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Euro-Mir
Europa-Park
LocationEuropa-Park
Park sectionRussia
Coordinates48°15′53″N 7°43′11″E / 48.26472°N 7.71972°E / 48.26472; 7.71972
StatusOperating
Opening dateJune 12, 1997 (1997-06-12)
General statistics
TypeSteel – Spinning
ManufacturerMack Rides
DesignerFranz Mack
Lift/launch system
Spiral lift
Height92 ft (28 m)
Length3,215.3 ft (980.0 m)
Speed49.7 mph (80.0 km/h)
Duration4:33
Capacity1600 riders per hour
G-force4
Height restriction
51 in (130 cm)
WebsiteOfficial website
Euro-Mir at RCDB

Euro-Mir is a space-themed spinning roller coaster located at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany.[1] Unlike most spinning coasters, the cars do not spin freely, but are rotated by motors at set points during the ride. It was designed by Franz Mack and opened in 1997.

The ride is modeled on the Soviet/Russian space station Mir. It consists of five cylindrical towers, with the ride simulating a trip into space and re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.[2] The largest tower, which contains the helical lift hill, is a dodecagon, 25 feet (7.6 m) across and 92 feet (28 m) high while the maximum drop of the ride is 86 feet (26 m). The ride opened in 1997 and carries nine trains, each comprising four circular spinning cars. Riders are seated back to back in pairs, with a maximum of 16 riders per train.

The attraction's theming was designed by P&P Projects.[3]

On March 25, 2026, Europa Park announced that the 2026 season would be the last season of operation for Euro-Mir and that it would close for redevelopment at the end of the season.[4]

Awards

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Golden Ticket Awards: Top steel Roller Coasters
Year19981999
Ranking – –
Year2000200120022003200420052006200720082009
Ranking – – – 23[5] 31[6] 32[7] 34[8] – 40 (tie)[9] 43[10]
Year2010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Ranking 45[11] – 50[12] – 42[13] – 40 (tie)[14] 45[15] 45[16] –
Year202020212022202320242025
Ranking N/A – – – – –

References

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  1. ↑ "ThrillRide!". Archived from the original on 2007-09-22. Retrieved 2007-09-18.
  2. ↑ Coaster Kingdom > Europa Park > Euro Mir > Our Thoughts
  3. ↑ "Our Projects". P&P Projects. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
  5. ↑ "Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 14–15B. September 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 18–19B. September 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 3, 2007. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 26–27B. September 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 26–27B. September 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 12 (6.2): 36–37. September 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 13 (6.2): 32–33. September 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 14 (6.2): 34–35. September 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 16 (6.2): 36–37. September 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  13. ↑ "2014 Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 18 (6.2): 46–47. September 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  14. ↑ "2016 top 50 steel roller coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  15. ↑ "2017 Top 50 Steel Coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  16. ↑ "2018 Top 50 Steel Coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
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