Europa-Park & Alsace Family Holiday

Europa-Park & Alsace Family Holiday

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Europa-Park & Alsace Family Holiday

Experience the best of Europa-Park, Alsace and the Black Forest on a family-friendly holiday based in Rust. Start with a private transfer from Basel Airport and a relaxed visit to Freiburg, then enjoy two full days at Europa-Park and a day at Rulantica Water World. The journey then continues into France to discover the charming villages of Alsace and the colourful old town of Colmar, followed by a day exploring the Black Forest, including Lake Titisee and Triberg. With just one base throughout the trip, this itinerary combines theme parks, nature, culture and family-friendly experiences without too much packing and moving around.

Highlights of the Trip

  • Two full days at Europa-Park, including its major rides, themed areas and family attractions
  • Spend a full day at Rulantica Water World
  • Explore the historic Old Town of Freiburg
  • Discover the Alsace villages of Eguisheim and Riquewihr
  • Explore Colmar's colourful Old Town and Little Venice
  • Visit Lake Titisee and the scenic Black Forest
  • Discover Triberg and its famous cuckoo clocks
  • Convenient private transfers from Basel Airport to Rust and back
  • Stay in Rust for the entire trip, making the holiday easy and comfortable for families

Planning your Europa-Park trip? Read our guide, Europa-Park Like a Local: Our Tried & Tested Guide from Basel , for practical tips on getting there from Basel, choosing where to stay, planning your park days and making the most of your visit. 

Trip Itinerary

Arrive in Basel & Explore Freiburg (1 Day )

Arrive at Basel airport and take a private transfer to Rust. After check-in and some time to settle in, take a short trip to Freiburg im Breisgau, around 30 minutes from Rust, to explore Freiburg's Gothic cathedral, historic canals, and local...
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Europa Park: Rides & Thrill Experiences (1 Day )

Spend your first full day exploring Europa-Park, focusing on the park's major rides, themed areas and attractions.
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Family fun at Europa park (1 Day )

Europa park is a cozy and charming amusement park for the whole family. This park is divided into 18 themed areas, each representing a different European country. You can stroll through the streets of a replica of an Italian village, experience the...
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Rulantica: A Full Day at the Water World (1 Day )

Spend the day at Rulantica, Europa-Park's Nordic-themed water world, with a mix of slides, pools and water attractions for different ages. Rulantica is one of Europe's largest water parks, located next to Europa-Park in Rust, Germany....
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Explore Alsace Wine Villages & Colmar (1 Day )

Explore France’s enchanting Alsace, renowned for its white wines, vineyard landscapes, and perfectly preserved medieval villages. Stroll through Eguisheim, a storybook wine village encircled by vineyards and celebrated as the birthplace of one...
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Titisee And Black Forest (1 Day )

Spend the day exploring the Black Forest, combining its scenic landscapes with some of the region's most famous experiences. Home of the world-famous cuckoo clock, Black forest gets its name from the dark colored evergreens and also inspires the...
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Private Transfer to Basel & Departure (1 Day )

Enjoy breakfast and check out before a private transfer from Rust to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg for your onward flight.

Whats included in this tour

Tours and Private Transfers
Activities and Excursions
Customized Sightseeing Itinerary
Handpicked Accommodation

Customized Sightseeing, Activities and Logistics


  • Customized Itinerary: Tailored sightseeing, activities, and transfers based on your preferences.
  • Activities and Excursions: As per the itinerary and reconfirmed based on the final customized itinerary 
  • Catterfly Mobile App: Personalized logistics and digital guidance for independent exploration.
  • Personal Support: Dedicated travel coach providing remote assistance throughout your journey.

Exclusions: visa processing, return airfare, porterage, and personal expenses. Local taxes must be paid directly at your accommodation, and any item not explicitly listed as an inclusion is excluded.

Accommodation

No Accommodation available.

FAQ & Expert Tips

How far is Europa-Park from Basel?

Europa-Park is located in Rust, Germany, approximately 90 km from Basel. By road, the journey is typically around an hour depending on traffic and your exact starting point.

Can you visit Europa-Park from Switzerland?

Yes. Europa-Park is particularly convenient to combine with a Switzerland holiday because Rust is relatively close to Basel and the Swiss-German border.

How many days are enough for Europa-Park?

For families, We recommend two days for Europa-Park. If you also want to experience Rulantica, allow three days in total.

Is Europa-Park good for young children?

Yes. Although Europa-Park is famous for its rollercoasters, there are many attractions and themed areas specifically suited to younger children.

Is Rulantica worth an extra day?

For most families, yes. Rather than combining Europa-Park and Rulantica in one day, We recommend giving Rulantica its own full day.

Where should families stay near Europa-Park?

Official Europa-Park hotels are ideal for families wanting the complete themed experience. Larger families and groups should also consider holiday apartments in Rust, which often provide more space, kitchens and separate bedrooms.

What can you combine with Europa-Park?

Europa-Park can easily be combined with Basel, Colmar, Strasbourg, the Alsace Wine Route, the Black Forest, Lake Titisee and Feldberg. For longer trips, Lucerne and other parts of Switzerland can also be included.

Where do you stay during this Europa-Park itinerary?

You stay in Rust for the entire trip, making it easy to access Europa-Park and Rulantica while also using Rust as a base for day trips to Alsace and the Black Forest.

Is Basel Airport a good airport for visiting Europa-Park?

Yes. Basel Airport is a convenient gateway to Europa-Park and works particularly well for travellers flying in from the UK. The itinerary includes private transfers between the airport and Rust.

How many days should I spend at Europa-Park?

We recommend two full days at Europa-Park. This gives families enough time to enjoy the major rides and themed areas without trying to cover the entire park in one day. 

What can you do besides Europa-Park?

The itinerary combines the theme parks with day trips to Freiburg, Colmar, Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Lake Titisee and Triberg, giving families a mix of culture, villages, nature and local experiences. 
Trip length

7 Days

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