Family adventure holidays don't have to mean choosing between keeping the kids entertained and actually having a holiday yourself. Across Europe, there are adventures that bring the whole family into the action – whether that's paddling through turquoise Croatian waters, exploring the mountains of Slovenia or chasing the Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland.

These are holidays that get everyone outside, give the kids a reason to put the screens down and, most importantly, give you proper time together. When everyone is having an adventure, everyone gets to enjoy the holiday - including you, so here are six family adventure holidays in Europe that you need to consider…

Switch off from everyday life as you spend a week at a charming eco-farmhouse in one of the finest preserved stretches of coastline in Europe. Staying with your friendly hosts, Jon and Vio and their children, you’ll settle into a week of outdoor adventures, home-cooked food and plenty of time to simply enjoy being together.

From the farmhouse, kayak along the river and swim in a freshwater lake, then head to the coast for a surf lesson and rock-climbing session. When you’re not out exploring, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained back at base, with archery, table tennis, a zip line and a vegetable garden to discover.

Meanwhile, the grown-ups can find a shady hammock, pick up a good book and perhaps pour themselves a glass of local wine. With delicious home cooked meals shared in the evenings and a week spent outdoors, this is a family activity holiday that gets the kids away from their screens and leaves everyone feeling a little more relaxed, refreshed and connected.

Give your family a winter adventure straight from a movie. Staying in a cosy cabin at Camp Ripan, north of the Arctic Circle, you’ll be surrounded by a landscape of frozen lakes, birch forests and open tundra.

Embark on adventures that don’t just fill the days, but create memories you’ll talk about for years: husky sledding through the snowy wilderness, snowmobiling across a frozen lake, snowshoeing through the forest and trying your hand at cross-country skiing.

Afterwards, warm up in the spa or cosy up in your cabin with a hot chocolate, while the Northern Lights may put on a show overhead.

This is an adventure trip for families that will feel like a fairytale, but one you actually get to live.

Based on the shores of Lake Bled and tucked beneath the Julian Alps, this is a week of mountain adventure with a playful twist. Hike to cascading waterfalls before stopping for lunch in a traditional mountain hut, or jump on a bike and pedal towards the Italian border, taking in the spectacular Alpine scenery as you go.

Then swap two wheels for a whizzing ride on the summer toboggan, tackle an adventurous high-ropes course near the Austrian border or take to the water for a paddleboard on Lake Bled - there’s enough variety on this active family holiday to keep even the most adventure-hungry family busy for a whole week.

Tucked away on the lovely island of Korčula, the little village of Lumbarda feels a world away from the bustle of Croatia’s bigger tourist towns. Your base is a small hotel with a pool right by the sea - the perfect spot to slow down between adventures, with hidden bays to discover and the sparkling Adriatic never far away.

Spend your days on the water, kayaking and paddleboarding through azure bays, snorkelling in search of colourful marine life or combining a short coastal hike with a swim in a secluded cove. On this family adventure break there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained, but also enough downtime for everyone to enjoy the holiday at their own pace - whether that means exploring independently, relaxing by the pool or letting the kids play on the beach.

After busy days bobbing around the Adriatic, head to a tiny taverna overlooking the harbour, where twinkling yacht masts provide the backdrop to an evening meal and for the grown ups, there’s the local dry white wine to try, Grk - particularly refreshing sipped while watching the children play!

Forget the busy resorts and packed beaches - this is a chance to discover the Corfu that many visitors never see. Staying with your hosts, Zoe and her mother Val, you’ll get to know the island through the people who know it best.

Explore landscapes that feel worlds away from the classic image of Corfu, from the wild, desert like dunes of Issos to the island’s rugged coastline and hidden corners. Spend your days rock climbing, swimming and exploring by boat, while stories of ancient gods, heroes and mythical voyages bring the landscapes around you to life.

With local knowledge, outdoor adventure and a healthy dose of Greek mythology, this is a family adventure trip that goes beyond the beach - giving you a chance to experience Corfu as a place to explore, discover and get under the skin of.

Ready to take your family adventure up a gear? Head into the foothills of the Picos de Europa for a short but seriously adventurous taste of life in the mountains. With plenty of height gained over relatively short distances, the trails are a great introduction to mountain walking and for one night, you'll leave the comforts of the valley behind and stay in a mountain refugio after hiking deep into the Picos.

Then swap the mountains for the coast and turn up the adrenaline with a canyoning adventure: scrambling, swimming and climbing your way through the gorge. There’s even the option to try your hand at surfing, giving you the chance to make the most of the nearby seaside.

This truly is a family multi-activity holiday that gives kids a taste of what’s out there and perhaps leaves them dreaming about where they could go next.