Europa-Park from Strasbourg: a practical guide
Europa-Park is Germany’s biggest theme park, in the village of Rust just across the Rhine from Alsace. Roller coasters, themed areas inspired by European countries, shows, and next door the indoor water park Rulantica. From Strasbourg it’s about 55 to 60 km (35 miles), roughly 50 minutes to 1 hour by road.
Here are the opening dates, hours, a sample day and our tips for a stress-free trip with family or friends.
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Europa-Park opening dates 2026-2027
| Season | Dates | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summer season | 28 March – 25 September 2026 | daily, 9am until at least 6pm |
| Halloween | 26 September – 1 November 2026 | daily, 9am until at least 6pm |
| “HALLOWinter” | 2 – 27 November 2026 | daily, 11am until at least 7pm |
| Winter season | 28 November 2026 – 9 January 2027 | daily, 11am until at least 7pm, closed 24 and 25 December |
| 2027 pre-opening weeks | 7 – 19 March 2027 | check europapark.de |
| Summer season 2027 | from 20 March 2027 | check europapark.de |
Source: europapark.de, checked on 6 October 2026. For guests of the park’s hotels, the winter season runs until 10 January 2027.
Good to know: “at least 6pm” The park gives a minimum closing time; on some days it stays open later. Check the exact time for your date on the official website, and tell us if you want to stay until closing.
Rulantica water park
Rulantica is Europa-Park’s indoor water park, a few minutes from the theme park, open all year round with a few closures.
- Hours: daily, 9.30am to 10pm.
- Outdoor areas: May to September, weather permitting.
- Planned closures: maintenance from 16 to 27 November 2026; closed 24 and 25 December 2026; open 9.30am to 7pm on 31 December 2026.
Tickets are separate from Europa-Park tickets (combined packages also exist). The park notes that maintenance dates can change, so check before you go.
A sample day from Strasbourg
Summer or Halloween season (park opens at 9am)
| Time | Stop |
|---|---|
| 8.00am | Pick-up at your Strasbourg hotel |
| 8.55am | Arrive at Europa-Park (about 50 min to 1 hour) |
| 9.00am | Opening: head for the big rides first, queues are shorter in the morning |
| 12.30pm | Lunch in one of the themed areas |
| 2.00pm | Shows and gentler rides |
| 6.00pm | Closing (at the earliest), meet your driver at the agreed time |
| 7.00pm | Back in Strasbourg |
Winter season (park opens at 11am)
| Time | Stop |
|---|---|
| 10.00am | Leave Strasbourg |
| 11.00am | Arrive for opening |
| 4.30pm | Around dusk: enjoy the Christmas lights |
| 7.00pm | Closing (at the earliest), drive back |
| 8.00pm | Back in Strasbourg |
Good to know: the trip home At closing time everybody leaves at once and traffic around the park can be heavy. With a driver, you agree a time and meeting point in advance, then simply sit back.
Our practical tips
- Buy your tickets in advance on the official Europa-Park website (conditions and prices on europapark.de).
- Bring your passport or ID card: Rust is in Germany.
- Comfortable shoes: the park is big and you’ll walk a lot.
- Plan your must-do rides before you arrive, using the park information on europapark.de, so you don’t waste time deciding on the day.
- Agree a meeting point with everyone in your group in case you get separated, and keep your driver’s number in your phone.
- Arrive early on busy days (weekends and school holidays).
- In winter, dress warmly: many rides are outdoors.
- Pushchairs or wheelchairs: let us know when booking so we keep space in the boot.
Where can we pick you up?
We drive from Strasbourg (your hotel, home or the station), but also from Colmar and the surrounding area, or straight from one of the region’s airports if you’re flying in. Handy if you’re combining a flight with a day at the park, or staying in one of the park’s own hotels.
You can book:
- a one-way transfer if you’re staying at a Europa-Park hotel;
- a same-day return, with the ride home at the time you choose;
- a transfer on to your hotel in Alsace at the end of your stay at the park.
Whatever you choose, our price simulator gives you a price in 30 seconds.
Good to know: grandparents and grandchildren Europa-Park isn’t only about big roller coasters: there are gentle rides, shows and themed areas to stroll through, so every generation finds something. Plan regular breaks, as the park is large.
Why go by private van?
- No direct train from Strasbourg to the park.
- For families and groups, one van is often simpler and more comfortable than several cars.
- Door to door: pick-up at your hotel, the station or the airport, drop-off at the park.
- A ride home at the time you choose, even late.
Our Mercedes van seats up to 8 passengers; our sedan up to 3. Our drivers speak English, French and Arabic.
Prices: the price depends on your pick-up point and the type of trip (one way, return, or waiting). Our price simulator gives you a price in 30 seconds.
Staying a few days?
Europa-Park fits nicely into a longer stay in Alsace and the Black Forest:
- a day in the Black Forest (Triberg Falls, Lake Titisee);
- a day on the Alsace Wine Route;
- a day in Colmar.
In December, add the Alsace Christmas markets.
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