The best waterparks in Europe

Don your trunks and goggles - it's time to jump into the best waterparks in Europe! With heart-stopping slides, raft rides, play zones, wave pools, water games, lazy rivers, and so much more, these candy-coloured playgrounds will have your inner child jumping with joy. Laugh-out-loud fun is guaranteed!

Why European waterparks deserve a spot on your itinerary

Whether you are travelling with children, or are just a big kid at heart, the waterparks in Europe deserve a space on your itinerary. Days out to these aquatic amusement parks are a great way to cool off, make memories and have fun against the beautiful backdrop of a European destination. With a variety of slides, rides and zones to enjoy, there really is something for the whole family. Better still, you’ll find a range of family-friendly facilities at each park, as well as high standards of cleanliness and safety – so you really can just relax and go with the flow.

Driving to water parks in Europe

Driving to waterparks in Europe is easy with LeShuttle. With crossings taking just 35 minutes, and the closest park only 1 hr 20 minutes from our Calais terminal, you’ll be diving into family fun before you know it!

Check the rough times and distances from our Calais terminal to each park:

What are the top waterparks in Europe?

Dip your toes into some of the best waterparks in Europe and start planning your wet and wild adventure.

Aqua Park, France

This inflatable water park near Bordeaux in France will leave you flying high –emotionally and quite possibly through the air too. With attractions like the giant human catapult, a massive pillow that slingshots you into the air, and the 10m tall water jump slide, which springboards you skyward - you’ll need to be as fond of the clouds as you are the waves here!

Little ones can enjoy one of the Aqua Kids sessions for a more grounded experience. The sessions run three mornings a week and are perfect for children between 4 and 10 years of age. 

The floating jungle gym is open between June and September and tickets start from €15 an hour. You’ll find lockers onsite and there is plenty of free parking nearby.

Jump into the inflatable adventure at Aqua Park in France

Aquascope, France

Part of the Futuroscope theme park in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, it’s unsurprising that Aquascope is equally out of this world. With four themed universes, the futuristic indoor water park is equipped with elaborate light shows, neon play zones and unique blockbuster experiences.

You’ll find no less than eight slides as well as a lazy river, thematic wet zones, and caves and canyons to explore. Outside, you can lounge on the beach or be carried along by the current on the Aquadynamic course.

Tickets start from €39 per adult and €32 per child.

Aquaboulevard de Paris, France

Europe’s largest urban water park, Aquaboulevard de Paris, is another must-visit stop on your holiday – particularly if you are staying in the French capital.

Families of all ages will find plenty to dive into, from slides and toboggan rides to Tarzan-style rope swings, wave pools, and even a wakeboarding machine. Visitors looking for a more relaxed experience can slip into one of the saunas or hot tubs before heading outside to unwind on the park’s very own sandy beach.

The attraction is open every day from April to September and opens for school holidays, weekends, and public holidays from September onwards. Tickets start from €44 per adult and €25 per child.

Cool off at a water park this summer.

Plopsaqua De Panne, Belgium

Just over an hour from Calais, you wouldn’t be too eager if you were to wear your swimsuit for the trip to Plopsaqua De Panne. The water park in Belgium is bursting with high-energy attractions for the whole family. With a Viking-esque theme, adventure and fearless fun are the order of the day.

Young Vikings should head to Vic’s play village to start their epic quest before jumping aboard Halvar’s Drakkar where they can fire the water cannons at unsuspecting family members. Older Vikings looking to test their warrior courage will want to head to the park’s slides. The Sliding Tires ride, which sees you whooshing down a neon-coloured tunnel lined with strobe lighting, has to be the first port of call. The Sky Drop – a 20m tall slide that starts with a heart-stopping free fall – is for the truly brave of heart!

Tickets for this European water park start from €20 per adult and €13.50 per child. You can also pre-book your parking online.

Aqualibi, Belgium

After a thrilling day at Belgium’s largest theme park, Walibi Theme Park, you might be tempted to come back for more family fun. Fortunately, with Aqualibi just around the corner, you won’t be disappointed!

