European amusement parks. The most famous amusement parks

I agree that Disneyland is a legendary park where everyone wants to visit, be it a child or an adult. He has only one problem - the queues. And all-season! Therefore, I would also recommend Walibi Belgium in Belgium, this is a great alternative to Parisian Mickey Mouse! A wonderful and very fun place with its own fabulous atmosphere. And the queues are twice as short!

The whole family went to visit my sister, while she lives near Disneyland. To visit Disneyland means to plunge into childhood, there is simply an incredible number of rides and various shows, in order to try all the rides you need more than one day for this. The children really liked it, a lot of positive emotions remained from this amusement park.

Of course in Europe a large number of parks and nothing will surprise anyone, but there are such parks that differ from others and still remain popular. I will cite as an example the park in France "Disneyland Paris", it is more suitable for visiting young children and will leave them only positive emotions, and the park "Grona Lund" in Sweden is suitable for fans of extreme sports and high speeds on roller coasters.

Disneyland Paris is just a fabulous place. We were there for the first time together with my husband, we did not have children yet. It was as if I was in another world. Into the world of virginity and celebration. There are sea attractions, for adults there are many options to get an adrenaline rush. Trust me roller coaster is not even the most. I recommend everyone to go there !!! This is my advice to everyone !!

There are plenty of amusement parks in Europe, there would be an opportunity to visit them all, to be honest :-) Most of all I want to take the kids to Disneyland Paris, this is their old dream. Perhaps this or next year it will be possible to accomplish this. I was also interested in Gardaland in Italy, the principle of "learning + fun" is a great idea in my opinion.

I have been to Disneyland Paris and the park of the Gauls friends Asterix and Obelix. Both parks are great. It is difficult to compare them, tk. they are on different topics, in one cartoons of walt disney fairy tales, and in the other ... Gauls. Everything is better in Disneyland, because This is Disneyland damn it, but Asterix Park is very good with 36 rides and less long queues like at Disneyland. Of course, it's worth visiting every one, I advise everyone.

I don't really have anything to compare with, since of all the above, I was with a child only in Europa-Park in Germany. But impressions and positive emotions the child and me will have enough for a lifetime. The day in the park flies by quickly and unnoticed. True, there are some rides on which even me, an adult, was very, very scared. But if there was an opportunity, then the second time with the child I would definitely go.

I was in Disneyland Paris seven years ago, nothing special. Maybe because I am no longer a child and at that time I was 25 years old?))) Although the children, of course, squealed with delight. I think that just visiting the sights of the city, wandering along the European streets, climbing the same Eiffel Tower is much more interesting and informative than riding the rides all day. The only amusement park that sunk into my soul and truly remembered is the Mini-Europe park in Brussels, where all the sights of Europe are collected in miniature. That was really informative and entertaining. Europeans like no one else know how to entertain and make good money on it!

I was lucky to visit France once with children, and therefore it was necessary to take them somewhere, at least once. First, of course, as it already started, we visited Disneyland. Of course, it’s beyond words how beautiful and interesting it is! The very large number of attractions mixed with attractions and recreational facilities speak for themselves. I even personally tried some of them. We can say that he felt like a child and did not regret it. Later we visited the park "Asterix": I personally saw a lot of cartoons with the legendary Gauls, and I often show them to children. To be honest, we expected more. There is no sense even to compare with "Disneyland": the queues are simply huge, there is nowhere much to eat in an amicable way. That is why I give my vote to Disneyland, the very thing with children. Although, little pranksters just go somewhere.

I was lucky enough to visit the German Europa-Park. Indeed, even a day was not enough to get around all the attractions, see and try everything. I liked the lazy rafting with water shelling. On the territory of the park there are many restaurants with cuisine from different countries of the world, i.e. besides extreme, fun and aesthetic pleasure, gastronomic is also guaranteed. This park is like a separate state with many cultures. Russia is also represented, which was very nice. On my next visit, I will definitely go again.

I have always dreamed of visiting Disneyland in Paris. In fact, I only knew about this foreign amusement park, but it turns out there are so many of them. And others are no worse. Surely it is very interesting and fun for both children and adults, because people go there in droves, and from all over the world. We would make a park like this in our country, everyone would be happy.

