1. DISNEYLAND, PARIS, FRANCE

Web-site: www.disneylandparis.com/en-int/
 Location: Disneyland is located 32 km from Paris and can be easily reached by bus, taxi or train. There are direct shuttles from Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles De Gaulle airports. You can also take advantage of the TGV fast trains, which depart from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and take you to Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy stations in less than 12 minutes. This station is less than 2 minutes walk from Disneyland Park.
Opening hours: Usually the park is open from 09:30 to 22:30, but check the specific hours for each month
Entrance fee: 44 euros per adult only for the Disneyland park, and for 69 euros you can visit the 2 parks (Disneyland + Disneyland Studio). On weekends, prices are higher.
Opening: April 12, 1992
Area: 4800 acres (1942 hectares) / 22.3 sq.km, and the area is divided into two main parks – the fairy-tale-themed Disneyland theme park and the Walt Disney Studios park.
What makes this amusement one of the best? Like the park in California, Disneyland Paris consists of two parks side by side: Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios. In between, there are excellent Disney themed hotels, which makes the stay even more magical. Disney movies are known to all children, and seeing their favorite characters in reality is a wonderful experience for both young and adults. The variety of attractions is also stunning and there are suitable attractions for all ages.

2. LEGOLAND, GÜNZBURG, GERMANY

Web-site: www.legoland.de
Location: Legoland Germany is located next to Günzburg in southern Germany, a few km from Ulm. From 24.05.2024, a new amusement park Peppa Pig World has also been erected next to the park.
Opening hours: Usually the park is open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., but check the specific times for each month
Entrance fee: €45 for a visit to Legoland only and €58 for a combined ticket for Legoland and Peppa Pig World.
Opening: May 17, 2002
Area: Its area is 43.5 hectares (107 acres) / 0.44 sq.km
Attractions: The park consists of 11 themed areas with 68 attractions, and more than 57 million LEGO bricks.
What makes this amusement one of the best? The LEGO bricks, known from an early age, come to life in this park and create a real fairytale atmosphere and predispose to a lot of play.  There are a variety of attractions in the park for all ages, and we were especially impressed by driving Lego cars and getting the first driver’s licenses of the children. Like the constructors, the park is divided into corresponding zones such as Dublo (for the little ones), Miniland (with wonderful models of famous buildings and cities), Lego Ninjago World (a real immersion in Asian monastery life), Lego Mythica (the new mythical world of Lego with a huge roll fire, ice and fire tower, etc.), Knights’ Kingdom (a huge castle with fun roller coasters), Pharaohs’ Land,  Lego City, Lego X-Treme, etc.

3. PAULTONS PARK, SOUTH HAMPTON, UK

Web-site: https://paultonspark.co.uk
Location: Paultons Park is located in the New Forest National Park, near the village of Ower, in Hampshire, near the city of Southampton (where the Titanic once departed). The easiest way to get to the park is by car or taxi, and the X7 Salisbury-Southampton route passes nearby.
Opening hours: The park is usually open from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, but check the specific times for each month
Entrance fee: £43.50 for visitors over 1 m, for visitors under 1 meter the entrance is free.
Opening: May 17, 1983
Area: 140 acres (57 hectares) / 0.57 sq.km
Attractions: over 70 attractions
What makes this amusement park one of the best? The amusement park is divided into separate themed areas, probably the most popular being Peppa Pig World, but no less fun and unique are the rest of the Lost Kingdom, Tornado Springs, Critter Creek and Wild Lands. The park has wonderful attractions and shows for all ages, as well as a variety of places to eat and picnic. The whole park is cash-free.

4. MIRABILANDIA, RAVENNA, ITALY

Web-site: www.mirabilandia.it/en
Location: Mirabilandia is a theme park located in Savio, Italy, part of Ravenna, which is located in Emilia-Romagna.
Opening hours: During the week, the park is open from 10:30 to 18:00, but on summer weekends it can also be open from 10:30 to 23:00.
Entrance fee: Online ticket prices are much lower: for visitors over 140 m the price is 24.90 euros online (and 44.90 euros purchased on the spot), for children from 100 to 140 m the price is 24.90 euros (and 39.90 euros purchased on the spot), under 1 m the entrance is free.
Opening: July 4, 1992
Area: 210 acres / 0.85 sq.km The park has an area of 55 hectares, with an additional water park area of 12 hectares called Mirabeach.
Attractions: over 42 attractions
What makes this amusement park one of the best? It is divided into 6 zones, respectively: Route 66, Adventureland, Ducati World, Dinoland, Far West Valley and Bimbopoli on hot days, as well as a separate area with an aqua park – Mirabeach.

