Royal Family opens Monaco quarter at Europa-Park in Germany
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
The Princely Family travelled to Rust on Monday 29 June 2026 to inaugurate a new Monaco-themed district at Europa-Park, the German attraction park.
The Princely Family was in Rust, Germany, on Monday 29 June 2026 to open Europa-Park's new Monaco-themed quarter, the latest addition to one of Europe's largest theme parks. The district takes its cues directly from the Principality, incorporating a replica Casino de Monte-Carlo facade, a digital aquarium and a display of classic collector cars.
The opening marks a significant moment of soft diplomacy for Monaco, extending the Principality's cultural footprint well beyond its 2.02 square kilometres. Europa-Park, located near Freiburg in the Baden-Württemberg region, already hosts themed areas dedicated to several European nations, and the Monaco quarter now joins that roster as a permanent attraction.
For residents and property owners back in the Principality, the development is a reminder of how consistently Monaco's identity travels. The Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Grand Prix circuit and the harbour have long served as shorthand for a particular idea of European glamour, and their recreation in a German theme park underlines just how recognisable that image remains on an international stage.