Top 26 best amusement parks in Europe

If you are going camping, you would like to know what fun things to do in the area. Spending whole days on the beach and at the campsite is of course wonderful, but going on a trip is also fun. Amusement parks are guaranteed to provide a fun day out for the whole family, but where do you find the best amusement parks? Specially for you, the top 26 funniest, largest and best amusement parks in Europe (+ the nearest campsite) are described below, making it easier for you to make your choice for your next camping holiday :).

Perhaps the best known and most popular amusement park in Europe and France, Disneyland Paris. As a child, who has not dreamed of a day at Disneyland Paris where magic and enchantment come to life. In Disneyland you enter a magical world consisting of four parts: Discoveryland , Fantasyland , Frontierland and Adventureland . Enjoy 50 different attractions or take selfies with the famous Disney Characters that roam the park, such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.

Disneyland is located in the city of Marne-la-Vallée in France. Villages Nature Paris - Centerparcs is a Center Parcs holiday park where you can relax and is only 15 minutes away from Disneyland Paris.

Europapark is Germany's largest amusement park and is built around the theme of Europe. Here you will find 15 European themed areas, such as the Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany, Portugal and more. Nice to visit your own themed area! Europapark is larger than Disneyland Paris with 850,000 square meters of attractions. In this amusement park you can certainly enjoy the 100 attractions, 13 roller coasters and many shows for a few days! Europa-Park Camping is the ideal campsite if you want to visit Europapark. The campsite is only 4 minutes by car and 14 minutes on foot from the park. The campsite has an adventurous setting with a cowboy and Indian theme, so you are already in an adventurous mood before you even visited Europapark.

Efteling is the fairytale amusement park in the Netherlands and still enchants many visitors. There is something for both young and old in Efteling. The little ones can stay in the Fairytale Forest and take a picture with one of the Fairytale Forest residents. With the whole family you can enjoy Symbolica , De Droomvlucht or other family attractions, but of course the Efteling has not forgotten the real daredevils, because they can indulge themselves at various exciting roller coasters.

There is a wide range of campsites around Kaatsheuvel that are located close to the Efteling, but would you like to stay in the fairytale theme? Then stay at the Vakantiepark Efteling Bosrijk. There is plenty to do here for everyone. Children can climb and clamber, go for a day swimming in the swimming pool Het Badhuys or discover the area by bicycle.

Walt Disney Studios Park is all about the film industry and here you can experience the fantastic worlds of Disney and Pixar. In this park you can enjoy spectacular attractions and shows where your favorite movies become reality. Your visit to Walt Disney Studios promises a lot of fun and unforgettable adventures for all ages.

Walt Disney Studios is located right next to the entrance to Disneyland Paris. If you want to spend the night near Walt Disney Studios, Villages Nature Paris - Centerparcs is the closest accommodation.

Tivoli Gardens is one of the oldest theme parks in Europe and even Walt Disney has visited this park to find inspiration for his own theme parks. The park is slightly different from most of the usual amusement parks as in addition to attractions, Tivoli Garden also has concerts, theater, dance shows and music festivals. For relaxation you can walk through the most beautiful spots of the gardens in the park.

In the area of Tivoli Gardens there are several campsites that are only 22 minutes away from the park. If you are looking for a mobile home, bungalow or a tree house, choose Camping Copenhagen Absalon - Dcu.

Portaventura is an amusement park in Spain that should not be missing in the list of the best amusement parks in Europe. The park consists of six worlds and has something to offer for everyone. While the little ones have the time of their lives with Sesame Street figures, the real daredevils enjoy spectacular rollercoasters, Shambhala being one of them. Portaventura is part of the parks of Portaventura World. The other two parks are Caribe Aquatic Park and Ferrari Land. These two parks are also worth a visit.

The campsite close to the park is La Siesta Salou Resort & Camping. This resort offers various accommodations, from camping pitches to apartments. This way you will always find suitable accommodation for your family. In addition, there are plenty of swimming pools and activities in the resort, so you will not get bored.

Liseberg is Scandinavia's largest amusement park. Liseberg not only offers 30 attractions, but also stages, dance halls, arcade halls, restaurants and cuddly rabbits. In this park you will find everything, so you will not get bored for a moment. The experiences in Liseberg will stay with you for days.

Camping Lisebergsbyn is about 10 minutes away from the park and offers a wide choice of accommodations, including pitches, bungalows, mobile homes and a furnished bungalow tent.

Gardaland is one of the most beautiful amusement parks in Italy. The location of Gardaland also contributes to this. The amusement park is beautifully situated on Lake Garda. Gardaland is therefore also the perfect getaway during a holiday on Lake Garda. Gardaland has a large children's theme park called Fantasy Kingdom. In addition, the park offers about 40 attractions, of which Shaman and Raptor are two of them.

There are a lot of campsites around the park where you can stay. There is a wide choice of accommodations, so you will certainly find one that meets your needs. Click Gardaland to view the campsites.

