Rust: The Happiest Place in Germany
The famous entertainment/theme park Europa-Park is located in Rust, Germany. It is a town in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg. The town has become a perfect one-of-a-kind getaway destination all year long for families since Europa opened in the late ‘70s. Occupying 95 hectares, it is in close proximity to a few cities in Switzerland and France. More than 5 million people had visited the small town of Rust to enjoy the many adventure-filled rides, theme areas and shows of Germany’s largest amusement park.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Rust and the town’s main attraction, Europa Park is during spring until autumn or between April and October. These are months when the temperatures are mildly pleasant. However, many still visit in winter when the park turns into a winter wonderland. So there really is no bad time to coming over to Rust. But the town and park become busiest in August, September and May and prices for Rust, Germany hotels and flights rise correspondingly although special offers are given when you book in advance.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Accessible to Europa Park are some of these hotels in Rust namely, the Hotel Arndt Garni and Hotel Casa Rustica, both Mediterranean-style hotels and the unassuming Hotel am Park in Rust beim Europa-Park. Explore other attractions nearby starting with a trip to the Museum of Modern Artin Freiburg for its exhibits of masterpieces from the classic modern era to contemporary period. Then head to the wildlife sanctuary in Friesenheim and experience a peaceful and romantic boat ride while enjoying the idyllic scenery.