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Belgium

Bastogne Description: Ideal for older kids who love history, Bastogne offers the opportunity to visit the Barracks and the War Museum, both full of real military equipment. Address: (Barracks) Rue de La Roche, 40 – 6600 Bastogne, Belgium; (War Museum) Bastogne War Museum, Colline du Mardasson 5, 6600 Bastogne, Belgium Opening Times: Open all year round, subject to the specific opening times of each museum Distance: 80km (aprox. 1h) Website:http://www.battleofthebulgememories.be/museums12/belgium11/825-bastogne-barracks-museum.htmland http://www.bastognewarmuseum.be/

Buoillon Castle Description: The castle in Bouillion Belgium is a great day out – they have falconer who puts on numerous shows per day (in French and Flemish) and there are plenty of nooks and crannies in the chateau for kids to explore. Then, down in the village, there are quite a few good restaurants along the river, and a bike path along the river as well. Address: Château Fort, Esplanade Godefroid 1, 6830 Bouillon, Belgium Opening Times: The castle is open almost all year round, except for a few pre-defined days (http://www.bouillon-initiative.be/si.php?db=14&lang=en). The falconry show is run from 1st March to 11th November. During Easter holiday there will be a special night tour. Distance: 100km (aprox. 1h) Website: http://www.bouillon-initiative.be/index.php?db=&lang=en

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Domain of the Caves of Han Description: A village literally turned into a kind of an amusement park, with a 1h45 tour into the caves in a 1 century old tram, playgrounds and a wild reserve where you can seven spend the night with the bears! Address: Han-sur-Lesse, Belgium Opening Times: Opened everyday from April till the end of October, plus some pre-defined days in March, November and December (for details, please click on http://www.grotte-de-han.be/en/calendar/individuals) Distance: 110km (aprox. 1h) Website: http://www.grotte-de-han.be/en

Eurospace Description: A very nice discovery center for older kids with tons of space-related experiences. Address: 1, rue Devant les Hêtres • B-6890 Transinne, Belgium Opening Times: It is open all year round, except for specific dates (http://www.eurospacecenter.be/esc/index.php/en/mnu-dates-and-times-en) Distance: 92km (aprox. 1h) Website: http://www.eurospacecenter.be/esc/index.php/en/

Le Parc à Gibier Description: Nice wildlife park with lots of forest animals in their natural habitat. Address: Chemin du Parc à Gibier 1, 6980 La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium Opening Times: Easter time till the start of November (every day from 10am to 5pm), start of November till Easter time (weekends and school holidays, from 10am to 5pm), July and August (every day from 10am to 6pm). Closed on 01/01, 15/03 and 25/12. Distance: 120km (aprox. 1h20min) Website: http://www.parc-gibier-laroche.be/indexuk.php

Oceade Water Park Description: It claims to be Belgium’s number 1 water park, with dozens of water slides, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and other services. Address: Avenue du Football et du Championnat 3, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium Opening Times: It is open all year round, except for pre-defined days (http://oceade.be/en/heures-ouvertures) Distance: 225km (aprox. 2h20min) Website:http://oceade.be/en

Parc Animalier Bouillon Description: Very nice wildlife park with lots of animals and open space to run, including playground areas. Address: Chemin de Chanteraine – B-6830 Bouillon, Belgium Opening Times: Open all year round. High season, from 9am to 8pm and low season, from 9am to 5pm. Distance: 100km (aprox. 1h) Website:http://www.parcanimalierdebouillon.be/parc_animalier_de_bouillon_en

PlopsaCoo Description: Amusement park with attractions for all age ranges, several playground and a little farm. Address: Thier de Coo 4, 4970 Stavelot, Belgium Opening Times: 4th April, 2015 to 31st August, 2015 + weekends in September and October + first week of November (details athttps://www.plopsa.be/plopsa-coo/en/calendar) Distance: 140km (aprox. 1h30m) Website:https://www.plopsa.be/plopsa-coo/en

Technopolis Description: This is kind of a science museum with lots of cool experiences for older kids. Address: Technopolis, Technologielaan, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium Opening Times: It is open all year round, from 9:30am to 5pm, except during the first full working week in September, 25/12 and 01/01. Distance: 230km (aprox. 2h) Website: https://www.technopolis.be/en/visitors/

