Europa-Park
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Europa-Park is the largest theme park in Germany
and third most popular theme park resort in Europe. Having over 4.2 million visitors in 2009, it is the second most popular seasonal theme park in the world and is only behind the Tivoli Gardens and Disneyland Paris. Europa-Park is located in Rust
, in the south-west of Germany
between Freiburg
and Strasbourg
, France. It is usually open from just before Easter until the beginning of November (summer season) and from the end of November to the second week in January (winter season).
The park is split into fifteen different areas, mostly named after European countries or regions. The park mascot is a grey mouse named "Euromaus" although there are over a dozen other characters that "live" at the park.
Europa-Park is run by the Mack family which have produced vehicles since 1780, circus wagons since 1880 and rollercoasters since 1921. The park was opened in 1975 to act as a showcase for many of their different ride models - for example, the Wild Mouse roller coaster
. The amusement ride company is now called MACK Rides
. This explains why the park has two of their water coaster models (one a Super Splash model) and is home to the one-of-a-kind Euro-Mir
(although Mack do now produce an updated, more compact version of their spinning coaster). One of the few rides that goes against this rule is the Silver Star hyper coaster
, designed by B&M
of Switzerland. This is presumably because Mack doesn't yet offer a hyper coaster model, although they are now developing taller and faster rollercoasters.
The park is home to ten roller coaster
s, the oldest being the Alpenexpress Mine Train, where a powered coaster speeds through a diamond mine, - and the newest coaster being Blue Fire
which sees the trains navigate a short dark ride inside an Energy Research complex before being launched at 100 kilometre per hour through various twists, loops, tunnels and hills. Europa-Park has very high capacity rollercoasters and attractions and the park can accommodate up to approx. 50,000 guests per day.
Along with the park and rides, Europa-Park is also a major resort. It boasts four hotels, a guest house, Tipi Village and campsite. The largest hotel is called Colosseo which includes a re-creation of a Roman colosseum
.
Across the park, there are many shows performed on a daily basis, such as an Ice Show in Greece, a Gladiator Arena Show in Spain, an Acrobatics Show in an Italian Theatre and a fully re-created Globe Theatre
, based on that of William Shakespeare. In addition, there are several smaller theatres and outdoor stages, street artists and a daily parade. The Magic 4D Cinema also opens during the evening and shows current blockbusters.
There are several new attractions for 2011, including two in the Italian area of the park. 'Piccolo Mondo' takes guests on a gondola ride around Italian cities and landmarks whilst 'Volo da Vinci, which is a new suspended pedal-monorail attraction based on Leonardo da Vinci's flying machines, takes visitors on a tour over some of the leafiest parts of the theme park. It is built by Dutch manufacturer, ETF Ride Systems. There has also been a remodelling and development of the Enchanted Forest between Austria and England with new interactive walkthrough attractions based around the Brothers Grimm
, together with a small 3D Cinema and pre-show experience based on a quest to find an expert in Magical Literature. A new restaurant has also opened called 'Foodloop' in the English theme area where guests are served food via a series of rollercoaster tracks and loops instead of by waiters. This is the first restaurant in the world where food and drink can be delivered by a system of vertical loops. It is very popular and often has queues for a table during lunchtime. The park have also invested in new theming - 'World of Trolls' - in and around the Fjord Rafting attraction, new accommodation at the Camp Resort and a new suite in Hotel Colosseo. New for Winter 2011 is a custom made 4D film for the parks Magic Cinema 4D, which will feature an adventure with the park mascots.
2012
On 17th June 2011, Europa-Park announced a major new wooden rollercoaster project for the 2012 season. It will be manufactured by the renowned American coaster manufacturer Great Coasters International
. The ride, which will be located in the Iceland theme area, will be 35 metres (115 feet) tall and reach speeds of over 100kmh (63mph) over a course of 1050 metres. The ride will be themed and feature a comprehensive storyline, which is set to be revealed in due course. The rides construction can be viewed by a series of portholes adjacent to the Whale Adventure - Splash Tours ride, in Iceland. In addition to theme park developments, Hotel Bell Rock will be the fifth full scale hotel at the resort, having some 900 beds and 224 rooms and is expected to open in July 2012. The hotel will feature a 35m tall lighthouse, 250 parking spaces and numerous suites together with a bar and restaurant. It is themed around a New England style, based on a colonial English style. Construction will take place throughout 2011 and into 2012.
