Eight amusement parks and playgrounds in Belgium

25 April, 2022

For many children, a visit to an amusement park or playground is the best fun there is. Exciting roller coasters, splashing water rides, fun shows and all kinds of things to climb on, swing from and slide down. And as for adults, these parks can make you instantly feel like a kid again. Belgium is an amusement park country par excellence. Just take a look!

In terms of theme parks, the little country of Belgium has a lot to offer. A number of parks can be reached from campsites in Belgium as well as campsites in the neighbouring country of the Netherlands. And, of course, the ones in the south can be reached from We’ve listed the eight coolest amusement parks and playgrounds in Belgium for you.

• 1. Bobbejaanland (Lichtaart)
• 2. Mega Speelstad (Wechelderzande)
• 3. Plopsa Indoor Hasselt (Hasselt)
• 4. Walibi Belgium (Wavre)
• 5. Playground Queen Fabiola (Namur)
• 6. Bellewaerde Park (Ypres)
• 7. Plopsa Coo (Coo)
• 8. Plopsaland de Panne (De Panne)
• More outings and tips

1. Bobbejaanland: a place for exciting adventures

For a day of fun with the whole family, the famous amusement park Bobbejaanland is a great idea. With over forty attractions, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. Are you ready for adventure? Then brave the waterfalls of El Rio, take a ride in the lightning-fast Revolution or give the cowboys a hand with your own laser gun in El Paso. And do you dare to check into the Nightmare Motel? Upon arrival you are given a set of keys, but unfortunately you don’t seem to have any use for them. Will you and your children still manage to escape the old hotel residents and get outside within eight minutes?

The park features several white-water rides, merry-go-rounds and roller coasters. Feel the adrenaline rush through your body in The Dreamcatcher and The Fury, be hurled into the air by the Sledge Hammer or take a seat in the Naga Bay. In this dizzying roller coaster, you spin 360 degrees in your little cart while being tossed back and forth between trees. Especially for the little ones, there is Kinderland. This indoor playhouse with its large slide, merry-go-round, climbing track and other mini-attractions, is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. For gaming enthusiasts, there is also an indoor Gamezone. Ideal when it starts to rain.

Camping near Bobbejaanland:

Campsite ‘t Geuldal and EuroParcs Gulperberg are both about ninety kilometres from Bobbejaanland. These two family parks in the region of South Limburg offer every luxury and comfort. In other words, pleasant campsites to refuel with a nice shower and a bite to eat in the restaurant after an intense day at the amusement park.

2. Mega Speelstad: indoor and outdoor play

Mega Speelstad (mega play city) is a large indoor playground in Wechelderzande, a village near the town of Turnhout. As the crow flies, Mega Speelstad is less than ten kilometres from Bobbejaanland. In addition to a large indoor area with all kinds of activities and rides, there is an outdoor playground called Toverstad (magic city). The adjacent café area is a great place to enjoy a drink and a snack. You can easily keep an eye on your offspring from here. The attractions of Mega Playtown are ideally suited for young visitors. For example, there are enclosed play areas for children up to the age of three. And what fun they will have in the Flying Beaver, the bumper cars, the mini roller coaster Disco Twister and the Crazy Cans. They can also climb, clamber and jump in abundance in the play cage and on the bouncy castle.

In the outdoor area, the climbing volcano, pirate boat, fairy houses and the little train will delight your little ones. The big volcano is a real eye-catcher. This tall mountain can be climbed via colourful handles. The final stretch can be traversed with ropes. Once at the top, there is a slide to whiz back down. Fans of sandpits will love the wooden pirate boat. And also take a walk past all the fairy-tale houses. You will see familiar fairy tales depicted inside these cottages. Getting tired? Then hop on the Speelstad Express, Mega Speelstad’s cheerful little train, to take a break.

Kamperen in de buurt van Mega Speelstad:

Ook als je van plan bent om naar Mega Speelstad te gaan, zijn Camping ‘t Geuldal en EuroParcs Resort Limburg geschikte campings om te verblijven.