DisneyLand Paris Simply gorgeous! My children really liked it. Daughter 5 and son 7, they had a great time. My beloved wife was very pleased. We were in Disneyland guys, I dreamed about it since my childhood and now we are really happy. Many attractions and entertainment were waiting for us, just the most best experience visits in my life. Although I am a grown man, I was happy as Small child... Come, you will not regret it.

When I was visiting a friend in Germany, then of course we went to Europa-Park, to be honest, I have never been in places cooler than this park, so many people, so many attractions, just my head is spinning and the main thing is that everything is affordable prices and even comparing with our Moscow prices, it is many times cheaper here, in general I was satisfied, I think next year I will come here and go only with a girl). I recommend visiting.

We visited the Tivoli Amusement Park in 2011 when we were vacationing in Denmark with my family. From railway station very close there, literally 5-10 minutes walk. The only drawback for us was the huge queue at the entrance, but that's understandable. The park is really wonderful, it looks like a fairy tale. Everything glows and sparkles. There was a huge shop with the most exquisite sweets. Interesting rides, which we managed to visit, we will remember for a long time. We do not regret our vacation at all, we spent 2.5 hours there.

Personally, I have been to Gardaland and POrtaventura parks. Both parks are good in their own way. The first has a lot of fun for the whole family. Everything is fantastic, as if they returned to the Middle Ages, where mammoths, pirates. This is what kids love now. Portaventura is no worse. We were there for more than one day. We have tried almost all the rides. Not only children, but also my husband and I. It was cool. Now we are planning to go to DisneyLand Paris for complete happiness.

When I was a child, I wanted to visit some fabulous amusement park or at least Disneyland. He was constantly talked about in all sorts of animated series, and this more and more fueled the desire to get there. But alas, I was living in Russia at that time. Now I am resting in France and here I touched my dream. It's not a shame to be a family at all. The prices are reasonable, the staff of the park will understand you in any case if you know English in entry level... The rides themselves confirmed my expectation. In general, I did not regret it.

For me, Denmark has always been associated with a fairy tale and I would always like to visit it. The dream came true when I became an adult, but did not stop believing in miracles. The amusement park convinced me how right I was. Wonderful attractions, memorable surprises and, of course, the Pantomime Theater. In short, I love this park. My dream is to visit the Swedish Gröna Lund.

Denmark has a wonderful amusement park Legoland. Buy a family ticket and go for a walk all day! Entire miniature cities have been made from Lego sets. Lots of attractions. In general, there is everything for a full family vacation! My children and I were just delighted and, to be honest, we didn't want to go anywhere. In the near future we plan to return to the wonderful Legoland! I personally liked Legoland more than Tivoli in Copenhagen.

My family went to Spain last year. The son buzzed all his ears, as he wants to go to the rides. We asked the guide and advised me to go to PortAventura. To say that the son was delighted, to say nothing. My son most of all liked the horizontal catapult, similar to the American races, I was afraid to go there. My husband and I gladly took a train ride on wooden rails, just like in a movie about the Wild, Wild West!

This is the variety! In my childhood, a trip to Disney Land was something unimaginable. I think even now not every parent can allow their child to visit an amusement park in Europe. The coolest thing I've seen is Divo Ostrov in St. Petersburg. And even then I decided only on cups and small roller coasters to ride. Large roller coasters and others like them only for young maximalists.

Of course, the most visited is Disneyland in Paris and we could not resist visiting this park. Yes, the rides are amazing, good entertainment, living dolls, favorite characters everywhere, a bunch of cafes, souvenir shops. But, not everything is so cloudless. Firstly, the prices, you can't call them low. In addition to the entrance ticket, you will have to pay about the same amount for souvenirs and food. Secondly, you have to wait for some attractions for a long time, so it is unrealistic to visit everything in one day.

Be sure to include amusement parks on your travel itineraries when traveling to Europe. In them you can not only have fun with the whole family and experience bright, unusual emotions, but also learn something new. Modern parks provide an excellent opportunity to expand the horizons of a child, to get acquainted with the history and culture of countries in an interactive form. Each park has its own original features, but everywhere you are guaranteed a great mood and a lot of impressions!

