Belgium · THEME PARKS & ATTRACTIONS
Good theme parks & attractions fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend one full day at Antwerp ZOO, next to Antwerp Central Station. See gorillas, elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, and more across historic exhibits, then catch Dutch-language keeper talks and feeding times. The zoo is wheelchair accessible, family-friendly, and offers free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
“Great day out, animals well cared for and you can make a day out of it. Would recommend.”
Spend a full day at Planckendael ZOO in Muizen, near Mechelen. Walk through historic castle grounds, see animals from African savannahs to icy penguin habitats, and plan around daily bird, seal, and penguin feeding times. The $41 ticket includes entry and the feeding program, while parking and pushchair rental cost extra.
“chouette parc dans l'ensemble dommage qu'il n'y ai plus les biquette mouton que les tout petit pouvais toucher je ne les ai pas vu mais sinon c'était très chouette parcours assez facile”
Spend one day at Bobbejaanland in Lichtaart, near Antwerp, Turnhout, and Hasselt. Your entrance ticket covers more than 40 indoor and outdoor attractions, from seven coasters and five water rides to covered play areas for young children. Explore Land of Legends, Adventure Valley, Cowboy Town, Mystery Bay, and the seasonal World of Dino exhibit.
Spend a full day at Boudewijn Seapark near Bruges, where summer admission includes dolphin, sea lion, and seal presentations, 20 outdoor rides, Bobo’s AquaSplash, and a new indoor playground from June 2025. The dolphinarium is covered, the park is wheelchair accessible, and parking costs €10 extra.
“Unfortunately, I don't recommend it! Extremely exorbitant prices! I thought it was a shame the indoor area was closed and there was no information posted about it. €120 for nothing! Really not recommended!”
Pick a city, a canal or a cellar.