At the LEOGLAND Windsor Resort you enter a fascinating world of adventure. The amusement park offers more than 55 rides and is the perfect day out for families with children between 3 and 12 years old. Children's dreams of becoming a knight, explorer, pilot or test driver come true in this park.

Near Legoland Windsor Resort, there are a number of campsites to choose from. The nearest campsites are Amerden Caravan & Camping Park and Chertsey Camping. Both campsites are approximately 20 minutes from the park and offer a number of pitches.

Parc Astérix is an amusement park based on the comics Astérix and Obelix and offers about 17 attractions inspired by them. The ideal amusement park for true fans of Astérix and Obelix! The amusement park offers about 42 attractions, of which 8 are roller coasters. For example, go on the reverse rollercoaster Oziris or if you prefer to stay on the ground, enjoy the many shows, such as a performance with dolphins, a stunt show or a performance of Roman soldiers.

Camping Campix Paris is the ideal campsite if you want to visit the park or Paris. Campix Paris offers a wide range of accommodation, from pitches to a bungalow or mobile home. Here you will find peace in a natural environment.

Perhaps the best theme park in Europe. At Le Puy du Fou you shouldn't think about roller coasters and attractions. This theme park is all about historical performances and shows. History is central here and this is what makes the theme park so unique and different from other types of parks. Although the park is slightly different from other parks, you are guaranteed to have a fun day.

Camping La Breteche - Oléla has a wide range of accommodations and is about 7 minutes by car to the park. Click Camping Breteche - Capfun to check prices and availability.

Perhaps you could already get it out of the name, but Parque Warner is all about movies produced by Warner Brothers. The park is divided into five themed areas with different rides and shows. In Cartoon Village , the nostalgic feeling immediately comes to the fore and you meet the best cartoons, including Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo. Climb aboard in the DC Super Heroes World themed area and experience Batman's adventure in the Arkham Asylum roller coaster. Visit all themed areas and have an unforgettable day.

Samay Camping Aranjuez offers pitches and mobile homes and within 30 minutes by car you are at the park.

Alton Towers is the largest amusement park in the UK and offers 40 rides for both young and old, of which the 10 spectacular roller coasters are the stars of the park. For example, step into the roller coaster Rita in which you are at 100 km/h within 2.5 seconds. The park attracts many visitors and guarantees an unforgettable day.

Alton Towers Waterpark is the water park of Alton Towers and a resort where you can spend the night in a lodge or pod.

In Germany near Cologne you will find the popular amusement park Phantasialand. In the park you imagine yourself through the different theme worlds with fun and unique shows and attractions, including the Taron and the FLY . Both young and old will never get bored here and the visit will stay in your head for days. In winter, the park is turned into Wintertraum and you can enjoy millions of lights, enchanting winter shows and glühwein .

Near Phantasialand you will find Camping Heider Bergsee where you can reach the park within 11 minutes by car. Camping Heider Bergsee is rated with an 8.3 and offers enough pitches for your caravan or camper.

Not only the LEGO toys are popular, but also the amusement parks. The park consists of different worlds and is largely made of LEGO. LEGOLAND Billund welcomes your family with 50 different attractions that will delight young and old alike. Numerous events and shows await and even the shops in the park are worth a visit.

At LEGOLAND Billund you will find two campsites where you can stay that are close to the park. At Lalandia Billund you can relax in one of the bungalows. Would you prefer a different accommodation type? At LEGOLAND Holiday Village you also have the choice of a pitch, a furnished bungalow tent, pod or a teepee/dome.

Thorpe park is the ultimate amusement park for thrill seekers. The amusement park is home to exciting rides and roller coasters. For example, rides the horror movie-themed roller coaster with a vertical drop of more than 100 degrees in SAW the Ride . In addition, the park offers fun live attractions, such as Jungle Escape where you have to escape from the Huntsman. Fortunately, there are also attractions for young visitors, so you can go here with your family.

The nearest campsite is Chertsey Camping where there are enough pitches for your caravan or camper. For convenience you can also book a mobile home here.

Futuroscope is an amusement park in France and is completely themed around science and technology. The 40 attractions and shows are also based on these themes. In Futuroscope you make special journeys to the stars, space and planet Mars. The robots, simulators, film images and interactive games ensure an innovative day out with your family.

In the area of Futuroscope you can choose from various campsites. Camping Le Futuriste is located right next to Futuroscope and is therefore easily accessible. The campsite offers pitches, mobile homes and bungalows.

An extraordinary adventure awaits you in Heide-Park with more than 40 attractions, 7 of which are exciting rides to experience. The park is Germany's second largest amusement park. The many shows and attractions ensure that you can enjoy the Heide-Park for two days!

Camping auf dem Simpel, which has been rated with a 9.1, is located right next to the Heide-Park. That way you can be at the park in no time. At this campsite you can choose from pitches, mobile homes, bungalows and pods.

In Movie Park Germany you can enjoy a park that is all about the film world. Here you can imagine yourself through different themed areas, experience impressive shows and enjoy spectacular attractions. The park has plenty to offer for both young and old, so everyone will enjoy themselves here!

