Europa-Park: Germany's Thrilling Theme Park
Experience Europe in a day at Germany's largest theme park, with thrilling rides, captivating shows, and immersive themed areas.
Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, is the country's largest theme park and one of the most visited seasonal parks in the world. With over 100 attractions, including numerous roller coasters and shows, spread across diverse European-themed areas, it offers an immersive experience for all ages.
A brief summary to Europa-Park
- Europa-Park-Straße 2, Rust, 77977, DE
- +497822776688
- Visit website
- Monday 11 am-7 pm
- Tuesday 11 am-7 pm
- Wednesday 11 am-7 pm
- Thursday 11 am-7 pm
- Friday 11 am-7 pm
- Saturday 11 am-7 pm
- Sunday 11 am-7 pm
Local tips
- Purchase tickets online in advance to save time and potentially money, as tickets bought on-site may have a surcharge.
- Consider visiting during the off-season or weekdays to avoid long queues for popular rides and attractions.
- Download the Europa-Park app for real-time queue times, park maps, and show schedules.
- Take advantage of the free Hotel Shuttle Resort if you are staying at one of the Europa-Park hotels to easily access the park and other resort facilities.
- If driving, pre-book a parking ticket online to avoid queues at the pay machines on arrival.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Ringsheim train station, take bus line 7231/7200 directly to the Europa-Park main entrance. The bus ride costs €3.10 for a single journey or €5.80 for a return. Children's tickets are available at a reduced rate. The bus also serves Rulantica and the Europa-Park hotels.
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Car
Take the A5 motorway and exit at 57b Rust. Follow the signs directly to Europa-Park. Parking costs €10 per day for cars. Consider purchasing a parking ticket online in advance to avoid queues. Limited reserved parking closer to the entrance is available for €25 per day.
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Walking
If staying at an Europa-Park hotel, you may be able to walk to the park entrance depending on the hotel's location. The free Hotel Shuttle Resort connects all the themed hotels with the Europa-Park entrance.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
DETOUR ALSACE
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Ruine Hochburg
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La Halte des Vignes - Route des vins d'Alsace
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Experience Alsatian charm at La Halte des Vignes in Scherwiller, a cozy holiday apartment along the scenic Route des Vins.
La Montagne des Singes
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Gengenbach
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Tour d'enceinte
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Milleniumswald
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Breisacher Münster St. Stephan
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Communauté de Paroisses Catholiques d'Illkirch - Graffenstaden
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Schwimmender Steg
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Cave de Ribeauvillé
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Neuf-Brisach
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Old cemetery of Freiburg im Breisgau
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Colombi Palace
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Unmissable attractions to see
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Haut-Koenigsbourg Selestat Tourism
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Alsace
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Domaine Ostertag
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Domaine.Schneider Jean Marc
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Les Faîtières par Jean Geiler
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Sylvie Fahrer & Son
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St. Mary's Church
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Église catholique Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Bergheim
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Halbeisen Emile et Yvette
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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
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Obernai
28.1 km
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Sommerlinde - Naturdenkmal
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Bundschuhplatz
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Kleine Insel
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Essential places to dine
Restaurant A La Couronne
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Au Vieux Couvent
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Hotel-Restaurant Adler - Daniel Otto Fehrenbacher
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Restaurant auberge de la paix Sélestat
19.9 km
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Vesper Stube
20.6 km
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Auberge de l'Ill
23.3 km
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Restaurant A La Truite
23.3 km
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Le Pressoir de Bacchus
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Domaine du Vieux Pressoir
24.2 km
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A La Croisée des Chemins
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Restaurant des Vosges
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Le Caveau de Gail
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Hotel Restaurant Bierhäusle
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Zum Ochsen
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Magellan - Freiburg im Breisgau
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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vins Koenig cacher
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Frey Sohler
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Boutique Ruhlmann Vins & Cadeaux
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Le Palais Du Pain D'épices
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Au Péché Vigneron - vins fins et Crémants d'Alsace ZEYSSOLFF
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La Maison de La Choucroute - LE PIC (Visite / Boutique)
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Schwarzwald & Meer
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Pleasure Wine & Arts
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ALSACE FACTORY
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Les Produits d'Alsace
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GALERIA Offenburg
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Frankonia Freiburg
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Westarkaden Freiburg
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Arkaden Shop
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Spirit of St. Louis
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Bar Elsass Faller Edouard
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Le Darwin
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Bar Black Forest
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Zäpfle Bar
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Brasserie St. Cru
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Beat Bar Butzemann
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Mudom Bar - Freiburg im Breisgau
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BAR am Funkeneck - Freiburg im Breisgau
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Hemingway Bar
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Othello Bar
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JAF Colmar : Bar & Caviste en bières, vins et spiritueux
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Eimer MusicPub - Freiburg im Breisgau
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O'Kellys Irish Pub
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Cohibar Freiburg | Cocktailbar
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
Heuboden Dancing Club
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Hans Bunte Areal
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K CLUB
31.1 km
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NEKO Bar.Club
31.1 km
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QU (Club, Bar, Lounge) - Freiburg
31.3 km
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La Luna Freiburg.Club
31.4 km
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El.Pi
31.4 km
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Nis Club
31.5 km
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mamita, club bar latino
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Drifters Club GmbH - Freiburg im Breisgau
31.5 km
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Crash
31.5 km
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Schneerot Club Bar Lounge
31.5 km
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AGAR Kneipe Club
31.7 km
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Ruefetto
32.1 km
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LE ROTA CLUB
32.1 km
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