Traumatica returned to Europa Park in 2025 for another terrifying season of monsters, mazes, scare zones, shows, food, bars and late night entertainment. Taking place after hours as a separate ticketed event, Traumatica once again transformed the resort into a full scale horror experience, with ticket prices ranging from around €40 through to €400 for the Ultimate VIP package.

This is not just a Halloween event with a few scare mazes added on. Traumatica feels like a world of its own. From the moment the gates open, actors flood the entrance area, lighting transforms the atmosphere, smoke fills the streets and the event begins with a proper sense of theatre. Europa Park knows how to create an event, and Traumatica continues to prove why it is regarded as one of the best Halloween experiences in Europe.

Last Descend: Tarot House

Tarot House is one of the original mazes at Traumatica and has seen a number of rethemes and route changes over the years. Even with those changes, it still manages to make us jump every time.

The story follows Madame Monroe and her cursed coven, with the house now acting as a haunted crypt filled with vengeful spirits, demons and dark rituals. The theming inside is fantastic, with some really atmospheric rooms, detailed scenery and brilliant use of costumes and make up.

There is a real sense of history with this maze, especially for anyone who has visited Traumatica before. It feels like one of those classic houses that helped shape the event into what it is today. It will be sad to see Tarot House go, but we cannot wait to see what replaces it for 2026.

Grim’s Funhouse

Grim’s Funhouse is easily one of the most fun houses at the event. It is chaotic, colourful, loud and completely unhinged in the best possible way.

One of the most interesting parts of the maze is the option to wear a glow in the dark wristband if you are happy to be touched and handled by the actors. This adds a completely different level of interaction and makes the experience feel much more unpredictable.

The maze has lots of different routes, which gives it great repeat value, and there is a brilliant nod to Five Nights at Freddy’s, but with Wakala’s instead. The sets are fun, the costumes are great and the make up is excellent throughout. It is not just scary, it is entertaining, and that makes it stand out.

Death Race: Murderdome

When we say this is our favourite haunted house ever, we mean it.

There are not many scare mazes in the world where you come out laughing, crying and questioning what you have just been through, but Death Race: Murderdome does exactly that. The experience begins with guests locked inside a cage, waiting to be released into the arena. From there, the maze becomes complete madness.

Inside the Murderdome, there are multiple routes to choose from, including easy, medium and hard. There are also routes that send you the wrong way and loop you back around again. At one point, we chose the hard route and found ourselves chest deep in fake bricks trying to make it across to the other side.

This maze is intense, physical and completely unpredictable. You will be touched and handled by the actors, and that level of interaction makes the whole thing feel even more chaotic. The sets and theming are amazing, the performers are incredibly talented and the whole experience is unlike anything else we have done.

Death Race: Murderdome is a must do and was easily the highlight of Traumatica 2025 for us.

Hide and Seek: The Hill

Hide and Seek: The Hill had one of the biggest queues of the night, but for us it was one of the weaker experiences.

The idea behind the maze is really interesting, with sinister forces, forbidden magic and creatures hiding across The Hill. The hide and seek concept is cool, and some of the sets you walk through are really impressive. The make up and costumes are also strong, as you would expect from Traumatica.

However, the group sizes felt too big during our run through, and groups kept catching up with each other. That took away some of the tension and made the experience feel less scary than it should have been. We can imagine this being much better at sunset or on a quieter night, where the pacing would allow the idea to work properly.

It is a cool concept with some strong moments, but it was not one of our favourites during this visit.

Callback: Studio 13

Callback: Studio 13 was new to us for the event, and it made a really strong first impression.

The maze starts brilliantly, with guests entering a lift and travelling to floor 13 before slowly making their way back up to earth. The whole concept is really clever and gives the maze a strong sense of progression.

The sets were amazing, with some really impressive high ceiling rooms, strong lighting and plenty of jump scares throughout. There were also some great special effects and make up moments that helped bring the story to life.

Studio 13 felt fresh, polished and very well put together. It was a really enjoyable maze and one of the stronger experiences of the night.

Eleanor Returns: Cinema Macabre

Cinema Macabre feels like stepping into the movies, and the whole maze has a great cinematic style.

The story sees Eleanor return with a new feature film called Rotters Attack, using the fear of her guests to grow stronger. The cinema theme works really well, and the maze had some brilliant sets, great costumes and strong jump scares throughout the experience.

This was a really well themed maze and one we would love to see return again for 2026. It had a good balance of story, scares and atmosphere, making it one of the most enjoyable houses at the event.

Exodus: Unknown

We have done Exodus: Unknown before, and in the past we were not fully sold on it because of the stop start nature of some scenes. This year, however, it felt like it flowed much better.

The maze is set inside an unknown spacecraft that appears to be repairing itself like a living organism. The story follows an investigation team trapped inside, with some members still clinging to their humanity while others have been horribly transformed by the infection.

The high ceiling sets are really impressive, and the theming throughout the maze is strong. It has some really cool moments and the space based horror concept is different from the other houses at the event.

That said, we would still love to see something new use this space in the future. The queue for Exodus can also get very long due to its location near the front of the event, so it is worth planning carefully if you want to experience it.

Rotters Road

Rotters Road is a scare zone that can be accessed from two locations, making it a great pass through area during the event.

The theming and set pieces are really good, and the area has a strong visual style. However, it felt like it needed more actors. We only saw around two or three during our run through, and while they delivered some good scares, the area could have been much stronger with a bigger cast presence.

