Get a lot of useful information about European regions, countries, and cities for Au Pairs in this quick overview. The countries for each European region are ranked in order of:
Read more to discover new places to go for your next Au Pair experience and get inspired by many of Europe's most exciting countries.
Some of the major Au Pair destinations in Europe are certainly in the Mediterranean, the cradle of civilization. Those countries have very different traditions, but are united by sun, sea, and fun, not to mention culture, history, good cuisine.
Home to the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any region in Europe, the Mediterranean is also home to beauty, both natural and scenic. Here, Au Pairs can enjoy world-famous food and wine of exceptional production quality and experience a great family warmth. The people are also very friendly and welcoming.
Au Pair cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma, Sevilla
2. ItalyAu Pair cities: Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Turin
3. GreeceAu Pair cities: Athens, Crete, Corfu
4. PortugalAu Pair cities: Lisbon, Porto
5. MaltaAu Pair cities: Valletta
Do you like lakes and mountains or just want to cool down in the hot summer? Then the Alps are the right place for you to be an Au Pair in Europe. Indeed, many Au Pairs love to live in a peaceful place, especially after being in contact with noisy children ;)
Mountainous Europe offers good living standards, family-friendly places and many outdoor activities. It is the right place in Europe for Au Pairs who want to practice sports or relax in the luxuriant nature.
P.S. The Au Pair program in Austria is part-time; just 18 work hours per week!
1. SwitzerlandAu Pair cities: Bern, Zurich, Geneva
2. AustriaAu Pair cities: Vienna, Salzburg
English, English and English again. That’s what we continuously hear everywhere. Becoming an Au Pair allows you to strongly improve your language skills. Have you ever thought of becoming fluent in English?
In the UK, you can find many cultural and busy cities, while in Ireland there are a lot of towns with characteristic colors and green fields with little villas.
Au Pair cities: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Glasgow, Edinburgh
2. IrelandAu Pair cities: Dublin, Galway, Cork
The countries of Eastern Europe are increasingly popular destinations. Are you a person out of the ordinary? Live in the most characteristic and fascinating cities in Europe as an Au Pair. Visit the most beautiful mosques and orthodox churches and get to know the history of old reigns and empires.
Curios? Eastern countries are also regarded as the best places in Europe for cheap luxury living.
If you want to spend your leisure with an excellent value for money, these countries are right for you!
Au Pair cities: Krakow, Warsaw
2. RussiaAu Pair cities: Moscow, Saint Petersburg
3. Czech RepublicAu Pair cities: Prague, Brno
Just snow, ice, and cold? No way! Fjords, northern lights, forests like in the Hunger Games, and some of the most attractive landscapes in Europe. Explore the last places in Europe with pristine nature as an Au Pair. Live in a region with the highest human development index and the greatest gender equality.
Tip: Northern Europe is very expensive to visit as a tourist. This is your opportunity to live there at no cost!
Au Pair cities: Stockholm, Gothenburg
2. DenmarkAu Pair cities: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense
3. NorwayAu Pair cities: Oslo, Bergen
4. FinlandAu Pair cities: Helsinki, Rovaniemi
5. IcelandAu Pair cities: Reykjavík
No words needed for the most famous destinations in Europe as an Au Pair. Each country in the heart of Europe is unique and offers an immersive experience. Western Europe is a modern region and is home to many World Heritage Sites.
High quality of living, multiculturalism, and open-mindedness are perfect reasons to be an Au Pair in the most urbanized European region.
Au Pair cities: Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Hamburg
2. FranceAu Pair cities: Paris, Nice, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse
3. NetherlandsAu Pair cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague
4. BelgiumAu Pair cities: Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp