In the first episode of the 'Europa-Park Story' series, we take a look at the Mack Rides production facility in Waldkirch, the place where the Mack family has remained loyal for generations. Since 1780, this is where the Mack's have been producing fairground carriages and later rides as a family business. We accompany Franz and Roland Mack on a flight to the USA, which may just bring about the idea for their own theme park. However, they never expected the hurdles they would have to overcome in their search for a suitable plot of land. It is also exciting to find out how Roland and Franz Mack were able to manage a production facility and a park, as well as finding suitable investors. The whole family - Franz, Liesel, Roland, Marianne and Jürgen Mack - lend a hand on the opening day of the theme park in Rust. Pictures from those days, as well as of the construction work, first rides as well as initial sketches, give an insight into the past and the vision of the Europa-Park founders.

Published on: 13.10.2021