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Wednesday, September 02, 2026 at 10:09
Open from 09:00 to 18:00
Crowd level: 59,0 % - slightly elevated
Variable clouds at 18,8 °C
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Europa-Park Training: 70 Apprentices Start, All Spots Filled

Europa-Park Training: 70 Apprentices Start, All Spots Filled

Wednesday, 02. September 2026, 08:33
Seventy young people are starting vocational training or a dual study program at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort and at MACK Rides. All planned training positions are filled. In the years ahead, they will work in hospitality and food service as well as in the commercial and technical jobs of the family company. The 70 newcomers are spread across 29 training occupations and four degree programs, from hospitality and food service through commercial and technical jobs to many other fields. They will...
FRONT ROW 5: Europa-Park technology, Piccolo Mondo, September

FRONT ROW 5: Europa-Park technology, Piccolo Mondo, September

Friday, 28. August 2026, 20:10
The first Euro-Mir train of the morning does not roll until the shop has already had its hands on the hardware. And a full train on Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac will sometimes simply stop. Episode 5 of FRONT ROW, Europa-Park's monthly magazine, runs 13 minutes and 28 seconds through that world: the technology behind Euro-Mir and Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac, the September calendar, the unfinished shell of the new employee cafeteria Coasteria, official building bricks and a conversation...
Glasperlenspiel at Europa-Park: Coasters and Parkgeflüster

Glasperlenspiel at Europa-Park: Coasters and Parkgeflüster

Thursday, 27. August 2026, 13:48
Carolin Niemczyk and Daniel Grunenberg took a short break from the stage. They were already back where childhood, hits and roller coasters belong together for them: at Europa-Park. Why is the duo Glasperlenspiel taking a break in Rust, of all places? Because for the two from Lake Constance, Germany's largest theme park is not merely a backdrop. It feels like coming home. The musicians have been loyal guests in Rust for several years. Their schedule is packed, but they still used a short break...
Broadway Dreams Show at Europa-Park draws standing ovations

Broadway Dreams Show at Europa-Park draws standing ovations

Tuesday, 25. August 2026, 14:40
The “Broadway Dreams Show” at Europa-Park delivered the night fans wait for: energy, feeling, and an audience that would not stay seated. In the park’s Italian-themed area, 62 talents from 13 nations shared the stage with international show stars who have all worked more than once on high-profile Broadway productions. They had just finished a one-week musical theater intensive at the TALENT ACADEMY. The crowd answered with prolonged applause and standing ovations. People in the...
Europa-Park Oktoberfest 2026 marks 30 years with Friday specials

Europa-Park Oktoberfest 2026 marks 30 years with Friday specials

Monday, 24. August 2026, 10:42
Europa-Park has staged Oktoberfest for 30 years. In 2026 the anniversary lands in the Ortenau with more than the usual tent noise. From Sept. 18 through Oct. 11, Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort brings Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier, Bavarian Schmankerl, culinary classics and a varied entertainment program back to the 3,000-square-meter Europa-Park Arena. The new piece this anniversary year is the Friday-evening Oktoberfest specials. Known artists and a DJ turn the hall into a party: people celebrate,...
Stefano Zarrella at Europa-Park: Voltron, Eurosat and Sallys Café

Stefano Zarrella at Europa-Park: Voltron, Eurosat and Sallys Café

Friday, 21. August 2026, 17:26
Stefano Zarrella spent a varied summer day at Europa-Park, Germany's largest theme park. The food creator and cookbook author mixed spectacular roller coasters with culinary discoveries — and left a trail fans can actually follow: Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac, the dark roller coaster Eurosat - CanCan Coaster, and Sallys Café. Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac, in the Croatian themed area, supplied the thrills. Rapid accelerations and numerous overhead elements sent the food creator's pulse...
Stefan Mross Gets His Own Star on Europa-Park's Walk of Fame

Stefan Mross Gets His Own Star on Europa-Park's Walk of Fame

Friday, 21. August 2026, 12:24
It's official. On August 20, Stefan Mross stood with the Mack family in front of Magic Cinema 4D, in the French themed area at Europa-Park, and unveiled his own Walk of Fame star. The names next to him are Otto Waalkes, Sir Roger Moore and Franz Beckenbauer. Europa-Park owner Roland Mack put the honor in plain words: "Stefan Mross is a great artist who, with his down-to-earth and authentic personality, has delighted an audience of millions for more than 20 years with the popular live show...
Europa-Park Summer Night Party: 15 hours until midnight

Europa-Park Summer Night Party: 15 hours until midnight

Wednesday, 19. August 2026, 16:12
Europa-Park stays open from 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 22, for the second Summer Night Party. That night is included in the regular admission ticket: more than 100 attractions, live music, entertainment and special activities. Fifteen hours, from King of Pop tribute hits to a Silent Disco and a goodbye at 11 p.m. Live music is scattered through the European themed areas. In the Italian themed area, a Michael Jackson tribute band plays the King of Pop’s greatest hits from 9 p.m. Annick...
Europa-Park: ALZA LXIR Wins Gold as Vermouth of the Year

Europa-Park: ALZA LXIR Wins Gold as Vermouth of the Year

Wednesday, 12. August 2026, 15:21
Who is behind the award-winning drinks at Europa-Park — and how does a vermouth win over the experts? Jürgen Wörner knows the craft from the inside. As beverage product developer at the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort, he pairs sensory judgment with hands-on precision and a genuine drive to create new taste experiences. That work has now earned several well-known awards far beyond the park gates. Trade magazine Falstaff recently scored three products from the ALZA and Château Ollwiller lineup...
Europa-Park September Events: Shows, Oktoberfest & More

Europa-Park September Events: Shows, Oktoberfest & More

Tuesday, 04. August 2026, 15:16
What awaits Europa-Park fans in September? Between a multimedia show, country brunch, Oktoberfest and the start of the horror season, the month is packed — and anyone who plans ahead will get the most out of the experience resort in Rust. From cozy brunch mornings to late-night party specials and spine-tingling festival premieres, almost every weekend brings a fan-worthy highlight. Around Germany's largest theme park, September once again has plenty to discover. Guests looking for a relaxed...