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Broadway Dreams Show at Europa-Park draws standing ovations

Tuesday, 25. August 2026, 14:40

The “Broadway Dreams Show” at Europa-Park delivered the night fans wait for: energy, feeling, and an audience that would not stay seated. In the park’s Italian-themed area, 62 talents from 13 nations shared the stage with international show stars who have all worked more than once on high-profile Broadway productions. They had just finished a one-week musical theater intensive at the TALENT ACADEMY. The crowd answered with prolonged applause and standing ovations. People in the...

Europa-Park Oktoberfest 2026 marks 30 years with Friday specials

Monday, 24. August 2026, 10:42

Europa-Park has staged Oktoberfest for 30 years. In 2026 the anniversary lands in the Ortenau with more than the usual tent noise. From Sept. 18 through Oct. 11, Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort brings Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier, Bavarian Schmankerl, culinary classics and a varied entertainment program back to the 3,000-square-meter Europa-Park Arena. The new piece this anniversary year is the Friday-evening Oktoberfest specials. Known artists and a DJ turn the hall into a party: people celebrate,...

Stefano Zarrella at Europa-Park: Voltron, Eurosat and Sallys Café

Friday, 21. August 2026, 17:26

Stefano Zarrella spent a varied summer day at Europa-Park, Germany's largest theme park. The food creator and cookbook author mixed spectacular roller coasters with culinary discoveries — and left a trail fans can actually follow: Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac, the dark roller coaster Eurosat - CanCan Coaster, and Sallys Café. Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac, in the Croatian themed area, supplied the thrills. Rapid accelerations and numerous overhead elements sent the food creator's pulse...

Stefan Mross Gets His Own Star on Europa-Park's Walk of Fame

Friday, 21. August 2026, 12:24

It's official. On August 20, Stefan Mross stood with the Mack family in front of Magic Cinema 4D, in the French themed area at Europa-Park, and unveiled his own Walk of Fame star. The names next to him are Otto Waalkes, Sir Roger Moore and Franz Beckenbauer. Europa-Park owner Roland Mack put the honor in plain words: "Stefan Mross is a great artist who, with his down-to-earth and authentic personality, has delighted an audience of millions for more than 20 years with the popular live show...

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...

MINILAND Solar Eclipse Photos: Exclusive Shots From LEGOLAND

Thursday, 13. August 2026, 21:56

The evening sky over Germany darkened on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. A deep partial solar eclipse hid up to 90 percent of the sun behind the moon. In this form, that sight will not return until 2081. LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort caught the sky where fans would look first: MINILAND. That is the heart of the park. European landmarks stand there at a scale of 1:20 to 1:40, rebuilt faithfully from LEGO® bricks. The setting sun crescent was staged with those miniature buildings. What came out are...

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...

Heide Park’s Pyro Games and Late Rides: Night thrills ahead

Thursday, 06. August 2026, 14:59

Fireworks overhead, coasters after dark, lasers in the Pirate Arena—that’s the kind of park night that sticks with you. Why is Heide Park Resort especially worth an evening this late summer? Because “Pyro Games” and “Late Rides” turn Northern Germany’s largest theme park into a stage for thrills once the sun goes down. Daytime action, nighttime atmosphere: guests who ride hard all day and stay for fireworks or after-dark coasters get the mix a lot of fans are after. Thrills and...

Movie Park Germany Hits 40 Million Guests, Donates €40,000

Thursday, 06. August 2026, 13:31

What happens when an ordinary family outing suddenly ends like a blockbuster? A family from Fahrdorf near Schleswig found out at Movie Park Germany. As the park's 40 millionth guests, Christine, her husband Phillip and their sons Lennik and Bennet were greeted with park characters, Hollywood glamour and confetti — and wrote a movie-worthy scene into the park's success story. The cameras rolled. With park characters S.A.M. and S.I.A., Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe and plenty of confetti, the...

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...

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