Fairy worlds

Perhaps every child dreams of being in a fairy tale at least for a moment and seeing with his own eyes the characters that his parents read to him about. The Dutch decided to make their childhood dreams come true and already in 1952 they opened fabulous Efteling park, which every year is expanding and replenished with new attractions and characters. Heroes of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, Andersen, well known to every child, live in Efteling. Everything here is as it should be in a fairy tale: the prince tries on a shoe for Cinderella, the Sleeping Beauty rests peacefully, Mother Blizzard knocks out a pillow and snow flies out of it, Rapunzel drags "mother" into the tower with her long hair. A walk through a fairytale forest is full of surprises: the old will come to life tall tree and begins to tell his stories, then musical mushrooms will come across, then the gnomes will begin to move ...

Oriental tales are not forgotten in Efteling either. You sit on a small boat and go to the kingdom of 1001 nights, and along the way you will find a beautiful oriental castle, shahs, djins and much more. Or you can ride a flying Thai pagoda, which, slowly rotating, rises up, from where an amazing view of the entire park opens.

Small children, schoolchildren, and even adults feel good in the park, because there is entertainment for every taste. Fans to tickle their nerves can go to the house of riddles "Villa Volta", the walls of which sway and crack, to the castle of horror, where the "dead" stand. Fans of high-speed rides can go down the bobsleigh track, ride in total darkness on a roller coaster or swing on a giant swing.

Efteling Park is open all year round. It is located in the province of Noord Brabant, near the town of Hertogenbosch. Park website - www .efteling .com

If you have already read with your child Tove Jansson's book about cute and funny creatures - Moomin trolls, you will enjoy visiting Moomin world... It is located in the homeland of the creator of these characters - in Finland, in the small but very picturesque town of Naantali, which is 16 km from Turku.

You cross the bridge connecting the Moomin Island with the rest of the world, and you seem to move to the pages of a book. Everything here looks exactly as Tove Jansson described: a round blue tower with a red roof, in which Moomins live, a Hemul house with a collection of butterflies and a herbarium, a swimming pool on the lakeside, Moominpapa's ship ...

The park is modest in a Scandinavian way, but very cozy and "lively". You can really send a postcard to your friends from the Moomin mailbox, you can eat delicious homemade food in the Moominmama's kitchen, watch a performance at Emma's theater, and buy a lot of wonderful souvenirs with the image of funny characters similar to white hippos at the Snif's shop. Moreover, Moomins and other inhabitants of a magical land - not only in pictures, they meet you on the paths, communicate with you, hug and take pictures. Children are just delighted with this!

Moomin Park is open only in the summer, exact dates discoveries can always be viewed on the park's website. In cold weather, the park is closed, because, as you know, Moomins hibernate in winter and wake up only for one week in February - at this time, visitors can catch them again. Moomin Park website - www .muumimaailma .fi

By city and country

It is impossible to travel all over Europe in a day, but in one day you can get an idea of European countries in german Europa-Park. It is located in southwestern Germany, in the city of Rust, near Baden-Baden and Freiburg.

On the one hand, this is an ordinary amusement park with its own attractions, cafes and show programs, but, on the other hand, Europa-Park is a symbolic embodiment of different European countries on small area... England is represented here by a double-decker red bus - an attraction that you can fly. In "local" Italy, you can go for a gondola ride, eat delicious Italian ice cream in gelateria and drink cappuccino. In Spain - watch a flamenco show and taste paellas, in Austria - ride the Alpine express train, and in Norway to do exciting rafting in the fjords. Russia is represented by GUM, a Russian village with artisans, as well as incredibly swirling roller coasters, which we, in Russia, call American. In Europa-Park, kids are not ignored either: they have their own country, which is called Fairy forest, as well as fun rides, mini-carousels, labyrinths and much more.

Europa-Park is open from the beginning warm days before autumn, as well as before Christmas - in last week November and December. The park's website is www .europapark .de.

