Keeping the children busy

Many people initially think that Milan is a city that is not child-friendly. This is a misconception that can easily be put out of your mind with little trouble. After you find an apartment for rent in Milan that is perfect for your family, you can easily keep the younger members of the family entertained. The surrounding areas comprise a population of over 7 million which means a lot of families.

• For the littlest Play Planet offers a big variety of open play spaces, ball pits and an immense amount of things to crawl and climb over, under and through. And plenty of seating for weary parents and much more fun for the kids than being in a hotel or lodging in Milan.


• In the warm months Aquatica is a large water park that has areas suitable for all ages, from the smallest tyke to adult size fun. Plenty of options for cooling off and shows to keep the attention of even the most easily distracted. Idropark is another water park option more geared towards older children which also is home to regattas and canoeing.


• Teatro delle Marionette is a puppet theatre that can entertain both children and the child at heart in adults.


• Gardaland offers the full assortment of roller coasters, dolphin pool and fantasy kingdom that you would expect of any amusement park. And no worries about a language barrier on a roller coaster.


• Stargazing is entertaining to almost all children and adults and the Planeterio Ulrico Hoepli is the largest planetarium in Italy. Budding astronomers can take one of 600 seats under the projection dome or choose to go to science lectures.


• The Arena Civica combines stunning Art Nouveau architecture from 1906 with over 40 tanks of both Mediterranean and tropical aquatic life. A soothing visit for parents as well.