2013
The park have announced a major new ride for the 2013 season which is believed to be in the Enchanted Forest. A dark ride based around Arthur and the Invisibles
is touted, given that the park has launched a working relationship with French director Luc Besson
. The park are going through the planning process during the latter stages of 2011, and construction will begin in 2012.
Other developments
Roland Mack has also stated he wishes to develop a high speed ICE Rail Link to make access to the resort easier. A Water Park is also under consideration, which would be built 1km away at a cost of roughly €100million.
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Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and third most popular theme park resort in Europe. Having over 4.2 million visitors in 2009, it is the second most popular seasonal theme park in the world and is only behind the Tivoli Gardens and Disneyland Paris. Europa-Park is located in Rust
Rust, Germany
Rust is a town in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.It is the home of the famous theme park Europa Park....
, in the south-west of Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
between Freiburg
Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In the extreme south-west of the country, it straddles the Dreisam river, at the foot of the Schlossberg. Historically, the city has acted as the hub of the Breisgau region on the western edge of the Black Forest in the Upper Rhine Plain...
and Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the capital of the Bas-Rhin département. The city and the region of Alsace are historically German-speaking,...
, France. It is usually open from just before Easter until the beginning of November (summer season) and from the end of November to the second week in January (winter season).
The park is split into fifteen different areas, mostly named after European countries or regions. The park mascot is a grey mouse named "Euromaus" although there are over a dozen other characters that "live" at the park.
Europa-Park is run by the Mack family which have produced vehicles since 1780, circus wagons since 1880 and rollercoasters since 1921. The park was opened in 1975 to act as a showcase for many of their different ride models - for example, the Wild Mouse roller coaster
Wild Mouse roller coaster
A Wild Mouse roller coaster is a type of roller coaster characterized by small cars that seat four people or fewer and ride on top of the track, taking tight, flat turns at modest speeds, yet producing high lateral G-forces...
. The amusement ride company is now called MACK Rides
MACK Rides
Mack Rides is a German company that designs and constructs roller coasters. The family that owns the company also owns Europa Park.-History:The creation of the Mack company goes back to 1780, by Paul Mack, when he started building carriages. The Mack company started to design roller coasters in 1920....
. This explains why the park has two of their water coaster models (one a Super Splash model) and is home to the one-of-a-kind Euro-Mir
Euro-Mir
Euro-Mir is a spinning roller coaster located at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany. Unlike most spinning coasters, however, the cars do not spin freely, but are rotated by motors at set points during the ride. It was designed by Franz Mack and opened in 1997....
(although Mack do now produce an updated, more compact version of their spinning coaster). One of the few rides that goes against this rule is the Silver Star hyper coaster
Silver Star (roller coaster)
Silver Star is a roller coaster located at Europa-Park, a theme park in Rust, Germany. It is currently the tallest roller coaster in Europe with a height of 239 ft , placing it in the hyper coaster category...
, designed by B&M
Bolliger & Mabillard
Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers is a roller coaster design consultancy based in Monthey, Switzerland. The company was founded in 1988 by Walter Bolliger and Claude Mabillard, with Bolliger acting as president and Mabillard as vice-president...
of Switzerland. This is presumably because Mack doesn't yet offer a hyper coaster model, although they are now developing taller and faster rollercoasters.
The park is home to ten roller coaster
Roller coaster
The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. LaMarcus Adna Thompson patented the first coasters on January 20, 1885...
s, the oldest being the Alpenexpress Mine Train, where a powered coaster speeds through a diamond mine, - and the newest coaster being Blue Fire
Blue Fire
Blue Fire is a launched roller coaster at Europa-Park. The coaster opened in 2009 as part of a new Iceland-themed expansion to Europa-Park. As the first launched coaster built by MACK Rides, Blue Fire will serve as the park's tenth roller coaster and their first roller coaster with inversions...
which sees the trains navigate a short dark ride inside an Energy Research complex before being launched at 100 kilometre per hour through various twists, loops, tunnels and hills. Europa-Park has very high capacity rollercoasters and attractions and the park can accommodate up to approx. 50,000 guests per day.
Along with the park and rides, Europa-Park is also a major resort. It boasts four hotels, a guest house, Tipi Village and campsite. The largest hotel is called Colosseo which includes a re-creation of a Roman colosseum
Colosseum
The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre , is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire...
.