Another famous park in Germany - "Fantasy Land". It is located near Cologne. The “geography” of this park is even wider; it is divided into 6 zones - Old Berlin, Mexico, Africa, China Town, the land of Fantasy and the land of Mystery. In sultry Africa, you can not only watch the original dances of the inhabitants of the black continent, but also try to play African djemba drums yourself, and then ride the high-speed attraction "Black Mamba". Chinatown has extraordinarily beautiful palaces, colorful shows by Chinese artists and delicious Chinese food. In Old Berlin, you can ride on carousels that evoke nostalgic memories among Europeans, watch a performance from the life of the 1920s, visit an antique-styled cafe and restaurant. In Mexico, you will experience dizzying descents and ascents in the Colorado mountains.

In the Fantasy thematic corner, young visitors are greeted by the high walls of the fabulous town of Vuce - its inhabitants were considered a cheerful, but long-disappeared people. But he hasn't disappeared. Through costume shows, these characters come back to amuse the kids again. The rides for the bravest were invented by the warrior queen Vigna. Small Lunar Lake is huge in terms of entertainment possibilities. The smallest at the entrance to the town are greeted by the theater of two trolls - Hack and Buddl surprise guests with funny little things, which they unexpectedly for themselves and for everyone extract for the public from the cave of mysteries. For older children, for whom little trolls seem too "childish fun", the warrior queen Vigna has prepared a surprise - it will become a real test of strength for parents too nervous system... "Fear and awe" - this is how the name of a small train can be translated. The trolleys slowly climb to dizzying heights and…. - with a terrible speed, a small train flies down - into the darkness of a magic castle.

On a time machine

Many foreigners who find themselves in Paris with children rush to visit Disneyland Paris. But the French themselves prefer a different amusement park - Park Asterix... It is located 30 km from Paris and is dedicated to the famous heroes of French comics, films and cartoons - Asterix and Obelix.

Park Asterix is ​​divided into “worlds” according to different time periods. Visitors walking in the park can be transported from one era to another: from an ancient Gallic village to a medieval French city, from Ancient Greece to the Roman Empire, from Ancient Egypt to the Viking world. In a Gallic village, you can buy souvenirs depicting funny heroes of French comics and taste simple but delicious dishes Gallic cuisine. In Ancient Greece, you will have a dizzying ascent to Zeus on Olympus and a dolphin show at the Poseidon Theater. In the Roman Empire, you can see Caesar himself and watch a show of legionary recruits. In Ancient Egypt there are steep hills of Osiris, in the Land of the Vikings - a huge galley swinging in different directions. Many of the rides are water-related and are pleasantly refreshing on a hot summer day.

Myths are also part of our past. You can visit the Land of Myths in Spain. Here, near the resort of Benidorm, there is an amusement park Terra Mitica... It is dedicated to the myths of different countries - Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, Ancient Egypt, Iceland and Iberia. Quiet attractions are well suited for families with small children: for example, in the port of the Egyptian city of Alexandria, you can swim on an antique-styled pleasure boat, in ancient Rome, ride on geese that saved the Eternal City. Older ones will head to the Labyrinth of the Minotaur in Greece or fly like Icarus on a chain carousel. Well, the most daredevils can trust the Phoenix bird, which will help them overcome 54 meters in free fall in 3 seconds, or rush with stunning speed along the steep titan slides.

Terra Mítica Park is open daily in summer, but not every day from March to November.

Technical fantasies

Children who like to make something from the construction set will be happy to visit Legoland- an amusement park built from Lego bricks. There are such parks in Germany, and in England, and in the USA, but perhaps the most "native" legopark is the Danish Legoland, because it was here, in the town of Billund, that the first "brick" of the famous designer was invented and created. Billund is located 250 km from Copenhagen.

The peculiarity of Legoland is that all the rides in it seem to be assembled from the Lego constructor. Many attractions are suitable for small children to ride: these are all kinds of trains, boats, airplanes ... In Miniland you can feel like a giant and admire a miniature country from above, where everything - from a house to a flower in a flowerbed - is made of a construction set. For older children, adventures await in a large pirate zone, where there are even water attractions.

