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Walibi Holland Celebrates 25th Halloween Fright Nights Anniversary

Wednesday, 29. October 2025, 10:48

Walibi Holland will celebrate a significant milestone this Friday with the 25th anniversary of Halloween Fright Nights. The park will open its doors to a limited number of guests, who can experience the iconic horror event in a more intimate way. This exclusive evening will take place on October 31, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., kicking off the final weekend of the event. There will be no Halloween Spooky Days on this day. The anniversary evening will offer guests a special 25th anniversary...

Toverland's Winter Feelings: New Show and Magic Starting November

Tuesday, 28. October 2025, 15:59

The Toverland theme park invites visitors starting November 22, 2025, to Winter Feelings, an event that immerses its six themed worlds in a wintry ambiance. With millions of twinkling lights and more than 650 Christmas trees, the park becomes a cozy spot. Guests can experience in Winter Laguna an ice rink, winter drinks in the Alm hut, and the closing show featuring park characters. A new show from Toos & Morrel promises magical moments. In Winter Laguna, the redesigned entrance area, a...

Europa-Park Hosts Missio Aachen Service for World Mission Sunday

Tuesday, 28. October 2025, 14:33

In Europa-Park, a special service took place last weekend, organized by the church in Europa-Park in cooperation with Missio Aachen. Over 200 visitors gathered to celebrate World Mission Sunday under the motto “Signs of Hope.” The chaplains Andrea Ziegler and Thomas Schneeberger led the service together with Father Dirk Bingener, the president of Missio Aachen. The KISI-Kids from Austria provided a special atmosphere with their songs.

KIT Freshmen Launch Studies at Europa-Park with Engineering Challenge

Tuesday, 28. October 2025, 10:21

Approximately 450 first-year students from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) celebrated the start of their studies in an unusual way last Monday. At Europa-Park, Germany's largest theme park, they spent the day at the invitation of owner Dr.-Ing. h.c. Roland Mack. The attractions offered an inspiring blend of engineering expertise and inventive spirit for the aspiring engineers.

Science Days 2025: Successful STEM Event at Europa-Park

Tuesday, 28. October 2025, 09:30

From Oct. 23 to 25, the Science Days event took place at the Confertainment Center in Europa-Park, immersing visitors in the world of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology. More than 90 exhibitors presented a diverse program with exciting workshops, interactive hands-on activities, and impressive shows that thrilled over 11,300 visitors young and old. The topics covered tricky puzzles, virtual reality, and creative craft projects, making science and technology...

Europa-Park HALLOWinter 2025: Halloween Thrills and Winter Magic

Tuesday, 28. October 2025, 09:08

Europa-Park in Germany combines autumn and winter from November 3 to 28, 2025, in the HALLOWinter season. Visitors experience a blend of spooky fun and winter magic, with over 100 attractions, shows, and culinary highlights. This anniversary season offers variety for the whole family at a special price. Snow-covered fir trees and colorful chrysanthemums line the paths, while the scent of roasted almonds and pumpkin soup fills the air. The HALLOWinter season at Europa-Park merges the best of...

Magician of the Year 2025: Timothy Trust & Diamond Honored at Europa-Park

Monday, 27. October 2025, 16:01

At Europa-Park, the magician duo Timothy Trust & Diamond received the prestigious Magician of the Year 2025 award. The Magical Circle of Germany honored the artists on Friday, Oct. 24, for their world-class magic. MZvD President Lars Tepel presented the title, which is awarded to exceptional talents that create new elements in magic and serve as figureheads.

Europa-Park Plans Space-Themed Area for 2028

Monday, 27. October 2025, 11:18

Europa-Park in Rust, Germany's largest theme park, is preparing a new large themed area dedicated to space. Park manager Roland Mack announced that the Euro-Mir roller coaster will be dismantled and completely rebuilt with new technology. This development aims to offer families a rocket-like experience and is part of a comprehensive redesign in the Russia area. The opening is planned for 2028.

Groundbreaking in Rust: Europa-Park Employee Housing Project

Thursday, 23. October 2025, 15:48

On Wednesday, October 22, the ceremonial groundbreaking for the "Employee House Living 60+" project took place on Ellenweg in Rust. This new residential complex will provide 65 modern apartments for a total of 77 residents, targeting citizens aged 60 and older as well as Europa-Park employees. The initiative underscores the close collaboration between the theme park and the municipality of Rust while expanding the urban development area in the east of the town.

Europa-Park Crafts Legendary Flower Bed for Chrysanthema in Lahr

Thursday, 23. October 2025, 10:17

Europa-Park is creating an impressive themed flower bed for Chrysanthema in Lahr, linking the motto “Legendary!” with the park's 50th anniversary. Led by Sebastian Elender, operations manager for gardening and landscaping, 20 gardeners transformed Sonnenplatz into a work of art. The flower bed will be on view from October 25 to November 9, 2025, in Lahr's city center.

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