Theme park · Rust · Baden-Württemberg · since 1975
Hotels near Europa-Park
Truly for every age: little ones have Grimm’s Enchanted Forest and the Irish children’s area, coaster fans have Silver Star, Voltron Nevera and blue fire. Given its size, two days with an overnight stay are worth it.
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Europa-Park in numbers
1975
opened
51 years ago
95 ha
Area
the size of 133 football pitches
6.2 million
visitors a year
as of 2024
18
themed areas
- Golden Ticket Award 2026 as “Best Theme Park in the World” – for the eleventh time
- Most-visited theme park in the German-speaking world, with more than 6 million guests in 2024
- 18 European and 3 fantasy themed areas with more than 100 rides and shows
- 14 roller coasters and more than 50 themed restaurants and bars
- Six park-owned 4-star themed hotels plus the western town Silver Lake City
Hotels
12 hotels around Europa-Park
In our sample on 15 October 2026, Google’s hotel search listed 36 places to stay around Europa-Park. Of 24 checked, our partners offer 13; 12 of them are shown here, by straight-line distance to the entrance – the nearest 100 m away. The search behind each hotel shows you what a night costs for your family.
- checked hotels offered by our partners
- 13 of 24
- to the nearest hotel on this page, as the crow flies
- 100 m
- hotels within 1.5 km – walking distance
- 12
- to Ringsheim/Europa-Park halt
- 4.4 km
By straight-line distance to the entrance, nearest first. “Prices for your dates” opens the hotel search with our partners’ offers – for a weekend from 30 October to 1 November 2026 for two adults and two children (both aged 8). You can change the dates, guests and children’s ages at the top – age matters, as it decides extra charges and extra beds with the provider.
Guest rating 4.5 out of 5, 1,523 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
100 m to the entrance · walking distance
Hotel am Park
Rated “Excellent”, 4.5 out of 5 on Google (1,523 reviews). 2 min walk to Rust, Europa-Park.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast included
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
Guest rating 4.2 out of 5, 144 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
300 m to the entrance · walking distance
The Park Hotel Rust
Rated “Very good”, 4.2 out of 5 on Google (144 reviews). 1 min walk to Rathaus.
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Guest rating 4.6 out of 5, 2,040 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
300 m to the entrance · walking distance
Restaurant Casa Rustica
3-star hotel, rated “Excellent”, 4.6 out of 5 on Google (2,040 reviews). 1 min walk to Rathaus.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
Guest rating 4.5 out of 5, 265 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
350 m to the entrance · walking distance
Pension Jäger
Rated “Excellent”, 4.5 out of 5 on Google (265 reviews). 2 min walk to Restaurant Casa Rustica.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Breakfast
- Parking for a fee
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room service
Guest rating 4.1 out of 5, 340 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
400 m to the entrance · walking distance
Arndt Hotel Garni
3-star hotel, rated “Very good”, 4.1 out of 5 on Google (340 reviews). 1 min walk to Altes Rathaus, Rust.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
Guest rating 4.1 out of 5, 497 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
450 m to the entrance · walking distance
Hotel Rebstock Rust
Rated “Very good”, 4.1 out of 5 on Google (497 reviews). 4 min walk to Altes Rathaus, Rust.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
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Photo: Google hotel search
350 m to the entrance · walking distance
Pension Jäger
Rated “Excellent”, 4.5 out of 5 on Google (265 reviews). 2 min walk to Restaurant Casa Rustica.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Breakfast
- Parking for a fee
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room service
Photo: Google hotel search
400 m to the entrance · walking distance
Arndt Hotel Garni
3-star hotel, rated “Very good”, 4.1 out of 5 on Google (340 reviews). 1 min walk to Altes Rathaus, Rust.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
Photo: Google hotel search
450 m to the entrance · walking distance
Hotel Rebstock Rust
Rated “Very good”, 4.1 out of 5 on Google (497 reviews). 4 min walk to Altes Rathaus, Rust.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
Guest rating 4.5 out of 5, 703 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
500 m to the entrance · walking distance
Hotel Löwen
Rated “Excellent”, 4.5 out of 5 on Google (703 reviews). 2 min walk to Ritterstrasse.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Guest rating 4.6 out of 5, 303 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
700 m to the entrance · walking distance
R&J Hotel Rust
Rated “Excellent”, 4.6 out of 5 on Google (303 reviews). 3 min walk to Zollhausstraße, Rust.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Spa
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Guest rating 4.6 out of 5, 474 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
900 m to the entrance · walking distance
Hotel Andante Rust
4-star hotel, rated “Excellent”, 4.6 out of 5 on Google (474 reviews). 1 min walk to Rust, Hotel Bell Rock.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Pool
- Spa
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast
Guest rating 4.7 out of 5, 5,820 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
950 m to the entrance · walking distance
4-Sterne Superior Erlebnishotel "Bell Rock"
4-star hotel, rated “Excellent”, 4.7 out of 5 on Google (5,820 reviews). 1 min walk to Rust, Hotel Bell Rock.