Zwin (“International Airport of Birds”) Description: Huge natural reserve by the beach with the perfect scenario to watch the many, many bird species that use this place as their “International Airport” to make a pause in between migrations. Address: The Zwin, 8300 Knokke-Heist Opening Times: All year round. Currently it has some construction works going on, with limited access, but it is predicted to be all set in April, 2015. Distance: 345km (aprox. 3h40min) Website: http://www.west-vlaanderen.be/kwaliteit/Leefomgeving/zwin/Paginas/default.aspx

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France

Ardennes Aventures Description: More suitable for families with older kids, but still a lot of fun for all family. This adventure park is full of activities, including kayak, rafting, paintball, 4×4 and horse riding. Address: Rue de l’Eglise 35, 6980 La Roche-En-Ardenne, Belgium Opening Times: Summer Distance: 115km (aprox. 1h15min) Website: http://www.ardenne-aventures.be/en/home.html

Fraispertuis City Description: Nice amusement park with rides for all ages. Address: 50, rue de la Colline des Eaux, 88700 Jeanménil, France Opening Times: The park will be open during a few days in April, May, June and September and all months of July and August (details can be found athttp://www.fraispertuis-city.fr/en/park-open) Distance: 200km (aprox. 2h20min) Website:http://www.fraispertuis-city.fr/en/getting-park

Parc Animalier Sainte-Croix Description: Really nice wildlife park where you can even have a unique opportunity and stay overnight in a nice tree-house or a forest cabin. Address: Route de Sainte-Croix, 57810 Rhodes, France Opening Times: From 3rd April to 15th November (http://parcsaintecroix.com/fr/nos-horaires/) Distance: 150km (aprox. 2h) Website:http://parcsaintecroix.com/fr/

Walygator Parc Description: Really nice amusement park, full of fun activities for little kids. Address: 57280 Maizières-lès-Metz, France Opening Times: From April to October, except for specific dates (http://walygatorparc.com/votrevisite/horaires-douverture/) Distance: 60km (1h) Website:http://walygatorparc.com/en/

Zoo d’Amneville Description: One of the biggest zoo’s in Europe. You can easily spend all day there. A special mention to the new show for the 2015 season, “Tiger World” featured by 1 man and 10 tigers (seems promising). Address: 1 rue du Tigre – 57360 AMNÉVILLE (between METZ and THIONVILLE) Opening Times: Open every day of the year, except for show (11th Feb to 11th Nov) Distance: 55km (aprox. 45min) Website: http://www.zoo-amneville.com/EN/index.php

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Germany

Eifel Park Description: This is a very nice wildlife park with a twist of an amusement park with a few rides for all ages. On site you will find several playgrounds and restaurants, but no ATM machines, nor payments are accepted with bank card once you get into the park, so make sure you bring some cash with you. Address: Weißstr. 12, 54647 Gondorf Opening Times: The park is open all year round, but Spring and Summer are definitely the best times to visit it. Distance: 70km (aprox 1h) Website:http://www.eifelpark.com/

Flight Exhibition “Flugausstellung” Description: For airplane lovers of all ages Address: Habersberg 1, Hunsrückhöhenstr. (B327), 54411 Hermeskeil II Opening Times: 1st April, 2015 to 1st November, 2015 (10am to 6pm). Distance: 80km (aprox. 50min) Website:http://www.flugausstellung.de/

Europa Park Description: A very well known amusement park with attractions for all ages. Address: Europa-Park-Straße 2, 77977 Rust Opening Times: It is open all year round except for a few weeks between January and March and some specific dates Distance: 270km (aprox. 2h40min) Website: http://www.europapark.de/en

Phantasialand Description: A very good amusement park with plenty of fun for the little ones. Just a little insider tip for the little ones who love face painting: you can find our face painter at the mobile stand at Kaiserplatz square, or if it’s raining, at the covered pavilion at the Wintergarten. Address: Schmidt-Löffelhardt GmbH & Co. KG, Berggeiststraße 31-41, 50321 Brühl Opening Times: From 28th March till the end of October Distance: 200km (aprox. 2h) Website:http://www.phantasialand.de/en/home

Legoland Description: For all fans of Lego, this amusement park is a must. The on-site hotel is a must for a one time stay. Address: LEGOLAND ALLEE, 89312 Günzburg, Germany Opening Times: It’s open from 28th March till 8th November, from 10am to 6pm. Distance: 400km (aprox. 4h) Website:http://www.legoland.de/en/

Playmobil Description: For all fans of Playmobil, this amusement park is promising. Address: Brandstätterstraße 2-10, 90513 Zirndorf, Germany Opening Times: It’s open all year round, but only during Spring and Summer you will get the whole fun with all rides open. Distance: 430km (4h15min) Website: http://www.playmobil-funpark.de

