What are the 10 most famous amusement parks in Europe?

Their success cannot be denied. Theme parks appeal to both young and old and are constantly trying to expand their audience by offering new attractions. With the All Saints’ Day and Halloween 2024 holidays approaching, what better way to spend a day upside down on a roller coaster? If you’re stuck for ideas, here they are the top 10 of Europe’s most popular amusement parks in 2023, presented at the end of August 2024 by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA).

1- Disneyland Park (France)

A favourite among the French, but also among tourists from all over the world, Disneyland Park Disneyland Paris remains firmly in first place in the ranking. With an increase in attendance of 4.7% compared to the previous year, the park welcomed 10.4 million visitors in 2023.

2- Europa-Park (Germany)

Among our German neighbors, Europa Park recorded a sensational increase with a +11.1% of attendance. A leap that allows it to reach the bar of six million visitors in 2023. This 2024 season also features a new zone dedicated to Croatia.

3- Walt Disney Studios (France)

France is once again in the spotlight with Walt Disney Studios, the second park of Disneyland Paris, which climbs to third place on the podium, with 5.7 million visitors (+6.7%). future openings The areas dedicated to Frozen and The Lion King should help maintain this growth.

4- Efteling (Low Pay)

Almost mandatory if you come with your family The Netherlands The Efteling park immerses its visitors in a magical atmosphere through attractions, shows and all the original activities. Going up to 4^And placed in the ranking with 5.5 million of visitors in 2023 (+2.4%), the complex has nothing to envy the biggest names in the sector. On the occasion of Halloween, the park will inaugurate a new attraction on October 31, 2024: Danse Macabre.

5- Tivoli Gardens (Denmark)

Built by King Christian VIII, Tivoli Gardens is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world (1843). With 4 million of visitors in 2023 (+4.3%), the park owes its longevity above all to its atypical decorations, borrowed from Asian culture, but also to its location in the heart of Copenhagen.

6- PortAventura (Spain)

Much appreciated by the French, who are almost a million to go there every year, PortAventura located in the seaside resort of Salou, Catalonia, welcomed 3.9 million visitors (+6%) in 2023.

7- Gardaland (Italy)

Located between Verona and Brescia, Gardaland is the most popular amusement park in Italy Italy and exceeds the threshold of 3 million visitors (+4.1%) in 2023. However, it faces tough competition from other major theme parks such as Legoland Waterpark and Sea Life Aquarium, which are also nearby.

8- Parc Astérix (France)

THE Asterix Park is the ideal place to fill up on sensations. In 2023, 2.8 million visitors (+7%) enjoyed the spectacular roller coasters, in particular the Everything OK the fastest attraction in the world (110 km/h).

9- Puy du Fou (France)

With 2.5 million visitors (+6.7%), the Puy du Fou enters for the first time in the ranking of the ten most appreciated amusement parks in Europe. A beautiful pride of France and especially Vendée.

10- Legoland Windsor (UK)

Located a good hour’s drive from London Legoland Windsor park ranks last in the ranking with 2.4 million (+0.8%) visitors in 2023. Aimed mainly at children, the park is characterized by its colorful attractions and decorations, obviously inspired by the famous Lego brand.