Andorra is a tiny, independent principality nestled in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. This microstate offers world-class skiing, duty-free shopping, Roman ruins, and the largest thermal spa in Southern Europe, making it a year-round destination for adventure and relaxation.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Naturlandia Adventure Park and Tobotronc
Andorra's premier family attraction featuring the world's longest alpine toboggan run at 5.3km, zip lines, animal park, off-road circuits, and seasonal snow activities. Located at 2,000m in pristine forest in Sant Julià de Lòria.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Caldea Family Spa Day
Southern Europe's largest thermal spa has dedicated family areas with warm lagoons, slides, and splash zones alongside the main adult facilities. Children must be at least 90cm tall for some features; under-5s have specific areas.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Palau de Gel Ice Skating
Olympic-sized ice rink in Canillo offering public skating sessions, ice hockey, and skating lessons. Swimming pools and spa facilities in the same complex provide alternatives for non-skaters. Excellent rainy-day option.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Grandvalira Children's Ski School
World-class children's ski schools at Grandvalira offer beginner programs from age 3 with English-speaking instructors, dedicated nursery slopes, and full-day programmes with lunch included. Equipment rental available at all sectors.
Duration: Full day or half day
Sorteny Valley Nature Walk
A family-friendly educational nature trail through Andorra's only nature park with 700+ plant species. Well-marked path with interpretive panels explaining Pyrenean plants and animals, ending at a mountain refuge serving simple meals.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Museu de la Moto (Motorcycle Museum)
A fascinating collection of 150+ vintage motorcycles from 1902 to present with interactive displays and well-curated exhibits. Appeals to vehicle-enthusiast children and adults alike — excellent for a rainy après-ski afternoon in Canillo.
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Hotel Himalaia Soldeu
Slope-side ski hotel in Soldeu with dedicated family rooms, children's activities, wellness facilities, and ski storage. Walking distance to ski school and Grandvalira lifts — ideal for ski holidays with children of all ages.
Family features: Family rooms, kids' activity program, ski school nearby, game room, children's menu
Hermitage Mountain Residences
Ultra-luxury apartment hotel in Soldeu offering spacious family units with full kitchens and living areas. Ski-in/ski-out access, dedicated kids club, multiple restaurants, and family concierge service create a premium family ski experience.
Family features: Kids club, ski valet, spacious apartments with kitchens, multiple restaurants, indoor/outdoor pools
Hotel Magic Andorra
4-star hotel in the heart of Andorra la Vella with family rooms, indoor pool, and convenient location for shopping and sightseeing. Central base allowing families to explore all parishes by public transport.
Family features: Family rooms available, indoor pool, central location, spa, family-friendly restaurant
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Most Andorran restaurants warmly welcome children — high chairs are usually available on request
La Cantina Restaurante and Restaurant Pizzeria Angelo are the most family-friendly in the capital with international menus kids recognize
Resort restaurants at Grandvalira and Naturlandia cater specifically to children with kids' menus at €8-12
Supermarkets (E.Leclerc on Avinguda Salou) stock familiar international brands for picky eaters — a useful backup
Bocadillo sandwiches and pizza slices are widely available for quick, child-friendly meals between activities
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Andorra is extremely safe with very low crime — children can move relatively freely in resort villages and the capital
Book ski equipment rental in advance for children to ensure correct sizing; many rental shops offer online pre-booking
Children under 6 ride public buses free; under 12 receive discounted admission at most attractions
Mountain altitude (average 2,000m at resorts) rarely causes issues but ensure children drink extra water and wear sunscreen at altitude