Excursions with children in North Macedonia by region
8 excursions in 4 regions, by area and place.
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This is part of our Travel guide for North Macedonia, with tolls, traffic rules and routes.
You know the feeling: the tent is up, the weather isn't playing along and the children want to do something fun. So we've put together, region by region, what there is to do nearby in North Macedonia.
Looking for things to do near your campsite? Pick your region below. For each place you'll find the excursions, each with its official website. We picked them for children of around 7 and 9, and we only list places whose own website we checked on 14 October 2026. Opening hours, age limits and prices change, so take a quick look at the website before you go.
Compiled and checked by Arjan (Zuidlaren) · Sources are in the text · updated 20 October 2026 · About this page
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8 Excursions
Skopje · 4 excursions
📍 Skopje (2)
ZOO Skopje
The Zoo Skopje has existed since 1926 and according to the website has animals of 96 species. There are life-sized dinosaurs in Dino Park, and during the warm months, children are allowed to feed and pet animals in Baby Zoo. It is open 365 days a year.
🎟️ Tickets and Info → Official website
Photo: Smooth_O · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Family Play Park
A modern indoor playground in the Cevahir shopping centre in Skopje. According to the website, there is a mini football field with artificial turf, a climbing scaffold with slides and tunnels, racing simulators, table tennis, PlayStation 5 and a sandbox. Parents have their own corner.
🎟️ Tickets and Info → Official website
Illustrative photo · Photo: Andre Kaiser · CC BY-SA 3.0 · all photo credits
📍 Volkovo (1)
Skaj Kart
Outdoor karting track of 700 metres with 12 turns in Volkovo, in the north-west of Skopje. According to the website, there are modern karts and helmets for everyone, the lap times are measured digitally and shown live. In two-seaters, a parent drives with the child.
🎟️ Tickets and Info → Official website
Illustrative photo · Photo: PattayaPatrol · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
📍 Matka Canyon (1)
Boat trip to Vrelo cave
You take a boat across the lake in Matka Canyon to Vrelo Cave, according to the website one of the top 77 natural sites of New7Wonders. Inside hangs a large stalactite shaped like a pine cone, and further back there are two lakes. Book online, pay on site.
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Southwest (Ohrid & Mavrovo) · 2 excursions
📍 Ohrid (1)
Galičica National Park
Galičica Mountain is located between Ohrid and Prespa Lake and has wonderful viewpoints. According to the website, there are hiking trails in three difficulty levels, from short easy routes to ridges over 1600 metres, plus paragliding. Well-known ones are Magaro, Golem Grad and Sveti Naum.
🎟️ Tickets and Info → Official website
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📍 Mavrovo (1)
Mavrovo National Park
Mavrovo is the largest national park in the country, with a reservoir and a half-submerged church. According to the website, it is home to many endemic plants and animals and a place for unforgettable mountain adventures. There is an information centre, and in winter you can ski.
🎟️ Tickets and Info → Official website
Photo: Ismcuacor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · all photo credits
Pelagonia (Bitola) · 1 excursion
📍 Bitola (1)
Pelister National Park
The mountain area above Bitola, with the 'Eyes of Pelister': two mountain lakes high up in the park. According to the website, you can hike, go mountain biking and do winter sports in winter, and there is an adventure park. Local mountain guides can take you out on request.
🎟️ Booking tickets → Official website
Photo: Liridon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Vardar · 1 excursion
📍 Gradsko (1)
Stobi
According to the website, Stobi is one of the most famous archaeological parks in North Macedonia: an ancient Roman city with theaters and mosaics. It is located five minutes from Gradsko, with free parking, visitor centre and café. There is also an audio guide.
🎟️ Tickets and Prices → Official website
Photo: Vaurien · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · all photo credits
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Day trips from Skopje
Do you want to travel from the capital for a day without driving yourself? Here you will find online bookable day trips.
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