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Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 02:11
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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...
Arena of Music at Europa-Park: Supertramp & ABBA Tributes

Arena of Music at Europa-Park: Supertramp & ABBA Tributes

Tuesday, 04. August 2026, 14:50
Balmy August nights, live sound, and a Spanish setting: On Aug. 9 and 16, the Spanish Arena at Europa-Park becomes the "Arena of Music" once more. After a strong first run last year, the series is back — promising hotel and day guests of the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort unforgettable summer evenings of music and high spirits, right in Germany's largest theme park. Sunday, Aug. 9, opens with "Time To Tramp – Tribute to Supertramp." The act brings the power and emotion of the original 1970s...
TOP Training Company 2026: Europa-Park Earns DEHOGA Seal Again

TOP Training Company 2026: Europa-Park Earns DEHOGA Seal Again

Friday, 31. July 2026, 15:12
Look past the coasters and hotel lobbies at the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort and you find something less flashy but just as defining: training that sets the bar statewide. In 2026, DEHOGA has again awarded the resort its “TOP Training Company” quality seal — and the apprentices themselves keep proving why. The family-owned company has earned the coveted seal more than once for high training standards. Certification rests on verified compliance with the twelve guiding principles set by the...
Sebastian Lege at Europa-Park: Adrenaline Over the Kitchen

Sebastian Lege at Europa-Park: Adrenaline Over the Kitchen

Thursday, 30. July 2026, 16:55
Taking food apart, rebuilding products, taking on one food challenge after another—that’s how fans know Sebastian Lege. But what happens when the product developer and “besseresser” star leaves the kitchen behind and walks into Germany’s largest theme park? On his first visit to Europa-Park, something else was on the line: speed and a serious shot of adrenaline. On his tour through the park, he soaked up new impressions and the atmosphere of the 18 European-themed areas. Between...
SNORRI 4D Wins Best Short Film at Giffoni Film Festival

SNORRI 4D Wins Best Short Film at Giffoni Film Festival

Thursday, 30. July 2026, 16:36
What happens when about 250 kindergarten-age children decide which animated films deserve to win? At the renowned Giffoni Film Festival in Italy, the popular Europa-Park and Rulantica star Snorri found out—and took home a major prize. The animated short film “SNORRI 4D – Catch Me If You Candy” was named Best Short Film in the “Elements +3” category. For MACK Magic, MACK One, and Europa-Park, it is the first international film award—and a very special recognition from the film’s...
Carousel Day at Europa-Park: Tradition Meets Innovation

Carousel Day at Europa-Park: Tradition Meets Innovation

Friday, 24. July 2026, 11:32
What links a horse carousel more than a century old with splashy indoor thrills in Rulantica? More than you might expect. On July 25, Carousel Day is celebrated worldwide — and at the Europa-Park Resort, it's worth a closer look at an attraction type that has delighted generations and sits deep in the Mack owner family's story. Nine circular rides await guests across Europa-Park and Rulantica, from historic classics to modern debuts. The Mack family's story started nearly 250 years ago with...
Euromaus Charity Golfcup 2026 Tees Off at Golfclub Breisgau

Euromaus Charity Golfcup 2026 Tees Off at Golfclub Breisgau

Friday, 24. July 2026, 10:02
What if a golf stroke did more than drop the ball in the hole — and actually helped people in need and families facing hard times? That is the promise of the Euromaus Charity Golfcup, which tees off for the tenth time on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Europa-Park fans and neighbors from the region can pack sport, community, and real social impact into a single day. The cup is held at the Europa-Park Golfclub Breisgau in Herbolzheim-Tutschfelden. Green fees and donations support two nonprofit...
Europa-Park Swiss Festival: National Day on Aug. 1–2, 2026

Europa-Park Swiss Festival: National Day on Aug. 1–2, 2026

Thursday, 23. July 2026, 15:16
Grüezi mitenand — ready for a day in the Alps? On August 1 and 2, 2026, Europa-Park hosts its traditional Swiss Festival and turns the Valais village into a celebration of tradition, flavor, and family fun. If you love bobsleigh, cheese, Guggenmusik, and mountain romance, these are the dates to circle. Each day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the narrow lanes and rustic wooden huts around the cozy Valais village become a living stage. Switzerland is famous for chocolate and cheese, mountains and...