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INTRODUCTION 💥
Europa-Park is quite simply one of the best theme parks in the world 🎢🌍. Located in Rust, in southwestern Germany, just a few kilometers from the French border, this family-run park, open since 1975, is now a true global benchmark. Unlike parks heavily “themed around licenses,” here you travel across Europe, with more than 15 areas representing different countries: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, Greece, Croatia, Iceland, Portugal… and many more
With more than 100 rides and shows, Europa-Park strikes the perfect balance between thrill rides, family rides, quality shows and a beautifully detailed atmosphere. You’ll find some of the best coasters in Europe, like Silver Star, Blue Fire, Wodan and the newest one, Voltron Nevera (it’s incredible)🔥.
In 2024, Europa-Park passed 6 million visitors, confirming its status as a European giant 🎉. The park is constantly reinventing itself, with major rides, impressive shows and a level of cleanliness, organization and flow that’s rarely matched (truly one of the best parks in Europe). Want all the info, tips and tricks to make the most of this huge theme park, Europa-Park? Then you’re in the right place.
VOLTRON NEVERA – CROATIA 😱
Europa-Park’s latest addition is by far the best and most incredible for thrills. Opened in 2024, this ride is a real technological feat.
It’s simple: it plunges you into Nikola Tesla’s laboratory 🧪. The idea is to turn you into pure cosmic energy and teleport you from one tower to another. The storytelling goes deep, with electric, mysterious sets right from the queue (you’ll see, things are sparking all over the place).
In terms of thrills, it’s brutal and awesome 😱. Inversions, magnetic launches including a surprising vertical one, and a drop with a 105% slope. The moment the train stops on a turntable, shoots backward and then forward at full speed… it goes in every direction. It’s one of the best rides to do.
SILVER STAR – FRANCE 🫡
This is the ride you’ll see first when you arrive by car, and believe me, there’ll be screaming all over the place 😱. It’s simple: drop sensations galore. For a long time, Silver Star was the emblem of thrills at Europa-Park 🎖️. It’s the quintessential classic roller coaster, visible from the highway long before you reach the park 🛣️.
This ride was sponsored by Mercedes-Benz. The whole queue building looks like a Formula 1 and motorsport museum 🏎️. It started changing a few months ago, switching to the red and white colors of Monaco.
No going upside down here (no inversions). It’s all about speed and height. You climb 73 meters (240 feet) high for a dizzying drop at nearly 130 km/h (81 mph). The dominant sensation is airtime: that moment when you lift off your seat and float for a few seconds. It’s a feeling of pure freedom. The first drop is pretty impressive… now it’s your turn to try it!
BLUE FIRE MEGACOASTER – ICELAND ❤️
Another coaster among my favorites, it’s simple: it’s incredible and it’s often visitors’ favorite 😍. Everything feels smooth and intense at the same time haha. Not necessarily a headache, but a big smile as you think: Wowwwww 😲.
Blue Fire at Europa-Park takes you to a geothermal research station in Iceland. The atmosphere is all volcanic rocks and smoke. An alarm goes off, a sign that something isn’t going to go as planned ⚠️.
The big highlight is the launch: you go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.5 seconds thanks to a magnetic catapult launch. Right after, a very slow roll makes you feel like you’re about to fall out 😱, then it goes in every direction and at every level. Get your heart ready, because it’ll remember this.
WODAN TIMBURCOASTER – ICELAND 😍
You know the mine train at Disneyland Paris? It’s the same, but 10,000 times better and more intense 🔥. No ride is like this wooden monster, the thrills are that crazy.
On this ride, you step into Norse mythology. The queue is really nice, but also very long (clearly a ride with long waits).
Unlike the other coasters, here it’s all about the vibrations, creaks and rumbles of the wood 💥. The speed is astronomical, over 100 km/h (62 mph), and the first drop accelerates really hard. It’s brutal, it shakes you in every direction 😵💫. For comparison, it’s like Tonnerre de Zeus at Parc Astérix… but 1,000 times better 😈. At every turn, it feels like the train is about to derail 😳
OUR REVIEW OF EUROPA-PARK 💭
To put it simply, and if you only read this part, Europa-Park is the best theme park we’ve ever tried 🎉.
It’s simple and intuitive: top-level rides to satisfy everyone 😄. Yes, there are lots of thrill rides for fans, but kids also have plenty to enjoy. The country-themed system really works, and the newest ride, Voltron Nevera, is the best we’ve ever tried in terms of thrills.
The price is very affordable, much more so than Disneyland Paris. You don’t feel “treated like a walking wallet,” even though you’ll have plenty of chances to spend if you want to 😅. The park is designed so the overall experience is optimal.
If you stay at a Europa-Park hotel, as we did 🏨, you even get 30 minutes of early access to some rides 🎢 (not all of them are open, but it’s really worth it).
In short: Europa-Park is one of the best parks we’ve ever visited. Treat yourself, enjoy it to the fullest and feel free to share your feedback with us 😉.
👉 What about you? What do you think of Europa-Park?
HOW TO GET TO EUROPA-PARK
BY CAR
Europa-Park is easy to reach by car, with a huge parking lot a few minutes from the park (close to the entrance). Parking costs €10 a day for a car.
BY TRAIN & SHUTTLE
The best station for getting to Europa-Park is Strasbourg station. TGV INOUI trains to or from Freiburg im Breisgau stop at “Ringsheim / Europa-Park” station. This stop gives travelers quick access to the Europa-Park Resort.
BY PLANE
It’s not the most convenient option if you’re coming from within France. You’ll land at Strasbourg airport or Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany.
WHERE TO STAYAT EUROPA-PARK 💤?
THE EUROPA-PARK HOTELS
If you want to extend your day at Europa-Park, the park’s hotels are there to offer you a convenient, immersive stay.
There are several partner hotels around the park, at different price points, to suit your wishes and your budget 💫. Some even offer country-inspired themes so the adventure continues overnight. It’s up to you to pick the one that will make your visit even more memorable!
HOTELS & AIRBNBS
If you want to save money and pay less, there are hotels and Airbnbs around Europa-Park. From these places, it’s easy to walk to the park.
MY MUST-HAVE TRAVEL ACCESSORIES 🧳
The question often comes up when planning a trip: “What should I bring?” That’s why you’ll find below some must-have travel accessories to head off on vacation with peace of mind (your documents kept safe) 🛡️ . Planning ahead and getting these items in advance helps you save money and avoid buying some of them on site, where they’ll cost you a lot more 💸 These are the accessories we traveled with and keep using for every destination we go to 👇.
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