5. GARDALAND, ITALY

Web-site: www.gardaland.it
Location: Gardaland is located in northeastern Italy in close proximity to Lake Garda.
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 23:00, but check the specific hours for each month and day.
Entrance fee: Prices vary from day to day, and there is a discount for online tickets. Usually the price for adults is 55 euros, and for children up to 10 years old it is 49 euros.
Opening: July 19, 1975
Area: 0.26 sq.km (64 acres)
Attractions: over 37 attractions
What makes this amusement park one of the best? The amusement park includes Gardaland Park, Gardaland Sea-Life, Legoland Waterpark and 3 excellent themed hotels: Gardaland Hotel, Adventure Hotel and Magic Hotel. This is one of the most visited Italian amusement parks, with attractions for all ages. Despite the long queues, it manages to cheer up and enthusiastize visitors, and in the summer there are excellent places to cool off, such as the separate area Legoland Waterpark. There are usually long queues for Sea-life, but the children remain fascinated by the aquatic inhabitants in it. Themed hotels also offer excellent service, and the interior of the rooms is admired not only by children.

6. LEOLANDIA, ITALY

Web-site: www.leolandia.it
Location: The amusement park is located in northern Italy in Capriate San Gervasio, in the province of Bergamo, a 20-minute drive from Milan.
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:00, but check the specific hours for each month and day.
Entrance fee: Prices vary from season to season, and are usually higher on weekends, when a ticket for adults is €41.50 and for children (under 120 cm) €36.50.
Opening: The Minitalia park opened its doors in 1971, growing in 2008 and receiving the name Leolandia.
Area: 20 hectares (0.2 sq.km)
Attractions: over 40 attractions
What makes this amusement park one of the best? The park may be designed for younger children (up to 10 years old), but this in no way reduces the pleasure of the older ones in the excellent attractions obsessed in 7 zones, namely: Masha and the Bear (with Bear’s house and a real immersion in the cartoon fairy tale), PJ Mask City (again excellent scenery and participation in the adventures of PJ Marks),  Draghi I Leggende / Dragons and Legends (exciting and refreshing attractions of the mighty dragons), Riva dei pirati / Pirate Coast (gondola ship and the opportunity to sail with the pirates of Leolandia), Cowboy town (boarding flying carts), Expo 1906 (time travel, in 1906, when there was an International Exhibition in Milan), Mini Italia and the Aquarium (with models of landmarks from all over Italy,  as well as a variety of marine animals). The park is very well organized with many performances and meetings with favorite children’s characters. The decorations during the holidays are especially impressive, and every visit to the park becomes a holiday for kids.

7. EFTELING, NETHERLANDS

Web-site: www.efteling.com/en/park
Location: The amusement park is located in Kaastsheuvel, Netherlands, in close proximity to the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:00 h
fee: Prices vary depending on the day of the visit, and the same are between 38 euros and 51 euros for everyone over 4 years old. Children under 3 years old enter free of charge.
Opening: May 31, 1952
Area: 72 hectares (180 acres) / 0.72 sq.km
Attractions: over 36 attractions
What makes this amusement park one of the best? Efteling is not only the largest amusement park in the Netherlands, but also one of the oldest in the world. It has a fairytale theme, and the attractions that reflect various ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables and folklore. The fairytale forest is especially beautiful, as the whole park is immersed in greenery and is an excellent place not only for entertainment, but even for relaxation.  We, for example, stayed in a treehouse, which was an unforgettable night. The park has excellent attractions, roller costers, and performances for all ages, including an impressive light and music show with dancing fountains.

8. PLAYMOBIL PARK, GERMANY

Web-site: www.playmobil-funpark.de/en
Location: It is located in Sirndorf, southern Germany, near Nuremberg, and can be easily reached by bus or train.
Opening hours: from 09:00 to 18:00 Entrance
fee: The price is 17.90 euros for adults and children over 3 years old.
Opening: May 2000
Area: 22 acres / 0.09 sq.km
What makes this amusement park one of the best? The amusement park is inspired by Playmobil’s favorite children’s toys and although it is designed for younger children (up to 10 years old), it also abounds in numerous interactive play areas, both outdoors and indoors. It may lack large roller coasters and carousels, but the playgrounds and play areas are unique and children are fascinated by the magic of Playmobil.  There are numerous dining options, and well as many sights for photos and  places to play.

