Work has begun on Europa-Park’s next major rollercoaster project! The old staff canteen has now been demolished, with its replacement already open elsewhere, while foundation work has started for a new building and structure in the area.

It’s not yet clear exactly what this construction will become, but it’s expected to form part of the new themed area, the rollercoaster itself or supporting buildings.

Euro-Mir is set to close on 9th January 2027, with the ride’s towers and existing structure due to be completely removed, effectively creating a blank slate for its replacement.

There are currently no public plans showing exactly what the new rollercoaster will look like, although it is rumoured to open in 2028.

Stay tuned as construction continues!

Euro-Mir fans will definitely want to keep an eye out for this! Europa-Park has released a new LEGO-style model based on the ride’s iconic vehicles, with only 3,026 sets being produced. A selection are being sold around the park this weekend, and we’re hoping a small number may eventually make their way online too. For now though, finding one around Europa-Park almost feels like a bit of a treasure hunt!

We managed to pick one up during our visit and, to make it even more special, we happened to bump into Roland Mack, owner of Europa-Park, who very kindly signed the box for us. That now leaves us with one big question… do we actually open it and build it, or keep it sealed?

With Euro-Mir set to close on 9th January 2027, there really isn’t long left to experience the ride before it disappears for good, making this a pretty special piece of memorabilia from one of Europa-Park’s most recognisable rollercoasters.

Europa-Park has confirmed that its iconic Euro-Mir rollercoaster will complete its final laps during the 2026/2027 winter season, bringing almost 30 years of operation to an end in January 2027.

Since opening on 12 June 1997, Euro-Mir has become one of Europa-Park’s most recognisable attractions. Its striking mirrored towers, spinning ride vehicles and unmistakable electronic soundtrack have helped create a rollercoaster experience unlike anything else at the resort.

Guests can travel both forwards and backwards as the rotating gondolas make their way around the track, combining speed, spinning and panoramic views across Europa-Park. With a ride time of almost five minutes, Euro-Mir is also one of the longest rollercoaster experiences at the park.

After 30 seasons of “get in, go up and spin around”, Europa-Park is inviting guests to return and experience Euro-Mir one final time before the attraction closes.

A New Space-Themed Area for 2028

Although Euro-Mir will be removed, the site’s connection with space travel will continue.

A completely new standalone space-themed area is being developed on the historic Euro-Mir site and is scheduled to open during the 2028 season. The development will feature a new family rollercoaster from MACK Rides, alongside further attractions and experiences aimed particularly at children and families.

Europa-Park is working with the European Space Agency on the project, following the signing of an official partnership agreement on 8 June 2026.

The partnership will combine science, education and entertainment, helping visitors discover the fascination of European space travel in an accessible and engaging way. The collaboration is expected to feature educational programmes, events and interactive experiences, while also playing a major role in the design and storytelling of the new themed area.

Further information about the replacement attraction and surrounding development will be announced at a later date.

A Galactic World First

The opening of Euro-Mir in 1997 marked the beginning of a new chapter for Europa-Park.

After three years of construction, the attraction opened with futuristic architecture, nine trains featuring rotating gondolas and a track layout designed to combine speed, spinning and the feeling of travelling through space.

Euro-Mir was described as a “galactic world first” when it opened and quickly proved popular with visitors. Around 1.5 million guests experienced the rollercoaster between its opening on 12 June 1997 and the end of the season in early November.

The attraction’s opening was also attended by cosmonauts Alexandre Viktorenko, Yuri Malentshenko and Alexandre Serebrov.

Real Space History at Europa-Park

Euro-Mir’s connection to space exploration goes beyond its theme and soundtrack.

Located within the attraction’s entrance area is a genuine Mir space station training module, which arrived at Europa-Park in 1995. The module was previously used to train Russian cosmonauts, including the cosmonauts who attended Euro-Mir’s opening celebrations.

This combination of real space history and theme park storytelling has helped give Euro-Mir its distinctive atmosphere for nearly three decades.

Euro-Mir will continue operating until the end of the 2026/2027 winter season, giving visitors several more months to hear its iconic soundtrack, climb the spiral lift hill and experience one final spin before the attraction closes in January 2027.