Across the park, there are many shows performed on a daily basis, such as an Ice Show in Greece, a Gladiator Arena Show in Spain, an Acrobatics Show in an Italian Theatre and a fully re-created Globe Theatre
Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613...
, based on that of William Shakespeare. In addition, there are several smaller theatres and outdoor stages, street artists and a daily parade. The Magic 4D Cinema also opens during the evening and shows current blockbusters.
Developments and the future
2011There are several new attractions for 2011, including two in the Italian area of the park. 'Piccolo Mondo' takes guests on a gondola ride around Italian cities and landmarks whilst 'Volo da Vinci, which is a new suspended pedal-monorail attraction based on Leonardo da Vinci's flying machines, takes visitors on a tour over some of the leafiest parts of the theme park. It is built by Dutch manufacturer, ETF Ride Systems. There has also been a remodelling and development of the Enchanted Forest between Austria and England with new interactive walkthrough attractions based around the Brothers Grimm
Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm , Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm , were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, and authors who collected folklore and published several collections of it as Grimm's Fairy Tales, which became very popular...
, together with a small 3D Cinema and pre-show experience based on a quest to find an expert in Magical Literature. A new restaurant has also opened called 'Foodloop' in the English theme area where guests are served food via a series of rollercoaster tracks and loops instead of by waiters. This is the first restaurant in the world where food and drink can be delivered by a system of vertical loops. It is very popular and often has queues for a table during lunchtime. The park have also invested in new theming - 'World of Trolls' - in and around the Fjord Rafting attraction, new accommodation at the Camp Resort and a new suite in Hotel Colosseo. New for Winter 2011 is a custom made 4D film for the parks Magic Cinema 4D, which will feature an adventure with the park mascots.
2012
On 17th June 2011, Europa-Park announced a major new wooden rollercoaster project for the 2012 season. It will be manufactured by the renowned American coaster manufacturer Great Coasters International
Great Coasters International
Great Coasters International, Inc. is a Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based roller coaster manufacturer which has created several award-winning rides since its formation in 1994. Starting in 2006 with Thunderbird in Finland, the company expanded beyond the United States and began building coasters in...
. The ride, which will be located in the Iceland theme area, will be 35 metres (115 feet) tall and reach speeds of over 100kmh (63mph) over a course of 1050 metres. The ride will be themed and feature a comprehensive storyline, which is set to be revealed in due course. The rides construction can be viewed by a series of portholes adjacent to the Whale Adventure - Splash Tours ride, in Iceland. In addition to theme park developments, Hotel Bell Rock will be the fifth full scale hotel at the resort, having some 900 beds and 224 rooms and is expected to open in July 2012. The hotel will feature a 35m tall lighthouse, 250 parking spaces and numerous suites together with a bar and restaurant. It is themed around a New England style, based on a colonial English style. Construction will take place throughout 2011 and into 2012.
2013
The park have announced a major new ride for the 2013 season which is believed to be in the Enchanted Forest. A dark ride based around Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles is a French/American part-animated, part-live action feature film adaptation of the 2002 children's book Arthur et les minimoys / Arthur and the Minimoys, and the 2003 sequel Arthur et la cité interdite /...
is touted, given that the park has launched a working relationship with French director Luc Besson
Luc Besson
Luc Besson is a French film director, writer, and producer. He is the creator of EuropaCorp film company. He has been involved with over 50 films, spanning 26 years, as writer, director, and/or producer.-Early life:...
. The park are going through the planning process during the latter stages of 2011, and construction will begin in 2012.
Other developments
Roland Mack has also stated he wishes to develop a high speed ICE Rail Link to make access to the resort easier. A Water Park is also under consideration, which would be built 1km away at a cost of roughly €100million.
Events
Europa-Park host dozens of events throughout the season. The biggest of these include the Midsummer Party at the end of July, when the theme park hosts a fireworks display and is open until midnight. Horror Nights - Starring Marc Terenzi, takes place through October evenings and features a range of halloween horror mazes, rides and shows. In summer, the park host weekly Beach Parties featuring late night rides on Atlantica Super Splash, music and shows. A complete list of events can be found on the parks website.Enchanted Forest
- Dwarf City - kids fairytale ride.
- Hansel and Gretel House - walkthrough
- Grimm Library - interactive 3D experience with pre-show.