Danish Legoland is open from the end of March to the end of October (website www .legolandholidays .dk).

A real paradise for boys - young car enthusiasts - the park of the Volkswagen "Autostadt" concern. It is located in Wolfsburg, the city where the headquarters and the first plant of the famous auto concern are located. This is a whole futuristic city of glass and metal, which, combined with an elaborate landscape, looks fantastic.

In Autostadt, you can trace the history of the development of the automotive industry. In the "House of Time" there are cars that determined the look of their time: rarities on wheels of the early XX century, legendary "beetles" of the fifties and much more. Modern technical innovations can be seen in thematic pavilions dedicated not only to the Volkswagen brand, but also to other models - Lamborghini, Skoda, Audi, Seat. The symbol of the park is two towers with transparent glass, through which you can watch brand new cars that have just left the assembly line and will soon go to their owners.

Adult visitors of the park can try themselves in extreme car driving - for them there is a whole "obstacle course" here, and children can drive small cars and learn the rules of the road.

Tired of the wonders of technology, you can relax in the park, have a snack in a cafe or restaurant, swim on a boat and even admire the flower “paradise”. "Tunnel of fragrances" - this is how the Germans called the covered gallery, in which there are thousands of flower pots.

Roller coasters, ghost train, princess castle, big Ferris wheel and other amazing entertainment ... Everyone loves theme parks and visits them quite often. But what about not going to the one closest to your home, but a little further? In this article, you will find the very best amusement parks in Europe today.

Disneyland, Paris, France

The fairy tale comes true in five sections of this park, full of classic rides, a variety of shows and street parades. You can be close to pirates and a wide variety of characters in the Disney universe, travel back in time and enjoy the fireworks and light show of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Port Aventura, Spain

Port Aventura is a theme park and resort south of Barcelona, ​​in Salou (Tarragona, Spain) on the Costa Dorada. More than four million people visit this park every year, making it the most visited park in all of Spain. It is also the sixth most visited park in Europe. The resort as a whole also includes a water park and four hotels. Also, there are two airports within thirty minutes drive from the park, and in the park itself there is railroad station, with which you can reach both Salou and Barcelona. This park has five thematic zones, each based on historical civilizations (Mediterranean, Far West, Mexico, China and Polynesia). There is also one themed area based on Sesame Street that opened in 2011.

Futuroscope, Poitiers, France

Since its opening, the park has been visited by over 46 million people, it is one of the most famous and most beloved amusement parks in France. And it is the only one of its kind. This is perfect place in order to relax. It boasts 60 hectares of tranquil green space, as well as 25 unique attractions that you won't find anywhere else.

Europa-Park, Germany

Europa Park is the largest theme park in all of Germany and the second most popular amusement park in Europe after Disneyland Paris. It is located in the city of Rust, in southwestern Germany, between Freiburg and Strasbourg (France). Here you will find as many as twelve roller coasters, the oldest of which is the Alpenexpress Mine Train, which will take you through the diamond mines, and the newest is Arthur, it develops incredible speeds and passes both in the open air and under the roof, and even in full darkness. The rides in this park are incredibly spacious, so that during one day it can receive about fifty thousand guests.

Parc Asterix, France

Parc Asterix is ​​a theme park in France. His main theme are world famous stories about Asterix. It is located about 35 kilometers north of Paris, 32 kilometers from Disneyland Paris, and 20 kilometers from the historic Chateau de Chantilly. This park opened in 1989. He is especially famous for the huge variety of roller coasters. Also here you will find rides styled like Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece and even Ancient Egypt.

Grena Lund, Stockholm, Sweden

Grena Lund is an amusement park in Stockholm. It is located on the seaside of Djurgården Island and is relatively small compared to other amusement parks, in large part due to its central location, which limits its expansion. However, on 15 acres of land, you can find more than thirty attractions. Also during the summer months, this park becomes the venue for many music concerts.

"Gardaland", Italy

Gardaland is an amusement park in the north-east of Italy. It opened on July 19, 1975 and includes both an amusement park itself and a water park, as well as a hotel complex. It is located near Lake Garda, although it does not directly overlook it. The whole complex covers an area of ​​445 thousand square meters, while the amusement park itself occupies about 200 thousand square meters.