Prehestoric Museum “Gondwana” Description: A very interesting museum with some impressive real size dinosaur figures. Address: Bildstockstraße, 66578 Schiffweiler (Saarland) Opening Times: It is open all year round, except for pre-defined dates (http://www.gondwana-das-praehistorium.de/index.php/en/opening-hours) Distance: 95km (aprox. 1h) Website:http://www.gondwana-das-praehistorium.de/index.php/en/

Alpine Coaster Triolago Description: All-weather toboggan run, 1200m long with lift and a valley station with restaurant. It is part of the complex Triolago with hotels, lake “beach”, mni-golf, playgrounds, restaurants, camping and much more. Address: Zur Talstation 1, D – 54340 Riol Opening Times: All year round (some of the other activities are opened only during the Summer). Distance: 60km (aprox. 45min). Website: http://triolago.com/freizeitspa%C3%9F

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Holland

Windmill village of Zaanse Haus Description: A cute little town full of the traditional windmills. Ideal to visit on foot or by boat. Address: Zaanse Haus, The Netherlands Opening Times: Open all year round Distance: 420km (aprox. 4h) Website: http://www.dezaanseschans.nl/en/

Madurodam Description: A really nice park full of miniatures of the most famous spots in the Netherlands. There is an onsite restaurant with little playcorners. Address: George Maduroplein 1, 2584 RZ Den Haag, The Netherlands Opening Times: It is open all year round, except for selected dates (http://www.madurodam.nl/en/visit-the-park/practical-information/#/opening-hours) Distance: 380km (3h40min) Website: http://www.madurodam.nl/en/

Efteling Description: Fairytale-style amusement park, with tons of attractions for all ages. You can also stay overnight in special themed accommodation. Address: Europalaan 1, Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands Opening Times: It is open all year round (http://www.efteling.co.uk/EN/thepark/openinghours.html) Distance: 330km (aprox. 3h15min) Website:http://www.efteling.co.uk/?l=14645&_ga=1.137981232.1081934341.1426264033

Valkenier Park Description: It’s an amusement with lots of fun rides for young kids. Address: Koningswinkelstraat 53 , 6301 WH Valkenburg a/d Geul Opening Times: From April to October, except during specific dates (http://www.funpark-de-valkenier.com/Page/720262_opening-hours.aspx) Distance: 205km (aprox. 2h) Website: http://www.funpark-de-valkenier.com/Folder/720013_funpark-de-valkenier-fun-for-the-whole-family.aspx

Beach houses in Zeeland Description: A unique opportunity to stay overnight in these typical beach houses, overlooking the vast sea. Address: Zeeland, The Netherlands Opening Times: Open all year round Distance: 320km (aprox. 3h) Website: http://www.breezandbeachhouses.nl/nl/?gclid=CP-R4NqQ68MCFaoEwwodkX4AGg

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Luxembourg

Parc Merveilleux Description: This is a really nice wildlife park, just outside Luxembourg city. With plenty of space to run and several playground and crazy little goats, Parc Merveilleux should definitely be one of those spots to go often. Plus, you can buy little bags of food for a selected list of friendly animals at the local shop. Address: route de Mondorf, L-3260 Bettembourg Opening Times: It’s open from 28th March to 11th October, from 9:30am to 6pm Distance: 15km (aprox. 15min) Website:http://www.parc-merveilleux.lu

Butterfly Garden Description: This place was a really nice finding. Although not really big, the Butterfly Garden is beautiful and homes plenty of different species, giving children a great opportunity to learn more about the life cycle of cute butterflies. After the visit, you can drive just about 1km to reach the boats area in Grevenmacher. There, just next to the parking lot, you will find a really nice playground with a relaxing view of the Moselle. Address: Route de Trèves L-6793 Grevenmacher Opening Times: It is open from 1st April to 31st October, from 9:30am to 5pm. Distance: 36km (aprox. 20min) Website: http://www.papillons.lu/en/

Aquarium Description: Although it’s not as big as many others in Europe, this is a nice aquarium with many sweetwater-fishes. Next to the aquarium you can also find a really nice playground. Address: Centre de loisirs Wasserbillig, rue des Pépinères/Promenade de la Sûre, L-6645 Wasserbillig, Luxembourg Opening Times: Distance: 40km (aprox. 30min) Website:http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en/place/misc/aquarium-wasserbillig

