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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.

Nigloland: AI Photo Tool for Halloween Season

Monday, 08. September 2025, 10:34

As summer vacations in Europe come to an end, amusement parks like Nigloland are already preparing for the Halloween season. From October 4 to 31, the park will transform into "Nigloween" and offer a new AI-based photo option. This will allow visitors to edit photos of themselves with imaginative Halloween costumes and integrate the park's mascots.

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.

Fall Edition of Volcano Bay Nights Featuring Scooby-Doo

Saturday, 06. September 2025, 09:48

Universal Orlando Resort launched the fall edition of its popular Universal Volcano Bay Nights event on Sept. 5, offering guests the exciting opportunity to enjoy the award-winning water theme park after dark. The exclusive, limited-capacity event takes place every Friday until Oct. 31 and includes access to Volcano Bay's popular attractions, live entertainment, and newly added fall-season performances by Scooby-Doo and the gang, in which they confront a villain in the lava-lit paradise.

Traumatica - Festival of Fear: New Horrors Await in 2025

Friday, 05. September 2025, 11:33

Dark forces have completely taken over Traumatica, transforming the Europa-Park festival grounds into a realm of terror. From September 24 to November 8, 2025, over 150 terrifying figures will haunt the site. Visitors will encounter creatures in seven horror attractions and across the entire area that are darker and more merciless than ever before, daring to face this new dimension of fear.

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.

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