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Top amusement parks for kids and teenagers in Europe

The roller coaster, the ghost train, the castle of the princess and the big wheel,..Discover the best amusement parks in Europe. For children, but also for teenagers and adults, Europe has hundreds of amusement parks. Discover our selection of the best amusement parks in Europe.

 

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1. Disneyland

Paris - France

Fairytales take flight across 5 incredible lands filled with classic attractions, shows and street parades. Rub shoulders with swashbuckling pirates, zoom through time and space and look on in awe at the unforgettable firework and light displays over Sleeping Beauty Castle. (©disneyland.fr)

 

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Book your flights to Paris (30 min by car), your accommodation in Paris as well as your activities & tours in Paris as a "Paris: Disneyland 1-Day Ticket" or "Paris: Disneyland Ticket with Transfer from Paris". 

 

How to get there: Book your flights to Paris (30 min by car) and your transfer.

 

Where to stay: "Marriott's Village d'Ile-de-France" located near Disneyland Paris.

 

 


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2. Europa-park

Rust - Germany

Europa-Park is the largest theme park in Germany and the second most popular theme park resort in Europe, following Disneyland Paris.

 

Europa-Park is located in Rust, in south-western Germany, between Freiburg and Strasbourg, France.

 

The park is home to twelve roller coasters, the oldest being the Alpenexpress Mine Train, where a powered coaster speeds through a diamond mine, – and the newest coaster being Arthur, a suspended indoor/outdoor powered rollercoaster and dark ride combination. Europa-Park has very high capacity rollercoasters and attractions meaning the park can accommodate up to approx. 50,000 guests per day.(©CC)

 

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Book your flights to Strasbourg (40 min by car) or Basel (1h by car) as well as your accommodation and your entrance tickets to "Europapark".

 

How to get there:  Book your flights to Strasbourg (40 min by car) or Basel Airport (1h by car or public transport).

 

Where to stay: "Hotel am Park" is located directly opposite the entrance of Europa-Park in Rust.

 

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3. PortAventura World

Spain

PortAventura is a theme park and a resort in the south of Barcelona, in Salou, Tarragona, Spain; on the Costa Dorada. It attracts around 4 million visitors per year making it the most visited theme park in Spain.

 

PortAventura Park is also the 6th most visited theme park in Europe. The resort also includes Costa Caribe Aquatic Park and four hotels. It is the biggest resort in the south of Europe. It has two airports within 30 minutes of it, including Reus Airport.There is a train station for PortAventura which has connections to Barcelona and Salou. (©CC) 

 

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Book your flights to Barcelona (1h by car), your transfer to the park & your entrance tickets, as well as your accommodation in Barcelona

 

How to get there:  Book your flights to Barcelona (1h by car) & your transfer.

 

Where to stay: "Mercer Hotel Barcelona". Highly rated for its comfy beds.

 

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Gröna Lund

4. Gröna Lund

Stockholm - Sweden

Gröna Lund is an amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. It is located on the seaward side of the Djurgården island and is relatively small compared to other amusement parks, mainly due to its central location, which limits expansion. The 15-acre amusement park has over 30 attractions, and is a popular venue for concerts during the summer. Gröna Lund was founded in 1883 by James Schultheiss.

 

Gröna Lund's roots are in the 1880s, making it Sweden's oldest amusement park. In 1883, a German by the name of Jacob Schultheiss rented the area to erect "carousels and other amusements", and until 2001 descendants of Schultheiss ran Gröna Lund. Before the amusement park came into being, Gröna Lund was the name of a small park. (©CC). 

 

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Book your flights to Stockholm, your entrance ticket to Gröna Lund as well as your accommodation in Stockholm and your activities & tours in Stockholm.

 

How to get there:  Book your flights to Stockholm and your transfer.

 

Where to stay: "Lydmar Hotel" located in the historical centre of Stockholm.