Tivoli Park, Copenhagen, Denmark

Tivoli Park is a famous amusement park and beautiful garden located in Copenhagen. It opened incredibly long ago, on August 15, 1843, making it practically the oldest amusement park in the world, second only to the Direhavsbakken amusement park, located near the city of Klampenberg, also in Denmark. This park is visited by over four million people every year, making it the second most visited seasonal amusement park in the world, the most visited theme park in Scandinavia and the fourth most visited park in Europe.

Walibi, Brussels, Belgium

This is a unique amusement park ideal for families. Here you will find about forty rides, sixteen of which are for children, street entertainers, a water park and much more. This is the perfect theme park to visit with friends or family. The park has attractions for people of all ages.

Efteling, the Netherlands

Efteling is a unique theme park with a fairytale atmosphere. Here you will find a huge variety of amazing and enchanting attractions, making this a great place for the whole family. This park is located in natural surroundings and is open 365 days a year, so you can enjoy all the seasons and their wonderful aspects. It's time to plunge into the world of fairy tales and admire the beauties of nature with loved ones.

Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, UK

This amusement park offers an amazing array of rides. This is a quintessential British theme park and offers unique attractions and activities for the whole family. You can try riding the legendary Big One roller coaster to see if your nerves can handle the ride. Or you can take a ride on one of more than ten attractions, decorated in the style of popular cartoons.

Prater, Vienna, Austria

The Prater is a large public park in Vienna's Leopoldstadt. If people talk about the Prater in Vienna, then they are probably talking about the Wurstelprater, one of the parts of this park, which was previously a separate amusement park and is today one of the oldest in the world. However, the Prater itself consists of much more elements. For example, the main alley or Ernst Happel stadium also belongs to this park.

Alton Towers, UK

This theme park opened on April 4, 1980. There is a wide variety of attractions here, some of which are world famous. This park is also known for the fact that when it comes to roller coasters, there are not just new attractions created here, but new types of attractions. This park has a whole line of attractions called the Sevret Weapon, which is constantly updated with additional options that bring something new to the industry as a whole.

Legoland Billund, Denmark

You can ride around the Haunted House, which is inhabited by vampires, ghosts and monsters. You can wander through the mirror maze or meet the Mad Scientist, who will show you his incredible experiments. You can also expect everything that can be found in other Legolands. In addition, some of the classic rides have their own unique features, so be alert and ready for new adventures.

When planning a vacation with children, you should take into account the wishes of young family members. It is unlikely that a child will enjoy a trip to museums or daily splashing in the "paddling pool". What do little fidgets like most of all? Of course, various attractions - and the more original, the better! "Active Mom" ​​offers parents facing a choice family tour, a review of the 5 best amusement parks in Europe. Go!

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland in Paris is every child's dream. And an adult too! Children's attractions at European Disneyland opened relatively recently - in 1992 - however, in a short time they have become very fond of young visitors.

This children's amusement park consists of 5 thematic parts:

- the main street of Main street USA, where you can meet Disney cartoon characters and hit the road on the Disneyland railway;

- the world of Peter Pan Fantasyland, where visitors will meet Pinocchio and Snow White, as well as a visit to the Sleeping Beauty Castle - any girl will like it here;

- Frontierland, the Wild West in miniature, the country of brave cowboys and desperate Indians, is a real paradise for every boy!

- Adventureland is a great place for adventure lovers, where guests will visit the house of Robinson Crusoe and a river trip in the underground city;

- Discoveryland is the dream of little explorers. To become an explorer of the deep sea or outer space for a while - what could be more exciting?

In addition, on the territory of each of the parts of Disneyland in Paris, there are various attractions for children, restaurants, eateries on wheels, souvenir shops and Hollywood accessories. It will not be boring!

Legoland

Amusement parks for young architects - Legolenda - are located in three European countries. (England, Germany, Denmark). This is perfect option for a pastime if your child is showing research and design skills. If your house is littered with constructors and houses made of them, cars, little men and animals - your child urgently needs to visit Legoland!

