Winter Magic at Europa-Park
Visitors can wander through winter landscapes decorated with regional Christmas trees, cosy campfires, and a festive Christmas market offering mulled wine and seasonal treats. The park offers an ice skating rink, the Bellevue Ferris wheel, children's ski areas, and over one hundred attractions. Entertainment includes world-class figure skating at the Ice Arena, performances at the Christmas Circus, and colourful projections during the Eurosat Mapping Show.
What to Expect
Features over 100 attractions, a Christmas market, and an ice rink.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Europa-Park GmbH & Co Mack KG
Food & Drink
More than 50 park restaurants offer seasonal choices, including Christmas specialities at the market, Asian dishes at Bamboe Baai, international cuisine at SPICES, and coffee and cake at Kaffi Hús.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and theme-park fans
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
High
Budget
€€€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Daily 11am until at least 7pm, except when closed on 24 and 25 December.
- Parking: Visitor carpark parking tickets are listed at €10.00.
- Accessibility: Special ticket rates are available for guests with disabilities, and the Globe Theater has an induction loop on all seating levels.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets online before you go, because tickets bought at the park's ticket office cost a surcharge on top of the online price.
- Date any voucher, free or undated tickets at europapark.de/exchange before your visit, since undated tickets may not get you in and dating on site costs a fee.
- Dress for ice, snow and wind, and expect some attractions or shows to close at short notice when the weather turns.
- Remember the park is closed on 24 and 25 December, and 9 January is the last regular opening day for day visitors.
- Book an overnight stay at the Europa-Park Resort for best-price tickets, earlier park entry before regular opening and access to the exclusive season finale on 10 January.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this winter: 'Monaco at Europa-Park', an exhibition of elegance, motorsport and Monegasque flair.
- Season finale on 10 January 2027: an exclusive opening for invited guests and Europa-Park Resort overnight guests only. The box office is closed that day.
- Overnight packages at the Europa-Park Resort include best-price tickets and earlier park entry before regular opening, for hotel guests only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in the winter season?
There's a Christmas market and a Nordic Winter Village, an ice skating rink, the Bellevue Ferris wheel and over 100 attractions. For kids there's the FIS Snowkidz ski school with snow tubes and Skitty World Nordic cross-country skiing.
What shows are on?
There are up to 23 hours of shows every day. They include figure skating in the Ice Arena, the Christmas Circus, the Eurosat Mapping Show in the French themed area, and the show program on the Europa lake in the Austrian themed area.
Where can we eat?
There are more than 50 restaurants in the park. The Christmas market in the Historic Balthasar Castle Park has Christmas specialities. Bamboe Baai serves Asian food, SPICES has dishes from around the world, and Kaffi Hús serves coffee and cake. Hot mulled wine and punch are around too.
Will every ride be running in winter?
Not always. Ice, snow, wind or low temperatures can close attractions or change shows at short notice.
Do I need to do anything with an undated ticket before I go?
Yes. Undated, voucher and free tickets must be dated at europapark.de/exchange before your visit. If they aren't, entry can't be guaranteed, and dating them on site costs a service fee.
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