10.07.2006
Europa-Park - fantastic Adventures in Germany's biggest Theme Park
Europa-Park is Germany's biggest theme park and offers unique family entertainment on an area of 70 hectares. In 2006 the visitors can experience many new attractions and innovations. Record-breaking: On the occasion of this year's Football World Cup, Europa-Park proudly presents the "World's biggest Football? in World Cup design. Moreover, the visitors can discover fantastic worlds of adventure with more than 100 attractions and fascinating shows. No other tourist destination in Germany offers more fun and entertainment for all age groups.
A round trip through Europe - fun and thrill guaranteed!
12 different European themed areas with their typical architecture, vegetation and culture are spread on an area of 70 hectares. The visitors start their journey in the German Alley, which is lined with neat half-timbered houses. The castle park invites the guests to take a break and relax in the beautiful gardens of the historical "Balthasar Castle?. In the Italian themed area, the "Ghost Castle? of the Medici family offers spine-chilling fun for the whole family. The going gets fast with a racy thrill ride on Europe's highest and biggest roller coaster "Silver Star? or a ride on the dark indoor coaster "Eurosat? in France. All visitors who want even more thrill can follow in the footsteps of Portuguese seafarers on the "Atlantica SuperSplash? in Portugal, discover the world of the Greek gods on the water coaster "Poseidon? or whiz around the bends in the "Matterhornblitz? in the cosy Swiss village. Europa-Park offers a whole bunch of thrilling fun and entertainment for all age groups!
New in the English themed area: "Arena of Football - Be Part of It!?
In the brandnew attraction "Arena of Football - Be Part of It!? the visitors can experience football in a very emotional and entertaining way.
The "Arena of Football? is a sports & entertainment world for the whole family. It is a unique combination of FootballScooter with stadium atmosphere, Coca-Cola SportsBar and adidas Shop. An absolute highlight, which guarantees fun and entertainment not just for football fans. The centrepiece of this stunning indoor attraction is a dodgems arena with 16 cars in the shape of oversized adidas Predator football shoes wearing the names of famous football heroes such as David Beckham or Michael Ballack.
On the "Walk of Fame - the History of the Football World Cup?, the visitors travel back in time and through the history of the biggest sports event in the world. Here, all football fans experience the greatest moments in the history of the Football World Cup from 1930 until today - with original replicas of legendary trophies and many more exhibits.
Through Greek mythology - family coaster Pegasus
Europa-Park's youngest visitors can go on an exciting roller coaster ride in the new YoungSTAR Coaster Pegasus in the Greek themed area. Setting for this spectacular family ride is an archeological excavation site in Greece. The ground trembles when the YoungSTAR Coaster Pegasus nosedives from a height of 15 metres and races through ancient Greece!
Shows and Events
Throughout the season, Europa-Park offers its visitors a large number of special events such as the Science Days, several European themed festivals, a big summer party (all attractions and shows open until midnight), TV-productions and many sports events.
In the Globe Theatre, which is located in the newly designed English themed area, the visitors can watch "Shakespeare's Dream?, a fascinating new show with dance and artistry. In the Teatro dell'Arte Europa-Park presents the fantastic new magic show "Prince of Illusions?, which captivates the audience with unbelievable tricks and stunning illusions. The new Gladiator Show "Spartacus - a Hero's Story? in the Spanish themed area is a fascinating spectacle with thrilling stunts and an impressive scenery.
The Europa-Park Hotel Resort
A piece of Southern Europe with Spanish passion and Italian "dolce vita? welcomes the guests in Europa-Park's three 4-star themed hotels. The park's hotel resort includes the hotel El Andaluz, which is modelled on a Spanish finca, the medieval Spanish castle Castillo Alcazar and the Roman-Italian 4-star superior hotel Colosseo, which invites the guests to relax and enjoy the charming atmosphere of Italy.
The more adventuresome guests can spend the night in one of the 26 tents in the Tipi Village and enjoy the typical Wild West scenery. All camping fans can use Europa-Park's large caravan site, which is situated just five minutes from the main entrance.
Europa-Park is open daily until November 5th 2006, from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm (longer opening hours during peak season). Winter season: December 2nd 2006 until January 7th 2007 (except December 24th/25th)Further information: www.europapark.de. Trips to Europa-Park can be booked in Great Britain via Dertour. Dertour booking hotline: 0870 403 5442, Dertour homepage: www.dertour.co.uk.