Germany’s Europa-Park — consistently ranked among the best theme parks in the world — has announced its most ambitious expansion in over a decade.
The New Themed Area: Croatia
True to Europa-Park’s country-themed tradition, the new area will be themed to Croatia, drawing inspiration from the Adriatic coast, Dubrovnik’s old city architecture, and the country’s dramatic natural landscapes.
The area will include a new restaurant, gift shop, and two new attractions.
The Headline Coaster
The centerpiece is an Intamin multi-launch coaster with the following rumored specifications:
- 3 LSM launches reaching a top speed of 75 MPH
- 180-foot vertical spike with a backwards freefall
- 4 inversions including a zero-G stall over the park’s lake
- 4,200 feet of track
- Estimated ride time: 2 minutes 30 seconds
If these specs prove accurate, it would become Europa-Park’s tallest, fastest, and longest coaster — dethroning Silver Star (240 ft B&M hyper) as the park’s headline thrill ride.
Water Ride Replacement
The expansion also includes a new Intamin flume ride to replace the park’s aging Atlantica SuperSplash. The new ride will feature a 60-foot drop, dark ride scenes, and a backwards section.
Timeline
Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2026, with a targeted opening in summer 2027. Europa-Park’s CEO Roland Mack stated that the expansion represents an investment of over €150 million.
Europa-Park continues to prove why it’s the best theme park in Europe. Follow CoasterWire for construction updates.
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