Bellewaerde

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Theme Park

Zoo

Address

Meenseweg 497, 8902 Ieper, Belgium

Country

belgium

Website

https://www.bellewaerde.be

Opening Hours

Typically 10:00–18:00; extended hours during summer and events

Popularity

High (Belgium's oldest operating theme park)

Belgium's oldest amusement park (opened 1954) combining 34 attractions including 4 roller coasters with a zoo featuring lions, tigers, giraffes, and monkeys. Unique concept mixing thrill rides with animal encounters.

Attractions in Bellewaerde

Dawson Duel

Alpine coaster with 25-meter high platform between treetops, offering spectacular downhill ride through the forest.

Boomerang

Vekoma boomerang coaster featuring inversions and backward launch for double the thrills.

Screaming Eagle

Intense thrill ride with high-speed elements and adrenaline-pumping experiences.

Huracán

Spinning coaster with unpredictable rotations and exciting layout for maximum thrills.

Bengal Express

Train ride through the park's zoo area where visitors can spot lions, tigers, leopards, giraffes and monkeys.

Bellewaerde Aquapark

Separate water park area with 13 water attractions including slides, pools and water play areas.

Integrated Zoo

Unique zoo running through the park with lions, leopards, tigers, giraffes, monkeys and other exotic animals.

4D Cinema

Immersive cinema experience with special effects including motion, wind, and water elements.

Family Attractions

Various family-friendly rides and attractions suitable for younger visitors.