If we consider the map of the world from the point of view ofchildren, who love rides, Germany will be the most attractive in their eyes. Europe Park, Hansa, Fantasyiland - there are about fifty such places in the country. Almost every major German city has an amusement park for children and adults. And many of them are ready to compete with the untwisted Parisian Disneyland. Each of these amusement parks has its own characteristic - and regional - feature. For example, in Lübeck, on the seashore, "Super Waterfall" flows and the "Flying Shark" floats. In Heide-Park - the highest tower Scream, where you can feel the sweet delight of free fall. The town of Günzburg will conquer your hearts by the fact that its amusement park is completely built from the "Lego" designer. And in Brühl, that halfway between Cologne and Bonn, in Fantasyiland, there are so many attractions that it's hard to describe. But here we are talking about the real king of entertainment, which is rightfully proud of Germany. Europe-park - the theme of our article.
This is the second park after Disneylandattractions in the small town of Rust. The place was not chosen randomly. Up to Rust from Frankfurt am Main - 238 km, from Munich - 350, from Stuttgart - 170. The city is located near the border with France. The world-famous resort of Baden-Baden is only 60 kilometers from here. This small town of attractions in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg (South-West Germany) is located. Europe Park is the closest (4 km) to the Ringsheim railway station. But it is most convenient to get to the town of Freiburg. From there special buses go to the park. The same shuttles also run from the railway station Herbolzheim. By car, follow the A5 (Basel-Freiburg) to Rust.
Europe Park in Germany, whose photo has becomea kind of visiting card of the state of Baden-Württemberg, was founded in 1975 on the territory of 65 hectares. Since then, the attractions have become more sophisticated, and the public appreciated it. In 2011, the park was visited by four and a half million guests. This is the second most visited attraction in Europe. Since the formation of the European Union, the concept of the park has changed. Its owner, Ronald Mack, shifted the accent from the simple carousel-kettle to the promotion of the united family of peoples - the EU. More than a hundred attractions, designed with purely German pedantry, 100% safe, represent the countries of Europe. In addition to roller coasters and the like ice-cold entertainment, there are a variety of shows every day. Since the calculation is aimed at attracting foreign tourists, knowledge of the language is minimal. And in some representations, and this is not necessary. After all, 150 artists from more than 20 countries work here.
Reviews of tourists who have visited this region of sharpsensations, it is said that the huge territory is divided into sixteen thematic sectors. Of these, 13 represent the states of Europe: Austria, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Holland, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Portugal, the three countries united under the name Scandinavia, France, Switzerland and, finally, Russia. There are three more fabulous edges that are not on the world map: Viking Land, the Kingdom of the Minimoys and Enchanted Forest. Each sector bears the cultural characteristics of the region. So, in "Italy" you in no time will be in the center of the Venetian carnival, and in "Spain" - in a medieval tournament. The Russian village, the myths of Ancient Greece, lost at the coast of Portugal Atlantis - just do not count.
To see everything and not regret spendingmoney, tourists advise first to make a sightseeing tour on a monorail train. So you can schedule those attractions that will impress your imagination. But it must be said that some of them do not allow children who have not yet turned eleven. To deceive the guard does not make sense: if the child is below 140 centimeters, he will not be allowed. But for small children there are plenty of amusements in the park.
The closest thing to the main entrance is "Germany".Europe-park is represented by the hosts - a couple of cheerful Euro-Mouse mice and a baby elephant Fan. The German boulevard leads to the castle of Baltazar. There, rotten stumps sometimes turn into gnomes. Reviews of fans of extreme sports report that the highest roller coaster is located in "France". In "Iceland" they are smaller, but on the attraction "Blue Fire" trailers make a dead loop. The water slide "Poseidon" is in "Greece". "Switzerland" is famous for high-speed descents "Swiss Bobsleigh" and "Lightning Matterhorn". The third in terms of the number of adrenaline rides is the wooden "Odin's Slides". Rafting on the fjords you will find in "Scandinavia".
With the money of Gazprom, the German amusement parkgot, perhaps, the most exciting roller coaster "Evromir". The 980 m long track wraps around five mirror towers. Gondolas not only accelerate to 100 km / h, but also rotate around their axis. To find such an attraction is not difficult: just go to the sound of the screeching skaters. Near the "Euromir" are layouts of GUM and space station. You can have lunch in the "Russian Village", and buy souvenirs - in the shop "Grandmother".
All similar parks in Germany, located asrule, in small towns, have hotels, campsites and guest houses. Not an exception and Europe-park. You can choose one of four hotels: Castillo Alcazar, El Andalus, Santa Isabel or Colosseum. Accommodation in them will not only save you time on the way to the park. Guests of these hotels have the exclusive right to go to the attractions one hour before the official opening. For this there is a separate entrance. Tickets can be bought at the hotel reception.