The waterpark, just outside Brussels, is packed with slides, rides, play zones and pools aplenty. Why not grab a mat and rush – head first – down the Wiki Wiki, a 147m- long tunnel, to see who can pass the finish line first? Or head over to Rapido, a lazy river that isn’t always lazy. 

Opening hours are generally between 10am and 8pm but can vary, so it is worth double-checking before your visit. Tickets start from €35 per person over 1.2 m and €13.50 per person between 1 m - 1.2 m.

Dive into Europe’s water parks for an unforgettable day out.

Tropical Island Resort, Germany

This tropical paradise in the heart of Germany is just 1 hr 30 minutes from Berlin, making it perfect for anyone looking for a break from the city buzz.

There really is something for everyone in this waterpark complex. Daredevils will want to head to the slide tower, a 27m tall structure that leads to each of the park’s thrilling slides. Meanwhile, visitors who need a moment to recover from pruney fingers can head to the beach to play volleyball or soccer - or simply relax in the sun. With a sauna, spa and fitness club onsite as well as themed play areas, a surf simulator, and an indoor rainforest - you won’t run out of things to do anytime soon.

Tickets for this German attraction start at €34.90 per adult and €29.90 per child. Pre-book online to benefit from reduced rates.

Rulantica, Germany

Closely linked to Europa Park, Rulantica Water Park is just a 5-minute drive from the popular family attraction - with combination tickets making it easy to enjoy both during your holiday.  The German destination is also conveniently located near the borders of Switzerland and France, so whether you are staying in Rust in Germany, Strasbourg in France, or Zurich in Switzerland, it’s easy to add Rulantica to your itinerary.

And you will really want to! With over 50 slides and attractions, 3 pool bars, saunas, steam baths, and themed areas to explore there is plenty to do. The water park even has its very own Monopoly board game – so you never really have to leave the fun and games behind!

A water park holiday in Europe is sure to make a splash!

Water Park Tiki Pool, the Netherlands

Around 20 minutes from Leiden and 40 minutes from The Hague, Water Park Tiki Pool is guaranteed to make a splash! Part of Duinrell Holiday Park, the water park is well worth a visit.

Little ones will love Playa, an indoor play area packed with colourful slides and chutes, surprising waterfalls and shallow pools that are perfect for splashing safely. Meanwhile, children of all ages will enjoy zooming down one of the attraction’s many water slides. Head to the Boogie Ride to slide through a transparent tunnel and wave to your family and friends as you whizz by. Or brave the aptly named ‘X Stream’ attraction – a free fall slide that sees you hurtling at speeds of up to 40 km per hour! 

Grab a combination ticket to enjoy over 40 attractions at the connected amusement park, or go for a water park-only pass to make the most of your aquatic adventure.

Aqualandia, Spain

It may take longer to drive there from our Calais terminal, but Aqualandia in Spain is definitely worth the journey! Plus, with so many stop-worthy destinations en route, you might find you need more time to soak up the sights along the way. Depending on the route you take, you’ll pass plenty of wild swimming spots to dip into, as well as key destinations like Paris, Orléans, Poitiers and Bordeaux.

At Aqualandia, you’ll be rewarded for your effort with a jam-packed line-up of attractions. Try slides with twists and turns, tunnels, funnels, bowls and light effects. Whizz down solo, race your friends on multi-lane attractions, or jump on an inflatable raft for an exciting twist on the classic slide.

Ever wondered what it’s like to jump from the 13th floor? Us neither. But the daredevils among you can experience something close at Verti-Go – twin capsule slides that send you plummeting from dizzying heights at speeds of up to 100km/h. 

Europe’s water parks are a hit with both little ones and grown-ups alike.

Waterpark resorts in Europe

If one day at one of Europe’s water parks just isn’t enough, you’ll find plenty of resorts to keep the good times flowing. Many of the water parks in Europe have hotels, holiday homes and camping sites available, making it easier to dive back in again and again. Waterparks with onsite accommodation include:

•    Aquascope in France

•    Plopsaqua De Panne in Belgium

•    Waterpark Tiki Pool in Holland

•    Tropical Islands in Germany

•    Rulantica in Germany

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