Legoland children's rides are made in the Lego style - hence the name of this amusement park. Among the entertainment - riding Lego rides and the joint construction of castles and cities with the help of an incredible number of Lego bricks. It will be interesting for both children and adults!

PortAventura children's amusement park

In itself, a vacation in Spain is one continuous entertainment. PortAventura amusement park is one of the most popular entertainment centers in the world. The main idea of ​​the park is to divide the territory into “continents”. Here you and your children will have a unique opportunity to visit different continents and countries, with their unique atmosphere. Polynesia, the Mediterranean, China, Mexico and the Wild West await you at PortAventura.

The attractions for children and adults take your breath away: here you can go canoeing, the famous Furyus Beiko at a speed of 235 km / h, and several types of breathtaking roller coasters. Add to this the warm sun, sea air and water treatments - and you get a complete rest, good for body and soul.

Park Mini Italy

A kind of park-museum in Italy is a mini-copy of the peninsula. Here you can, comfortably sitting in the carriage sightseeing train, see firsthand the most big cities Italy with the most famous architectural monuments - all this, we recall, in miniature. This park is good for children who are fond of geography and history, young explorers of the world.

However, this is not only a museum - there are also children's attractions in Mini Italy. Young guests are also welcomed by the inhabitants of the aquarium, terrarium and farm.

This amusement park, located in Germany, is similar to the previous one, also representing a series of miniature parks. All of Europe is represented here, with which you can get acquainted literally during the day.

Europa-park is divided into zones-cities. Every city has its own distinctive characteristics: architectural monuments, objects national culture and other attractions. It is difficult to overestimate the educational impact on a child in this park - after visiting Europa-Park, he will surely become an expert on European culture!

But this place is not for nerds and nerds! Europa-Park is also an amusement park, fiery, varied and, most importantly, themed! In Russia - "roller coasters", in Greece - water attraction "Poseidon", in Switzerland - downhill "Swiss bobsleigh", in Scandinavia - extreme rafting ...

Children's amusement parks in Europe are a real treat for the whole family. A visit to each of them will forever remain in the memory of children and their parents.

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The first rides appeared in the United States about 100 years ago. Their construction had a very specific purpose - to load tram lines on weekends. To solve this problem, rides were installed at the end stations of tram tracks. Over time, amusement parks have transformed into an entire industry. It is now a thriving industry, attracting a large number of visitors every day - both adults and children. The review has prepared a list of ten parks in Europe that deserve special attention.

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Spain. Port Aventura

One of the most famous amusement parks, offering to visit six worlds at once. Located in Salou - 1 hour drive from Barcelona. On the territory of 117 hectares there are more than 40 attractions, a huge water park, golf courses, beach clubs, a large lake, as well as 4 hotels. A walk in the park can turn into a whole trip around the world- each of the six zones has its own geographic focus. On the territory of the complex, about 90 bright performances take place every day.

How to get there:

you can get to the park by train and bus from Barcelona, ​​or by car. The train departs from Estacio Sants station and takes about 1.5 hours (depending on the train chosen). Autocars Plana buses run from Barcelona Airport. Their schedule can be found on the park's website.

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France. Disneyland

There is hardly a person who has never heard of Disneyland. French version this park, existing since 1992, is located 32 km from Paris. It is similar to California Disneyland. The territory of the park is divided into five thematic zones; hotels, restaurants, a business center, its own residential area, and a golf course are built here. The park always delights visitors. You can view all its beauty from the window of the train, slowly passing through all sectors of this enchanting place.

How to get there:

the easiest way to come here is by using commuter trains RER, crossing the whole of Paris and connecting its suburbs. You need to go to the end station Marne L Vallee. You can go on a trip directly from the city center from the stations Gare du Nord, Opéra, Madeleine et Châtelet.

France. Park Asterix

Many tourists find this park more interesting than Disneyland. There are significantly fewer visitors here, especially in summer. This is a place with a French mood, because Asterix and Obelisk are heroes of famous French comics, cartoons and films. The territory of the park is divided into five thematic zones different eras... Near the main tent, a battle is fought every hour between the Gauls and the Romans. There is a dolphin show on the water. The park has restaurants for every taste and budget, a whole alley with souvenir shops.

