Euro-Tower, Observation tower in Rust, Germany
Description
The Euro-Tower is an 86-meter tall observation tower in Europa-Park that offers panoramic views from its platform across the entire theme park and the surrounding Black Forest landscape. The structure features an elevator system that transports visitors up to the viewing platform.
History
The tower was originally built in 1980 as part of the Swiss garden exhibition Grün 80 and was later relocated to Europa-Park. This relocation allowed the structure to find a second life as a central landmark of the amusement park.
Culture
The Euro-Tower represents the intersection of engineering and entertainment, serving as a central gathering point within Europa-Park's diverse attractions.
Practical
The elevator continuously transports visitors to the viewing platform during park operating hours. On busy days there may be waiting times, so an early visit is advisable.
Did you know?
The structure uses specialized lighting systems that change its appearance in the evening hours and create different light effects depending on the season. This dynamic illumination makes the tower a visual feature of the park at night.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Rust).
Europa-Park
171 m
Silver Star
174 m
Blue Fire Megacoaster
523 m
Rulantica
1.5 km
Wodan - Timburcoaster
646 m
Eurosat
101 m
Euro-Mir
304 m
Piraten in Batavia
422 m
Eurosat - CanCan Coaster
104 m
Poseidon
204 m
Arthur
407 m
Taubergießen
2.7 km
Atlantica SuperSplash
598 m
Alpenexpress Enzian
550 m
Schweizer Bobbahn
87 m
Matterhorn-Blitz
118 m
Silver Star
146 m
Schloss Balthasar
288 m
Pegasus
230 m
Tiroler Wildwasserbahn
498 m
Funny-World
3.1 km
Fjord Rafting
548 m
Abenteuer Atlantis
154 m
Pegasus
231 m
Rheinwald 'Taubergießen'
2.6 km
Taubergießen
1.8 km
Rheinwald 'Taubergießen'
1.6 km
Poseidon
216 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes