Must-see amusement parks (Alsace, Germany and Switzerland)
Europa-Park
A true institution, this seasonal amusement park is the most visited in the world. It has rides for all ages and all tastes, and extends over 95 ha. You will enjoy walking in the various districts and taking in the incredible scenery.
Located in Rust, Germany (95 km), accessible by car. Park website : www.europapark.de
Parc du Petit Prince
Inspired by the book written by Saint-Exupéry and located in Ungersheim (40 km), this “aerial” park is ideal for children. There are animals to visit, and attractions for the whole family, including the hot air balloon and the aerobar that the park is known for! It’s accessible by car. Park website : www.parcdupetitprince.com
Écomusée
The Écomusée in Alsace located in Ungersheim (40 km), is an open-air museum/park featuring authentic Alsatian constructions that have been moved and reconstructed, and now form a village that brings the past to life. There are half-timbered houses, workers’ houses, shops, a town hall, a fortified tower, a reception hall, a farm, a school… It’s a look back into an exceptional time that the whole family will love! It’s accessible by car. Museum website : www.ecomusee-alsace.fr
Cigoland
Cigoland’s rides and shows are geared towards younger children (from 2 to 12 years old), accompanied by their parents. The children are especially interested in the park animals (storks, hens, donkeys, goats…) Located in Kintzheim (80 km), accessible by car. Park website : www.cigoland.fr
Steinwasen Park
This animal and fun park is located in Oberried, Germany (80 km) and is accessible by car. It has over 30 different species of animals and also holds the world record for the longest rope bridge (218 meters long). Park website : www.steinwasen-park.de
Animal parks to visit in the Haut-Rhin
Basel Zoo
The Basel Zoo is located in the Bachletten district (8 km) and is accessible by car, public transport or bicycle from our hotel. Created in 1874, it is the oldest zoo in Switzerland. This spacious zoo hosts 150 different animal species. Zoo website : www.zoobasel.ch
Mulhouse Zoo
Discover the richness of the fauna and the flora throughout the world in the most beautiful zoological park and botanical garden in Europe. Located in Mulhouse (35 km), accessible by car.
Zoo website : www.zoo-mulhouse.com
Volerie des Aigles
This eagle park gives visitors a unique opportunity to observe and admire, in the open skies, the most beautiful and largest birds of prey in the world. Located in Kintzheim (80 km), accessible by car. Website : www.voleriedesaigles.com
Montagne des Singes
Slip away for a fascinating walk among over 200 Barbary Macaques who live freely within the 24 ha forest. Located in Kintzheim (80 km), accessible by car. Park website : www.montagnedessinges.com
Jardins des Papillons
We present, for your viewing pleasure, a fascinating collection of exotic butterflies, living freely among lush the flora. Located in Hunawihr (75 km), accessible by car. Garden website : www.jardinsdespapillons.fr
Don’t forget your swimsuit! Extraordinary water parks await
Laguna
Laguna Badeland is a German water park located in Weil-am-Rhein (6 km), and has an indoor pool, outdoor pool, wave pool and a sauna. It’s accessible by car. Pool website : www.laguna-badeland.de
AquaBasilea
This water park is located in Pratteln (15 km), Switzerland. Between the adventure pools and the relaxation areas, there’s something for everyone. It’s accessible by car or public transport. Pool website : www.aquabasilea.ch
Badeparadies
The Badeparadies Schwarzwald pool in Titisee-Neustadt (100 km), Germany, is a complex that is composed of three different areas: Palm Oasis, Galaxy, and Wellness Oasis.
Pool website : www.badeparadies-schwarzwald.de
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