Massive European waterpark with 14 themed lands opens new outdoor pool and 150-seat swim up bar
A MASSIVE European waterpark has opened a new year-round outdoor pool - and it comes with a massive swim-up bar.
The outdoor
pool
Svømmepøl is n the Rulantica water world at Europa-Park Resort in Germany.
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The new pool will be heated to 32C
Credit: Europa Park
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It has a Nordic-theme, included the surrounding vegetation
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It measures around 660sqm and sits inside a Nordic-style 'volcanic landscape'.
The 32C heated pool is in the 'Dynstrønd' area of the park and is the largest open-air pool in Rulantica to date.
It also has several
features
including geysers, water mist and an infinity area.
In addition, there is a rock cave with bubbling water loungers and a discovery tour with mascot 'Snorri' - perfect for little ones.
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There is a
The pool is then surrounded by
Visitors can also get to the outdoor swimming area from the indoor area.
Europa-Park's owner, Ronald Mack, said: "With 'Svømmepøl', we are expanding Rulantica's year-round offering with a spacious and fascinatingly designed
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"The numerous details and special features create an impressive bathing experience and once again set new standards in innovative water attractions," reports
The pool even took an entire week to fill.
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Rulantica first opened in 2019 and in total spans 32,600sqm with 14 themed zones based on Nordic legends including Rangnakor.
There are 50
There are a number of other experiences available at the waterpark including evening DJ sets and private relaxation booths and
Rulantica is operated by
next
door to the waterpark.
There is even a free shuttle that runs between the two
Tickets to enter Rulantica cost £38.50 and tickets to enter Europa-Park cost £54.
What is Europa-Park like?
WRITER Lee Bell recently visited Europa-Park and has shared his thoughts.
Within just one hour, I wake up in Rome, stroll through the streets of southern Spain, and whizz through Scandinavia on a rollercoaster.
There are still 15 more countries to see before the day is through.
But that is easily done at Europa Park — a mega theme park in Germany where different areas are designed to look just like European countries.
Spanning 230 acres just outside Rust, a small unassuming town in the southwest of the country near the borders of France and Switzerland, this theme park and hotel resort is an adrenaline junkie's dream.
And its theming means you can travel the continent on a whirlwind tour.
The attention to detail is off the chart. The Greece area captures the feel of being in Mykonos while the Switzerland section transports you to the heart of the Alps.
From the architecture to the street signs, it feels like you're really visiting these different lands.
Its extravagance reminds me of a family-friendly Las Vegas, just without the casinos and flashing neon lights.
Instead, it's packed with 13 rollercoasters, 100 attractions, six themed hotels, and a full-blown water park.
Back in February, Europa-Park celebrated its 50th anniversary and with it, opened a
Featuring the park's mice mascots Ed and Edda, the ride is a train journey with an interactive
gaming
element.
The ride is based on the upcoming
film
, 'Grand Prix of Europe' - a cartoon film that stars Ed and Edda voiced by Thomas Brodie-Sangster and
Gemma Arterton
.
Visitors can ride on 'Grand Prix EDventure' with Ed and Edda's racing crew and take a trip across Europe.
There was also a
Plus,
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The pool will be open year-round
Credit: Europa Park
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There will also be a swim-up bar, with 150 seats
Credit: Europa Park
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