9. PRATER, VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Web-site: www.praterwien.com/startseite
Location: The Pratera is located in the second district of Vienna, Austria.
Working hours: From 09:00 to 19:45, and the working hours change in different months.
Entrance fee: Unlike other amusement parks, there is no entrance fee here, and each attraction is paid separately.
Opening: April 17, 1766 (making it the second established amusement park in the world, after the Dyrehavsbakken in Copenhagen, Denmark)
Area: 513 hectares (6 sq.km)
What makes this amusement park one of the best? In 2026, the Prater will turn 260 years old, and in its history the park is constantly amazes with its attractions. At the time, there were canals, gondolas and bridges, and the Prater was known as “little Venice”. Today, the park offers more than 250 attractions for children, young people and adults, intertwining adventure, tradition and Viennese charm.  The Ferry wheel is especially famous, and it has been operating in the park since 1897 and rises to a height of 65 meters. Every year the park adds more and more attractions, and now there is a second Ferris wheel, many high-speed trains, performances and entertainment for all ages all year round.

10. TIVOLI, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

Web-site: www.tivoli.dk/en
Location: The park is located in the heart of Copenhagen, next to the central station of the Danish capital.
Opening hours: From 11:00 to 22:00, with working hours changing in different seasons.
Entrance fee: Unlike other amusement parks, there is no entrance fee here, and each attraction is paid separately.
Opening: August 15, 1843 (this is the third oldest amusement park in the world, after the Bakken in nearby Klampenborg, Denmark and the Prater in Vienna)
Area: 513 hectares (0.08 sq.km)
What makes this amusement park one of the best? According to statistics, Tivoli is the 5th most visited amusement park in Europe (after Disneyland, Europa Park, Walt-Disney Studios and Efteling). The park is visited annually by more than 4 million visitors, who enjoy the many attractions for all ages. The wooden roll fire dates back to 1914 and is the only wooden roller fire in the world that is still in use. The Tivoli Aquarium is the longest saltwater aquarium in Northern Europe with over 1600 tropical fish. greenery and is a wonderful place not only for entertainment, but also for relaxation.

11. FIABILANDIA, RIMINI, ITALY

Web-site: www.fiabilandia.it
Location: It is located within walking distance of the beautiful beaches of Rimini in eastern Italy, with the entire park centered around Lake Bernardo.
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:00
fee: A ticket for adults and children over 130 cm is 25 euros, for children under 130 cm the price is 18 euros. Online prices are 22 euros for an adult and 15 euros for children.
Opening: 1966 (This is one of the oldest amusement parks in Italy)
Area: 0.15 sq.km
What makes this amusement park one of the best? The park includes a number of themed areas with attractions aimed mainly at younger children, although the circus, 4D cinema and water attractions are fun for the whole family. Here visitors can enter the castle of the wizard Merlin, at its entrance try to pull the sword out of the stone. The dragon boat is also well mand and the end of the journey is in the belly of the Great Dragon. Other separate areas are Peter Pan’s Bay, the Village of the Alps, Babau Hill, the Valley of the Gongmi, and of course the 30-minute show of the dancing fountains.

12. MERCHENWALD / FOREST OF FAIRY TALES, GERMANY

Web-site: https://maerchenwald-isartal.de
Location: The fairytale park is located in Wolfratshausen near Munich.
Opening hours: from 09:00 to 18:00
Entrance fee: 18 euros for adults and 16 euros for children (over 85 cm)
Opening: 1968
Area: 7.6 acres (0.03 sq.km.)
What makes this amusement one of the best? The fairytale forest is a wonderful place for younger children who can immerse themselves and listen to various fairy tales, as well as participate in them, riding on the numerous carousels and roller coasters. The park is fully adapted for younger children who ride the attractions together with their parents. There is a children’s playground, a baby playground and many wooden climbing areas,  and the whole park is pleasantly shady in a real magical and fabulous forest. There are also places to eat in the park and it is a wonderful place to spend the whole day.