Theme park news

Just days after representing Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, singer Sarah Engels headed to the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort for a private family getaway. Far from the spotlight, she enjoyed the unique atmosphere of Germany’s largest theme park in Rust. Between the lovingly themed European areas, the varied attractions and summery entertainment, the family found the perfect setting for quality time together. With temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius, a visit to the water...

Efteling has laid its cards on the table and finally revealed the name and design of the highly anticipated new attraction in the legendary Raveleijn themed area. With Ravenring, a unique flying adventure is coming this winter to the popular Dutch theme park – an experience that will thrill fans of action, interaction and magical immersion alike. Ravenring is being built right outside the imposing city walls of the magical city of Raveleijn. Visitors board one of 18 winged vehicles inspired...

Come the last weekend of May 2026, Europa-Park steps into Croatia’s sunny lifestyle. On May 30 and 31 the park’s 17th European themed area turns into a real Adriatic experience – timed perfectly with Croatia’s National Day. Traditional dances by the folklore group “DIJASKORAK Kroatischer Kulturverein Offenbach e.V.”, typical music and an exhibition of traditional costumes and jewelry let visitors feel the country’s rich cultural heritage up close. On the culinary side, the...

Around 300 demonstrators gathered on Monday in front of the town hall in Brühl. With loud chants such as “Ententeich remains” and “Brühl stays cool” and plenty of placards they demanded that the development of the Ententeich be stopped. The protest targeted the planned expansion of Phantasialand into the roughly 15-hectare, partly protected nature reserve in the triangle between Berggeiststraße, Phantasialandstraße (L 194) and Autobahn 553. The demonstration was organised by the...