Europa-Park is in Rust, Germany, 64 km (40 mi) from Strasbourg airport according to the park. For the 2026/2027 season it is open every day from 28 March 2026 to 9 January 2027 (except 24 and 25 December), from 9 am to at least 6 pm in summer and at Halloween, and from 11 am to at least 7 pm in November and in winter. A one-day ticket bought online costs €56.50 to €76 for an adult depending on the date, and €10 more at the ticket office on the day. This page brings together the official calendar, the minimum heights for the big rides checked one by one, how to get there and the climate month by month.
Rust is a few kilometers from the Rhine, opposite Alsace in France, and many visitors come for the day from both sides of the border. For a longer stay in Germany, see our Germany travel guide and our page on the best time to visit Germany.
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Europa-Park: key facts
- 2026/2027 season: every day from 28 March 2026 to 9 January 2027, except 24 and 25 December 2026; pre-opening weeks announced from 7 to 19 March 2027 — checked on 23 October 2026 on europapark.de
- Hours: 9 am–6 pm minimum (summer, Halloween); 11 am–7 pm minimum (HALLOWinter, winter)
- Price: one-day online ticket from €56.50 to €76 per adult depending on the date category; €10 surcharge at the ticket office; free for ages 0 to 3; 2-day ticket from €105 — checked on 23 October 2026 on europapark.de
- Booking: recommended; the park advises buying online « due to limited capacity »
- Address: Europa-Park-Straße 2, 77977 Rust (Germany); A5 motorway, exit 57b Rust; visitor parking €10 per day — checked on 23 October 2026 on europapark.de
Calendar and opening hours
Europa-Park divides its year into four seasons, each with its own decor. Here are the dates and hours published for 2026/2027:
| Season | Dates | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summer season | 28 March – 25 September 2026 | 9 am–6 pm minimum |
| Halloween | 26 September – 1 November 2026 | 9 am–6 pm minimum |
| HALLOWinter | 2 – 27 November 2026 | 11 am–7 pm minimum |
| Winter season | 28 November 2026 – 9 January 2027 | 11 am–7 pm minimum, closed 24 and 25 December |
The park then closes until the next season; for 2027 it announces « pre-opening weeks » from 7 to 19 March. Guests of the park’s hotels can enter until 10 January 2027. The hours are minimums: the day’s closing time is shown on the official website.
Tickets and prices
Prices vary by date, by price category. Published examples for a one-day adult ticket bought online:
- Price category 1: €76.
- Price category 2: €67.
- Pre-opening weeks: from €59.50.
- Winter: from €41.50 from 2 November to 22 December 2026, and from €47 from 23 December 2026 to 9 January 2027 (prices shown for the online adult ticket).
- Ticket office on the day: €10 more than the online price.
- Children: free entry from 0 to 3 years, and free up to and including age 12 on their birthday, on presentation of official ID.
The park warns of forged offers in circulation: buy only on the official website or from its authorized partners. Undated tickets (gifts, employee-benefit schemes) must be dated online before your visit, otherwise entry is not guaranteed and dating on site costs €10 per ticket.
Rides: what height do you need?
The park claims more than 100 attractions in 18 European themed areas. On each ride’s official page we checked the minimum height and the accompaniment rule for the most popular rides:
| Ride (area) | Minimum height | Accompaniment | Open seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur (Minimoys Kingdom) | 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) | accompanied under 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) | all seasons |
| Pegasus (Greece) | 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) | accompanied under 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) | all seasons |
| Fjord-Rafting (Scandinavia) | 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) | accompanied under 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) | summer and Halloween only |
| Atlantica SuperSplash (Portugal) | 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) | accompanied under 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) | summer, Halloween, HALLOWinter |
| Matterhorn-Blitz (Switzerland) | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) | accompanied under 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) | all seasons |
| Poseidon (Greece) | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) | accompanied under 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) | all seasons |
| Wodan – Timburcoaster (Iceland) | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) | accompanied under 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) | all seasons |
| Eurosat – CanCan Coaster (France) | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) (max 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)) | accompanied under 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) | all seasons |
| Blue Fire Megacoaster (Iceland) | 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) | — | all seasons |
| Voltron Nevera (Croatia) | 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) | — | all seasons |
| Euro-Mir (Russia) | 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) (max 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)) | — | all seasons |
| Silver Star (Monaco) | 140 cm (4 ft 7 in) | — | all seasons |
Our calculation: out of these 12 rides, a child 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall can ride 4, a child 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in) tall 8, a child 1.30 m (4 ft 3 in) tall 11, and you need 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) for all of them. Younger children also have a whole area, the Minimoys Kingdom, as well as play areas and rides with no minimum height. Note that Fjord-Rafting only runs in summer and at Halloween, and Atlantica SuperSplash stops during the winter season. Destination de Voyage calculation based on the official ride pages.
Silver Star, the park’s tallest roller coaster, rises to 73 meters (240 ft) and reaches 130 km/h (81 mph) according to its page. The park says that people with a large thigh or waist measurement may not be able to board some rides: check before you queue. In the Netherlands, Efteling and its fairy-tale world is another big theme park option for a family trip.
