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Barrel Tapping with Stefan Mross at Oktoberfest in Europa-Park

Monday, 08. September 2025, 12:44

Starting on September 19, 2025, the Europa-Park Arena will transform into a traditional festival tent in collaboration with the official Oktoberfest in Munich. Visitors can enjoy lively music, a wide selection of Bavarian specialties like pretzels, pork knuckles, and roast chicken, along with cool Hofbräu Oktoberfest beer. The celebrations will take place on selected dates until October 11 and have attracted numerous guests in dirndls and lederhosen to Germany's largest theme park for...

Vacation Rentals in Rust: Locals Resist Mass Tourism

Monday, 08. September 2025, 11:07

In Rust in the Ortenaukreis, locals have founded the citizens' initiative “Dorf statt Ferienanlage” to combat the increasing construction of vacation rentals around the Europa-Park. The initiative criticizes how mass tourism impairs quality of life, while the municipality plans to limit the number of vacation rentals. Currently, there are 900 such accommodations rented out by 250 hosts in the town with 5,000 inhabitants.

Europa-Park Named World's Best Theme Park for Tenth Time

Monday, 08. September 2025, 10:01

Europa-Park received the prestigious Golden Ticket Award as the world's best theme park for the tenth time on September 6, 2025. The family-owned business from Baden triumphed over strong competitors like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. The award ceremony by the trade magazine Amusement Today took place this year at Carowinds theme park in Charlotte, North Carolina.

PUMA Run Your City Debuts at Europa-Park with Klosterhalfen

Thursday, 04. September 2025, 10:17

Europa-Park in Rust will become the venue for the premiere of the “PUMA Run Your City” event on November 3, 2025. After the park closes, around 600 runners will start an exclusive run through the autumn-winter illuminated themed areas. The German top athlete Konstanze Klosterhalfen, a two-time Olympic participant and 2022 European champion over 5000 meters, will take part and first answer participants' questions in a Q&A.

Reiner Meutsch Honored with Handprint at Europa-Park

Wednesday, 03. September 2025, 13:44

Reiner Meutsch, founder of the FLY & HELP Foundation and a longtime friend of the Mack family, has been honored with a handprint on the "Wall of Fame" at Europa-Park. This award recognizes the exceptional commitment of the radio host and world traveler, who has dedicated years to building schools in developing countries through his foundation. Germany's largest amusement park is sending a strong signal of solidarity with this gesture.

Oktoberfest at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort 2025

Wednesday, 03. September 2025, 11:10

Starting on September 19, 2025, the Europa-Park Arena will transform into a traditional festival tent in cooperation with the official Oktoberfest in Munich. Visitors will be able to enjoy lively music, Bavarian delicacies such as pretzels, pork knuckles, and roast chicken, along with cool Hofbräu Oktoberfest beer. The celebrations will take place until October 11 on selected dates starting at 6:00 p.m. and have attracted numerous guests in dirndls and lederhosen to Germany's largest theme...

Europa-Park October 2025: Events and Festivals

Tuesday, 02. September 2025, 12:59

At the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort, Germany's largest theme park, visitors can look forward to a wide range of events in October. The program spans from horror-themed events like Traumatica - Festival of Fear to culinary highlights such as the Alemannic Knights' Feast. The Halloween season and festivals like the German Fest ensure diverse experiences in Rust.

Launch for 96 Young Talents at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort

Tuesday, 02. September 2025, 11:19

On September 1, 96 young adults began their professional careers at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort, including Wasserwelt Rulantica and MACK Rides. The family-owned company now employs a total of 235 apprentices and students. With 33 recognized apprenticeship professions and 13 dual study programs, Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort ranks among the largest training providers in the region.

Eatrenalin Debuts New 8-Course Menu by Four 2-Star Chefs

Monday, 01. September 2025, 15:43

Peter Hagen-Wiest, who has held two Michelin stars with the Ammolite - The Lighthouse Restaurant in the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort for eleven years, has also been responsible for the culinary direction of the multisensory fine dining restaurant Eatrenalin since May of this year and now surprises his guests with a very special concept. For the current experience, the head chef has invited three befriended 2-star chefs to join him in creating this unique culinary journey of indulgence. Together...

Vincenzo De Biase Wins TOP50 Sommelier Award at Europa-Park

Monday, 01. September 2025, 09:25

The head sommelier of the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort, Vincenzo De Biase, has received a prestigious award. At the “Schlemmer Atlas Branchentreff,” he was honored with the “TOP50 Sommelier” award, which distinguishes him as one of Germany's best sommeliers. This event ranks among the most important gatherings in the gastronomy scene and recognizes leading figures in wine culture.

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