- Sleeping Beauty Castle - walkthrough
- Witches House - walkthrough
- Hydroelectric Power Station - walkthrough
Adventure Land
Essentially the area that comprises everything besides Europe.- Jungle Rafts - tow boat ride with indoor dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
section. - African Queen - steam boat ride.
- Water Fountains - interactive water fountain display.
Children's World/Viking Land
- Giant Slide Labyrinth
- Viking Boat Ride
- Viking Ship
- Dino Merry-Go-Round - a carousel ride
- Lighthouse
- Open air childrens theatre - show venue.
Germany
- Elf Ride - A boat ride with a dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
section - Vintage Cars - A car ride
- Panorama Train - Also has stations in other areas
- EP-Express - A monorail. Also has stations in Greece, Spain and Hotel Resort
- Balthasar Castle
- Castle Gardens
- Dancing Fountains
- Old 99 - a tracked ride with a circus theme
- Puppet Boat Ride - circular boats travel through scenes of puppets moving
- Antique Rides - small old fashioned rides for younger children
- Hello/Goodbye Euro-Maus - Meet and greet Europa-Park mascots
- Black Forest House
- Franz Mack statue - memorial to the founder of Europa-Park, who died in 2010
Russia
- Euro-MirEuro-MirEuro-Mir is a spinning roller coaster located at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany. Unlike most spinning coasters, however, the cars do not spin freely, but are rotated by motors at set points during the ride. It was designed by Franz Mack and opened in 1997....
- A one-of-a-kind, high-speed, Mack steel track spinning roller coasterSpinning roller coasterA spinning roller coaster is a roller coaster with cars that rotate on a vertical axis.- Virginia Reel :The first spinning roller coaster was the Virginia Reel, first built in 1908 by Henry Riehl. Instead of trains, the ride had "tubs" with seats built around the perimeter facing inward...
, based around Russian Space Missions. The spinning is controlled and only happens during some parts of the ride. The ride features indoor dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
elements, back-to-back seating, an indoor spiral lifthill, a techno soundtrack, and one of the longest ride times of any roller coaster. The Mir space station training module is located above the outdoor queue for the ride. - Mir Space Station
- Radio Telescope
- Schlittenfahrt Schneefloeckchen (Snowflake Ride) - a short dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
through a Siberian landscape. The ride features a folklore theme and has been nicknamed "BENCH: The Ride" for its park bench style cars. - Lada Autodrom - a car ride for younger guests (it is, in essence, similar to Silverstone Race Track but for younger children).
- Artisans - craftsman at work with glass blowing and pottery.
- Open air Puppet stage - show venue.
Italy
- Piccolo Mondo - a dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
around Italy for the whole family). - Geisterschloss (Ghost Castle) - A spooky dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
with inspiration from Disney's Haunted Mansion. - Vola da Vinci - a suspended pedal-monorail attraction based on Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciLeonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist and writer whose genius, perhaps more than that of any other figure, epitomized the Renaissance...
's flying machine. - Carnival in Venice - an electrical bird animatronics display.
- Open air stage - show venue.
- Teatro dell'Arte - show venue.
France
- EuroSat - Indoor coaster themed around space travel. Located inside a large geodesic sphere structure, similar to Spaceship Earth (Epcot) at Walt Disney World's EpcotEpcotEpcot is a theme park in the Walt Disney World Resort, located near Orlando, Florida. The park is dedicated to the celebration of human achievement, namely international culture and technological innovation. The second park built at the resort, it opened on October 1, 1982 and was initially named...
. The ride itself is similar to Disney's Space MountainSpace MountainSpace Mountain is the name of a space-themed indoor roller coaster attraction located at all five Magic Kingdom-style Disney Parks. Although all five versions of the attraction are different in nature, all have a similar domed exterior façade that is a landmark for the respective park.The name can...
, except that the train is made up of many more cars, and it features a spiral lift hill. The ride's techno soundtrack was composed by Stark Fader, with "In A Second Orbit" being the song that plays during the ride and "Sat Race" being the song in the gift shop. - Silver StarSilver Star (roller coaster)Silver Star is a roller coaster located at Europa-Park, a theme park in Rust, Germany. It is currently the tallest roller coaster in Europe with a height of 239 ft , placing it in the hyper coaster category...
