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Europa-Park in Rust lies in south-western Germany, close to the borders with France and Switzerland. The park has won the award for best theme park in the world several times. On these pages you can read all about the theme park, the Rulantica water world, the hotels and how to get there.
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What kind of park is it?
Europa-Park opened on 12 July 1975 and is still owned by the Mack family. Their company in Waldkirch has been building rides since the 18th century; in the early days the park was also a showcase for their own rides.
According to the park, there are more than 100 rides and shows, including 14 roller coasters. You stroll through 21 themed areas: 18 European countries and 3 fantasy worlds. Each country has its own buildings, music and food. That way you can travel all over Europe in a single day.
The themed areas (1)
The park is divided into countries. A few well-known rides per area:
- Germany: the Deutsche Allee with the Voletarium and Jim Knopf – Reise durch Lummerland.
- England: the Globe Theater and Arena of Football – Be Part of It!
- France: Eurosat – CanCan Coaster and the Euro-Tower.
- Greece: the Wasserachterbahn Poseidon and Pegasus.
- Holland: Piraten in Batavia and the Koffiekopjes.
- Ireland: the children's world, with Limerick Castle.
- Iceland: blue fire Megacoaster and the wooden coaster WODAN – Timburcoaster.
- Italy: Volo da Vinci, Castello dei Medici and the Europa-Park Teatro.
- Croatia: the launch coaster Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac.
The themed areas (2)
- Liechtenstein: the Liechtensteiner Ballonfahrt.
- Luxembourg: the dark ride GRAND PRIX EDventure and the looping restaurant FoodLoop.
- Monaco: the newest country, with a Côte d'Azur atmosphere next to the Silver Star.
- Austria: classics such as the Alpenexpress "Enzian" and the Tiroler Wildwasserbahn.
- Portugal: Atlantica SuperSplash and the "Bellevue" Ferris wheel.
- Russia: the Euro-Mir and the Lada Autodrom.
- Switzerland: the Matterhorn-Blitz and the Schweizer Bobbahn.
- Scandinavia: Fjord Rafting and the Vindjammer.
- Spain: the Spanish village with the Spanische Arena.
The three fantasy worlds are Grimms Märchenwald with fairy tales, the Königreich der Minimoys with ARTHUR and the peaceful Abenteuerland. In winter, the Winterland is added to these.
Opening times:
During HALLOWinter (up to and including 27 November 2026) and the winter season (up to and including 9 January 2027), the park is open daily from 11:00 until at least 19:00. It is closed on 24 and 25 December.
Prices:
A day ticket costs €67 to €76 online for adults and €56.50 to €65 for children aged 4 to 11 and over-60s (as of November 2026). Children aged 3 and under go free.
Staying overnight:
The resort has six themed hotels of its own and the western town of Silver Lake City with a lodge, tipis, caravanning and camping. Find out which stay suits you.
Rulantica water world
Next to the theme park is Rulantica, Europa-Park's indoor water world. You'll find slides, a wave pool, rivers and outdoor pools in a Nordic setting, all year round. Rulantica is opposite Hotel Krønasår.
Want to do both in one day? Then take a look at the Ride & Slide combo ticket: a day ticket for Europa-Park plus an evening ticket for Rulantica (17:00 to 22:00). It is only valid Monday to Friday during set periods and costs from €75 (as of November 2026).
The park through the year
The 2027 summer season runs from 20 March to 24 September, followed by Halloween (25 September to 7 November 2027). In summer the park is open from 9:00 until at least 18:00. In November there's HALLOWinter, a mix of Halloween and winter. After that comes the winter season with lights, winter shows and the light parade.
After 9 January 2027 the park doesn't reopen until the Pre-Opening Weeks (7 to 19 March 2027), two weeks before the start of the season. Not all rides and shows are open yet at that time.
Farewell to the Euro-Mir
After thirty seasons, the Euro-Mir roller coaster in Russia is closing. It will run its final laps in the 2026/27 winter season; on 9 January 2027 there will be a farewell event. On that site the park is building a new space-themed area with a family coaster by MACK Rides. According to the park, it should be ready in 2028.
Buy your ticket online
Tickets are valid for a fixed date. At the ticket office you pay €10 extra and there isn't always availability.
Use VirtualLine
With the free VirtualLine in the Europa-Park & Rulantica App, you can queue virtually for a few popular rides. Our waiting times page shows the live waiting times.
Birthday?
Children aged 12 and under get in free on their birthday. Bring proof of identity to the ticket office at the main entrance.