Press releases
Europa-Park named the world’s best theme park for the tenth time
On 6 September 2025, Europa-Park received the industry’s highest accolade, the ‘Golden Ticket Award’ for ‘Best Theme Park Worldwide’ for the tenth time. In its anniversary year, the family-owned company from Baden in Germany once again beat renowned competitors such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.
September 8, 2025
Ann-Kathrin Mack to become Managing Partner of Europa-Park
Ann-Kathrin Mack, daughter of Marianne and Roland Mack, has been appointed as an additional Managing Partner of Europa-Park. The 35-year-old architect, who has held a leading position in the company for nine years, is already responsible for the Mack Solutions/Construction Management division. In her new role as Managing Partner, she will additionally take on responsibility for the Marketing, Sales & Digital division.
March 17, 2025
Roland Mack and Michael Mack accorded with the highest honours
On 28. January 2025 at the Élysée Palace, French President Emmanuel Macron named Europa-Park founder Roland Mack ‘Officer de la Légion d’Honneur’ and Michael Mack, Managing Partner of Europa-Park and CEO of MACK One, ‘Knight de la Légion d’Honneur’. Only very few Germans have achieved this honour as yet. The Legion of Honour is the highest French honour.
January 29, 2025
Europa-Park founder Roland Mack celebrates his 75th birthday
The founder and owner of Europa-Park in Rust (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), Roland Mack is celebrating his 75th birthday on 12. October 2024. Roland Mack is considered one of Germany’s most successful, if unusual, family entrepreneurs.
October 7, 2024
Alpine Express ‘Enzian’ and ‘Tirol Log Flume’ return, while the ‘Yomi Adventure Trail’ awaits explorers
With the Alpine Express ‘Enzian’ and the ‘Tirol Log Flume’, two traditional classics return to the Austrian themed area with a brand new splendour. The charming family rollercoaster and the refreshing log boat ride wind through the impressive ‘Magical Valley of Diamonds’ and bring fun for all ages. The ‘Yomi Adventure Trail’ is completely new, an adventurous high-altitude trail with suspension bridges, plenty of climbing elements and two slides that take guests up the rocks that reach up to twelve metres in height to the ‘Gemstone Grotto’. ‘Alpenexpress Coastiality’ also has a new VR adventure waiting for you.
May 14, 2024
Dr. Auma Obama as a podcast guest on ‘The World Beyond – Michael Mack and his Emotioneers of Tomorrow’ from MACK One
On the English-language podcast ‘The World Beyond – Michael Mack and his Emotioneers of Tomorrow’, Managing Director of MACK One and Managing Partner of Europa-Park, Michael Mack looks at our world of the future every Friday alongside his Emotioneers. In the latest episode, Emotioneer Christina Rees, storyteller at MACK Magic, speaks with two high-profile guests: Dr. Auma Obama, sociologist and keynote speaker, and Roland Mack, owner of Europa-Park.
April 2, 2024
International highest industry award for Eatrenalin
From the depths of the ocean through fascinating worlds and into outer space: the unique culinary event concept Eatrenalin has delighted guests seeking an extraordinary fine dining experience since November 2022. The world-first restaurant has now been honoured by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) with the coveted TEA Thea Award for the category of 'Experiential Dining Attraction'. The prestigious award is one of the highest honours in the entertainment industry, presented at a glamorous gala in Los Angeles, Hollywood.
March 18, 2024
The new rollercoaster in the Croatian themed area of Europa-Park is called „Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac“
The attraction will be the highlight in the 17th European themed area of Germany's largest theme park, and one of the most modern and spectacular rollercoasters in the world: ‘Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac’ by MACK Rides lets visitors immerse themselves in Nikola Tesla's breathtaking experiments with electricity, providing an incomparable adrenaline rush. At a length of 1385 metres, the rollercoaster is the longest multilaunch coaster on the continent and holds the record in Europe with three acceleration sections. Mate Rimac, one of the greatest Croatian inventors of our time, is to be the cooperation partner for the new rollercoaster in Europa-Park’s Croatian themed area, with the Bugatti Rimac joint venture. The collaboration was officially announced in the presence of Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on 10th August 2023 on the island of Hvar, whose architecture and landscape also serve as inspiration for the new themed area.
August 11, 2023
Collaboration between five-time Oscar winner Sir Richard Taylor and MACK One
”The Lord of the Rings” trilogy set a new standard for movie making, from the make-up effects of the orcs and hobbits, miniatures of the realms of Middle-earth, and elaborately computer generated armies. From the very start of production, it was Richard Taylor's company Wētā Workshop that was responsible for designing and making the physical weapons, armour and prosthetics, a company he co-founded with his wife Tania Rodger. In the new podcast episode ‘The World Beyond - The Emotioneers of Tomorrow’ brought to you by Michael Mack, five-time Oscar winner Taylor outlines his career and creative endeavours in a very relatable way and with a pinch of humour. Taylor's career began with the intricate carving of margarine sculptures for restaurants. From this, he and his wife developed a company that is now one of the most sought-after worldwide when it comes to innovation and creativity.
July 7, 2023
