Thousands of pumpkins and spooky shows
During Halloween 2026, Europa-Park transforms into an atmospheric autumn world full of pumpkins, creepy decorations and special Halloween characters. As well as the familiar rides, you can enjoy special Halloween shows, a festive parade and various activities. But what exactly is there to experience during Halloween at Europa-Park? We'll tell you all about it in this blog!
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A park filled with 180,000 pumpkins
Halloween is celebrated in style at Europa-Park every year. In 2026, no fewer than 180,000 pumpkins can be found throughout the theme park.
On top of that, creepy decorations, atmospheric lighting and special Halloween characters make sure the various themed areas are completely devoted to Halloween.
New in 2026: Pumpkin Village
One of the new additions for Halloween 2026 is Pumpkin Village. This charming little village is located in Europa-Park's German themed area.
Here you'll find cosy market stalls and various activities all themed around autumn and Halloween.
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Ed's Halloween Parade
At the end of the day, all sorts of spooky characters make their way through Europa-Park during Ed’s Halloween Parade. Witches, ghost pirates, monsters and even a giant spider pass by on and around the decorated floats.
The parade is one of the special Halloween activities you can watch during your visit.
Special Halloween shows
As well as the rides, you can enjoy various special shows during Halloween at Europa-Park. In 2026, the programme includes The Dark Wedding, among others.
This show is all about mystery and a dark atmosphere. Other shows and entertainment in the park also get a special Halloween twist during the Halloween season.
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When is Halloween at Europa-Park 2026?
Halloween at Europa-Park runs from 26 September to 1 November 2026. During this period, the theme park opens daily at 9am and stays open until at least 6pm.
An admission ticket costs €76 per person. With this ticket you can enjoy the regular rides, the Halloween decorations and the entertainment in the park.
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