When to go to Europa-Park: the climate month by month
The nearest official weather station to the park is Lahr, about 15 km (9 mi) away. The table uses its 1991–2020 averages and shows the months when the park is open.
| Month | Mean temp | Rain | Sun (h/day) | Days ≥ 25 °C (77 °F) | Park (2026/2027) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3 °C (36 °F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 1.9 | 0.0 | ⚠️ until 9 January |
| February | 3.4 °C (38 °F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 3.2 | 0.0 | ❌ closed |
| March | 6.8 °C (44 °F) | 52 mm (2.0 in) | 4.7 | 0.0 | ⚠️ from 28 March |
| April | 10.9 °C (52 °F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 6.4 | 1.6 | ✅ open |
| May | 14.9 °C (59 °F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 7.1 | 6.5 | ✅ open |
| June | 18.5 °C (65 °F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 8.0 | 13.3 | ✅ open |
| July | 20.2 °C (68 °F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 8.2 | 18.5 | ✅ open |
| August | 19.7 °C (67 °F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 7.6 | 17.7 | ✅ open |
| September | 15.3 °C (60 °F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 6.1 | 6.4 | ✅ open |
| October | 11.1 °C (52 °F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 3.5 | 0.7 | ✅ open |
| November | 6.1 °C (43 °F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 2.1 | 0.0 | ✅ open |
| December | 3.2 °C (38 °F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 1.5 | 0.0 | ✅ except 24–25 Dec. |
How to read it: July and August average 18 days at 25 °C (77 °F) or above, and the sunniest days (more than 8 hours of sun a day). They are also the rainiest months by volume, with thunderstorms. May and September offer milder temperatures. In November and December, expect less than 2 hours of sun a day and an average of 3 to 6 °C (37 to 43 °F): bring warm clothes, especially as the park stays open later in the evening. The park itself presents itself as an « all-weather » destination.
Getting to Europa-Park
- Car: A5 motorway, exit 57b Rust, which leads straight to the park and the hotels. Visitor parking is €10 per vehicle per day (a dated ticket can be bought online).
- Bus from Alsace: the park points to the Fluo Grand Est 67 shuttles from Strasbourg and Sélestat (timetables on the access page).
- LK shuttle: an « all-inclusive » offer departing from Mulhouse, Guebwiller and Colmar, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 21 October to 19 December 2026, online booking required.
- Train: the park recommends high-speed and long-distance trains; it also presents a train + bus connection, Europa-Park & Rulantica (details on its « access by train » page).
- Plane: airports at Strasbourg (64 km / 40 mi), Basel-Mulhouse (90 km / 56 mi), Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (64 km / 40 mi) or Lahr (20 km / 12 mi), with partner shuttles according to the park.
If you are staying on the French side of the border, our guide to visiting Strasbourg and our Alsace page will help you combine the park with the region.
Accessibility
The park offers reduced prices to visitors with disabilities, on proof, with tickets sold only on site at the information point at the main entrance (ages 4 to 15: €34 on weekdays and €40 on weekends for one day without an overnight stay). Entry is free for wheelchair users with tetraplegia, on proof. The detailed conditions, by type of disability, are on the dedicated page of the official website.
Common mistakes
- Buying at the ticket office: you pay €10 more per ticket, with no guarantee of a place.
- Turning up with an undated gift ticket: it has to be dated online before your visit.
- Planning on Fjord-Rafting in November or December: the ride only runs in summer and at Halloween.
- Coming on 24 or 25 December: the park is closed on both days.
- Parking outside the marked spaces: the park may have the vehicle removed; sleeping in your vehicle in the visitor car park is prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
When is Europa-Park open?
For 2026/2027, every day from 28 March 2026 to 9 January 2027, except 24 and 25 December. The park announces pre-opening weeks from 7 to 19 March 2027.
How much does Europa-Park cost?
From €56.50 to €76 for a one-day adult ticket bought online depending on the date (cheaper in winter), €10 more at the ticket office. Free entry up to age 3.
What is the minimum height at Europa-Park?
It depends on the ride: 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) for Pegasus or Arthur, 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) for Wodan or Poseidon, 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) for Blue Fire and Voltron, 140 cm (4 ft 7 in) for Silver Star, according to the official ride pages.
How do you get to Europa-Park without a car?
From Alsace, by the Fluo Grand Est 67 shuttles from Strasbourg and Sélestat, or by train and then bus; the park details these options on its access page.
Is Europa-Park open in winter?
Yes: the 2026/2027 winter season runs from 28 November 2026 to 9 January 2027, from 11 am to at least 7 pm, except 24 and 25 December.
Where is Europa-Park?
In Rust, in Baden-Württemberg (Germany), near the French border, reached by the A5 motorway, exit 57b.
Our sources
- Europa-Park (europapark.de): opening hours and seasons, tickets and offers, access, visitors with disabilities, pages for 12 rides, consulted on 23 October 2026
- Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), 1991–2020 average values for the Lahr station (no. 2812, 155.7 m), Temperatur, Niederschlag, Sonnenscheindauer and Sommertage files from the opendata.dwd.de portal
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.