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Europa-Park Children’s House Little Heroes officially open

On 6 July 2026, the new ‘Europa-Park Children’s House Little Heroes’ was officially opened at the Europa-Park Resort. The Mack family, who own the park, along with the Swiss musician DJ BoBo, the patron of the house, officially launched this very special project that is so close to their hearts. The opening ceremony was hosted by Wolfram Kons, board member of the Stiftung RTL – Wir helfen Kindern e.V. (RTL – We Help Children Foundation). The event at Silver Lake City was attended by numerous guests, including Minister Marion Gentges and Mayor of Rust, Kai-Achim Klare. The first families have now arrived at the new children’s house.

Facts Sheet - Silver Lake City

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A new milestone for Silver Lake City: Riverside Western Lodge officially opens

With the official opening of the Riverside Western Lodge, Silver Lake City at the Europa-Park Resort has gained yet another highlight: The Riverside Western Lodge expands the Western town by 119 rooms with a total of 532 beds and offers guests a comfortable overnight stay in the style of the American West. The area is complemented by its own brewery, ‘Silver Lake Brewery’, the ‘Wild West Store’, the new YULLBE GO venue, the ‘Chapel San Antonio’, and the culinary offerings ‘Grandpa Will’s Hot Dogs’ and ‘Cold Rush Western Ice Creams’. With this, Silver Lake City is growing into an even more diverse destination for families, groups and short-break holidaymakers.

Silver Lake City at Europa-Park Resort

Just a stone’s throw away from Germany’s largest theme park lies a world where crackling campfires and the smell of barbecues fill the air and beautifully designed, Western-style wooden façades form the backdrop. Silver Lake City at Europa-Park combines nature-oriented accommodation with an authentic Western charm and a wide range of leisure activities. With a lake, a nature reserve and a detailed Western town, it offers a year-round holiday experience for families, groups and outdoor enthusiasts.

New attractions at Europa-Park in 2026

Discover new attractions and create lasting memories

The 2026 season is just around the corner and promises to be another exciting year at Germany’s largest theme park. With over 100 attractions and shows, not to mention the traditional architecture and authentic cuisine, Europa-Park is the perfect place for all the family to enjoy together. And just a stone’s throw away, Rulantica is also home to a unique water park offering fantastic indoor and outdoor fun all year round. A stay at one of Europa-Park’s six 4* and 4* superior hotels or Silver Lake City is the perfect way to round off a short break at the resort.

'Europa-Park Children's House Little Heroes'

Great progress is being made on the construction of the new ‘Europa-Park Children's House Little Heroes’. Following the topping-out ceremony, work on the interior is now in full swing. “We are definitely aiming to open in July 2026,” emphasises the project’s ambassador, Miriam Mack.

Monaco themed area opens at Europa-Park

As the 2026 season gets under way, Europa-Park unveils its new Monaco themed area. A host of new details, activities and attractions have been developed in collaboration with the Principality of Monaco, centred around Silver Star, Germany’s tallest rollercoaster.

Rulantica mascot hits the big screen at Europa-Park for the start of the 2026 season

The start of the 2026 season will see popular Rulantica star Snorri set sail: ‘SNORRI 4D’, a new 4D film adventure from MACK Magic, will be celebrating its première at the 4D Magic Cinema. For the first time, the popular Sixtopus will be taking to the big screen, where he’ll take centre stage in a heart-warming underwater short film that will delight the whole family.