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Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 19:38
Open from 09:00 to 00:00
Crowd level: 99,5 % - maximum
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Flower Planting Day: 180,000 Spring Flowers Bloom at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort Season Opening

Flower Planting Day: 180,000 Spring Flowers Bloom at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort Season Opening

Thursday, 12. March 2026, 09:10
As the days grow longer and nature awakens, spring arrives at the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort – perfectly timed for the international “Plant a Flower Day” on March 12. Germany’s largest theme park transforms into a colorful sea of blossoms that delights fans not just visually but makes the entire park landscape even more magical. Behind this impressive sight is the dedicated work of more than 80 permanent staff from the park’s own nursery. Year-round they care for the vast grounds...
St. Patrick’s Day at Europa-Park: Green Party with Guinness at Bell Rock

St. Patrick’s Day at Europa-Park: Green Party with Guinness at Bell Rock

Wednesday, 11. March 2026, 10:31
Green hats, Irish tunes and freshly poured Guinness: On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort brings the spirit of the Emerald Isle to Rust. The 4-star superior Hotel “Bell Rock” turns into a real Irish hotspot for St. Patrick’s Day. From 6 p.m. the “Spirit of St. Louis” bar becomes the heart of the celebration. Authentic Irish music sets the perfect mood while everything on the menu pays tribute to the Emerald Isle. Expect classic Guinness on tap, creative food...
Roland Mack Awarded “Pro Merito” Medal by Council of Europe

Roland Mack Awarded “Pro Merito” Medal by Council of Europe

Tuesday, 10. March 2026, 12:10
Roland Mack has received one of Europe’s highest honors. The owner of Europa-Park was presented with the prestigious “Pro Merito” Medal from the Council of Europe. Secretary General Alain Berset handed over the award during a formal ceremony. The medal honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to European values, social cohesion and international understanding. Roland Mack was accompanied by his wife Marianne Mack and his son Michael Mack, Honorary Consul of the French...
Art Meets Clinic Life: Europa-Park Places Bull Sculpture in Front of Freiburg Children's Clinic

Art Meets Clinic Life: Europa-Park Places Bull Sculpture in Front of Freiburg Children's Clinic

Tuesday, 10. March 2026, 09:30
A life-size bull as a symbol of Europe now brings color and hope right to the doors of the Children’s and Youth Clinic at the University Medical Center Freiburg. Europa-Park created this special artwork together with Freiburg-born artist Peter Gaymann and over 100 children. During Easter 2025, Peter Gaymann and numerous children painted the bull as part of a two-day art event at Europa-Park. Just in time for the Easter holiday, the sculpture has found its place in front of the...
34,500 euros for a good cause: Europa-Park Shows Extraordinary Commitment to Child Protection

34,500 euros for a good cause: Europa-Park Shows Extraordinary Commitment to Child Protection

Friday, 06. March 2026, 08:39
With shining eyes and genuine warmth, Europa-Park has once again proven that it is not only Germany’s largest theme park but also a place of real social commitment. For the 18th time, the festive Berlin Ballroom hosted the charity luncheon in support of Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband Ortenau e.V. More than 200 dedicated women from associations, initiatives, schools, politics, business, culture and medicine gathered and raised an impressive 34,500 euros to help children in the region enjoy a...
First Construction Update for Monaco 2026 at Europa-Park

First Construction Update for Monaco 2026 at Europa-Park

Tuesday, 03. March 2026, 09:13
Europa-Park fans are getting their first real look at the construction of the new Monaco themed area thanks to a fresh Instagram Reel. Who else is counting down the days until March 28, 2026, when the Principality becomes the park’s 18th themed land? The dynamic 59-second video from the official @europapark account features impressive drone and close-up shots of the ongoing work in the former Silver Star area. “Here the new Monaco themed area is being created at Europa-Park. In 2026,...
Events at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort in April: Easter Village, Festivals & Balloon Festival

Events at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort in April: Easter Village, Festivals & Balloon Festival

Friday, 27. February 2026, 23:30
April promises a wealth of spring magic and varied entertainment for the whole family at the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort. From magical Easter activities to cultural theme festivals, glamorous shows and a spectacular balloon festival – there are countless reasons to visit around Germany’s largest theme park. Sundays get off to a particularly enjoyable start all year round. On selected Sundays as well as on Easter Monday, the Diner Station invites guests to a delicious Country Brunch in...
Jonas Fischer from Europa-Park’s TALENT ACADEMY Lands Role in “Schloss Einstein”

Jonas Fischer from Europa-Park’s TALENT ACADEMY Lands Role in “Schloss Einstein”

Friday, 27. February 2026, 11:45
Starting March 6, the 29th season of the popular KiKa series “Schloss Einstein” kicks off – and a young talent straight from Europa-Park is right in the middle of it. 14-year-old Jonas Fischer from Königschaffhausen takes on one of the new lead roles as Milo Liebknecht, bringing fresh humor and real emotion to the boarding-school life. Jonas has been a member of the TALENT ACADEMY at Europa-Park since May 2023 and attends the Acting course there. In the course he slips into different...
Europa-Park Closed: Dismantled Coasters & New Thatched Roofs

Europa-Park Closed: Dismantled Coasters & New Thatched Roofs

Friday, 27. February 2026, 11:20
While most visitors are missing Europa-Park, a hive of activity is underway behind the closed gates. Every year, the park uses its multi-week winter closure for comprehensive maintenance – far more than just a simple break. This phase ensures the highest safety standards, impeccable quality and the magical experience that millions of fans expect year after year. Instead of being empty and quiet, the park turns into one big workshop. Screwing, painting, inspecting and renewing are happening...
Europa-Park January 2026: Extremely Quiet Winter Month with Minimal Crowds

Europa-Park January 2026: Extremely Quiet Winter Month with Minimal Crowds

Friday, 27. February 2026, 08:35
January 2026 will go down in many Europa-Park fans’ memories as one of the most relaxed winter months the park has ever seen. Anyone who visited during this period enjoyed free pathways, plenty of space, and wait times that were mostly well under 5 minutes – a dream come true for coaster enthusiasts who want to ride without stress. Throughout the month, Europa-Park was very quiet overall. On many days, crowd levels were minimal or very low. The absolute low was recorded on January 12 at...