Press releases

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

SNORRI 4D: 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.

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.

Highlights 2024

In 2024 there will be a plenty to discover once again at the Europa-Park Resort. Below you will find a list of events from the start of the season to the end of the year.

Racing on the slides: ‘Vikingløp’ opens in the Rulantica water world

Since 8th February 2023, it’s all about ‘On your mats, get set, splash’! Chief Juror of Miss Germany Bruce Darnell, alongside the candidates for this year's competition, ceremoniously opened the ‘Vikingløp’ racing slide in the Rulantica water world. Eight guests at a time can now slide down a total of 1,500 metres of slides on mats, making ‘Vikingløp’ the largest slide of this type in Europe.

Best season in history: more than six million visitors come to Europa-Park for the first time in 2022

In the 2022 season, for the first time in its almost-50-year history, Germany's largest theme park exceeded six million visitors, representing a significant expansion of its market leadership. Europa-Park owner Roland Mack says, “We see this record as a huge vote of confidence from our visitors, and one that comes in a difficult year in which war, supply problems, inflation and the energy crisis have been making things difficult for all of us. People are looking for leisure and balance, and the Europa-Park Resort, alongside the Rulantica water world, offers just that, which is an attractive travel destination in its own right. The beds of the hotel resort, which number approximately 5,800 hotel beds, were also often fully booked in 2022. In November, the internationally acclaimed new restaurant of the future ‘Eatrenalin’ was opened. A total of over 80 million Euros have been invested within three years.”

Rulantica is inspiring at any time of the year

In Rust in southern Baden, swimming fans can get away from the grey winter days and immerse themselves in a mystical Scandinavian world at the Rulantica water world. A total of 13 Nordic-themed areas, ten of which are open all year round, await with numerous slides, a huge wave pool, an exciting water playground and the new roundabout ride ‘Tønnevirvel’, ensuring endless water fun. For visitors who long for some relaxation alongside the adventure, there is also the exclusive relaxation and sauna area ‘Hyggedal’. The ideal way to round off a visit to is with an overnight stay in one of the park's six 4* theme hotels, for example in one of the eleven new suites at the ‘Krønasår’ hotel, and a culinary journey for all the senses in the futuristic gastronomic event concept ‘Eatrenalin’.