Thinking about moving abroad with kids or planning a family vacation? A new report from the Clean Cities Campaign reveals the top European cities for child-friendly mobility, and the winner might not be what you expect.
Paris, France, has been named the most child-friendly city in Europe. While often seen as a busy capital, Paris ranked highest for its safe driving speeds and protected cycling infrastructure. The city’s ambitious School Streets program is a key reason for its top ranking. Paris aims to create 300 School Streets by 2026, with at least a third fully redesigned to include greenery and safety features.
So far, more than 230 School Streets have been implemented, 70 of which feature extensive green spaces where about 30% of the street area is dedicated to plants and trees. These redesigned streets not only limit traffic and reduce pollution near schools but also create safer, more inviting spaces for children and the community.
Paris also leads Europe in enforcing slow driving speeds, with an impressive 89% of city roads having speed limits of 30 km/h or less.
Beyond safety, Paris offers a wealth of family-friendly attractions, from playgrounds and chocolate museums to Disneyland Paris.
Amsterdam and Antwerp followed Paris in the rankings.
The top 20 most child-friendly cities in Europe
- Paris, France
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
- Lyon, France
- Helsinki, Finland
- Barcelona, Spain
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Oslo, Norway
- Ghent, Belgium
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Munich, Germany
- Vienna, Austria
- Greater London, United Kingdom
- Berlin, Germany
- Bologna, Italy
- Cologne, Germany
- Hamburg, Germany
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Wrocław, Poland
