Launched coaster
Voltron Nevera
A Stryker coaster that opened in 2024, 32.5 metres high with a top speed of 90 km/h.
Overview
Europa-Park sits in Rust in Baden-Württemberg, between Freiburg and Strasbourg, and is laid out as a tour of Europe: themed areas for individual countries and regions, each with its own architecture, food and rides. A new Monaco area opened in March 2026 as the 18th European area.
The park has a large coaster line-up, from the hypercoaster Silver Star to the wooden coaster Wodan and the newer Voltron Nevera, plus family rides and water rides. Next door is the separate Rulantica water park, and the resort has six hotels and a camp resort, so a two-day visit is easy to plan.
Tickets and prices 2026
| Day ticket, age 12 and up | €67 to €76, depending on the date. |
|---|---|
| Children aged 4 to 11 | Roughly €56.50 to €65, depending on the date. |
| Seniors, 60 and up | Roughly €56.50 to €65, as listed by a ticket guide. Check the official site for the age rule. |
| Children under 4 | Free. |
| Two-day ticket, age 12 and up | Roughly €127 to €131.50, valid for 7 days after first use, as listed by a ticket guide. |
| Parking | About €10 per car, from a ticket guide and a visitor report. See the official site for the current fee. |
| Buying at the gate | Reported to cost more than online and only available when capacity allows. Buy online. |
The official ticket shop lists €76 and €67 for adults in two price categories; the other prices come from the ticket guide freizeitpark-welt.de and press reports, checked 1 November 2026. The exact price of your day is shown when you order.
The Ride & Slide Ticket combines a Europa-Park day with an evening in Rulantica and is sold from €75 for selected weekdays in November and December 2026, according to the official page.
Best time to go and opening hours
Europa-Park is open from late March into January, with a short break between the winter season and the following spring. Hours differ by season, so check the official opening hours page for your date.
- Summer season: 28 March to 25 September 2026, open from 9:00 until at least 18:00.
- Halloween: 26 September to 1 November 2026, open from 9:00 until at least 18:00.
- HALLOWinter: 2 to 27 November 2026, open from 11:00 until at least 19:00.
- Winter season: 28 November 2026 to 9 January 2027, open from 11:00 until at least 19:00, closed on 24 and 25 December. Overnight guests can visit until 10 January 2027.
- Pre-opening weeks 2027: 7 to 19 March 2027, according to the official page.
- Quietest: weekdays in term time. Busiest: German, French and Swiss school holidays and weekends.
From the official opening hours page, checked 1 November 2026. All information is subject to change.
What is new
Monaco Opened 2026The 18th European themed area, built around the Silver Star coaster, with a Mediterranean marina look, food outlets and a permanent exhibition of cars from Prince Albert II's collection. It opened for the start of the 2026 season on 28 March.
Riverside Western Lodge Opened 18 June 2026A new hotel in the Silver Lake City area with 119 family rooms and a sauna area.
Little Heroes Children's House Early July 2026A children's attraction announced for early July 2026.
Euro-Mir Closing January 2027The spinning coaster Euro-Mir will run its final laps during the 2026/27 winter season, ending almost 30 years of operation.
Snorri 4DThe 4D magic cinema show Catch Me If You Candy, in the Iceland area.
WonderlabA stage show titled Wonderlab, Magic out of Control.
From Europa-Park and trade press reports, checked 1 November 2026. Opening dates can move, so check before you plan a trip around a new attraction.
Rides and areas worth your time
Europa-Park has more than a dozen coasters plus family and water rides. These are the ones worth planning around.
Hypercoaster
Silver Star
A hypercoaster that opened in 2002, 73 metres high with a top speed of 127 km/h. The new Monaco area is built around it.
Launched coaster
Blue Fire Megacoaster
A launched coaster that opened in 2009, 38 metres high, built by Mack Rides.
Wooden coasterWodan Timbur Coaster
A wooden coaster that opened in 2012, 40 metres high with a top speed of 100 km/h.
Indoor coaster
Eurosat CanCan Coaster
An indoor coaster, listed at 25.5 metres high and 60 km/h.
Family coaster
Arthur
An inverted, spinning, powered coaster that opened in 2014, 13.5 metres high with a top speed of 31 km/h.
Water coasterPoseidon
A water coaster that opened in 2000, 23 metres high. You may get wet.
Water coaster
Atlantica SuperSplash
A water coaster that opened in 2005, 30 metres high with a top speed of 80 km/h. You may get soaked.
Wild mouse
Matterhorn Blitz
A wild mouse coaster that opened in 1999, 16 metres high with a top speed of 56 km/h.
Ride facts from Wikipedia and the park's own 2026 news, checked 1 November 2026. Rides have height and age limits and can close for maintenance. The Europa-Park app shows the current wait times and closures on the day.
Getting there
| Address | Europa-Park-Straße 2, 77977 Rust, Germany |
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| By car | Rust lies just off the A5 motorway between Freiburg and Offenburg. Leave at the Europa-Park exit and follow the signs to the visitor car park. |
| Rough drive times | Strasbourg about 45 minutes, Freiburg about 30 minutes, Basel about 1 hour 15 minutes, Stuttgart about 2 hours, Zurich about 2 hours, without traffic. |
| By train and bus | The nearest main-line station is Ringsheim. Check the Deutsche Bahn journey planner for the connection and the onward shuttle or bus on your day. |
| Nearest airports | Strasbourg, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden and Stuttgart, roughly 45 minutes to 2 hours by car. |
| Parking | About €10 per car per day. See the official site for the current fee. |
Address from Europa-Park. Routes and drive times are rough estimates, check your route before you leave.
Where to stay
The resort has six themed hotels and a camp resort, so you can sleep next to the park. Overnight guests can stay in the park until 10 January 2027 in the winter season, according to the official opening hours page. A new hotel, the Riverside Western Lodge, opened in June 2026.
For a cheaper base, look at Freiburg, Offenburg or Lahr, or stay across the border near Strasbourg. All are within roughly 30 to 45 minutes by car.
Tips for your day
- Buy a dated ticket online and pick the cheapest day the calendar offers.
- Arrive before opening and ride the big coasters first, then move to the shows and family rides later.
- Use the Europa-Park app for wait times and ride closures.
- A two-day ticket or a hotel stay makes the park feel less rushed. Rulantica is a separate ticket.
- Check the height limit of each ride on the day if you travel with children.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Europa-Park tickets in 2026?
A day ticket for visitors aged 12 and up costs between €67 and €76 in 2026, depending on the date. Children aged 4 to 11 pay roughly €56.50 to €65 and children under 4 enter free. Parking is about €10 per car.
When is Europa-Park open?
The 2026 summer season runs from 28 March to 25 September, followed by Halloween until 1 November, HALLOWinter from 2 to 27 November and the winter season from 28 November 2026 to 9 January 2027. The park is closed on 24 and 25 December.
When is the best time to visit Europa-Park?
Weekdays in term time are the quietest and usually the cheapest. Weekends and school holidays in Germany, France and Switzerland are the busiest.
How long do you need at Europa-Park?
One long day covers the main coasters, but the park is large. For shows, themed areas and a relaxed pace, plan two days and stay at a resort hotel.
What is new at Europa-Park in 2026?
The Monaco themed area opened on 28 March 2026 around the Silver Star coaster. The Riverside Western Lodge hotel opened on 18 June 2026, and the Euro-Mir coaster will close in January 2027.
Is Rulantica included in the Europa-Park ticket?
No. Rulantica is a separate water park next to Europa-Park and needs its own ticket. The Ride & Slide Ticket combines a park day with a Rulantica evening.