Europa-Park, Amusement park in Rust, Germany
Europa-Park encompasses 95 hectares with twenty themed areas representing different European countries, featuring one hundred rides and fourteen roller coasters across the grounds.
The park began operations in 1975 when the Mack family transformed their amusement ride manufacturing site into an entertainment destination that attracted 250,000 visitors.
The park celebrates European diversity through architectural replicas, traditional foods, and entertainment shows representing different countries within designated themed sections.
The park maintains different seasonal schedules, operating from 11:00 to 19:00 in winter months and 9:00 to 18:00 from April through November.
The Silver Star roller coaster stands among the highest in Europe, reaching speeds of 130 kilometers per hour along its 1620-meter steel track.
Location: Rust
Inception: July 12, 1975
Official opening: July 12, 1975
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Operator: Europa-Park GmbH & Co Mack KG
Address: Europa-Park-Straße
Opening Hours: December-January: Monday-Sunday 11:00-19:00; April-November: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00
Phone: +497822776688
Email: info@europapark.de
Website: https://europapark.de
GPS coordinates: 48.26833,7.72083
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
From historic amusement parks to modern entertainment complexes, this selection showcases diverse destinations around the world. It includes sites established in old estates like Alton Towers Resort and its Staffordshire gardens, European parks such as Gardaland in Italy or Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen (the second oldest park in the world), as well as Asian attractions like Fuji-Q Highland in Japan with its record-breaking roller coasters, and Lotte World in Seoul combining indoor and outdoor spaces. Each park develops its own identity: PortAventura World in Spain features three distinct parks on its Salou site, Efteling in the Netherlands dedicates 200 hectares to fairy tales, while Puy du Fou in France tells history through large-scale shows. Visitors can enjoy roller coasters, themed zones, shows, and attractions suitable for different audiences. Some sites like Hersheypark in Pennsylvania add water parks to their offerings, others like Silver Dollar City recreate the 1880s ambiance with traditional craft demonstrations.
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