Sweden

Parents in Sweden get some of Europe’s best deals in maternity and paternity rights, so you can expect no shortage of child-friendly facilities when you head there on holiday. The two major cities, Stockholm and Gothenburg, have plenty to keep all ages entertained during a short break, but sooner or later you’ll feel the lure of the Arctic Circle. Head north in winter for a fairy-tale night at the Ice hotel and to learn the art of husky mushing, or enjoy long summer days in Sweden’s great outdoors.

This is edited copy from Europe with Kids by William Gray.