3. Plopsa Indoor Hasselt: Bumba and his friends

If your children are still quite young, this park is just the place. Plopsa Indoor Hasselt belongs to Belgian television producer Studio 100, which means the characters are very well-known to children from Belgium, the Netherlands and France. But children from other countries will also immediately be charmed by the funny, vibrant characters and the infectious music. A visit to this indoor theme park is ideal on a rainy day, but there is also a nice outdoor area with an adventure playground. Twenty rides and attractions ensure that all young children and their parents will have a wonderful day. Ride the carousel, run through the dancing fountains, show off your dance moves in the kid’s disco and take a ride on the flying bikes!

It’s also great fun to go down the big slide with your kids. You can slide down the slide with four people next to each other each on their own mat. Who will get to the bottom first? For the little ones who have just learned to walk, there is the Bumba playground. Together with Bumba and his circus friends, you can enjoy climbing, sliding and crawling in the colourful playground. This park is especially fun for children ages two to eight. Plopsa Indoor Hasselt is not nearly as big as its big brother Plopsaland de Panne (number 8 in our list), but big enough for an afternoon of fun with the whole family.

Camping near Plopsa Indoor Hasselt:

Glamping Resort Hoge Kempen offers luxury camping with plenty of opportunities for outings in the area. Plopsa Indoor Hasselt is just twenty minutes away by car. And for a cultural trip you can head to the towns of Genk (10 km), Maastricht (15 km) or Hasselt (20 km).

4. Walibi Belgium: Thrills for all ages

Walibi is a chain of amusement parks with parks in the Netherlands, Belgium and France. These parks are well-known for providing thrilling rides and fun for the whole family. Walibi Belgium is located in Wavre, the capital of the province of Walloon Brabant. As stated, this amusement park with the little kangaroo as its mascot is known for its spectacular rides. For example, Walibi Belgium has the Buzzsaw. Take a seat in this behemoth and feel the adrenaline pump through your veins as you are spun up and upside down. Would you rather go on a roller coaster? You have plenty of choice! The Cobra, for example, a roller coaster that makes three loops and reaches speeds of 76 km/h. Too fast for you? The Calamity Mine takes it a little slower at 48 km/h.

Watery fun is also guaranteed when you visit Walibi Belgium. They take care of that in the adjacent Aqualibi! This water park is full of slides, wave pools and Jacuzzis. Getting hungry after an intense day? Then grab a bite to eat at the Palm Beach Club. This restaurant has lots to choose from.

Camping near Walibi Belgium:

Camp in the glorious countryside at Camping Sy, Camping Sandaya Parc La Clusure (both in the Ardennes) or on Glampingresort Hoge Kempen (in National Park Hoge Kempen). At all three campsites you are about an hour-and-a-quarter drive from Walibi Belgium. After a day full of impressions, it is wonderful to come back to a quiet campsite in the country.

5. Queen Fabiola Playground: playing among nature

This playground has a beautiful location on top of the citadel of Namur. Namur, in the south of Belgium, is definitely worth a visit. The citadel is located on a hundred-metre-high hill above the city. Here you can not only enjoy the panoramic view over the river Sambre, but also the Parc Attractif Reine Fabiola (Queen Fabiola Amusement Park). ‘Amusement park’ might be a bit too much of a stretch, the park is perhaps better described as a big nature playground. Children ages three to twelve can have fun in cable cars, on walkways, trampolines, playground equipment and a climbing course.

Furthermore, a game of miniature golf (at extra cost) or chess with life-size pieces are among the possibilities. And what about a ride on a go-kart or electric car (also at an additional cost)? What makes the playground so enjoyable is its friendly atmosphere and natural surroundings. And with an entrance fee of only three euros, a visit is also very affordable. The communal barbecue and picnic area (with an outdoor café) is the place where young and old can catch their breath with a snack and a drink. The entire playground is beautifully landscaped and well maintained.

Camping near Queen Fabiola Playground:

Campsite Sy and Campsite Sandaya Parc la Clusure are also very suitable for this playground. From Campsite Sy it is an hour and a quarter’s drive, from La Clusure you can be there within an hour!

6. Bellewaerde Park: amusement park and zoo in one!

Bellewaerde Park, located in Ypres, is ideal if you want to combine a day at an amusement park with a visit to a zoo. You can admire more than three hundred animals, from alpacas and flamingos to giraffes and tigers. Want to see the wildlife up close? Then take a ride on the Bengal Express, a train that takes you close to these impressive animals. Would you like even more adrenaline? Then take a sensational ride in the Boomerang. This roller coaster takes you 32 meters into the air and then makes forward and backward loops. For even more adrenaline, go in the Screaming Eagle. First you are shot into the air at a speed of 70 km/h and then you make a free fall of more than fifty meters. Wow!

