feel like they're getting dragged to places they aren't interested in. But a family visit to a great city like Salzburg doesn't have to pale in to a vague memory for them when they grow up; as long as they are old enough to walk and converse, a family trip could be an enriching experience for them, especially with the following tips.

Once your Salzburg airport transfers have delivered you to your accommodation, get out and explore with your children in this safe, clean and fascinating city.

Be Prepared

If you're travelling with children, the number one priority during the duration of the visit will, naturally, be everyone's safety. One of the most common concerns of parents when they travel with younger members of the family is that they may wander off and get lost. It's important to have a well-thought out plan in case something like this happens. Prepare a series of steps you will all follow in case a family member wanders off and familiarise everybody with some of the city landmarks as you ride in on the Salzburg airport transfers. While the city is, indeed, considered very safe and easy to get around, it's imperative when travelling abroad to educate children on their location. Point out landmarks in the vicinity of your hotel, as well, and their proximity to attractions you may visit, such as the Old Town, Hellbrunn Palace, the Museum of Modern Art and the Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Help Them Reflect on the Destination

Once the safety measures are all set in place, switch gears and remember that you are visiting the city for the children as much as yourself. Younger children may not yet fully grasp the cultural and historical significance of the Hellbrunn Palace or the famous Cathedral, but you could help them process their reaction to the beautiful (but unfamiliar) architecture of these buildings by providing them a journal to write down their findings. Being able to chronicle the experience will help them pay attention more to each attraction you visit. Even on the journey in on the Salzburg airport transfers, point out the attractions that you're planning to take them back to visit so they can get excited about the prospect.

Encourage Children to Connect

Teaching your children simple phrases such as "thank you" and "you're welcome" in German can not only be fun, but also help them feel connected to the locals. It can be overwhelming for young children to visit an unfamiliar country, so teaching them a few words of the language will help ease their unfamiliarity. At attractions like Residenzplatz, the famous square in Altstadt, the city's historic centre, they can try out their new skills in the cafes or shops. Encourage them to chat to the Salzburg airport transfers driver on the way in to test out their language skills, then compare them on the way back to the airport to see how they've progressed.

Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Salzburg airport transfers, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.

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