Traveling to a new city is always interesting and fun, but let’s face it, sometimes even a new adventure can get a little mundane – similar attractions, walking around for miles, museums, shopping. Let’s spice things up a little bit! Are you ready for a wild ride? If so, we are here for you. We gathered a list of the most exciting, most exhilarating, best theme parks in Europe for you.
Five best theme parks in Europe
Spice up your trip to Europe by visiting these 5 exciting and exhilarating amusement theme parks:
- Tivoli Park, Copenhagen
- Europa Park, Germany
- Gardaland, Italy
- Alton Towers, UK
- Disneyland, Paris
Tivoli Park, Copenhagen
Copenhagen is usually the first place people visit in Denmark. It is also home to the famous amusement park, Tivoli Park, Copenhagen. It is one of oldest amusement parks in the world and with more than 3.5 million visitors a year, it is also the world’s second most popular seasonal park. Some of the rides are wonderfully nostalgic, and others are perfect for thrill seekers. Don’t forget to try the park’s most popular ride, the wooden roller coaster, the world’s second oldest running roller coaster!
Europa Park, Germany
Europa Park Germany holds the proud title of being Germany’s biggest theme park. It is also the second most popular amusement park in Europe. With amazing rides, Europe-themed areas, countless shows and attractions, 4D cinema, and a flight simulator, there is more than enough here to entertain the family. However, possibly the most significant attraction in the park is the 12 different roller coasters. Hooray! There are a number of theme parks in Germany, but this one is by far the best.
What are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to Germany!
PortAventura, Spain
There are many versions of PortAventura dotted around Spain which attracts over 2 million tourists each year. Unlike many other theme parks, there are several hotels on location, each with a specific theme. Wild West, China, and the Polynesian Islands are among the themes. There are tribal dances, acrobatics, fireworks, a man-made beach, and many restaurants and cafes. The park also has some truly awesome high-altitude and hair-raising rides! Make sure you try Furios Baco, the fastest roller coaster in Europe. Hold on tight!
What are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to Spain!
Efteling Park, Netherlands
Your kids will certainly thank you for taking them here when visiting the Netherlands. Efteling is like walking straight into your favorite cartoon or a magical fairy tale. There are many popular roller coasters, boat trips, and rides of all sorts, but the “fairy tale” mentioned above steals the show. Walk through enchanting forests, meet Snow White, take a canoe ride, or watch dwarfs taking a sneaky peek out of the windows of houses. There is also a great water show called Aquanura to finish off the day – incredible!
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Area 47, Austria
In the valleys of Austria lies Europe’s largest outdoor adventure park. A little different and more extreme that the other amusement parks on this list, Area 47 offers the chance to try out a 30-meter-high swing, wall climbing, water sports, the world’s highest high rope course, and water parks. If that wasn’t enough, the mountain biking and river rafting are sure to please even the more extreme adventure seekers. If you want to have the full Area 47’s experience, make sure to spend the night at the log cabin or wooden tepee lodging that are surrounded by mountains and a wild river. Get ready for this adrenaline rush!
What are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to the Austria!
Futuroscope, France
Fancy being thrown around by a robotic arm for five minutes? The ride “Dancing with Robots” will gladly accommodate your wishes! There’s also the Time Machine, Venus Rising, and the 4D Adventure. Futuroscope has many green open spaces, which is great for children to run around. Their IMAX films with stunning visuals and intriguing narrative are particularly good. This French theme park is an exhilarating and interactive look into the future.
Gardaland Park, Italy
You could easily spend the day just walking around Gardaland. Italy’s largest park doesn’t disappoint anyone, it’s simply magical! The park is home to many rides, which are every bit as popular as the other theme parks in Europe. Aside from the rides, there are also a great number of shows in Gardaland, which include dolphins, ice skaters and gladiator warriors.
What are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to the Italy!
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Alton Towers Resort, UK
With an enchanted village, high ropes course, water park, and fun roller coaster, Alton Towers is right up there with the most popular amusement parks around Europe. Nothing beats the accommodation of an Alton Towers holiday! You can spend the night sleeping in a tree house or a magical-themed room. It’s great for children with lots of cartoon-themed adventure areas. The “In the Night Garden Magical Boat Ride” is often a favorite, as is Nina’s Science Lab. If you’re not interested in the gentle amusements above, there are enough scary, over-the-top rides when you visit Alton Park to ensure you leave screaming!
What are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to the UK!
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Disneyland Paris, France
Disneyland is known as the happiest place in the world, and it is undoubtedly one of the best theme parks in Europe. It is separated into different lands: Main street, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland and Discoveryland. The Indiana Jones Temple of the Forbidden Eye and Tarzan’s Treehouse are just two of the many magical experiences to be had in Adventureland alone. Just the sight of the Disneyland castle is an experience in itself. Disneyland is an amusement park you do not want to miss when planning a trip to France. Be sure not to miss the legendary parade! The nighttime display consists of fireworks, music, dances, and your favorite Disney characters marching by! Avoid lines by purchasing Disneyland Paris park tickets in advance to visit one of the best amusement parks in Europe.
Parc Asterix, France
Many visitors to France who are interested in seeing an amusement park will choose Disneyland, but an excellent alternative is Parc Asterix. Asterix is a famous comic book hero, so naturally, the park is themed around his character. It is also an interesting experience in terms of local culture, and all things considered, it is possibly a better option than Disney for many people or families.
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