With more actors, Rotters Road could be one of the best scare zones at the event. As it stands, it is still worth walking through, but it did not quite reach its full potential during our visit.

Brain Shocker VR

Brain Shocker is a new immersive VR experience that takes guests on a dark journey through a mysterious asylum.

We had tickets for this, but did not realise it used set time slots, so we unfortunately missed it. We do wish the experience ran throughout the night rather than for a more limited period, especially at an event where there is already so much to fit in.

We did a version of this at Christmas a few years ago and really enjoyed it, so it is definitely something we would like to try properly at Traumatica in the future.

Silverbullet Bar

The Silverbullet Bar is a great place to take a break from the monsters and enjoy a drink in a more relaxed atmosphere.

The bar features old theming, artwork and signage from previous years of Traumatica, which gives it a nice sense of event history. The outdoor log fires are always a highlight and help create a brilliant atmosphere, especially on a colder evening.

It is a good place to stop, rest your feet and take in the surroundings before heading back into the scares.

Food Court

The food court is new since our last visit, and it is a great addition to the event.

There are lots of food and drink stands, along with seating areas where guests can take a proper break during the night. Traumatica is a long event with a lot to see and do, so having a large dedicated food court makes a big difference.

It also helps the event feel more complete, giving guests somewhere to pause between mazes without needing to leave the atmosphere behind.

Tattoo Studio

One of the most unique additions at Traumatica is the tattoo studio.

Designs range from Traumatica themed pieces, such as Wakala’s bunny, through to smaller Halloween designs including pumpkin cats, teddy bears, ghosts and dolls. Prices start from around €160 to €200, and there is even a happy hour until around 8pm.

It is not something we would personally do, but it is a really cool and unusual offering for a Halloween event. It adds something different and helps Traumatica feel like more than just a scare maze event.

The Traumatica Ice Show: VENOM

The Traumatica Ice Show: VENOM takes place each night at 9pm and 10.30pm, and it is well worth seeing.

The show features impressive ice skating, strong costumes, cool effects and some stunts that genuinely left us speechless. It is a really fun show and adds another layer to the event beyond the mazes and scare zones.

The only thing to keep in mind is the running time. It does take up a big chunk of your evening, so if you are trying to complete every maze, experience and attraction, you will need to plan carefully.

That said, it is a must see if you have enough time.

Merchandise

There is a lot of Traumatica merchandise available, including shirts, mugs and other event themed items.

It is great to see so much merchandise created for the event, especially as Traumatica has such a strong identity and fanbase. The only downside is that the merchandise is only available inside the event itself. You cannot buy it during the day inside the main theme park, which is a shame for anyone who wants to pick something up without attending Traumatica.

Still, for event guests, the range is strong and it is great to see Europa Park supporting the brand properly.

The Fallen VR

The Fallen VR was a lot of fun and very creepy.

We will not spoil the footage, but it was very well done and worked brilliantly with the motion of the ride. Guests wear a VR headset, and as the attraction moves, the footage lines up really well with the experience.

The story involves a hospital setting and travelling through different rooms, creating a creepy and unsettling atmosphere. It is also a free experience, which makes it even better value as part of the event.

Forbidden Club

The Forbidden Club, located inside the Voltron indoor queue line, was a lot of fun.

Who knew removing the queue line would create such a huge dance floor? With a stage installed, lots of lighting, smoke, spark machines, flame effects and live performances, it feels like a proper after party.

We highly recommend visiting it. It is a brilliant way to finish the night and helps Traumatica continue even after the mazes have closed.

We cannot really compare it directly to Vampire Club, as they are two very different experiences, but we personally prefer this version. The room is much bigger, the atmosphere is more fun and it feels like a must visit part of the event.

Street Entertainment and Atmosphere

Street entertainment is a huge part of Traumatica.

When the event begins, there is a big opening ceremony at the entrance, with the gates opening and actors greeting guests as they enter. It instantly sets the tone and makes the whole event feel like a major production.

The lighting around the event was also really good, creating some brilliant photo opportunities and a strong horror atmosphere. Europa Park always does a great job with presentation, and Traumatica 2025 was no different.

ShoxterPass

In our opinion, ShoxterPass is now a must for Traumatica.

In previous years, it was possible to complete all of the mazes with queue times of around 15 to 20 minutes. That is not really the case anymore. Some queues can now reach around an hour on busy nights, which makes it much harder to experience everything.

ShoxterPass gives you fast track access into the event and its mazes, but it does sell out quickly. If you are planning a visit and want to make the most of your night, book it early.

Overall Review

Traumatica 2025 was an amazing event and an absolute must do if you are visiting Europa Park during the Halloween season.

The sets, costumes, make up, atmosphere and scares are unlike anything we have experienced at a UK Halloween event. There is a reason Traumatica has won so many awards over the years, and 2025 showed once again why it has such a strong reputation.

Some experiences were stronger than others, but the overall event was fantastic. Death Race: Murderdome was easily our favourite maze of the night and one of the best scare experiences we have ever done. Grim’s Funhouse, Studio 13 and Cinema Macabre were also major highlights.

With Traumatica turning 20 years old in 2026, it feels like next year could be a huge one for the event. After such a strong 2025 season, we cannot wait to see how Europa Park manages to top it.

And remember, the night does not end when the mazes close. Forbidden Club is a brilliant way to finish off the evening and makes Traumatica feel like a full night out from start to finish.