Located in Dolancourt within the French department of Aube, Nigloland is one of France's most visited amusement parks, trailing only Disneyland Paris and Parc Astérix. Founded by brothers Patrice and Philippe Gélis after a inspiring trip to Walt Disney World, the park opened in June 1987 on an eighteen-hectare family estate. Named after its hedgehog mascot Niglo, the site has grown from a humble venue with seven rides into a major European destination.
The park's 39 rides are organized across four themed areas: The Canadian village, The rock'n'roll village, The magical village, and The Swiss village. Guests can explore a wide variety of attractions, ranging from gentle carousels and family monorails to intense roller coasters and high-altitude drop towers. Nigloland is renowned for introducing landmark rides, including France's highest drop tower and Europe's first Disk'O Coaster, alongside immersive walk-through experiences and charming animatronic performances.
Nigloland appeals to families and thrill-seekers alike, offering multi-day trip potential supported by its four-star resort accommodation, the Hôtel des Pirates. Visitors can enjoy live magic, seasonal spectacles, and sound-and-light fireworks shows. The park hosts distinct seasonal events, including Easter celebrations during Le printemps de Niglo and extensive decorations and special shows every autumn for Nigloween, making it a versatile travel stop throughout its operating months.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Nigloland change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Where to stay
On-site and resort hotels put you right at the gates — often with early park access — turning the visit into an easy two- or three-day trip.
A 4-star hotel offering thirty family rooms for up to five adults, exotic decor, a buffet restaurant, a bar, performance hall, and summer evening magic shows.
04 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Easter / Spring | Beginning of season / April | Features Le printemps de Niglo with Easter decorations and an egg hunt for children. |
| Halloween | Weekends in October and All Saints' Day holiday | Features Nigloween with thousands of pumpkins, the Metamorphosis of the Werewolf animation, and magic shows. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
05 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- The resort features an on-site 4-star hotel, Hôtel des Pirates, suitable for multi-day visits.
- Special events with custom shows take place during Easter (Le printemps de Niglo) and Halloween (Nigloween).
- Younger visitors can enjoy dedicated attractions like La Tour des petits fantômes (11m drop tower) and the Noisette Express coaster.
