Germany Guide
The Black Forest
Europa-Park
Though not that well-known beyond Germany's borders, the Europa-Park (daily mid-March to early Nov 9am–6pm; Dec 11am–7pm; €31.50; 
01805/77 66 88, 
www.europapark.de ) is one of Europe's premier theme-parks and a sure-fire kid-pleaser, with about fifty rides in an area around the size of eighty football pitches and set amid a number of villages themed by European country. Located 35km north of Frieburg near the village of Rust, it's particularly convenient for drivers heading between Strasbourg or Karlsruhe and the Swiss Alps. For those reliant on public transport, it's a simple matter of taking a train to Ringsheim and then a shuttle bus to the park.