Europa-Park celebrates 50 years: An anniversary full of adventures and honors!

Europa-Park celebrates 50 years: An anniversary full of adventures and honors!

Rust, Deutschland - In 2025, the Europa-Park in Rust has a very special anniversary to celebrate because it is 50 years old. Since its opening in 1975, the amusement park has developed into one of the most popular travel destinations in Germany. Every year he attracts over 6 million visitors, which makes him the most visited amusement park in German -speaking countries. [Smago] reports that the 2024 anniversary season under the motto "Europe. Experience together." stands and looks back on a long history of fun, innovations and common memories.

The park was founded by the Mack family and has always developed over the years. Recent successes are strengthening the reputation of the European Park, which was awarded the "Golden Ticket Award" for the ninth time in 2024 as the "best amusement park in the world". This recognition shows that the Europa-Park is very popular with both locals and international guests.

awards and honors

The honor of Roland Mack and his son Michael by France President Emmanuel Macron in the Elysee Palace in Paris was particularly remarkable. Roland Mack received the "Officier de la Legion d’Honneur" award and Michael Mack was awarded "Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur". Such honors not only underline the Mack family's commitment in the leisure sector, but also the importance of the park at the international level.

The awards of the European Park do not end at the Golden Tickets. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) gave the park numerous Thea Awards, including the current price for the roller coaster "Voltron Nevera Powered by Rimac", which was awarded in the "Attraction" category in 2025. This roller coaster impressed with its innovative storytelling and the world's steepest launch of 105 degrees. [Europapark] emphasizes that the roller coaster from Mack Rides was developed and is already considered a real attraction.

A look at the amusement park industry

The Europa-Park is not only known for its attractions, but also for its wide range of entertainment. According to [Statista], leisure and amusement parks are very popular worldwide and offer a wide range from roller coasters to themed trips. The Europa-Park stands out in particular because it shines with over 105 attractions and rides, including the "Silver Star"-the highest, fastest and longest roller coaster in Germany.

In a European comparison, the Europa-Park after Disneyland Paris and de Efteling occupies third place in the most frequently visited amusement parks. These impressive statistics speak for the popularity of the park and indicate that the industry is still on the road to success with a sales record of around 2.2 billion euros in Germany.

With the upcoming 50th anniversary, the Europa-Park shows that it has a good knack for Innovation and entertainment. The future certainly has many exciting adventures ready, and visitors are invited to become part of this exciting journey.