The little ones can also take to the heights, for example in a mini Ferris wheel where they can fly with bees and ladybugs. It is also great fun for small children to take a train ride in one of the colourful carriages of the express train. It is highly recommended to visit the park in nice weather and enjoy the various water attractions. Board a boat with the whole family and brave the Bengal Rapid River with rapids, waterfalls and whirlpools. Descend the river, but don’t collide with the rocks! You can experience even more watery fun in Bellewaerde Aquapark, located just next door.

Camping near Bellewaerde Park:

Camping close to the Belgian coast is wonderful. For example, at Campsite Klein Strand, located just fifteen kilometres from the sea. From this friendly campground you can be at Bellewaerde Park within the hour. But that’s not all, because the beautiful city Bruges (14 km) and the lively seaside resorts Ostend (14 km) and De Haan (13 km) are also nearby.

7. Plopsa Coo: Fun in the Ardennes

Plopsa Coo is an amusement park located in the town of Coo. This Plopsapark is also a lot smaller than Plopsaland de Panne, but offers more than enough attractions to have a fun day. The amusement park, also owned by Studio 100, is located in the beautiful landscape of the Ardennes and has more than twenty rides for young adventurers. Like fairy-tale gnomes, your little ones can hop up on the back of a rabbit and go on a journey of discovery through the forest. Slightly older children will enjoy a lightning-fast ride in the bobsled. There is a brake on the carts, so you can control the speed yourself. Are you looking for an unusual view? Then take a seat on the chairlift with your kids. After traversing 770 meters you will find yourself looking out over the Belgian Ardennes.

It’s also great fun to have a race on the go-kart track. Or head to the magical maze and join characters Samson & Gert in their search for the exit. Plopsa Coo also has an animal pasture where you can admire all kinds of animals up close. Children may roam freely among chickens, goats and other farm animals. After the walk-through meadow, you will reach monkey island. Your kids will love these mischievous little animals. After a day full of fun, you can reminisce at La Cascade restaurant and have your picture taken with your favourite Plopsa characters. A fun memory for later

Tip: a trip to Plopsa Coo can be combined with a visit to the nearby coo waterfalls.

Camping near Plopsa Coo:

Your best option for a campsite within driving distance of Plopsa Coo is the magnificently situated Campsite Floreal La Roche-en-Ardenne. Three quarters of an hour from Floreal, the great rides of Plopsa Coo are waiting for you!

8. Plopsaland de Panne: Belgium’s largest theme park

Plopsaland De Panne is the largest theme park in Belgium and has more than fifty spectacular rides, attractions and shows for visitors of all ages. The theme park in the seaside resort of De Panne is built around the heroes and heroines of the Belgian television studio Studio 100. Your children will love meeting these Belgian heroes, for example Piet Pirate, Bumba, Kabouter Plop and Samson & Marie, and having their picture taken with them. The littlest ones can also have fun in the indoor playground Mayaland, which includes a Ball Pit, a musical Flower Mill and a Swing Tree. They can also get to know the wonderful natural world of Maya the Bee and her friends.

For older children and adrenaline junkies, Plopsaland has a number of exciting roller coasters, such as Anubis The Ride. This sensational roller coaster launches you to a speed of 90 km/h and a height of 34 meters in just two seconds. This is followed by a breath-taking ride with three loop-the-loops. It is also great to visit this park on hot days so you can have fun cooling off with your kids in one of the hilarious water rides, such as Wickie The Battle. Step into a boat and, armed with a water cannon, take on other Vikings during a watery splash battle.

Camping near Plopsaland de Panne:

The aforementioned campsite Klein Strand is also ideal for your visit to Plopsaland de Panne. Plopsaland is less than half an hour’s drive away!

Even more days out in Belgium (and the Netherlands)

Sometimes the weather just isn’t that great. In addition to the indoor playgrounds and indoor rides at the amusement parks and playgrounds on our list, there are many other fun indoor getaways for families.

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