 

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5. Siam Park

Tenerife - Spain

During your stay in Tenerife, one of the best destinations to visit in Spain, visit one of the best aquatic amusement parks in Europe, Siam Park.

 

With attractions unique in the world, dozens of dizzying slides, lush vegetation and 330 days of sunshine a year, Siam Park is the perfect amusement park for a family day out on the Costa Adeje, in the south of Tenerife.

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to Tenerife, your entrance tickets as well as your transfer.

 

Where to stay: "Hotel Jardin Tropical". The hotel is located in the Adeje's Coast.

 

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6. The Prater

Wien - Austria

The Wiener Prater is a large public park in Vienna's 2nd district (Leopoldstadt). If people talk about the Wiener Parter they often mean the "Wurstelprater". The so called "Wurstelprater" is the oldest amusement park in the world

 

The Prater was firstly mentioned in a document in 1162 under the reign of emperor Friedrich I. In 1766 emperor Josef the II. donated the area to the people of Vienna. From this point on the Prater was accessible for everyone. Following to that bowling alleys, cinemas, Cafés and merry-go-rounds were created. (©CC)

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to Vienna, your entrance ticket as well as your transfer

 

Where to stay: "Sofitel Vienna". In the very heart of the city.

  

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7. Parc Astérix

France

Parc Astérix is a theme amusement park in France, based on the stories of Asterix (by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny). Situated approximately 35 km (22 mi) north of Paris, 32 km (20 mi) from Disneyland Resort Paris and 20 km (12 mi) from the historic Château de Chantilly, in Plailly in the département of Oise, it opened in 1989.  

 

It is especially well known for its large variety of roller coasters, and has begun incorporating rides and themes from historic cultures such as the Romans, the ancient Greeks and now the Egyptians, but always in the visual style of the stories.(©CC)

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (15 min by car) as well as your entrance ticket and your transfer

 

Where to stay: "The Chess Hotel". Located in Central Paris.

 

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Gardaland

8. Gardaland

Italy

Gardaland is an amusement park located in North-Eastern Italy. Opened 19 July 1975, it includes "Gardaland", "Gardaland Sea-Life" and "Gardaland Hotel". It is adjacent to Lake Garda while not looking out of it. The entire complex covers an area of 445,000 m2 (4,789,940 sq ft), while the only theme park measuring 200,000 m2 (2,152,782 sq ft). Inside there are mechanical attractions and themed water well. Every year it is visited by nearly 3 million people.

 

Gardaland has been ranked by Forbes Magazine ranked fifth in the top ten amusement parks in the world with the best turnover and is the eighth in Europe by number of park visitors. (©CC)

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to Verona Airport (30 min by car) as well as your entrance ticket and your transfer

 

Where to stay: "TH Lazise - Hotel Parchi Del Garda". Top location: Highly rated by recent guests.

 

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9. Futuroscope

Poitiers - France

With more than 46 million visitors since it opened, Futuroscope is one of the best-known and best-loved leisure parks in France. And the only one of its kind in Europe!

 

Futuroscope is the ideal place to relax in, with 60 hectares of tranquil green countryside and 25 original experiences you won’t find anywhere else!

 

Absorb the fantastic, fun and fairy-tale Futuroscope atmosphere with over 25 original experiences waiting for you in our stunning attraction theatres, as heart-thumping adventures, outrageous thrills, mind-blowing journeys, the fairy-tale evening show and fascinating attractions deliver delights to suit all tastes and ages: films in giant format, thrill-filled attractions, 3D rides with 4D effects, games, live shows, open-air activities, and more….  (©tourisme-vienne)

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to Poitiers Airport or Nantes Airport (2h by car) as well as your entrance ticket and your transfer

 

Where to stay: "Hotel Plaza - Site du Futuroscope".  The Hotel Plaza is just a 500 metre walk from the Futuroscope theme park

 


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10. Tivoli Garden

Copenhagen - Denmark

Tivoli Gardens (or simply Tivoli) is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. The park opened on 15 August 1843 and is the second oldest amusement park in the world, after Dyrehavsbakken in nearby Klampenborg.

