WHILE the UK does have waterparks, some in Europe are just bigger and better – and one of them is cheaper to fly to than a Domino’s pizza.
Rulantica waterpark in Rust, Germany, can be found at Europa-Park Resort and is spread across 32,600sqm.
The waterpark is both indoor and outdoor, with over 50 attractions across 10 themed areas.
And there’s even a new pool at the attraction called Svømmepøl.
The Nordic-inspired pool has spraying geysers, a grotto and even a swim-up bar in the middle of the water.
Pine trees and giant rocks then surround the pool and there is also direct access from the main attraction.
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Major attractions at the park include Vikingløp which is Europe’s largest speed slide, where up to eight people can race in parallel mat slides.
As for other areas across the water park, there is Lumafals with a huge pool with waves as well as a shop selling swimming gear.
There’s Rangnakor, which is a ‘city on stilts’, with big slides as well as sofa areas for relaxing.
Kids who love adventure and pirates shouldn’t miss Skip Strand, where there is a huge pirate ship hovering above the water to explore.
The ship even has three slides off of it and into the water.
Families can head on Snorri’s Saga too, where each visitor sits in a rubber ring and bobs on a river that travels through caves and past shipwrecks.
Ideal for smaller children, there is the Trølldal area – a water playground ideal for those just learning to play in the water.
If you want to relax a bit, then head to the Skog Lagune area, where there are trees and pools with gentle bubbles.
In this area you can also grab a drink from the Skogbar, which sits in the middle of the water.
One recent visitor said: “Exceeded all expectations! Rulantica is beautiful, clean, and incredibly well-run.
“Both the indoor and outdoor zones are phenomenal, and every single pool and slide is heated.
“A flawless, stress-free family day out. We’ll absolutely be returning!”
You can also stay at a hotel right by the waterpark, at the four-star Krønasår Hotel.
The hotel is themed like a history museum with rooms costing from €88.50 (£76.75) per person, per night.
A ticket to the waterpark costs from £32.93 per child and £35.53 per adult.
The best way to get to the waterpark is by flying to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport.
This takes about an hour and a half and costs less than a Domino’s pizza at £13 each way in July.