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Bellewaerde

Ypres, Belgium

Named after the old castle near the park entrance, Bellewaerde is the oldest theme park in Belgium and boasts amongst its rides the first Boomerang coaster in Europe and Huracan, a family indoor coaster.

Opened3 July 1954
SeasonMarch to November
OwnerCompagnie des Alpes
Websitewww.bellewaerde.be
NearbyPlopsaland De Panne (22 miles)
Walibi Belgium (72 miles)
Dreamland Margate (78 miles)
Clacton Pier (101 miles)
Pavilion Fun Park (101 miles)
Bellewaerde's main entrance

Bellewaerde's main entrance

Originally opened as a zoo and safari park in 1954, Bellewaerde is now Belgium's oldest operating theme park.

The park was the site of The Battle of Bellewaarde in the First World War, and is named after an ancient castle that still sits near the park entrance.

Some of Bellewaerde's best attractions include Huracan, a themed indoor rollercoaster; Camp Niagara, a large shoot-the-chutes water ride; El Volador, a rare Huss Topple Tower; and Houdini's Magical House, a magical themed Vekoma Mad House.

Bellewaerde is a pleasant park with some interesting rides, together with a zoo and new waterpark. With a decent selection of attractions, it is easy to fill a respectable few hours' visit.

Attractions

Niagara

Niagara

Shoot the Chutes

Bengal Rapid River

Bengal Rapid River

Whitewater rapids

Screaming Eagle

Screaming Eagle

Drop tower

El Voldaor

El Voldaor

Topple tower

Piratenboot

Piratenboot

Swinging pirate ship

Flying Carousel

Flying Carousel

Waveswinger

Jungle Mission

Jungle Mission

Boat ride into the jungle

Videos

ECC Belgium 2013 Day 1: Bellewaerde Park

Video: ECC Belgium 2013 Day 1: Bellewaerde Park