The 12 best European Landal resorts for family winter holidays

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If you fancy getting away over the winter, I’ve picked out 12 of the best European Landal Resorts for fun family holidays over the colder months. I’ve picked a mixed bag of holiday parks with things like indoor swimming pools and kids’ activities for keeping busy in the warm, as well as ski and snow breaks, and of course if you’re visiting over the festive season lots of the parks will offer all sorts of Christmassy magic too. There are some great destinations for European winter breaks here – with family-friendly holiday parks in: the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Denmark. So, if you’re looking for an adventure with the kids, here are my top 12 picks for the best European Landal resorts for family winter holidays.

1. Landal Het Vennenbos, the Netherlands

The Netherlands is perfect for a European winter break with the kids and just over a 3 hour drive from Calais you’ll find Landal Het Vennenbos – one of the best resorts for family-friendly holidays. It features a fantastic subtropical swimming paradise with waterslides, a lazy river and a toddler-friendly play area. This resort is a great option for an out-of-season getaway – whatever the weather the whole family can enjoy the indoor pool complex, and there’s also bowling, an indoor play forest for little ones and an arcade games room for older kids. If you fancy a theme park day, you can reach Efteling in 45 minutes – with an ice rink and all sorts of Christmas magic it’s a great option for a day out over the festive season. The nearest airport, Eindhoven, is just a 25 minute transfer away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Het Vennenbos on the Landal website.

2. Landal Resort Maria Alm, Austria

If you fancy a snowy European break with the kids, Landal Resort Maria Alm sits in the beautiful Hochkönig ski region and it’s one of the best spots for family-friendly winter holidays in Austria. The resort is surrounded by gentle slopes and the ski school in Maria Alm takes children from around 4 years old. Off the slopes, there’s an indoor swimming pool, a spa and lots of snowy walking paths. The Maria Alm Resort area also offers horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice-skating and toboggan runs – the kids will love it! The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport, around 70 minutes away, so if you’re visiting over the festive season be sure to plan a trip to the infamous Salzburg Christmas market too. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Resort Maria Alm on the Landal website.

3. Landal Aelderholt, the Netherlands

Another great Landal resort in the Netherlands, Aelderholt is a popular pick for family holidays over the winter months. Not too far for a road trip, it’s located around 5 hours and 15 minutes from Calais. The site boasts an indoor swimming pool with a waterslide and a hot tub, crafting and cooking workshops, soft play, an indoor play paradise, bowling and kids’ clubs – there’s plenty to do indoors at this one. The resort is well located for days out too – Plopsa Indoor Coevorden is just 25 minutes away so you can keep the kids entertained for hours whatever the weather. Plus, Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen and Slagharen Theme Park are nearby for even more fun. The nearest airport is Groningen Airport Eelde – 40 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Aelderholt on the Landal website.

4. Landal Seawest, Denmark

For a less typical European family getaway destination, Landal Seawest is a fabulous base for winter holidays in Denmark – this one is surrounded by countryside and it’s close to the North Sea. The resort has a fabulous subtropical swimming pool complex with waterslides and jacuzzis, and plenty of indoor activities to keep the kids busy in the warm. The site boasts an indoor playground, mini-golf, a climbing wall, a bowling alley and more! When it comes to family-friendly days out, Dyrehaven Engholm animal park is nearby, and Legoland Billund and WOW PARK are both around an hour from the resort. Or, visit over the festive season to soak up Danish traditions and explore the local Christmas markets. The nearest airports are Esbjerg (45 minutes away) or Billund (an hour’s drive). For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Seawest on the Landal website.

5. Landal Bad Kleinkirchheim, Austria

Landal Bad Kleinkirchheim, set in the beautiful mountains in Austria, gives families direct access to a lovely ski area with plenty of gentle slopes. The resort is well known for its excellent ski schools and the area is especially popular with beginners and improving children. The nearby Römerbad thermal spa is a huge bonus and perfect for a relaxing afternoon. The holiday park offers self-catered apartments, a swimming pool on-site, easy access to the lifts and lots of winter walking routes. Nearby, you’ll also find an ice-skating lake, tobogganing and sleigh rides – amazing! The nearest airport is Klagenfurt Airport – around an hour’s drive from the resort. Check for Bad Kleinkirchheim’s special “Kids for €1” lift pass days to bring the cost down. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Bad Kleinkirchheim on the Landal website.

6. Landal De Lommerbergen, the Netherlands

A fabulous European Landal resort for family holidays in the Netherlands, De Lommerbergen is a lively site (about a 4 hour drive from Calais) with lots of winter-friendly activities. The subtropical swimming paradise here is a big hit – featuring waterslides, rapids and a wave pool. There’s also a large indoor playground, kids’ clubs and a ‘Gamecity’ space so there’s plenty on offer to entertain the kids whatever the weather. This site is right on the border of Germany too, so you can border hop for more adventures, and Toverland theme park is just half an hour away. The nearest airports are Eindhoven and Dusseldorf – both are just under an hour away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out De Lommerbergen on the Landal website.

