Bavaria is celebrating: Legoland is ranked 24th among the best theme parks in Europe!

Bavaria is celebrating: Legoland is ranked 24th among the best theme parks in Europe!

Europe's best theme parks are the focus of the Travellers' Choice Awards 2025, and the results are surprising. Legoland Germany in Günzburg in particular caused controversy with its last place in the list of the top 24 theme parks in Europe. Despite an average rating of 4.0 stars from over 6,000 reviews, the park still received the “Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2025” seal and is very popular with families, who praise the clarity and friendly staff. Visitors particularly note the short queues and the aquarium within the park, which gives it a special touch. [Merkur](https://www.merkur.de/bayern/top- platzierung-beste-freizeitparks-europas-gekuert-park-aus-bayern-weit-weg-von-93894689.html) reports that the data was collected by Tripadvisor over a period of twelve months.

The top positions in the ranking, however, were taken by a mix of traditionally strong Europarks. At the top is Heide Park in Soltau, prominent for having the highest wooden roller coaster in Europe, followed by Le Puy du Fou in France and the Web Adventure Park in Great Britain. This shows that British theme parks are very popular, as four out of the ten best parks come from the United Kingdom. The Danish Legoland in Billund was also impressive, receiving an average of 4.2 stars.

Smaller parks are very popular

But there are also a number of insider tips in Germany that are worthwhile. The Foundation for Future Issues' leisure monitor identifies a trend towards short breaks, which is leading to increased demand for these parks. The Tripsdrill adventure park in particular has been reported as the third best park in Germany, and according to an extensive TUI study, Germans spend the second most money on “tours and excursions” after “food and drink”. Ultimately, it's not just the big theme parks that are convincing; many visitors appreciate the good value for money of smaller parks such as Tripsdrill and Belantis, which have grown in popularity in recent years.

There are a variety of theme parks in Germany that offer a great mix of prices and offers. For example, visitors can pay the entrance fee of 54 euros for adults at Legoland Germany to enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere and a large selection of attractions. The other popular parks such as the Europa Park or the Plohn amusement park also impress guests with a variety of rides at moderate prices, which are often reduced in the low season to make family visits easier. Deutschlandtest states that these parks are open from April to November and are worth visiting at any time of the year.

Enjoy your time out with a visit to one of these great theme parks! Whether big or small, the affordable prices make it easy to spend an unforgettable day with friends and family.