Vulcania
Unique volcano-themed science park with award-winning Namazu coaster and educational experiences
Data last verified on 27 November 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 25
- No Restrictions:
- 8
- Adult Price:
- €32.5
- Child Price:
- €27
- Parking:
- Free
- Updated:
- 27 November 2025
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🎠 4D Cinema Multiple 4D film experiences! Sensory effects including wind, water, scents with volcanic documentaries! | show | No restriction | Low |
👻 Abyss Explorer Dive into ocean depths! Submarine adventure exploring underwater volcanic activity! | Dark Ride | 👥90cm 👤90cm alone | Low |
🎠 Animation Theater Live performances throughout day! Educational entertainment for children exploring Earth sciences! | show | No restriction | Gentle |
🎠 Cafeteria Quick-service meals! Sandwiches, salads, snacks, drinks for families on the go! | shopping | No restriction | Gentle |
👻 Dragon Ride 2 Cult 3D dynamic attraction! Ride legendary dragon through volcanic landscapes with motion simulation! | Dark Ride | 👥110cm 👤110cm alone | Medium |
🎠 Earth Explorers Exhibition Interactive exhibition hall! Hands-on experiments with geological phenomena. Touch real volcanic rocks! | interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
🎠 Experimental Workshops Hands-on science activities! Create mini-volcanoes, test earthquake resistance, explore rocks! | interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
🎪 Kids' Discovery Area Young explorers zone (3-7 years)! Age-appropriate activities, learning through play! | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
🎠 Magma Chamber Exhibition Descend into Earth's core! Exhibition showing magma formation and volcanic eruptions with stunning visuals! | observation | No restriction | Gentle |
🎠 Meet the Geologists Daily sessions with real scientists! Ask questions about volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics! | show | No restriction | Gentle |
🎢 Namazu Award-winning earthquake-themed family launch coaster! Drop through floor, race through seismic adventure. Best New Ride Europe 2021! | Coaster | 👥120cm 👤120cm alone | High |
🎠 Panoramic Restaurant Hot meals overlooking volcanic landscape! Regional Auvergne cuisine with spectacular views! | shopping | No restriction | Gentle |
🎠 Planetarium Shows Explore universe, stars, planets! Regular programming with different astronomical shows! | show | No restriction | Gentle |
👻 Premier Envol Flying theatre! Soar like bird over Auvergne's volcanoes in breathtaking flight simulation! | Dark Ride | 👥90cm 👤90cm alone | Low |
👻 Réveil des Géants d'Auvergne Witness dormant Auvergne volcanoes awakening! Dynamic cinema experience with special effects! | Dark Ride | 👥110cm 👤110cm alone | Medium |
🎠 Scientific Talks Regular presentations covering volcanic topics! From Auvergne's history to volcanoes worldwide! | show | No restriction | Gentle |
👻 Terre en colère Feel Earth's fury! Immersive experience showcasing natural disasters and volcanic power! | Dark Ride | 👥110cm 👤110cm alone | Medium |
🎠 Volcanic Awakening Show Spectacular outdoor show! Witness eruption recreation with special effects, sound, and light! | show | No restriction | Low |
🎠 Volcanic Landscapes Trail Outdoor walking trail through recreated volcanic environments! Discover how volcanoes shape planet! | observation | No restriction | Gentle |
🎪 Volcanic Playground Outdoor play structure themed as volcano! Climbing, sliding, exploring for energetic children! | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
🎠 Volcanic Sky Special planetarium show connecting volcanoes to cosmos! Astronomy meets geology! | show | No restriction | Gentle |
🎠 Volcanic Snack Bar Grab-and-go options! Ice cream, refreshments throughout park! | shopping | No restriction | Gentle |
🎠 Volcano Laboratory Scientist-led demonstrations! Watch real volcanic experiments, ask questions, learn from experts! | interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
👻 Volcans Sacrés Journey to sacred volcanic sites worldwide! Cultural and geological exploration with stunning visuals! | Dark Ride | 👥80cm 👤80cm alone | Gentle |
🎠 Vulcania Gift Shop Volcanic souvenirs, science kits, minerals, educational toys, books! Take home geological treasures! | shopping | No restriction | Gentle |
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Vulcania is France's unique volcano-themed science and adventure park located in the heart of Auvergne's volcanic region, just 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand. With 25 attractions combining thrilling rides, immersive 3D experiences, educational exhibits, and spectacular shows, this award-winning park offers families an unforgettable journey through Earth's most powerful natural phenomena. Over 8 million visitors have explored volcanoes here!
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Park Highlights
Namazu - Award-winning earthquake-themed family launch coaster! Experience the power of seismic forces as you drop through the floor and race through twists representing tectonic plate movements. Winner Best New Ride Europe 2021! One of France's most thrilling family coasters.
Dragon Ride 2 - Cult 3D dynamic attraction returned in 2020! Ride the legendary dragon through volcanic landscapes with cutting-edge 3D effects and motion simulation. Roar into adventure!
Premier Envol (First Flight) - Spectacular flying theatre experience! Soar like a bird over Auvergne's magnificent volcanoes on a motion simulator platform. Feel the wind, experience the freedom of flight with breathtaking aerial cinematography!