- HypercoasterHypercoasterA hypercoaster can mean one of two things:*Any continuous-circuit roller coaster with a height or drop measuring greater than 200 feetOr, more narrowly:*A style or model of roller coaster with three features:**A height of 200–299 feet...
and Europe's highest and third fastest roller coaster. Built by Bolliger and Mabillard of Switzerland. One of the few non-Mack rides featured at the park, presumably because Mack doesn't feature a hyper coaster model. The ride is sponsored by Mercedes-BenzMercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is a division of its parent company, Daimler AG...
. Within the ride's hall there is a coffee shop, a gift shop, and a small-size museum that features a full scale replica of a Mercedes-Benz Formula OneFormula OneFormula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
car. - Universe of Energy - a dinosaur themed dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
- Euro-Tower - An observation tower
- Magic Cinema 4D
- Open air stage - show venue.
Scandinavia
- Fjord-Rafting - A river rapids ride through caverns and waterfalls
- Sunken City "Vineta" - A small walk-through indoor display
- Vindjammer - A swinging ship ride
- Rocking Bridge
- Cable Ferry
- Norwegian Stave Church
- Andersen's Fairy Tale Tower
- Fishing Village
Portugal
- Atlantica SuperSplash - High-speed water ride themed around Portuguese explorers. The boats are a higher capacity than Poseidon, and it doesn't feature any high speed turns as on Poseidon, but still has enough time on the coaster track that it can be considered a roller coasterRoller coasterThe roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. LaMarcus Adna Thompson patented the first coasters on January 20, 1885...
. - Casa D'Aventura - An Indoor-Playground for Kids.
- Atlantica-Shower - A wooden runway where the visitors can wait for the next boat of "Atlantica" plunging into the lake and soak them to the bones.
- Santa Marian - A sailing ship which includes a bar
Spain
- Columbus Dinghy - A Seastorm ride which travels backwards and forwards
- Feria Swing - A spinning, high speed carousel ride.
- Adventure Playground
- Panorama Train - also has stations in other areas.
- EP Express station.
- Hotel Resort - access is available here to Hotels El Andaluz, Castillo Alcazar, Santa Isabel and Colosseo.
- Flamenco stage - show venue.
Netherlands
- Rocking Bridge and Chute
- Piraten in Batavia - A tow boat, indoor pirate dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
featuring a drop and multiple effects. - Red Baron - A carousel ride
- Peter Pan - A carousel ride
- Mini Scooter - A kiddie bumper car ride
- Koffiekopjes - A spinning coffee cup ride
- Bouncy House
- Ball Pool
- Windmill
- Childrens theatre - show venue.
- Bamboe Baai stage - show venue.
Switzerland
- Matterhorn Blitz - Wild mouse roller coasterWild Mouse roller coasterA Wild Mouse roller coaster is a type of roller coaster characterized by small cars that seat four people or fewer and ride on top of the track, taking tight, flat turns at modest speeds, yet producing high lateral G-forces...
featuring the largest drop of any wild mouse in the world and a rocking vertical lift. Themed around a Swiss Farmhouse. - Swiss Bob Run - Bobsled roller coasterBobsled roller coasterA Bobsled roller coaster is the generic name given to any roller coaster that uses a track design that is essentially a "pipe" with the top half removed and has cars that are sent down this pipe in a freewheeling mode...
. One of the few ones of this model to feature a regular style drop. This was a Worlds First when it opened. - Jungfrau Gletscherflieger - A high speed spinning plane ride
- Swiss Village & Valasian Parlours - a recreated Swiss street with shops and restaurants.
Greece
- Cassandra's Curse - A madhouse type indoor illusion ride with special effects.
- Pegasus - Family coaster themed around an archeological dig
- Poseidon - High-speed water coaster with incredibly detailed theming, such as the Trojan Horse, and the station being located inside a recreated Acropolis temple.
- Atlantis Adventure - Interactive dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
- Greek Village Mykonos
- The Flight of Ikarus - A balloon ride
- EP Express station.
- Ice Arena - show venue.
England
- Silverstone Race Track - A car ride
- The British Carousel
- Crazy Taxi - A demolition derby carousel ride
- London Bus - A magic carpet ride
- Arena of Football - A football exhibition, sports bar and Adidas shop
- Soccer Scooter - Dodgems ride located in the Arena of Football
- Europa-Park Historama - a Multimedia journey into the history of the park with special effects.
