09.01.2008
Germany’s biggest theme park:

Europa-Park – Fantastic Worlds of Adventure

On an area of more than 70 hectares, the visitors of Europa-Park can discover fantastic worlds of adventure with numerous activities for all age groups. Integrated into 12 European themed areas, more than 100 rides and international shows guarantee plenty of action, thrill and unforgettable moments. Europa-Park is the market leader in Germany and the largest seasonal theme park in the world.

 

A round trip through Europe
12 different European themed areas with their typical architecture, vegetation and culture are spread on an area of 70 hectares. Whether a trip to the stars in the dark coaster “Eurosat”, watching a buccaneer attack in “Pirates in Batavia” or a racy thrill ride on Europe’s highest and biggest roller coaster “Silver Star”. Afterwards a splashing rafting tour in Scandinavia or an exciting rollercoaster ride with the YoungSTAR Coaster “Pegasus” – Europa-Park offers plenty of activities for all age groups! Moreover, the fascinating show programme with Medieval Jousts, Ice-Show, Children’s Theatre and much more guarantees unforgettable moments.

New attractions 2008 – fun and action guaranteed
Also in 2008, a number of new attractions are waiting to be discovered by the visitors of Europa-Park! On time for the start of the season, a whole lot of fun is offered in two new family rides: In the “Crazy Taxi” the visitors will really go wild while the “London Bus” takes them on a sightseeing tour that will make their heads spin. Plenty of family action is guaranteed, when even the youngest visitors embark on the fun journey in the English themed area, where rides take on a whole new dimension!
In addition, hungry adventurers can enjoy delicious Asian specialities after a venturous boat trip through the Indonesian jungle from 2008 on! A new self-service restaurant inside the popular indoor attraction “Pirates in Batavia” in the Dutch themed area offers exotic treats in an Asian ambience.

The Europa-Park Hotel Resort
After an adventurous day in Germany’s biggest theme park, a piece of Southern Europe welcomes the visitors in in the Italian 4-star superior hotel “Colosseo” and in the Spanish themed 4-star hotels “El Andaluz” and “Castillo Alcazar”. In the new 4-star superior hotel “Santa Isabel” the guests can stay overnight like monks and nuns. The hotel is designed like an old Portuguese monastery and yet offers all comforts of a modern 4-star hotel. The more adventuresome guests can spend the night in one of the 26 tents or a chuck wagon in the Tipi Village and enjoy the typical Wild West scenery. In addition, visitors can also stay overnight in cosy log-cabins next to the Tipi Village. All camping fans can stop over on Europa-Park’s large caravan site, which is situated just five minutes from the main entrance.
In the hotels as well as in numerous conference and function rooms throughout the park, the “Confertainment” offers endless possibilities to combine working with fun.

Opening hours: summer season 2008: 15th March until 2nd November, daily from 9 am to 6 pm (longer opening hours during peak season). Winter season 2008/2009: 29th November 2008 until 11th January 2009 (except 24th/25th December), daily from 11 am to 7 pm. Info-Line: +49 (0) 1805 / 77 66 88 (14 cent/min. on the German landline network, prices for mobile and international calls may differ). Further information also on www.europapark.net.