Press releases
Record year to celebrate anniversary: Europa-Park breaks the 7 million visitor mark
The Europa-Park Resort has achieved a new record in its 2025 anniversary year. Fifty years after opening, Germany's largest theme park exceeded the seven million visitor mark for the first time. The record number underscores the strong demand, consolidates its position as a leading tourist destination in Germany and puts it well ahead of Cologne Cathedral and the Oktoberfest, both of which can be visited free of charge.
January 12, 2026
The Winter Season to celebrate the Anniversary Year
From 29 November 2025 to 18 January 2026 (except 24/25 December), Germany’s largest theme park will once again be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, with thick snowflakes and the delicious scent of Christmas cookies filling the air. The park will be decorated with 3,500 snow-covered fir trees from the region, glittering Christmas baubles, cosy campfires and winter decorations adorning the paths of the 17 European-themed areas to enchant visitors. Christmas shows promise impressive and atmospheric entertainment for young and old alike. The new Winterland themed area adds further highlights to the sparkling celebrations in this anniversary season.
November 27, 2025
Enchanting Europa-Park Dinner Show
The Europa-Park Dinner Show takes guests on an unforgettable journey between reality and illusion. To mark the Dinner Show’s 25th anniversary, Europa-Park Teatro presents ‘Welcome to Illusion’, a dazzling production that will run until 28 February 2026. This spectacular show features artistic mastery, live music, dance and humour, thrilling audiences for nearly four hours. The exclusive four-course menu, created by two-star chef Peter Hagen-Wiest of Ammolite – The Lighthouse Restaurant, offers the perfect combination of culinary delights and entertainment for an unforgettable evening.
November 27, 2025
The world-famous International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo has teamed up with Europa-Park
This winter season, to mark the 50th anniversary of Germany’s largest theme park, Europa-Park’s Winter Circus Revue will be transforming into “Monte-Carlo Circus Festival meets Europa-Park”. Visitors are in for a treat, with an amazing show that lasts over an hour and features the best performers around.
November 27, 2025
Pure relaxation at the Europa-Park Hotels
The first three months of the new year at Germany’s largest continuous hotel resort are all about well-being and enjoyment. From 19 January to 17 March 2026, Europa-Park’s own 4* superior hotels will be treating their guests to a range of exclusive offers. The Rulantica water world will also be offering plenty of highlights to kick off the year. Combining relaxation, water-based fun and culinary delights of the highest order, guests will have the opportunity to recharge their batteries and get some much-needed energy.
November 27, 2025
Fact-Sheet Winter
From 29 November to 18 January, Europa-Park offers numerous highlights. Here are some facts and figures about the 24th winter season.
November 27, 2025
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
