Where to go with kids in Belgrade?
The best places for children in Belgrade are outdoors. Kalemegdan fortress has walls, towers, cannons and plenty of space, Ada Ciganlija has a lake beach in summer, and Avala Tower shows them the whole area from above.
For a rainy day or a change of pace, the Nikola Tesla Museum has a free children's tour, and the Museum of Yugoslavia lets children up to 10 in for free.
Keep the plan short. Two or three stops with a meal and a playground break in between work better than a long list. If your kids are older, our Belgrade in one day guide has a full route.
Kalemegdan fortress and park
Kalemegdan is the easiest first stop with children. The park is open all day, the paths are wide and there is room to run. Kids usually love the old walls, the gates and the old tanks and cannons in the moat.
Belgrade Zoo is also inside the fortress area, so you can do both in one morning. Check the zoo's hours on the day before you go.
Keep an eye on small children near the walls, as some edges have no railing. The fortress is on a slope, so a stroller works on the main paths but not everywhere.
Tesla Museum for children
The Nikola Tesla Museum runs a free children's tour for ages 4 to 7 on Mondays at 10:00. It is a good way to introduce younger kids to Tesla at their level. Check the details on the museum's website before you go.
Regular tours start on the hour, last about 45 minutes and are the only way in. The English tour costs RSD 800, cash only. Older children who like science usually enjoy it, while for toddlers 45 minutes can feel long.
The museum is at Krunska 51, not far from Saint Sava Temple, so you can see both in one morning. More on hours is in our opening hours guide.
Avala Tower
Avala Tower is a TV tower on Avala mountain, south of the city, with an observation deck at the top. A lift takes you up, so there is no long climb, and on a clear day the view goes far over the plain.
Around the tower there are forest paths and short walks, good for kids who need to move after the car. Bring a jacket, as it is often cooler and windier up there than in the city.
Avala is outside the city and hard to reach without a car. Our Saint Sava and Avala Tower tour combines the tower with the temple.
Ada Ciganlija
Ada Ciganlija is a former river island on the Sava, now a lake with beaches. In summer, this is where Belgrade goes to swim. The water is calm, and there are cafes and places to rent bikes.
Outside summer, it is still a good place for a walk, a bike ride or a picnic. The paths around the lake are flat and easy for strollers and small bikes.
On hot summer weekends it gets very crowded, so go in the morning if you can. Bring sun cream, hats and water.
Which month is best for a family visit?
Spring and early autumn are the best time for families. From April to early June and in September and October, the weather is usually mild and good for walking around the fortress and the parks.
Summer can be very hot, especially in July and August, and walking on stone and asphalt in the afternoon tires small children. If you come in summer, plan outdoor things for the morning and evening, and use the hot hours for the lake, a museum or a rest at the hotel.
Winter is cold and the days are short, but the city is quieter. The Tesla Museum and the Museum of Yugoslavia work in any season.
Getting around with small children
Central Belgrade is hilly, and the places for kids are spread out: the fortress in the old town, the Tesla Museum in Vračar, Ada on the Sava and Avala outside the city. With small children, a car makes the day much easier.
We have child seats for our vans, so tell us your children's ages when you book and we will prepare the right seats. The whole van is for your family, there is room for a stroller, and the driver waits while you visit.
See the vans in our fleet, or the 4-hour city tour, which is about the right length for younger children. Drivers give basic information, and a licensed guide is 120 € for up to 4 hours if you want one.
Family day trips
Silver Lake is the easiest family trip, about 1 hour 45 minutes east of Belgrade. In summer it is a calm lake beach on an arm of the Danube, and Golubac Fortress further down the river is a good stop for older kids. See the Belgrade to Silver Lake transfer.
Zlatibor is a mountain resort more than 3 hours away, with fresh air, easy walks and plenty for children to do. It is too far for a day trip with kids, so plan at least one night. See the Belgrade to Zlatibor transfer.
More ideas are in our day trips guide. Write to us on WhatsApp or Viber at +381 61 732 6261 with your dates and your children's ages, or use the contact page.
Questions
Where to go with kids in Belgrade?
Kalemegdan fortress and park, with Belgrade Zoo inside the fortress area, Ada Ciganlija for the lake beach in summer, Avala Tower for the view and the Nikola Tesla Museum, which has a free children's tour for ages 4 to 7 on Mondays at 10:00.
Are museums in Belgrade free for children?
Some are. The Museum of Yugoslavia is free for children up to 10, and the Tesla Museum's children's tour for ages 4 to 7, on Mondays at 10:00, is free.
Do you have child seats in your vans?
Yes. Tell us your children's ages when you book, and we will prepare the right seats.
Which month is best to visit Belgrade with kids?
Spring and early autumn, from April to early June and in September and October. Summer is often too hot for small children.