Close to Movie Park Germany you can choose from different campsites. Camping Freizeitpark Tillessensee is only 15 minutes by car from the park and you can choose from various mobile homes and bungalows.

How fun is this? Chessington World of Adventures in England is an amusement park and zoo in one. This makes this park the perfect day out for the family. You don't have to be bored for a moment! The park offers enough rides and shows for both young and old. Are you tired of the attractions for a while? Then you just walk through the zoo. This park promises fun and an unforgettable day. Are you curious about the top 25 zoos in Europe? Then click here .

Do you want to fully immerse yourself in the wild adventures of Chessington World of Adventures? Then spend the night at Chessington Explorer Glamping. With the choice of a standard or premium tent you will experience an extra adventure with your family.

Are you also fond of the motorcycle brand Ducati? Yes? Then you should definitely visit the theme area Ducati World in Italy's second largest amusement park, Mirabilandia. If you answered no, that's no problem either. The amusement park has six different themed areas, of which Adventureland , Dinoland and Far West Valley are three of them. For example, there is something different to experience in each theme area with different attractions and shows for both young and old.

In the area of the Mirabilandia amusement park you can choose from various campsites. At Camping Classe, which has been rated with a 7.9, you can choose from different accommodation types.

The Tibidabo amusement park is located on the Tibidabo mountain, making it the highest point in Barcelona. Thanks to this unique location, you can enjoy a beautiful view at every attraction. The amusement park is the oldest in Spain and has more than 25 attractions for all ages. For example, step on the 20-meter-high Ferris wheel, plane or roller coaster.

In the area you will find several campsites on the coast where you can stay overnight. At Camping El Pasqualet you can choose from different accommodation types, including pitches, mobile homes, chalets or a furnished bungalow tent.

Plop the plop! What..? If you have no idea who Kabouter Plop is then this statement will not mean much to you. Plopsaland De Panne in Belgium is named after the children's programs Kabouter Plop and Samson & Gert. As a result, the park has many family attractions. More than 50 enchanting outdoor and indoor attractions! In combination with the different shows and events, you and your family will have an unforgettable day.

You have a wide choice of campsites near Plopsaland De Panne. If you would like to stay in the theme of Kabouter Plop, stay overnight at Plopsa Village where you can choose from various holiday homes, themed houses and mobile homes.

Want to enjoy a day out with the family and make new memories? That is possible in amusement park Slagharen. With more than 30 attractions, a fun adventure awaits you. Do you dare to fall from 40 meters in the Free Fall or settle for the speed of the Gold Rush . In addition to the fantastic attractions, you will also find a lot of street entertainment in the park. A fun day out!

Close to Slagharen there are a number of campsites that you can choose from. If you want to spend the night as close to the amusement park as possible, the Attractie- & Vakantiepark Slagharen is the ideal place to stay. Here you have a wide choice of accommodation, including pitches, mobile homes, bungalows, cottages and more!

Leolandia is the perfect amusement park for families with children. The park offers more than 40 attractions for all ages and has 6 themed areas for you to enjoy. Children's dreams come true in Leolandia. Children can meet their favorite cartoon characters and the real brave childrens can become a pirate on the pirate boat. The many attractions, shows and restaurants ensure a wonderful day full of fun.

Monza Camping is the nearest campsite where you can stay overnight if you want to visit the park. Pitches and furnished bungalow tents are available on the campsite.

Energylandia is Poland's largest amusement park, with 123 attractions spread across 70 hectares, appropriate for all ages.

The youngest visitors will be able to have fun on the many merry-go-rounds, trains, and other attractions. In the Viking Village, a family area, you can learn about Viking life and try out a real Viking ship. Take a trip down the crazy river in the Jungle Adventure, ride the Dragon and Boomerang trains, and take part in an interactive monster attack. Relax in the Swiss Village, where you'll learn about Swiss traditions and taste Swiss cuisine. The Extreme Zone has rides for the more adventurous; the Mayan Train takes you 33 metres up, the Formula 1 Train takes you at 100 km/h, and the Water Train takes you 60 metres up and 110 km/h. The park has rides for a refreshing splash on a hot summer day and a water park if you need some water fun. Close to Energylandia, there are a number of campsites that you can choose from. If you want to spend the night as close to the amusement park as possible, the Western Camp Resort is designed to look like a classic western village from the American West. The campsite offers an unforgettable stay in comfortable cabins with air conditioning, original Indian tipis and cowboy waggons.

Familie Resort Molenwaard is located in the polder landscape of Ottoland, not far from historic Dordrecht and the port city of Rotterdam. Family Resort Molenwaard combines fun and adventure. During your stay you have unlimited access to Avonturenboerderij Molenwaard and Speelschuur Molenwaard, a true indoor play paradise. Spend the night in a themed cottage, country-style glamping tent or small farm, have breakfast delivered to your home and prepare for a range of activities including boating, fishing and paddle boating. Meet Fien and Teun, the popular farmer and farmer's wife characters, and enjoy all the fun activities at this holiday park.