Europa Park to become even more expensive

Europa-Park in the German town of Rust is increasing its admission prices again in 2025! This was announced by park director Roland Mack in an interview with the ‘Welt’. Prices have already risen by around seven per cent this season. The price for adults in the high season has increased from 65 to 69.50 euros. Prices for children and senior citizens have also risen to 59.50 euros. While the exact entrance fees for 2025 are still unknown, one thing is certain: they will be higher.

Despite a record season with over six million visitors, Mack explains that the park has to react because the rising operating costs are ‘far from covered'. In particular, rising costs for raw materials, suppliers and personnel are affecting the park. Mack says: ‘All cost increases accumulate for us.’

Around 1.3 million Swiss guests visit the theme park every year. Although the recent price hike may not be well-received, Mack does not anticipate a decline in demand from Switzerland. He is more concerned about developments in his own country. ‘Germany is rapidly deindustrialising,’ he warns. High taxes, growing bureaucracy and a shortage of skilled workers are making it increasingly difficult for the park to find enough staff, according to Mack.

The situation is forcing Europa-Park to recruit staff from Central Asia, South Africa and Vietnam. However, this process is challenging: the bureaucratic hurdles delay the start of work by up to a year. In addition, growing hostility towards foreigners in Germany further complicates the situation. Mack expresses the desire to extend park hours by introducing another shift and constructing an additional hotel, but these options are currently not feasible.