There are many water attractions - the park is designed only for the warm season. It starts receiving guests from mid-April and ends at the end of September.

How to get there:

a special bus runs to the park, leaving at 9 am from the Louvre (Metro Palais-Royal) and returning in the evening. Also go here commuter trains RER, which can be taken near Charles de Gaulle airport. Electric trains leave every 30 minutes starting at 9 am.

Denmark. Legoland

This park is a Lego kingdom in the very center of Denmark, almost everything here is built from it. It became the very first Lego country in the world. This is not surprising, because Denmark is the birthplace of the famous designer. Now the same parks can be found in other places of the planet.

In the center of the park there are mini-cities and other buildings made of Lego pieces. Buses, trains, airplanes assembled from a construction set move along the streets. There are also many restaurants, places selling ice cream and drinks.

How to get there:

the park is 3 km from Billund Airport, which can be reached by bus or. You can get from Copenhagen by train, but it does not reach the park itself. The last 28 km will have to be covered by bus. They run every 30 minutes.

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Italy. Gardaland park

This park is located on the shores of the large Lake Garda, not far from Verona. Its founder is Livio Furini, a successful businessman. Since childhood, he loved to build cardboard castles, and after visiting American Disneyland, he decided to implement something similar in Italy. They managed to build the park of their dreams in just six months. Initially, there were 15 attractions, which over time have been transformed into something more. Now there are three parts - the amusement zone, hotels and the Gardaland Sea Life Aquarium.

How to get there:

You can get here from the northern cities of the country by car or train. Having departed by train from Verona, Milan, Venice, you need to get off at the Peschiera del Garda station. Buses leave from it every 30 minutes towards the park.

Germany. Europa-park

The second most visited (after Disneyland) entertainment center in Europe is Europa-Park. It is located in the town of Rust in the southwestern part of Germany. Its name speaks for itself. The park is divided into thematic sectors, each of which is dedicated to different countries Of the Old World.

There are about 100 attractions in the park, numerous shows, theatrical performances are held, television broadcasts are regularly filmed and conferences are held. More than 50 trade pavilions are also located here.

How to get there:

it is not easy to get to the park - it is located far from major cities. It is best to choose a car for your trip. But if this is not possible, then you can use the buses. They run from the airports of Baden-Baden, Stuttgart, Basel and Strasbourg. Tickets are not cheap. You can find out about the cost and schedule of shuttles on the official website of Europa-Park.

Another option is to arrive by train and get off at Ringsheim station. The last 4 km must be taken by a regular bus.

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Lithuania. Park One

The Adventure Park is located in the town of Druskininkai on the banks of the Nemunas (Nemunas). This is a place for active recreation, created for lovers of sports entertainment. There are 10 tracks on the territory, on which you will have to go through 70 competitions and go down 18 paths full of adrenaline. The most important entertainment is Tarzan's Flight over the River. This trail runs over the Neman and includes bridges swinging in the sky and tangled webs.

How to get there:

the park is located in the city itself, not far from the center.

Sweden. Liseberg park

The park is located in Gothenburg, its name translated from Swedish means "Mount Lisa". Since 2005, Liseberg has been in the top 10 of the world's best parks. Now there are 35 attractions for adults and children. There are restaurants and many cafes on site. In winter, the rides close and the park turns into a large ice rink, around which Christmas markets and handicrafts are sold.

But main feature place is what the park can be called a world-famous stage, where rock and pop celebrities have performed and performed. You can find out about the upcoming concerts on the park's website.

How to get there:

the park is located near the center of Gothenburg.

Netherlands. Efteling Park

This park is considered the oldest among its European counterparts. It opened in 1952 and is open all year round. The territory of the park is large, so many guests prefer to stay here in a hotel that looks like a fairytale palace. Efteling Square is divided into seven kingdoms, four of them are located in the park itself, the other three are outside. This is a unique place, the atmosphere of which is unlike anything else.