 

With 4.033 million visitors, Tivoli is the second most popular seasonal theme park in the world, the most visited theme park in Scandinavia and the fourth most visited in Europe, only behind Disneyland Paris, Europa-Park Rust and the Efteling. (©CC)

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to Copenhagen and your transfer.

 

Where to stay: "Nimb Hotel". Located in Copenhagen's Famous Tivoli Gardens.

 

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11. Walibi

Belgium

Walibi Belgium is a unique leisure park for sensations for the whole family in Belgium. 40 attractions including 16 for the kids, street animations, 1 aquatic park and a lot more !

 

Walibi Belgium is the ideal theme park to visit with family and friends. The park has attractions for all ages. The famous Radja River, the crazy Calamity Mine and all other family attractions...

 

Take a seat in one of the sensational attractions of Walibi Belgium. Face the high speeds or dizzying heights ! Put your hands high in the air, feel the wind in your hair and... do not forget to... (©Walibibelgium)

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to Brussels Airport (30 min by car).

 

Where to stay: "Motel One Brussels". A 10-Minute walk away from the Grand-Place.

 

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12. Efteling

The Netherlands

Efteling is a unique theme park with a fairytale atmosphere and a wide range of thrilling and enchanting attractions, making it ideal for the whole family. Set amongst natural surroundings, Efteling captures the magic of all seasons and welcomes you 365 days a year! 

 

Enjoy precious moments together. Step inside this fairytale world full of wondrous tales, delightful dreams, and adventures at high speed. Glide through the enchanting world of fairies and trolls in dream flight 'Droomvlucht', huddle together during the exciting park show Raveleijn and close your fantastic day at Efteling with the biggest watershow in Europe, Aquanura.(©Efteling)

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to Eindhoven (30 min) or Brussels (1h).

 

Where to stay: "GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel-Waalwijk" for its top location.

 

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach theme park - Best amusement parks in Europe
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13. Pleasure Beach

Blackpool - England

This amusement park offers outstanding thrills and spills – this is a UK theme park with a blend of unique rides and family friendly activities. You can try out the legendary Big One to test your nerve, head over to Nickelodeon Land to try out 12 exciting rides, or there’s Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic to delight your kids and satisfy your inner thrill seeker.

 

If you’re looking for one of the best theme parks in the UK, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is The Big One. With the best rides, shows, and prices. (©Blackpoolleisurebeach)

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to Manchester (1h by car).

 

Where to stay: "Imperial Hotel Blackpool". 50 m from beach.

 

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14. Alton Towers

Alton- England

Alton Towers Theme Park opened on 4 April 1980. Major attractions include Nemesis, Oblivion, Air, Runaway Mine Train, Congo River Rapids, Hex – The Legend of the Towers,... Alton Towers is known for creating new ride types when it comes to rollercoasters. They have a line of 'Secret Weapon' rides which usually bring something new to the industry.

 

The Alton Towers Waterpark opened in June 2003. It consists of several pools and slides including the Master Blaster water coaster. The waterpark, along with the adjoined Splash Landings Hotel, carries a tropical Caribbean theme with the 'Paradise Plumbers' creating the slides. (©CC)

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to Manchester (1h) or Birmingham (1H15).

 

Where to stay: "Hotel Gotham". Located in the Centre of Manchester.

 

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©Legoland Windsor

15. Legoland Windsor

England

The wonderful world of Lego awaits you in one of the most beautiful destinations to visit in England, Windsor! Discover this miniature world but also its many attractions for young and old and experience an unforgettable day at Legolan Windsor, one of the best amusement parks in Europe

 

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How to get there:  Book your flights to London Heathrow (15 min by car) and your transfer.

 

Where to stay: "Motel One London" for their very friendly staff.

 

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