Europa-Park – Germany’s Most Exciting Theme Park

If you’re heading to the Black Forest south-western Germany one attraction certainly worth visiting is Europa-Park not only is it the most popular theme park in Germany but it is also one of the world’s finest with a range of exciting rides set in beautiful surroundings.

This year Europa-Park is being turned upside down for the very first time: the spectacular new “Blue Fire Megacoaster” will whisk intrepid visitors off on a breathtaking roller coaster ride. Travelling through a rugged Icelandic landscape, passengers will not only loop the loop but also hurtle through topsy-turvy thrills galore!

Covering a total area of 85 hectares, guests can wander through 13 European themed areas offering over 100 attractions and international shows. Fantastic worlds of adventure offer an unparalleled range of leisure opportunities for all the family.

A world turns upside down in the new “Blue Fire Megacoaster”

A spectacular journey past rugged rock formations and stunning landscapes awaits visitors from the 2009 season onwards! In just 2.5 seconds, the passengers on the new “Blue Fire Megacoaster” will be catapulted from 0 to 100 km/h as they race through spectacular figures, skimming right past the fissured rocky landscape of Iceland. Again and again, the train winds past rough stony walls and forces its way underground through the rock, before twisting through the highest loop of any catapult roller coaster in Europe.

Corkscrew track formations with many more head-over-heels elements will have guests struggling to tell their tops from their tails. Apart from a break-neck ride in the new “Blue Fire Megacoaster”, the new themed area also boasts an Icelandic village with bright fishermen’s cottages lined by unique rock formations.

Explore the whole of Europe

There is a great deal more besides to discover in Germany’s biggest theme park! 13 different European themed areas displaying typical national architecture, vegetation and culture are spread across the 85-hectare site.

In Greece, guests can take off on a thrilling ride between sky and sea in the “Poseidon” water roller coaster while, right alongside, the youngest visitors can experience what could well be their first roller coaster ride on the “Pegasus” YoungSTAR coaster. In the Swiss themed area, the “Matterhorn-Blitz” twists through tight curves around mountains and valleys.

The French section has an exceptional adrenalin kick in store, with the “Silver Star”, which reaches speeds of up to 130 km/h. What better way to cool down than the aquatic “Fjord Rafting” ride in Scandinavia or the “Atlantica SuperSplash” water roller coaster before the imposing backdrop of a Portuguese galleon.

All in all, ten roller coasters offer plenty of thrilling adventures at Europa-Park. Anyone who prefers to take things at a slower pace can look forward to the excellent show programme including an ice-skating show, variety performances, knights’ contests and a host of unforgettable moments. The expansive green landscape of the castle park and the lovingly cultivated “Magical Garden” next to “Balthasar Castle” are perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Celebrations all the year round

Europa-Park offers its visitors a wealth of unparalleled events throughout the season. Alongside European themed festivals, including a Swiss and an Italian festival, there will also be unique party highlights to look forward to, for example the SWR3 Party-Night on 18 April, or cultural events, such as the unique Chagall exhibition.

The sporting highlights on the programme include the FC Bayern Football Camp and a big sports weekend, staged as part of the “Deutschland bewegt sich” (Germany on the Move) campaign.

What’s more, in Europa-Park, the changing seasons of the year offer a great deal of variety. Spring sees the launch of the parks latest attractions. In the summer, cooling down will be quite an adventure, with all the wild water attractions and summer highlights. In autumn, Germany’s biggest theme park will be transformed into a spine-chilling playground for monsters and spooks, featuring creepy decorations and countless Halloween specials such as the Halloween Festival or the Terenzi Horror Nights.

Finally, the cold season will offer a host of magical moments when Europa-Park transforms itself into a glittering winter wonderland with thousands of decorated Christmas trees, sparkling fairy lights, a Christmas market and numerous winter attractions. Here, Christmas cheer is sure to warm the heart of every visitor!

Creative working

Anyone wishing to combine business with pleasure will find a wide range of options for their event in the Europa-Park Confertainment portfolio. 24 conference and events venues are available to guests, along with an ideal fringe programme and a perfect evening event.

The highlights on offer include the “Cirque d´Europe” dinner show, with exquisite cuisine and more than 30 world-class artists, or the pirates´ spectacle “Indonesia Malam”.

A blissful stay

As the ultimate ending to an exciting day, the Europa-Park Hotel Resort promises blissful moments in a Mediterranean atmosphere: in the 4-star superior hotels “Colosseo” and “Santa Isabel” as well as the 4-star themed hotels “Castillo Alcazar” and “El Andaluz”, guests will not only appreciate the inviting beds, but also Italian dolce vita, Spanish temperament or monastic Portuguese charm.

Outdoor types will love the Tipi Village with its Native American tents, log cabins and chuck wagons along with a camp site right next to the main entrance.

Opening hours:

28 November 2009 to 10 January 2010 (except 24/25 December)
Daily from 11 am to 7 pm.

March 27th until November 7th
Daily from 9am to 6pm (longer hours during main season)

November 27th again until January 09th 2011
Daily from 11am to 7pm

Europa-Park tickets | Hotel Resort

Car hire from Sixt will be available at Europa-Park from the 1st of January

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