Lake Echternach Description: Nice for a picnic and a walk round the lake with a good playground (fenced), ducks to feed and trampolines during the Summer. You can also have a relaxed lunch at the hostel (buffet style). There is also a Delhaize supermarket right next to the main parking lot, in case you decide for a last minute picnic. Address: Echternach Opening Times: Open all year round. Distance: 40km (aprox. 40min)

Camping Birkelt Description: A really nice and family friendly camping site where you also have the option to rent a comfortable mobile home. Plenty for playgrounds and 2 swimming pools complete the scenario. Also, a brand new indoor playground was recently added. Address: 1, Um Birkelt, L-7633, Larochette Opening Times: All year round. Distance: 35km (aprox. 35min) Website:http://www.camping-birkelt.lu/en

Circular Walk “Klangwee Hoscheid” Description: It’s a sound trail with musical instruments along the way for the kids to play with. The official sonorous trail is about 6,5km long and comprised of 17 stations (Start at parking City Hall Hoscheid). A 3 hour guided tour can be booked (guides.ardennes@ortal.lu). Just note that it might be too long for younger kids. Address: Hoscheid Opening Times: Open all year round. Distance: 44km (aprox. 45min) Website:http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en/place/walking/circular-walk-music-trail-hoscheid

Boat Tour in Remich Description: Navitours Address: Remich Opening Times: For more information, you should visit the website of Navitours. Distance: 20km (aprox. 20min) Website:http://www.navitours.lu/index.php?id=544&L=1

Vianden Castle Description: To combine with some snacks at the Cinema Café (delicious café and cartoons on the screen). During the Summer, if the weather permits, the swimming pool has the perfect scenario. Address: Vianden Opening Times: Open all year round, except for specific dates (http://www.castle-vianden.lu/english/openinghours/index.html) Distance: 50km (aprox. 50min) Website:http://www.castle-vianden.lu/english/

Bettembourg is a town in southern Luxembourg that is part of the Esch-sur-Alzette canton.

Parc Merveilleux in Bettembourg – Luxemburg is its most famous attraction.

Location

Parc Merveilleux in Bettembourg – Luxemburg is located at Route de Mondorf, L-3260, Bettembourg. Bettembourg is about ten kilometers off Luxembourg City and five kilometers off the border of France.

Getting There

You can arrive by air or railway to Luxembourg City, which is the easiest place to come from to get to Bettembourg. From Luxembourg City, there fastest way to reach Bettembourg is via rail.

There are several train schedules that leave for Bettembourg – about 3 or 4 per day. Once you are in town, you can reach Parc Merveilleux in Bettembourg – Luxemburg via a bus ride.

From the city center, take bus number 304 which leaves for the park every hour; from Monday thru Saturday. If you will be visiting the park on a Sunday, you will need to get your own private transport or you can also walk to the park as it is only about a twenty-minute walk from the city center.

What to See and Do

Parc Merveilleux in Bettembourg – Luxemburg is the top children’s attraction not only in the city but the rest of the country as well. The park is home to a number of domestic and wild animals that children and adults will get to see as they explore the park.

The zoo will give you a closer look at beautiful animals and birds including parrots, flamingos, deer, dingoes and ibises. Lemurs are also a top attraction in the park.

Kids can get on the mini train or ride ponies around the park, frolic in the playground as well as ride mini cars. For little girls, they will love the small houses taken from famous kids’ fairy tales.

There is likewise a section built after the Amazon where you can walk through a man-made forest and see various animals and birds roaming and flitting about.

For refreshments, there is a restaurant inside the park.

Brief History

Parc Merveilleux in Bettembourg – Luxemburg was established not only to provide the younger generation a place to visit and meet some of the world’s most amazing creatures but more importantly, to provide a protected home to these beautiful creatures, as close to their natural habitats as possible.

More than providing a venue for entertainment and leisure, the park aims to educated its guests with the harsh and tragic effects of deforestation that are happening all over the world.

A short presentation on the ill-effects of deforestation, particularly in Madagascar and the Philippines, provides guests with an in-depth look at how this act affects the animals and birds who call these forests their home.

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Cost

Entry fee into Parc Merveilleux in Bettembourg – Luxemburg is $7 per adult and $4 per child.

Other Information

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Parc Merveilleux in Bettembourg – Luxemburg is open between the months of April and October only. During these months, the park is open everyday, from 9:30 in the morning up to 6 in the evening.