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25 Braids Donated at Efteling Fairy Tale Day: Rapunzel’s 25th Anniversary Gift to Dutch Hair Foundation

Tuesday, 07. July 2026, 13:18

Right in the heart of the Sprookjesbos at Efteling, a very special fairy-tale moment unfolded today. To mark Rapunzel’s 25th anniversary, 25 guests donated their long braids to the Dutch Hair Foundation. Five hairdressers stood ready in the woods, cut the braids and rewarded the generous donors with fresh hairstyles and official certificates. Altogether more than ten meters of hair were collected – a valuable gift for people who lost their own hair through cancer treatment or hair diseases....

Europa-Park Named Best Theme Park in Germany Again by Travelcircus

Tuesday, 07. July 2026, 13:03

Great news for all Europa-Park fans: The independent travel experts at Travelcircus have once again named the theme park in Rust the best theme park in Germany. With 22.51 out of 25 possible points, the park clearly leads the detailed ranking. The platform analyzed the 49 most popular theme parks and more than 1,600 attractions, comparing price data, guest reviews and overall awareness. The result confirms what visitors have long known: With over 100 attractions and shows, Germany’s largest...

Europa-Park Events in August: All Shows, Brunches, Festivals and Summer Highlights

Monday, 06. July 2026, 16:01

August at the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort brings a colorful lineup of culinary highlights, strong live performances and international festival atmosphere. Whether it’s a Sunday Country Brunch, ARD Schlager with Stefan Mross, South African flavors or fiery flamenco shows – families, music fans and water-fun lovers will find plenty of reasons to remember this summer. All dates and details at a glance. Every Sunday, Silver Lake City in the Diner Station serves a delicious Country Brunch from...

Europa-Park Opens “Kinderhaus Kleine Helden” – Families Rediscover Joy of Life After Cancer

Monday, 06. July 2026, 15:34

On July 6, 2026, the new “Europa-Park Kinderhaus Kleine Helden” in Silver Lake City at the Europa-Park Resort was officially opened. The Mack family and DJ BoBo, who has taken on the patronage of the house, gave the official starting signal together. The ceremony was moderated by Wolfram Kons, board member of the “Stiftung RTL – Wir helfen Kindern e.V.”. Among the guests were Minister Marion Gentges and the mayor of Rust, Kai-Achim Klare. The first families have already moved in. The...

Nigloland Opens "Le Terrier" and "La Confiserie de Niglotte": New Immersive Gourmet Quick-Service Dining in Forêt de Niglo from July 4

Thursday, 02. July 2026, 15:35

Nigloland fans, here’s something to look forward to: Starting Saturday, July 4, the park is adding two new themed dining spots that will finally complete the Forêt de Niglo. With the opening of "Le Terrier" and "La Confiserie de Niglotte," the immersion for families becomes even deeper and more delicious – just the kind of fairy-tale break many are looking for between rides. The two new spots are the last pieces of the Forêt de Niglo, a project that began back in 2020 with the opening of...

New 'Sommer-Spaß mit Andy Borg' Edition at Europa-Park: Live Recording on July 25, 2026 with Star Guests

Thursday, 02. July 2026, 12:08

Schlager fans and theme park lovers, take note: On Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 8:15 p.m., the new open-air edition of “Sommer-Spaß mit Andy Borg” will be recorded in the “Immer wieder sonntags” Arena right next to Rulantica at the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort. Host Andy Borg is throwing a summer garden party under the open sky, with music and entertainment front and center. Recorded with a live audience, the show airs on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on SWR and MDR and will...

WeRiseUp and Tarragona Launch the World's First Mixed Reality Experience in a Roman Amphitheatre

Thursday, 02. July 2026, 10:55

Imagine stepping into the ancient Amphitheatre of Tarragona – and suddenly becoming an apprentice gladiator witnessing life-or-death combat more than 2,000 years ago. That is exactly the captivating time-travel experience delivered by “The Roar of Tarraco”, the world’s first mixed reality experience inside a Roman amphitheatre. Created by WeRiseUp, the joint venture between PortAventura World and Vekoma, in close partnership with the Tarragona City Council, this groundbreaking...

Silver Lake City at Europa-Park: Independence Day Festival 2026 for the 250th US Anniversary

Wednesday, 01. July 2026, 14:23

On July 4, 2026, the new Western town of Silver Lake City at Europa-Park will be all about the Star-Spangled Banner. On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the USA, guests of the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort can look forward to a lovingly designed program in the authentic style of the Wild West. At the “Main Street Festival: Independence Day in Silver Lake City,” visitors will experience the unique atmosphere of Silver Lake City in festive attire. Along Main Street, authentic live...

Europa-Park Inaugurates New "Chapel San Antonio" in Silver Lake City – Fourth Chapel Opens as Place of Peace

Wednesday, 01. July 2026, 14:10

Right in the heart of Silver Lake City at the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort, a new place of quiet has been created. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the "Chapel San Antonio" was solemnly inaugurated in an ecumenical ceremony – already the fourth chapel on the resort grounds where the pastoral team of the "Church in Europa-Park" works together. The ceremony took place in the presence of the Mack family. Bishop Prof. Dr. Heike Springhart of the Protestant Church in Baden and Dr. Thomas Dietrich from...

Trainers, Get Ready! LEGO Pokémon to Headline the Play Zone at LEGO Festival 2026 in LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort

Wednesday, 01. July 2026, 13:59

LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort has announced exciting news for Pokémon fans of all ages: LEGO Pokémon will be the absolute headliner of the new Play Zone at the LEGO Festival 2026. From July 20 to August 30, 2026, guests have the unique opportunity to bring their Pokémon Trainer dreams to life in the real world – and be among the first worldwide with exclusive first looks at the newly announced LEGO Pokémon SMART Play Sets, which will only reach stores in August. The LEGO Festival turns...

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