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
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
First feature film with Ed and Edda – GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE racing into UK and Irish cinemas from 22 August 2025
For the first time ever, the popular Europa-Park mascots Ed and Edda will come to the big screen across the UK and Ireland. The film features the familiar voices of Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell, Lenny Henry and Rob Beckett.
July 14, 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
A first look at the animated racing spectacle with Gemma Arterton and Thomas Brodie Sangster
The official teaser for the GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE is now available and gives an action-packed taste of the fast-paced story of Ed & Edda, the well-known and much-loved Europa-Park mascots. Fans can look forward to the unmistakable voices of Gemma Arterton and Thomas Brodie Sangster.
March 13, 2025
Interactive 3D family adventure opens at Europa-Park
Just in time for the start of the season, the interactive 3D dark ride GRAND PRIX EDventure brings exciting gameplay fun to a new level. In the 50-year anniversary season, Ed & Edda receive the first attraction of their own at Europa-Park, leading riders right into the world of the new animated feature film GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE.
March 12, 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
For the 50th anniversary of Europa-Park, Ed & Edda are getting their first own feature film
In summer 2025, GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE, a fast-paced and heart-warming animated adventure featuring Ed and Edda, the popular Europa-Park characters, will be released in cinemas everywhere.
July 12, 2024
