Dining at Europa-Park

Currywurst, crêpes, and two-Michelin-starred cuisine all under one roof: At Europa-Park in Rust, the food service has long been more than just sustenance between roller coaster rides. With around 60 restaurants and snack bars, the park caters to virtually every culinary need – from quick snacks to Michelin-starred dinners. We'll show you what makes the park's culinary offerings so diverse.

Around 60 restaurants: diversity as a principle

In keeping with the park's European theme, the cuisine is also tailored to the respective countries of the themed areas: In the French area, crêpes and tarte flambée are on offer, in the Italian area, pizza and pasta, while tapas are served in the Spanish area. This consistent theming ensures that a stroll through the park becomes a mini culinary journey through Europe.

From simple snack stands and classic family restaurants to fine dining, there's something for every budget. Those looking to save money can even bring their own food and drinks to Europa-Park – the only exceptions are glass bottles, knives, and alcohol. Designated picnic areas throughout the park offer shady spots away from the restaurants.

This enormous range is no coincidence: Originally, gastronomy was by no means a focus for the founding Mack family; their core business was the construction of amusement rides. Over the decades, however, the park's culinary offerings have developed into an independent success factor, which now contributes significantly to the overall experience and the resort's revenue.

FoodLoop: The world's first looping restaurant

One of the park's most unusual dining concepts is located in the gold and blue pyramid on Luxembourg Square: the FoodLoop. Since its opening in 2011, it has been considered the world's first looping restaurant. The concept is as simple as it is entertaining: guests order their food and drinks via a touchscreen directly at their table, whereupon the food arrives a few minutes later on roller coaster tracks, complete with loops.

With over 200 seats beneath the tracks, you can enjoy not only the spectacular arrival of your food but also a panoramic view of the park. The FoodLoop offers an international menu with burgers, meat and fish dishes, and vegetarian options. The facility was built by HeineMack GmbH, a company located near the park – another example of how closely roller coaster technology and gastronomy are intertwined at Europa-Park.

According to the staff, one of the most popular dishes is the sliced ​​veal, a true classic on the menu since the restaurant opened. Due to the restaurant's popularity, you should expect a bit of a wait, especially during peak lunch hours.

Ammolite: Two Michelin stars in the middle of an amusement park

That theme park dining can also mean top-class cuisine is proven by the Ammolite – House of Light restaurant at the Hotel Bell Rock. As early as 2013, just a year after opening, the restaurant, under head chef Peter Hagen, received its first Michelin star, making it the first restaurant in a theme park ever to receive this accolade. Ammolite now operates at a two-Michelin-star level.

The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the striking lighthouse flanking the Hotel Bell Rock and offers an exclusive ambiance with around 36 seats, featuring an open show kitchen as its centerpiece. Those wishing to experience the contrast between thrills and gourmet dining firsthand can find further details about the Hotel Bell Rock in the comprehensive comparison of Europa-Park hotels .

This makes Europa-Park the only theme park in the world to date to house a two-Michelin-starred restaurant – a unique selling point that regularly attracts attention in the gourmet scene, even beyond classic theme park reporting.

Other culinary highlights at the resort

In addition to FoodLoop and Ammolite, another completely new concept has established itself in recent years: Eatrenalin, where guests travel through eleven themed rooms on moving chairs while enjoying a multi-course meal. Gastronomy is also an integral part of the concept in the new Silver Lake City: The Silver Lake Saloon serves modern North American cuisine, from burgers and steaks to Western stir-fries, complemented by the new Silver Lake Brewery with its own beer.

The Rulantica water world also has its own gastronomic offerings with Nordic-themed restaurants and relaxed poolside bars, while in the Greece and Scandinavia themed area, further regional specialties await visitors.

Practical tips for your culinary tour

Especially around lunchtime, you can experience long waiting times at the most popular restaurants. Eating outside of peak hours – that is, slightly earlier or later than the main lunchtime hours between 12 and 14 pm – usually saves you a significant amount of time. Reservations are particularly recommended for Ammolite and Eatrenalin, as seating is very limited there.

To ensure your trip is a complete success, it's also worth taking a look at our articles on Europa-Park tickets and prices , how to get to Europa-Park, and the park's opening hours.

From the looping restaurant to two-Michelin-starred cuisine and even picnics brought from home: Europa-Park's culinary offerings demonstrate that good food is no longer an afterthought in a theme park. Those who consciously set aside time for the park's gastronomic side on their next visit will discover a surprisingly diverse facet of Germany's largest theme park.

Frequently asked questions about the culinary offerings at Europa-Park