Piedmont (Piemonte) is a large region in northwest Italy, ringed on three sides by the Alps and sloping down toward the Po Valley. Its capital, Turin, is a city of elegant arcades, royal palaces, and the landmark Mole Antonelliana. Beyond the city lie the UNESCO-listed vineyards of the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato, home to Barolo and Barbaresco wines and Alba's prized white truffles, plus the serene shores of Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. Piedmont is the birthplace of vermouth, gianduja chocolate, and the Slow Food movement.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Turin
The world's oldest Egyptian museum and the most important outside Cairo, with mummies, statues, and an entire reconstructed tomb in Turin - a dedicated children's trail and family tickets make it a guaranteed hit in any weather
Duration: Half day
National Cinema Museum & Mole Antonelliana Lift
Italy's national cinema museum fills the soaring Mole Antonelliana, Turin's landmark tower, with film magic and optical toys; a glass panoramic lift shoots up through the dome's centre for thrilling city and Alps views
Duration: Half day
MAUTO - National Automobile Museum
One of the world's great car museums in Turin, with over 200 vehicles from vintage Fiats and Lancias to Formula 1, plus interactive zones - a hit with car-mad children and parents alike
Duration: 2-3 hours
Parco del Valentino & Borgo Medievale
Turin's riverside park has lawns, a boating river, a fairy-tale fountain, and a full-size mock-medieval village (Borgo Medievale) with a castle - perfect for letting children run and explore by the Po
Duration: Half day
ZOOM Torino Bio-Park, Cumiana
An immersive bio-park near Turin where animals roam in recreated habitats - an African savannah, a Madagascar bay with lemurs, and a Bering tropical lagoon where children can snorkel - with no cages, just natural enclosures
Duration: Full day
Borromean Islands Boat Ride, Lake Maggiore
Short, frequent ferries from Stresa hop between Isola Bella's palace, the fishing village of Isola dei Pescatori, and the gardens and peacocks of Isola Madre - boat trips and white peacocks delight younger children
Duration: Full day
Juventus Museum & Allianz Stadium Tour
Football-loving children can tour the home of Juventus, with trophies, interactive displays, and a behind-the-scenes walk through the dressing rooms and pitch-side at the Allianz Stadium on Turin's edge
Duration: 2-3 hours
Planetarium INFINI.TO, Pino Torinese
Turin's planetarium and interactive astronomy museum on the hill at Pino Torinese, with a digital dome show and hands-on space exhibits that turn a rainy afternoon into a journey through the cosmos
Duration: Half day
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
NH Torino Lingotto Congress
Modern hotel in Turin's Lingotto complex - the former Fiat factory with its rooftop test track - beside a shopping centre, cinema, and the Pinacoteca Agnelli, with family rooms and easy metro access to the centre
Family features: Family rooms, pool, beside shopping and cinema, metro to centre, breakfast buffet
Lake Maggiore family resorts (Stresa & Baveno)
Lakeside resort hotels around Stresa and Baveno offer pools, gardens, and direct ferry access to the Borromean Islands, making a relaxed family base for the northern lakes
Family features: Pools, lake gardens, family rooms, near island ferries, kids' activities in summer
Langhe agriturismo farmhouses
Rural farm-stay accommodation among the vineyards and hazelnut groves of the Langhe and Roero, with outdoor space, animals, pools, and home cooking - a favourite with families wanting a quieter countryside base
Family features: Outdoor play space, farm animals, pools, family rooms, home-cooked Piedmontese meals
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Piedmontese restaurants warmly welcome children at any hour - 'che bello/a!' is a common greeting for young travellers
Agnolotti del plin (small filled pasta) and grissini breadsticks, invented in Turin, are mild favourites almost all children love
Gianduiotto and bicerin (chocolate, coffee and cream) make Turin a paradise for chocolate-loving families
Gelaterias line Turin's arcaded streets and lakeside promenades, perfect for keeping children happy between sights
Kids menus (menu bambini) are common in family restaurants, typically €8-12 for pasta and a drink
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Build downtime into every day — over-scheduled kids melt down faster than tired adults.
Carry snacks, water, and a small first-aid kit at all times.
Many attractions offer discounted family tickets — ask at the ticket window.