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Essential European Parks

If you like Efteling you’ll probably like Tripsdrill. They’re similar in terms of theming (I mean Efteling is better but in terms of the fantasy aesthetic). Headliners are Mammut, Karacho and Hals-über-Kopf - very comical wooden coaster, launched Gerst Infinity and Vekoma STC respectively.

Energylandia - when you get to that point it’s worth doing Legendia as well. Probably not worth it on its own but in conjunction with Energylandia it’s worth it for (arguably) the best Vekoma ever made. And no queues, ever.

Thinking - depending on your definition of Europe you’ve got Land of Legends as well. Big Mack Hyper and big Intamin water coaster alongside a bunch of other stuff plus water park. Don’t know what the reviews are like though.
 
Leigh said:
Thinking - depending on your definition of Europe you’ve got Land of Legends as well. Big Mack Hyper and big Intamin water coaster alongside a bunch of other stuff plus water park. Don’t know what the reviews are like though.
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Turkey is a bit far for us but will check it out of interest!
 
I suppose it depends how you approach a trip. I always look to add a couple of decent things, then plan the route between to pick up more parks. Some of the smaller and less known about parks (Schwaben or Steinwasen) or something added last minute (Mt. Olympus, Little Americkka were planned the day before) have produced some nice surprises.
 
Le Pal in France is the most under rated park in Europe in my opinion.

It’s an absolutely huge theme park with giant zoo, amazing theming and a stellar ride selection.

Yes ok, it doesn’t have as many major thrill coasters as the other parks we’re discussing, but that’s the only slight negative of this park in my opinion.

They have an exceptional water coaster, a very thrilling family launch coaster, a trackless shooting dark ride and several beautiful walkways.

It’s a lovely place to be and definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
 
Enter Valhalla said:
Le Pal in France is the most under rated park in Europe in my opinion.

It’s an absolutely huge theme park with giant zoo, amazing theming and a stellar ride selection.

Yes ok, it doesn’t have as many major thrill coasters as the other parks we’re discussing, but that’s the only slight negative of this park in my opinion.

They have an exceptional water coaster, a very thrilling family launch coaster, a trackless shooting dark ride and several beautiful walkways.

It’s a lovely place to be and definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
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There's vulcania as well, which looks really cool. An indoor/outdoor museum with a few rides, including an Intamin straddle coaster.
 
Enter Valhalla said:
Le Pal in France is the most under rated park in Europe in my opinion.

It’s an absolutely huge theme park with giant zoo, amazing theming and a stellar ride selection.

Yes ok, it doesn’t have as many major thrill coasters as the other parks we’re discussing, but that’s the only slight negative of this park in my opinion.

They have an exceptional water coaster, a very thrilling family launch coaster, a trackless shooting dark ride and several beautiful walkways.

It’s a lovely place to be and definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
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Never heard of this one.

Had a look and whilst it seems nice, it looks like the equivalent of driving 10 hours to go to Paultons.
 
Couple of underrated parks in France Parc Du Bocasse, Papea Parc, Le Pal and Vulcania. I would also say Futuroscope and Walibi Rhone-Alps as both have been overshadowed by Parc Asterix and Disneyland Paris
 
France certainly seems to have a lot of theme parks relative to its size! Dare i say the most in Europe? Unless missing some in Germany...
 
France has loads. With the exception of Asterix and possibly Walibi Rhone-Alpes however, I’d put them all firmly in the family parks category, which is surprising given how popular Parc Asterix is.
 
According to RCDB, France has 140 parks, with Germany having 158, Turkey having 130, The UK having 124 and Italy having 102. Not all parks currently have coasters and some places are little more than a cred on a pier, but it shows rough amounts.
 
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