The World Happiness Report has announced the World’s Happiest Countries in 2025, topped by Finland for the 8th year in a row. Calculated by analyzing all those things that parents care most about (financial security, social support, life expectancy, freedom to make your own life choices, generosity of spirit and lack of corruption) it could also be a guide to where you’d most like your kids to visit. Who wouldn’t want to experience the country with the happiest people?
Give the kids an experience of a lifetime and book a vacation to one of the world’s top 10 happiest countries in 2025.
1. Finland
Take the kids on a REAL LIFE visit to Lapland (which borders Finland, Norway and Sweden) and spend your next holiday season with Santa himself. Book Santa Claus Holiday Village, Lapland
2. Denmark
Explore one of the most family-friendly cities in Scandinavia – read our guide to Copenhagen with Kids. Book The Christian IXth Residence, Copenhagen.
3. Iceland
Experience the beautiful landscapes, see the spectacular Northern Lights or take a fantastically family-friendly city break in Reikjavik. Book The Crib Residence, Southern Region
4. Sweden
Visit design-focused Stockholm or spend a summer at the beautiful Swedish lakes. Book The Alvasjon 4 Residence, Hjo
5. Netherlands
On everyone’s go-to list, the vibrant city of Amsterdam is surprisingly wonderful with kids. Discover our guide to Amsterdam with Kids. Book The Beatrixpark Residence, Amsterdam
6. Costa Rica
Think nature, beaches, great food and year-round sunshine – what’s not to like for families? Book The Papagayo Villa
7. Norway
Take a trip to Oslo for a mix of great museums, family-friendly culture, and spectacular scenery and nature. Book The Elisenbergveien Residence, Oslo
8. Israel
Experience all the history and religious culture of this ancient region, or check out the amazing beaches and vibrant restaurant scenes in Tel Aviv. Book The David Kempinski, Tel Aviv
9. Luxembourg
One of the world’s smallest countries, with a UNESCO heritage site capital, it packs a punch when it comes to urban play areas and kid-friendly museums. Book Mama Shelter, Luxembourg
10. Mexico
Choose from beach trips, underground cenote swimming, rainforest adventures or tours of ancient ruins at this year-around destination. Book The Centro Merida Residence, Yucatan Pensinula