Bellewaerde Park
Bellewaerde Park is a popular theme park and zoo near Ypres in West Flanders. The park combines thrilling attractions such as roller coasters and water rides with an extensive animal park where visitors can admire hundreds of animals from every continent. From the Bengal Express roller coaster and the Dawson Duel to the Jungle Mission and the Bengal tiger enclosure, Bellewaerde offers a varied mix of action, nature and fun for the whole family.
The park is wheelchair accessible and provides adequate facilities for visitors with disabilities. All shops and restaurants are accessible to wheelchair users. Staff members assist with boarding and exiting rides, though they are not permitted to physically lift guests into or out of their wheelchairs. The main carer must sit in the same row or carriage as the visitor with a disability. Not all attractions are suitable for wheelchair users, but there is plenty to enjoy.
For specific information about which attractions are accessible, visitors can contact the park in advance. Bellewaerde offers a day full of adventure and discovery in a green setting, where visitors with limited mobility are welcome to enjoy the many experiences the park has to offer.
Good to know
- Reservation
- Book online in advance — tickets are cheaper and you avoid the crowds at the gate, especially on sunny days.
- Busy and quiet times
- Weekends, Wednesday afternoons and school holidays are extremely busy. The start of the season (April-May) on a weekday is quietest.
- Things to note
- Not all rides are accessible to wheelchair users, and staff are not allowed to physically lift guests. The main carer must always travel in the same row or carriage.
- Visit tip
- Ask at the desk specifically for the adapted route and the current list of accessible attractions — it sometimes changes by season.
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