After Disneyland Paris, Europe’s biggest theme park is Europa-Park in Germany.
Close to the borders of France and Switzerland, this unique park offers rides, shows and attractions for all the family.
Europa-Park, theme park
Accessible to all ages, the park has a number of themes to take you on a journey through Europe’s top destinations, depending on the season.
Themed districts and attractions
Since the first themed district in 1981, withItaly, 14 other districts will take you on a journey through Europe:
The Alps on a rollercoaster, Iceland’s northern lights and London’s famous buses are just a few examples.
3 other themed areas invite you to escape and dream:
The Universe of Adventure or the oasis of relaxation, the Kingdom of the Minimoys and its fabulous attractions or the Grimm Enchanted Forest for your favourite counts.
The park in history and video
Trailer and official presentation of the history of Europa-Park in less than 2 minutes and on video:
15 countries to discover
Architecture, music, cuisine… discover the countries of Europe in an atmosphere of relaxation and festivity, just like on holiday:
- In Germany for a typical shopping spree.
- In England for magical shows at the Globe Theater.
- In France, we’re heading for Moulin Rouge or Valérian et la Cité des Mille Planètes.
- In Greece, immerse yourself in the world of Poseidon and Zeus.
- In the Netherlands, aboard the Koffiekopjes, you’ll lose all sense of direction.
- In Ireland, escape into the world of children.
- In Iceland, thrills and spills on roller coasters.
- In Luxembourg, the central square and its many activities.
- In Austria, discover the classics for young and old.
- In Portugal, follow in the footsteps of the great navigators.
- In Switzerland, welcome to the Valais village.
- In Scandinavia, between action and outrage.
- In Spain, simplicity and joie de vivre.
- In Italy for a moment of dolce vita.
- In Russia, between tradition and modernity.
Across all these geographical and themed districts, more than 100 attractions, 13 roller coasters and a wealth of shows to dream about.
Preparing your stay
The summer season runs from March to November and thewinter season runs from November to January, with a slightly smaller number of visitors and some of the summer rides closed, plus the ice mountain and ice rink.
Given the diversity of the park and the many rides and shows on offer, we strongly advise you to plan your stay at Europa-Park carefully.
For stays of one or more nights, campsites and hotels of all types are available on site . The same goes for catering, with a range of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. A spa and wellness centre are also available, and Wi-Fi is free.
- Information and online booking
Where to stay in Europa, Germany
The park has several hotels and a campsite for on-site accommodation to suit your wishes and budget.
You can find all the offers and accommodation on the dedicated page:
You can also findother accommodation close to the park, in hotels, BnBs, rentals or bed and breakfast:
Book your ticket for Europa Park?
Choose your preferred tour operator or ticket office to book your tickets for Europe’s biggest theme park:
Directly on the official website
Direct, commission-free and with all the options and services of Europe’s largest park:
With Carrefour Voyage
With FNAC Spectacles
Going to Europa Park
As well as by car, with plenty of parking around the park, you can also get there by plane, train and bus.
Europa-Park is located in the town of Rust in south-west Germany.
By road
Allow 40 minutes by car from Strasbourg in France, one hour from Basel in Switzerland or around 90 minutes from Stuttgart in Germany.
- Google Maps route to the Europa Park car park
- See also: motorway tariffs and routes in France
By train
By train, the nearest station is Ringsheim, just a short taxi ride from the park, and there are also bus connections.
By bus
You can also get there by long-distance bus, with direct connections via Flixbus:
Other bus routes :
By plane
By plane, the nearestinternational airport is Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, where shuttle buses can take you to the park in two hours.
Location map
Locate Europa-Park and Rulantica in Rust/Ringsheim, Germany?
Accommodation
As well as hotels adjacent to the theme park, you can also find accommodation nearby, by searching in Ringsheimn, Lahr, Mulhouse, Strasbourg or the city of your choice via our page.
You can also find and book accommodation, hotels or rentals directly:
Near Europa Park?
In addition to the park, you can also visit the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, with its medieval old town. The glacial lake of Mummel (Mummelsee) will delight you if you love nature and hiking, as will the nearby Black Forest.
Find activities in the Bad-Württemberg region near Europa-Park :
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