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Europa-Park

Germany's biggest theme park, with areas themed on European countries, record-breaking roller coasters and the Rulantica water park next door.

Photo: Graf Umarov · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Oct
Our full guide to Europa-Park is being written. It's on the Southwest Germany list as Worth a Detour.

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Southwest Germany

The Black Forest, Heidelberg and Lake Constance.

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