- Historama Museum - exhibition about the history of Europa-Park and Mack RidesMACK RidesMack Rides is a German company that designs and constructs roller coasters. The family that owns the company also owns Europa Park.-History:The creation of the Mack company goes back to 1780, by Paul Mack, when he started building carriages. The Mack company started to design roller coasters in 1920....
. - Monorail - Transport ride to Iceland.
- Panoramic Train - also has stations in other areas.
- Globe Theatre - show venue.
- Food-Loop - Rollercoaster restaurant.
Austria
- Alpenexpress - Powered roller coaster which is themed like a Mine Train roller coasterMine Train roller coasterA Mine Train roller coaster is a steel roller coaster whose trains depict a set of mine carts, sometimes pulled by the reproduction of a steam locomotive which is often designed in a cartoon style...
and includes a trip inside the World of Diamonds (which can also be viewed by foot). Makes two trips through its relatively short course to form a complete run, or three on a quiet day - Vienna Wave Swinger - A Chairswing ride
- Tirol Log Flume - A traditional log flume ride through the World of Diamonds
- Magic World of Diamonds - A walk through attraction with animatronicsAnimatronicsAnimatronics is the use of mechatronics to create machines which seem animate rather than robotic. Animatronic creations include animals , plants and even mythical creatures...
Iceland
- Wooden Coaster 2012 - under construction by Great Coasters InternationalGreat Coasters InternationalGreat Coasters International, Inc. is a Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based roller coaster manufacturer which has created several award-winning rides since its formation in 1994. Starting in 2006 with Thunderbird in Finland, the company expanded beyond the United States and began building coasters in...
. Opens March 31st 2012. - Blue FireBlue FireBlue Fire is a launched roller coaster at Europa-Park. The coaster opened in 2009 as part of a new Iceland-themed expansion to Europa-Park. As the first launched coaster built by MACK Rides, Blue Fire will serve as the park's tenth roller coaster and their first roller coaster with inversions...
- launched roller coasterLaunched roller coasterThe launched roller coaster is a modern form of roller coaster which has increased in use in the last decade. In place of a traditional chain lift, the launched coaster initiates a ride with high amounts of acceleration via one or series of Linear Induction Motors , Linear Synchronous Motors ,...
with several inversions, onboard sound, heartrate monitor and unique restraint system. Includes various headchopper effects and a dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
section with a variety of special effects. - Whale Adventures Splash Tours - Splash Battle Interactive water ride with animatronic theming and themed fishing port.
- GazpromGazpromOpen Joint Stock Company Gazprom is the largest extractor of natural gas in the world and the largest Russian company. Its headquarters are in Cheryomushki District, South-Western Administrative Okrug, Moscow...
Hall - Exhibition hall featuring interactive exhibits about the world of Gas Supply. Comprises a Café-Bar, Toilets and Conference facilities. - Litill Island - Interactive water playground sponsored by HansgroheHansgrohe'Hansgrohe is a German sanitary fittings manufacturer. It was founded by Hans Grohe in 1901, in Schiltach, Germany. Hansgrohe is currently the world's largest shower head and hand-held shower attachment supplier followed by competitors such as GROHE and ROHL...
. - Monorail - Transport ride to the Historama in England.
- Iceland Museum - viewing area for the Blue FireBlue FireBlue Fire is a launched roller coaster at Europa-Park. The coaster opened in 2009 as part of a new Iceland-themed expansion to Europa-Park. As the first launched coaster built by MACK Rides, Blue Fire will serve as the park's tenth roller coaster and their first roller coaster with inversions...
launch zone and other Icelandic artefacts. - Icelandic Village - a range of shops, catering outlets and games units.
Europa-Park Resort
Europa-Park is home to four resort hotels, with a 5th under construction (opening summer 2012). For guests on a lower budget, the resort also has a large Camp Resort, where guests can stay in a Tipi, Chuck Wagon or Log Cabin provided they bring their own sleeping bag. Camping and caravaning is also provided for, next to the Camp Resort.- Hotel Colosseo (**** Superior)
- Hotel Santa Isabel (**** Superior)
- Hotel El Andaluz (****)
- Hotel Castillo Alcazar (****)
- Hotel Bell Rock (**** Superior; Under Construction)
- Guesthouse Rolando
- Europa-Park Camp Resort and Tipi Village
- Santa Isabel Wellness and Spa
- Colosseo Wellness and Spa
- Europa-Park Golf
- Magic Cinema 4D (evenings)
- Confertainment Facilities
- Europa-Park Dome