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AUREA #8 at Europa-Park: VR, AR, and XR Innovations with Hollywood Flair

Friday, 16. January 2026, 13:23

On Feb. 2-3, Europa-Park in Rust will once again become the gathering place for the international elite in immersive technologies. For the eighth time, the AUREA Award—Europe's leading accolade for VR, AR, and XR—will be presented there. Michael Mack, managing partner of Europa-Park and founder of MACK One, created the award to bring together visionary developers and industry leaders to redefine the boundaries between physical and digital reality. This year's conference program stands...

DJ BoBo “The Great Adventure” World Premiere at Europa-Park Arena

Friday, 16. January 2026, 10:37

DJ BoBo held the world premiere of his new tour “The Great Adventure” at the Europa-Park Arena on January 15, 2026. The first show was completely sold out and once again demonstrated the Swiss superstar’s ability to surprise audiences with every tour while delivering catchy, memorable songs. Additional performances continue in Rust through January 18, 2026, before the production moves across Europe and later to South America. The elaborate production, which took two years from concept...

Europa-Park Invites Families with Seriously Ill Children to Winter Season

Monday, 22. December 2025, 10:03

Traditionally, Europa-Park invites families with a child suffering from a life-shortening illness to Germany's largest theme park during the winter season, on the initiative of Mauritia Mack. After a joint gathering, the families explored the 17 European-themed areas with their lovingly designed winter decorations and more than 100 attractions. Special highlights included the new Winterland themed area with the winter circus revue “Monte Carlo Circus Festival meets Europa-Park” as well as...

Europa-Park Removes Dog Act After Abuse Allegations in Circus Videos

Wednesday, 17. December 2025, 20:58

Secretly recorded videos from the backstage area of the winter circus "Monte Carlo Circus Festival meets Europa-Park" in Rust have seriously implicated a dog trainer. The footage shows the trainer striking and intimidating dogs with a rope. The Veterinary Office of the Ortenau District filed charges with the Public Prosecutor's Office in Offenburg after reviewing the material. Europa-Park immediately removed the act from its program. The dog show was part of "Monte Carlo Circus Festival...

Europa-Park Mascot Ed Euromaus Brings Advent Joy to Ortenau Children's Clinic

Tuesday, 16. December 2025, 12:50

Mauritia Mack, patron of the Ortenau Children's Clinic and wife of Europa-Park owner Jürgen Mack, visited the clinic in Offenburg with mascot Ed Euromaus. The purpose of this Advent initiative was to present gifts to children and adolescents during the pre-Christmas season and to share some of Europa-Park's magic with them. Mauritia Mack has been patron of the Ortenau Children's Clinic since the summer of 2017 and supports patients and staff through various initiatives. During the visit,...

Daniel Johnson Presents “Happy Merry Christmas!” at Europa-Park

Monday, 15. December 2025, 13:58

This winter season, amid shimmering winter lights and the park’s vibrant atmosphere, the Globe Theater in the England area of Europa-Park transforms into a stage filled with music, emotion, and festive magic. Singer and entertainer Daniel Johnson—known from the schlager boy band Team 5ünf and the Europa-Park musicals “Spook Me!” and “Spook Me! 2”—presents the new show “Happy Merry Christmas!” Performances run from Dec. 20 to 29, 2025—excluding Dec. 24 and 25—daily at...

Sascha Schmidt Named Sommelier of the Year at Europa-Park

Friday, 12. December 2025, 10:08

Sascha Schmidt, head sommelier at the two Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant Ammolite – The Lighthouse Restaurant in Europa-Park, has been named Sommelier of the Year by the renowned initiative "Die 101 Besten." Under the leadership of Peter Hagen-Wiest, he impressed in a multi-stage selection process, underscoring the high caliber of gastronomy at the theme park.

Anita Hofmann's Schlager Classics Shine Live at Europa-Park

Friday, 12. December 2025, 09:57

Schlager singer Anita Hofmann launched her concert series with an emotional premiere in the festively decorated Globe Theatre in Europa-Park's English-themed area. Visitors enjoyed musical highlights, courtesy of a unique blend of heartfelt melodies and orchestral elegance. Until Dec. 13, 2025, she presents her Schlager classics concert daily at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., alongside a three-piece ensemble. The premiere marked a long-awaited milestone for Anita Hofmann. "Since I was a little child,...

Europa-Park Gala: 22 Years of "Helfen hilft!" Raises €138,565

Friday, 05. December 2025, 09:05

On December 4, 2025, Europa-Park in Rust became a stage for generosity and commitment. The 22nd charity gala "Helfen hilft!," under the patronage of Werner Kimmig and the Mack family, brought together around 380 guests and raised €138,565 for the Support Association for Children with Cancer e.V. In the festive atmosphere of the Dinner Show, participants experienced an evening full of deep emotions and culinary highlights.

Europa-Park Breaks Ground on Employee Restaurant with Central Kitchen

Thursday, 04. December 2025, 12:36

In a ceremonial setting, Europa-Park celebrated the groundbreaking for a new employee restaurant with an integrated central kitchen on December 3. The project will span 4,500 square meters over four floors and offer culinary variety as well as comfortable work and leisure spaces for employees from more than 100 nations. The opening is scheduled for August 2026. The new building at Europa-Park combines functionality with a sense of well-being. On the ground floor, a state-of-the-art...

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