- Child-friendly according to Google
- Pool
- Spa
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast
Guest rating 4.4 out of 5, 1,006 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
1 km to the entrance · walking distance
MOXY Rust
3-star hotel, rated “Very good”, 4.4 out of 5 on Google (1,006 reviews). 2 min walk to Rust, Hotel Bell Rock.
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
Guest rating 4.5 out of 5, 188 reviews on Google
Photo: Google hotel search
1.1 km to the entrance · walking distance
Hayat Sky Hotel Rust
Rated “Excellent”, 4.5 out of 5 on Google (188 reviews). 2 min walk to Rust, Hotel Bell Rock.
- Breakfast
- Parking for a fee
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
Advertisement: we only show hotels that one of our partners offers – if you book, we receive a commission and your price stays the same. The order is the straight-line distance from the hotel’s location according to Google to the park entrance according to OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors); how we work. Names, stars, ratings, location, facilities, “child-friendly” and photos: Google’s hotel search, updated 15 October 2026. Checked for two nights from 12 November, 2 adults – a hotel may be fully booked on other dates. We don’t check Google’s ratings.
Location
How far the hotels are from the entrance
All 12 hotels are within 1.5 km of the entrance as the crow flies – walking distance, if there’s a path.
12 hotels between 100 m and 1.1 km from the entrance as the crow flies, 12 of them within 1.5 km.
9 hotels and resorts of its own: Europa-Park has them right at the park.
- Hotel Krønasår
- Hotel Bell Rock
- Hotel Colosseo
- Hotel Santa Isabel
- Hotel El Andaluz
- Hotel Castillo Alcazar
- Silver Lake City with Riverside Western Lodge
- Tipi Town
- Europa-Park Camping & Caravaning
What hotel guests get: Six themed hotels: ticket guaranteed, into the park 45–60 min early, also on arrival day; parking and shuttle included. (source: europapark.de)
For families
How tall does my child need to be?
- from 100 cm: Arthur
- from 120 cm: Wodan – Timburcoaster
- from 130 cm: Voltron Nevera, blue fire Megacoaster
- from 140 cm: Silver Star
Minimum heights according to Europa-Park (ride pages), as of October 2026. Where the park requires an adult, the figure on the scale applies with an adult. Height is measured at the entrance to the ride; the information there is binding.
With an adult, alone, maximum height
- Wodan – Timburcoasterwith an adult from 120 cm, alone from 130 cm
- Arthurwith an adult from 100 cm, alone from 120 cm
- Piraten in Bataviaany height with an adult, alone from 130 cm
For your day at the park
Good to know
- When is it quieter?
- No crowd forecast; the official app shows current waiting times, with virtual queuing via VirtualLine. (source: europapark.de)
- When it rains
- Several attractions are indoors, according to the park – such as Piraten in Batavia, Voletarium and Limerick Castle. (source: europapark.de)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair hire at the main entrance; with a disability ID, separate access to the rides including a companion. (source: europapark.de)
Rides and shows
Why people head to Europa-Park
Roller coaster, since 2002
Silver Star
Hyper coaster that, together with Der Schwur des Kärnan, counts as Germany’s tallest and fastest roller coaster
- 73 m high
- 127 km/h
- 1,620 m of track
- from 140 cm
Roller coaster, since 2012
Wodan – Timburcoaster
The park’s first wooden coaster – fast, long and full of wooden-coaster charm
- 40 m high
- 100 km/h
- 1,050 m of track
- from 120 cm
- alone from 130 cm
Roller coaster, since 2009
blue fire Megacoaster
The park’s first coaster with a launch and inversions, right in the Iceland setting
- 38 m high
- 100 km/h
- 1,056 m of track
- from 130 cm
Roller coaster, since 2024
Voltron Nevera
Multi-launch coaster with seven inversions in the Croatia area
- 32.5 m high
- 100 km/h
- 1,385 m of track
- from 130 cm
Dark ride, since 2014
Arthur
Family-friendly mix of themed ride and suspended coaster in the realm of the Minimoys
- 13.5 m high
- 31 km/h
- 505 m of track
- from 100 cm
- alone from 120 cm
Dark ride, since 1987
Piraten in Batavia
Classic boat ride through a pirate town, reopened in 2020 after being rebuilt
- any height with an adult
- alone from 130 cm
Themed areas
18 worlds in one park
Adventure Land
Green, quiet corner of the park for a breather between rides
Germany
Leisurely stroll along a German street scene
England
British flair and shows in a replica of the Globe Theatre
France
Parisian atmosphere around the Moulin Rouge and the dark coaster Eurosat
Greece
Ancient world of the gods with the water coaster Poseidon
Grimm’s Enchanted Forest
Well-known fairy tales to discover – ideal for the youngest
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Holland
Canal-side flair, spinning teacups and the boat ride Piraten in Batavia
Ireland
Play and hands-on world designed entirely for children
Iceland
Coaster fans’ territory with blue fire and the wooden coaster Wodan
Italy
A taste of Mediterranean dolce vita in the heart of Baden
Kingdom of the Minimoys
Fantasy world of the tiny Minimoys with the themed ride Arthur
Croatia
Picturesque Adriatic setting around the launch coaster Voltron Nevera
Monaco
New since 2026: Côte d’Azur flair right next to Silver Star
Austria
Alpine classics for young and old, such as the Alpenexpress Enzian
Portugal
Seafaring theme with the water coaster Atlantica SuperSplash
Switzerland
Mountain-village setting with the Swiss Bob Run
Scandinavia
Nordic wooden houses and a thundering, action-packed wild-water ride
Spain
Spanish village full of Mediterranean joie de vivre
Getting there
Getting to Europa-Park
By train
Halt Ringsheim/Europa-Park – 4.4 km from the entrance as the crow flies
Station Orschweier – 5.1 km from the entrance as the crow flies
Bus stop
Stop “Rust Rathaus” – 300 m from the entrance
Car park
“Europa-Park Besucherparkplatz” – 350 m from the entrance
charges apply
Water park nearby
Rulantica – 1.7 km from the entrance as the crow flies
Source: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), retrieved on 11 October 2026. Distances: straight line from the entrance, not the route. Timetables come from the railway and local transport network, parking prices from the park’s website (europapark.de). How we choose
The park
Opening times and tickets
- Season
- Late March to early January – with Halloween from late September and the winter season from late November
- Usual opening hours
- Summer and Halloween 9am until at least 6pm, November and winter 11am until at least 7pm
Opening times, prices, getting there
The exact opening days and the cost of admission are on the park’s website. We don’t give prices – they change with the season.
