Rulantica Water Park

Outside lie the fields of the Upper Rhine plain; inside is an island in the North Atlantic, home to trolls, mermaids and a blue octopus in a horned helmet. Rulantica is the water park of Europa-Park in Rust, its name a blend of Rust and Atlantic. Since opening in November 2019 it has become one of Germany's busiest water parks: around 1.2 million guests came in 2023, behind only Therme Erding and Tropical Islands. Almost everything is under one roof, so it works in winter too.

History and concept

Europa-Park's operating company opened Rulantica on 28 November 2019. Costs reached around €180 million, including €70 million for the neighbouring Krønasår hotel, designed like a natural history museum. Rulantica sits on its own 45-hectare site east of Rust, separate from the theme park. New areas have been added almost every year: the Hyggedal sauna area in 2020, large outdoor zones in 2021, the Vikingløp racing slide in 2023 and a new outdoor pool with lap lanes in 2025. The mascot is Snorri, a six-armed blue octopus wearing a Viking helmet.

What to do

• Wave pool: According to the operator, the largest in Germany.
• Slides: The operator counts more than 50 slides and attractions, including the eight-lane Vikingløp racing slide.
• Vildstrøm and Snorris Saga: A white-water river and a lazy river you float down on a tube.
• Tønnevirvel: A water carousel with crank-operated water cannons, covered since 2024.
• Svalgurok: The biggest outdoor area with nine slides, open in summer only (30 May to 4 September in 2026).
• Hyggedal: Three saunas, a steam room and roof terraces, separate ticket required.

Opening hours and tickets (as of October 2026)

Open daily 9:30–22:00. Closed 16–27 November 2026 for maintenance and on 24 and 25 December; open until 19:00 on New Year's Eve. Day tickets cost €38–54 depending on the date, evening tickets (17:00–22:00) €35–46.50, Moonlight tickets (19:00–22:00) €28–34, Hyggedal €52–68. Capacity is capped at 5,000 guests a day; online tickets guarantee entry, while the ticket desk sells only if space remains and at a surcharge.

Getting there

On the eastern edge of Rust, about 30 km north of Freiburg. By train, go to Ringsheim/Europa-Park and change to the bus.

Tripto tip

Book online early, especially in school holidays. A good family plan: Europa-Park by day, then a cheaper Moonlight ticket for a few hours in the water.