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For European Heritage Days, Vulcania offers free behind-the-scenes access to the Crater
On 19 and 20 September 2026, Vulcania is offering free discovery tours focused on the park’s history, architecture and the behind-the-scenes areas of its Crater. People whose registration is confirmed can also receive 50% off an admission ticket valid on the day of their visit.
Two days to discover the park from a different perspective
On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026, Vulcania is taking part in the European Heritage Days with discovery tours described as exceptional. The aim is to offer a different way of seeing the park, beyond its usual attractions and activities, by inviting visitors to explore its history and architecture.
This programme places the site at the heart of a heritage event while retaining what defines it: Vulcania is presented as a theme park and activity centre dedicated to discovering volcanoes and planet Earth. Located in the heart of the Puy-de-Dôme, 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, the park combines scientific discovery with leisure.
Announced access to the Crater’s behind-the-scenes areas
The most distinctive element of these tours is the announced access to the behind-the-scenes areas of Vulcania’s famous Crater. The tour is therefore intended to offer a closer look at a space usually presented as emblematic of the park, as part of a guided exploration of the site.
The announcement does not provide details of the exact format of this exploration or of the areas visited in sequence. It does, however, confirm that the site’s history, its architecture and the Crater’s behind-the-scenes areas are at the heart of the experience offered during this heritage weekend.
A free guided tour, with registration required
The discovery tours are offered free of charge as part of the event. To take part, Vulcania asks visitors to register using a form. The park stresses that places are limited, making registration necessary to access this free offering.
The form must be completed in full for the application to be considered. This step does not, however, constitute final approval: registration is only confirmed once a confirmation email has been received. Visitors must therefore wait for this message before considering their participation secured.
A 50% discount linked to the day of the visit
Participants who have the email confirming their registration may, if they wish, receive a 50% discount on a park admission ticket. This discount is stated to be valid on the day of the “Special Heritage” discovery tour selected during registration.
This option makes it possible to extend the heritage discovery with Vulcania’s attractions and activities on the same day. The park presents an offer including dynamic activities, films on giant screens, activities with scientists, shows, areas for young explorers and exhibitions.
A park dedicated to volcanoes, natural phenomena and space
The heritage tour is part of Vulcania’s universe, dedicated to volcanism, natural phenomena and the Solar System. The park invites visitors to discover the world of volcanoes, encounter natural phenomena and venture into space, through an approach described as scientific and entertaining.
The facilities highlighted on the site include films on giant screens and France’s largest Planetarium. Vulcania also states that it offers dynamic attractions, scientific activities and shows. The European Heritage Days therefore add a guided experience focused on the place itself to this offer centred on Earth and space sciences.
Registration to complete before confirmation
The announced process has two stages: completing the registration form, then receiving the confirmation email. Vulcania specifies that only applications with a fully completed form can be considered. The confirmation received by email is also the document mentioned for accessing the discount on the admission ticket.
For interested visitors, the key is therefore to select the desired “Special Heritage” discovery tour and follow the registration procedure through to confirmation. The park explicitly notes that places are limited, without stating in the announcement how many places are available or the tour times.
Vulcania’s heritage at the heart of the event
The event on 19 and 20 September thus highlights the architectural and historical dimension of a park known for its experiences centred on volcanoes. The free tours, announced access to the Crater’s behind-the-scenes areas and the possible discount on the admission ticket are the practical elements highlighted by Vulcania.
The announcement encourages visitors to register quickly, while recalling that an application only becomes effective after a confirmation email. The European Heritage Days thus offer an opportunity to see Vulcania not only as a place of attractions and activities, but also through the history, architecture and less visible spaces of its Crater.
Sources: vulcania.com