Ride Highlights
Dynamic Attractions
Thrill Rides
Namazu - Family launch coaster simulating earthquake! 120cm minimum. Drop through floor, race through seismic adventure. Award-winning 2021!
Immersive Experiences
Dragon Ride 2 - Dynamic 3D attraction with motion! 110cm minimum. Ride the dragon through volcanic realms with spectacular effects.
Réveil des Géants d'Auvergne (Awakening of Auvergne Giants) - 110cm minimum. Witness dormant volcanoes awakening! Dynamic cinema experience.
Terre en colère (Angry Earth) - 110cm minimum. Feel Earth's fury! Immersive experience showcasing natural disasters.
Premier Envol (First Flight) - Flying theatre! 90cm minimum. Soar over Auvergne's volcanoes in breathtaking flight simulation.
Abyss Explorer - 90cm minimum. Dive into ocean depths! Submarine adventure exploring underwater volcanic activity.
Volcans Sacrés (Sacred Volcanoes) - 80cm minimum. Journey to sacred volcanic sites worldwide. Cultural and geological exploration!
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Educational Attractions
Planetarium
Planetarium Shows - Explore universe, stars, planets! Regular programming with different shows throughout season. Learn astronomy in comfortable theatre.
Volcanic Sky - Special planetarium show connecting volcanoes to cosmos! How volcanic activity relates to our solar system.
Interactive Exhibitions
Earth Explorers - Interactive exhibition hall! Hands-on experiments with geological phenomena. Touch real volcanic rocks, create earthquakes!
Volcano Laboratory - Scientist-led demonstrations! Watch real volcanic experiments, ask questions, learn from experts.
Magma Chamber - Descend into Earth's core! Exhibition showing formation of magma and volcanic eruptions. Stunning visuals!
Volcanic Landscapes - Outdoor walking trail through recreated volcanic environments! Discover how volcanoes shape our planet.
Activities with Scientists
Meet the Geologists - Daily sessions with real scientists! Ask questions about volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics. Fascinating insights!
Experimental Workshops - Hands-on science activities! Create mini-volcanoes, test earthquake resistance, explore rocks.
Scientific Talks - Regular presentations covering volcanic topics. From Auvergne's history to volcanoes worldwide!
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Shows & Entertainment
Volcanic Awakening Show - Spectacular outdoor show! Witness eruption recreation with special effects, sound, and light!
4D Cinema - Multiple 4D film experiences! Sensory effects including wind, water, scents accompanying volcanic documentaries.
Animation Theater - Live performances throughout day! Educational entertainment for children exploring Earth sciences.
Family Planning
Family Zones
Kids' Discovery Area - Young explorers zone (3-7 years)! Age-appropriate activities, gentle attractions, learning through play.
Volcanic Playground - Outdoor play structure themed as volcano! Climbing, sliding, exploring for energetic children.
Picnic Areas - Shaded spots throughout park with volcano views! Bring lunch, dine surrounded by Auvergne's natural beauty.
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Dining & Facilities
Restaurant with Panoramic View - Hot meals overlooking volcanic landscape! Regional Auvergne cuisine.
Cafeteria - Quick-service meals! Sandwiches, salads, snacks, drinks.
Volcanic Snack Bar - Grab-and-go options! Ice cream, refreshments throughout park.
Gift Shop - Volcanic souvenirs, science kits, minerals, educational toys, books! Take home geological treasures.
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Practical Information
Visit [www.vulcania.com](https://www.vulcania.com) for dated tickets, season passes, special events, school programs, and workshop schedules. Experience the explosive adventure of France's most immersive educational theme park!
- Adults: €32.50
- Children (6-16 years): €27
- Young Children (3-5 years): €7-€9
- Under 3: FREE
- Pack DUO (2 adults): €46 (until July 14, 2025)
- Pack TRIBU (2 adults + 2 children): €86 (until July 14, 2025)
- Smart Ticket: Save up to €2 booking 5+ days advance
- 80cm+: Volcans Sacrés
- 90cm+: Abyss Explorer, Premier Envol
- 110cm+: Dragon Ride, Terre en colère, Réveil des Géants
- 120cm+: Namazu (coaster)
- "Young kid solution" available for most attractions (not Namazu)
- 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand
- Heart of Auvergne Volcanoes Natural Regional Park
- UNESCO World Heritage volcanic landscape nearby
Visit [www.vulcania.com](https://www.vulcania.com) for dated tickets, season passes, special events, school programs, and workshop schedules. Experience the explosive adventure of France's most immersive educational theme park!
- [Vulcania Official - Attractions](https://www.vulcania.com/en/the-unavoidable-attractions/)
- [Vulcania 2025 Pricing](https://www.tarifs.org/vulcania-tarif)
- [Vulcania Park Info](https://www.themeparkjames.co.uk/theme-parks/europe/france/vulcania/)
- [Get Your Guide - Visit Vulcania](https://www.getyourguide.com/explorer/france-ttd169008/visit-vulcania/)
- [Connexion France - Vulcania Guide](https://www.connexionfrance.com/magazine/exploring-vulcania-frances-volcanic-adventure-theme-park/698194)