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Europa-Park is a theme park and leisure resort in Rust, Germany, between Freiburg im Breisgau and Offenburg. Its themed districts bring European countries and regions together in one park.

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What's on here

Why go

  • Voltron Nevera is a Mack Rides multi-launch coaster with seven inversions.
  • Wodan – Timburcoaster’s wooden track crosses paths with Blue Fire Megacoaster and Atlantic Supersplash.
  • Silver Star was designed by Bolliger & Mabillard in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 18:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00
Sunday09:00 – 18:00

Entrances

  • Main entranceThe entrance area has a statue of Ed Euromaus and the Brunnen der Begegnung. The EP-Express Alexanderplatz station is upstairs in the entrance building.Europa-Park-Straße 2, 77977 Rust

Don't miss

  • Blue Fire MegacoasterThe park’s first launched coaster accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.
  • Eurosat CanCan CoasterThe ride runs inside a sphere designed to evoke a night flight over Paris.
  • VoletariumIts flight simulator features European landmarks with wind, mist and scent effects.
  • Switzerland areaIts design model was the Swiss village of Grimentz.Switzerland area
  • Globe TheatreA smaller replica of London's Globe Theatre.English area

With kids

  • Explore Grimm’s Fairytale Forest and Kingdom of the Minimoys.
  • The 4D cinema shows 15-minute short films.
  • Annual Science Days are aimed mainly at schoolchildren and teachers, as well as people interested in STEM.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy tickets online through the park’s website.
  • During winter, many outdoor and water rides close; the park puts on a circus revue and ice show.
  • Dinner events, including the Dinner Show and Baden Medieval Banquet, take place on selected evenings after the park closes.

Know before you go

  • Daily hours: 11:00–19:00.

Facilities

  • Electric-car charging 54 charging points in visitor car park A, row 23.
  • Parking-lot access An Express Lane moving walkway is in the parking lot.

Shorts

History

The original Breisach site was abandoned because of flood risk. The Macks bought the Balthasar castle park in Rust instead.

  1. 1975Europa-Park opened on 12 July on 16 hectares in Rust.
  2. 1978Attendance rose from about 250,000 in the first year to one million.
  3. 1982Italy opened as the first country-themed area.
  4. 1984Alpenexpress Enzian, the park’s first roller coaster, opened.
  5. 2018A fire destroyed Piraten in Batavia and damaged part of Scandinavia. The park reopened the next day, while damaged facilities remained closed.
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  1. 2019The reconstructed Scandinavian district opened on 23 July.
  2. 2020Pirates Batavia reopened in July after rebuilding.
  3. 2023After a fire, the park chose to rebuild the cave attraction as a rocky gorge.

Rides and age limits

Blue Fire Megacoaster
Launch coaster Opened in 2009 on an expanded section of the park.
Euro-Mir
Rotating gondolas Parts of the ride travel backwards.
Eurosat CanCan Coaster
Indoor coaster Moulin Rouge-inspired styling.
Silver Star
Hypercoaster Opened in 2002; planned by Bolliger & Mabillard with Mercedes-Benz.
Poseidon
Water coaster Combines the park’s coaster and water-ride offering.
Schweizer Bobbahn
Early major coaster Opened in 1985.
Josefina’s Magical Imperial Journey
Alpine lake ride Rethemed from Jungle Rafts in March 2022.
Voletarium
Flying theatre Film duration: 4 minutes 30 seconds.

How to get there

  • CarLeave the A5 at exit 57b and follow the park’s access road.
  • TrainTake a regional train to Ringsheim, served by the EuroCity Express between Frankfurt and Milan, then a bus to the park’s main entrance. Buses run several times daily.
  • BusDirect buses connect the park with Emmendingen and Herbolzheim. Lines 271 and 531 connect it with Strasbourg and Sélestat.
  • BusFlixBus services 007, 008 and 011 stop at Rheinweg, about 100 metres from the main entrance.
  • BusShuttle services connect the park with Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airport.
  • ParkingReserved Parking is directly at the main entrance. Motorbikes and bicycles can park there free.

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking Marked spaces are at the front of the visitor car park; a relevant parking pass is required.

Sources: Europa-Park - Wikipedia · Europa-Park - Wikipedia (part 2) · Europa-Park - Wikipedia (part 3) · Visit Europa-Park, Rulantica & Events and stay … · All information about your journey to Europa-Pa… · Your travel options to the Rulantica water worl… · The Menu | Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort · Europa-Park - Wikipedia · Europa-Park - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Europa-Park-Str. 2, -, Rust Baden Wurttemberg

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Are there airport transfers to Europa-Park?

Shuttle services connect the park with Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airport.

Does the Europa-Park cinema show films after closing?

The cinema also screens feature films in the evening after the park closes.

How close are the Rhine and the French border to Europa-Park?

Both are about 2.5 km away in a straight line.

Why is Europa-Park named Europa-Park?

The name came from a lake near the originally planned site in Breisach. The lake commemorated a 1950 poll supporting European unification.

Can visitors reach Europa-Park’s event venues from outside the park?

The event centre includes the Europa-Park Dome and Ballroom Berlin, with access from outside the park.

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