2015 Season
The Top 100 Attractions in Germany:
Europa-Park in Pole Position
For the fourth year, the German National Tourist Board (Deutsche
Zentrale für Tourismus – DZT) has determined the most popular
attractions in Germany in an online survey of travellers from over 40
countries. This year, Germany’s largest leisure park came out in front!
Ahead of Neuschwanstein Castle and Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, Europa-Park was the most sought after holiday
destination in Germany among foreign tourists. No other leisure park
was otherwise ranked within the top 35 places.
The result of the by now fourth online survey of the 100 most popular
attractions, which was carried out by the German National Tourist Board
between October 2014 and May 2015, is clear: Europa-Park is number one!
The previous winner, Neuschwanstein Castle, has had to vacate first place.
The world’s largest travel website, TripAdvisor, has just presented the
Travellers’ Choice Awards for leisure parks again and Germany’s largest
leisure park was also able to score the top spot in Europe.
Europa-Park, with more than 100 attractions and shows, as well as 13
European themed areas, is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. The park’s
five 4-star themed hotels make the leisure park a unique mini-break
destination. Last season, over five million people visited the world’s largest
seasonal leisure park. “We are very proud that Europa-Park is appreciated by
our visitors as the most popular mini-break destination in Europe. The
satisfaction of all our guests is always our priority and this fantastic result
shows that we are on the right track!” said Roland Mack, owner of EuropaPark.
Among the top 100 chosen by visitors to Germany were famous buildings,
historical places, natural landscapes, sporting venues and leisure parks, as
well as occasions and events steeped in tradition. The online survey’s ranking
is published online at www.germany.travel/top100 and is available as an
update in the DZT App “Deutschland TOP 100”. This mobile application offers
quick access to interesting facts on all 100 attractions either via a list or on an
interactive map: short description, information on accessibility, ticket prices,
opening times, how to get there by car or by public transport, links and tips on
additional tourist highlights in the surrounding area.
Overview of the TOP 10
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
4th place
5th place
6th place
7th place
8th place
9th place
10th place
Europa-Park
Neuschwanstein Castle
UNESCO World Heritage Site Cologne Cathedral
Heidelberg Castle and old town
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
Rothenburg ob der Tauber old town
Lake Constance with the Island of Mainau, UNESCO World
Heritage Site Monastic Island
Reichenau, Lindau, Constance, Burg Meersburg
The Berlin Wall (East Side Gallery, Wall Park, Wall Trail,
Checkpoint Charlie, Wall Museum Berlin)
Zugspitze and Partnach Gorge in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Romantic Road
The DZT: the Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus (DZT) is the national Tourist
Board in Germany, with headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. It represents
Germany as a travel destination on behalf of the Federal Ministry of
Economics and Technology, from which it receives its funding under a
resolution passed by the German parliament. The DZT develops and
communicates strategies and products in order to build up a positive image of
Germany as a travel destination abroad and to promote tourism to Germany.
Europa-Park is open in the summer season 2015 through to 8th November daily from 9am to 6pm.
From 30th July 2015 to 13th September 2015, Germany’s largest leisure park is open until at least
8pm. Infoline: +49 (0)7822 / 77 66 88. Further information available at www.europapark.de