7. Landal Winterberg, Germany

If you’re looking for a European ski break without the big price tag, or the long transfers of the Alps, Landal Winterberg is one of the best family-friendly spots for winter holidays in Germany. The resort is situated right on the Winterberg ski slopes, with easy access to chairlifts and gentle pistes, and the smaller Winterberg slopes are perfect for children. The holiday park format means you get spacious apartments, an indoor pool, play areas and lovely snowy walking routes. Nearby, the kids can enjoy activities like tobogganing and snow-tubing, and there’s even bobsleighing available if you fancy something a bit different! The nearest airports are Dortmund, Cologne or Frankfurt (they have fabulous Christmas markets!), or cross to France via ferry or Le Shuttle – it’s a 6 hour drive from Calais. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Winterberg on the Landal website.

8. Landal Vierwaldstättersee, Switzerland

Landal Vierwaldstättersee, based near the Morschach-Stoos ski area in Switzerland, is perfect for relaxed and scenic family holidays over the winter season. The children’s ski land is ideal for beginners, and Stoos offers gentle slopes with stunning lake and mountain views. This Landal holiday park has excellent facilities with things like indoor pools, a children’s splash area, bowling, soft play, VR and more. It’s perfect for families who don’t want to ski every day, and for fun in the evenings when you want to escape the cold. Nearby, you’ll also find ice-skating, sleigh rides, dog sledding and a toboggan run – what more could you want from a European winter getaway?! The nearest airport is Zurich, which is about an hour’s drive from the resort. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Vierwaldstättersee on the Landal website.

9. Landal Klein Vink, the Netherlands

Around 3 hours and 45 minutes from Calais, in the Netherlands, you’ll find Landal Klein Vink – the resort boasts some great indoor activities for families so it’s perfect for fun winter breaks. To keep the whole family entertained whatever the weather, make the most of the swimming pool, indoor play areas, laser tag, neon mini golf and kids’ clubs. There are some great days out nearby too – you’ll find the quaint village of Arcen nearby, famous for its gorgeous castle gardens, and Toverland theme park is just a 30 minute drive away. The resort is also close to the German border if you want to explore further afield. The nearest airport to Landal Klein Vink is Dusseldorf – around a 1 hour drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Klein Vink on the Landal website.

10. Landal Waterparc Veluwemeer, the Netherlands

Just under a 5 hour drive from Calais, Landal Waterparc Veluwemeer is only 40 minutes from Amsterdam. With some of the best European Christmas Markets, this Landal resort in the Netherlands is a great base for festive winter family holidays. Set right by Veluwemeer Lake, there’s plenty on offer to keep everyone entertained over the colder months with a great indoor swimming pool and indoor play area, as well as activities like an escape game, an all weather tennis court and kids’ clubs. The park is just a 10 minute drive from Walibi Holland theme park, which remains open over the Christmas period, and Klimbos Harderwijk climbing forest. If you’re flying, the closest airport is Amsterdam Airport which is around 35 minutes drive away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Waterparc Veluwemeer on the Landal website.

11. Landal Katschberg, Austria

Another one of the best parks for European ski holidays, the Landal Katschberg Resort is ideal for family-friendly winter breaks in Austria if you want to roll out of bed and straight onto the slopes. The apartments are right next to the ski area, and the region is known for wide, family-friendly pistes and a dedicated children’s area. Non-ski activities include the holiday park’s swimming pool, a long toboggan run, horse-drawn sleigh rides and winter walking trails. You can take part in the Katschberg Adventweg trails on selected dates across November and December. The nearest airports are Salzburg and Klagenfurt – both are around a 1 hour and 15 minute drive away. If you’re visiting over the festive season, this would also be a great opportunity for a trip to Salzburg Christmas market. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Katschberg on the Landal website.

12. Landal Hof van Saksen, the Netherlands

Landal Hof van Saksen is in the Northeastern area of the Netherlands about a 5.5 hour drive from Calais. The resort is well-known for its fabulous swimming pool complex with waterslides, making it a firm family favourite. This luxurious resort offers high-quality lodges and great facilities for the kids, the winter-friendly activities on offer include trampolining, soft play and bowling. The resort is near to the border if you’d like to explore both the Netherlands and Germany during your stay. You’ll also find Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen just 25 minutes away, and Drouwenerzand Attraction Park around a 15 minute drive from the resort. The nearest airport with direct flights is Amsterdam – it’s just over 2 hours away so hiring a car would be best. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Hof van Saksen.

I hope that this article has helped you to pick the best European Landal resort for your family winter break – there are some fabulous holidays here with lots of indoor activities and fun days out nearby. As well as these great options, there are LOADS more brilliant resorts on the Landal website – so click here to check them out – they’re really good at winter holidays! Let me know if there are any other places you’d recommend in the comments and, scroll down for even more winter getaway articles. Have fun! 😊