Tickets
GetYourGuide also sells tickets for Europa-Park (checked on 11 October 2026). The link takes you to a search for the park there; GetYourGuide sets the price and terms.
Frequently asked questions
Europa-Park: what families ask
How many hotels are there around Europa-Park?
In our sample, Google’s hotel search listed 36 places to stay around Europa-Park; of 24 checked, our partners offer 13. This page shows 12 of them, by straight-line distance from the entrance: 11 hotels within 1 km and all 12 within 2 km. Updated: 15 October 2026.
Which hotel is closest to the entrance?
Of the hotels on this page, “Hotel am Park”, 100 m from the entrance as the crow flies. Hotels that none of our partners offer – often the park’s own hotels – are not listed here; you can usually book them on the park’s website.
Are there hotels within walking distance of the entrance?
All 12 hotels are within 1.5 km of the entrance as the crow flies: “Hotel am Park”, “The Park Hotel Rust”, “Restaurant Casa Rustica” and 9 more. The straight-line distance doesn’t tell you whether there is a footpath or how long it is – check the route on a map before you book.
How do I get to Europa-Park by train?
According to OpenStreetMap, the nearest railway stop is the halt “Ringsheim/Europa-Park”, 4.4 km from the entrance as the crow flies; after that the station “Orschweier” (5.1 km). The nearest bus stop is “Rust Rathaus”, 300 m from the entrance. For train and bus times, check with the railway and the local transport network.
Is there a car park near Europa-Park?
According to OpenStreetMap, “Europa-Park Besucherparkplatz” is 350 m from the entrance, charges apply. What parking costs is on the park’s website (europapark.de).
Is there a water park nearby?
According to OpenStreetMap, “Rulantica” is 1.7 km from the entrance as the crow flies. Opening times and prices are given by the operator.
Which hotels are child-friendly?
According to Google’s information on facilities, 9 of the 12 hotels on this page are child-friendly: “Hotel am Park”, “Restaurant Casa Rustica”, “Pension Jäger” and 6 more. Google only gives the label “child-friendly” – whether there are family rooms or cots is shown by the provider.
What does a night at a hotel near Europa-Park cost?
We don’t store prices – they change every day. You check them for your travel dates at each hotel; the search is preset for two adults and two children (both aged 8), and you can change the number and ages of the children before you search. You’ll see our partners’ offers with the total price Google gives.
Where can I get tickets for Europa-Park?
Prices and tickets are on the park’s website (europapark.de). GetYourGuide also sells tickets (checked on 11 October 2026) – the link to it on this page is an advertisement.
When is Europa-Park open?
That’s on the park’s website (europapark.de). We don’t give opening times – they change with the season, and some parks close in winter.
When is Europa-Park open?
Season: Late March to early January – with Halloween from late September and the winter season from late November. Usual hours: Summer and Halloween 9am until at least 6pm, November and winter 11am until at least 7pm. The exact days and times are on the park’s website (europapark.de).
How tall do children have to be to go on the rides?
On the best-known rides: from 100 cm “Arthur”; from 120 cm “Wodan – Timburcoaster”; from 130 cm “Voltron Nevera” and “blue fire Megacoaster”; from 140 cm “Silver Star”. Height is measured at the entrance to the ride; some rides let smaller children on with an adult.
Are there hotels right at Europa-Park?
Europa-Park has 9 places to stay of its own: Hotel Krønasår, Hotel Bell Rock, Hotel Colosseo, Hotel Santa Isabel, Hotel El Andaluz, Hotel Castillo Alcazar, Silver Lake City with Riverside Western Lodge, Tipi Town and Europa-Park Camping & Caravaning. Our hotel search shows the hotels around the park – each with its straight-line distance to the entrance.
You book and pay with the provider; their price and terms apply.
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