Press releases

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.

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.

New attractions at Europa-Park in 2026

Ammolite – House of Light offers a fresh design concept alongside time-honoured culinary expertise

The restaurant Ammolite – House of Light, led by two-star chef Peter Hagen-Wiest, is embarking on a new chapter. Following extensive refurbishment, the fine-dining restaurant officially reopened on 17 March. Since 2012, the head chef has delighted diners with his exquisite cuisine, earning two Michelin stars from the MICHELIN Guide for the eleventh consecutive year. Under the new name Ammolite – House of Light and situated in the lighthouse of the 4* superior Bell Rock hotel at Europa-Park, the restaurant now combines a brand-new, elegant design with the clarity, precision and consistency for which its cuisine has long been renowned. Gourmets can continue to enjoy to Peter Hagen-Wiest’s unmistakable culinary signature, set against a unique ambience that blurs the boundaries between space and time.

Halloween at the Europa-Park Resort

Germany’s largest theme park is celebrating the spookiest time of the year again: from 27 September to 2 November 2025, all kinds of witches and ghosts will immerse visitors in a unique experience. Europa-Park is celebrating Germany’s biggest Halloween event. Visitors are transported into a world of horror and magic with extraordinary decorations, autumnal culinary delights and breathtaking shows. Guests can also experience both parts of Europa-Park’s eerily beautiful SPOOK ME! musical. After dark, the most fearless visitors can delight in the multi-award-winning horror spectacle Traumatica – Festival of Fear. The Rulantica water world also shows its spooky side, offering the perfect opportunity to escape even the gloomiest of autumn days. After hours of excitement, guests can relax at the Europa-Park Hotel Resort.

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.

Europa-Park celebrates 50 years

The weekend saw the highlight of the celebrations marking Europa-Park's 50th anniversary. An unforgettable moment for all guests and a technical masterpiece of aerial acrobatics was the unique Wingsuit jump from the Europa-Park Zeppelin by Austrian extreme athletes Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel on Friday afternoon. With breathtaking precision and at a speed of around 260 km/h, the professionals plunged from a height of approximately 1,000 m above ground level and landed in the Portuguese themed area – directly in front of the water rollercoaster ‘Atlantica – SuperSplash’. Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel, were the first people to fly through London's Tower Bridge and are now also the first wingsuit athletes to land in the middle of Europa-Park.

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.