Forgotten highlights: The mysterious attractions of Europa-Park!

Forgotten highlights: The mysterious attractions of Europa-Park!

Europa-Park, which opened in 1975, has delighted millions of visitors with its diverse attractions for almost five decades. But alongside the numerous success stories, there are also many forgotten attractions that only exist in memories or old park plans. In a recently published article by Mercury attention is drawn to these almost forgotten experiences.

The journey of Europa-Park began with a vision: Franz Mack and his son Roland developed the idea for the theme park during a trip to the USA in 1972. After various hurdles, including an objection from the Waterways and Shipping Office regarding the original location in Breisach, Rust was selected as the final location. In the opening summer of 1975, 250,000 guests were welcomed, a number that increased continuously in the following years.

Forgotten attractions

Over the years, many attractions disappeared after a short period of time or were never realized. Some of these are now only present in the memories of visitors. The article highlights how significant these forgotten experiences are to the park's history and how they became part of Europa-Park's cultural heritage. These non-appearances, which have almost been forgotten, should now be brought back into public awareness.

Europa-Park has developed remarkably since it opened. In 2022, the theme park recorded over six million visitors, making it the largest theme park in Germany and the most visited seasonal park in the world. It now offers more than 100 attractions and international shows on an area of ​​95 hectares, as well as the Rulantica water world, which offers both indoor and outdoor water fun.

The development of Europa-Park

After the initial success, the development of the park continues steadily. The Italian themed area was opened in 1982, followed by other European themed areas between 1985 and 1996. In 1990, Europa-Park received a “very good” grade from Stiftung Warentest. The opening of the first hotel “El Andaluz” in 1995 and the subsequent hotels such as “Castillo Alcazar” and “Colosseo” illustrate the continuous expansion of the park.

Looking ahead, the owner family is planning continued growth and new attractions. Over 40 construction projects have been announced for 2024, including the Stryker coaster “Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac”. Europa-Park employs around 5,000 people and secures up to 10,000 indirect jobs - an impressive contribution to the regional economy.

In summary, Europa-Park is not only a place of fun, but also has a deep-rooted history and a rich heritage, made even more fascinating by the transience of some of its attractions. The article by corporate.europapark.com shows how important it is to preserve and honor these pieces of memory.