Overview

• Michael Mack told Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace the planning for the proposed Europa Vallée is almost finished and would focus on greenery, calm spaces, and potentially sports and family attractions plus hotels.
• The Alsace concept would not include roller coasters, distinguishing it from the main park in Rust and locating the site near the commune of Diebolsheim northeast of Sélestat.
• Roland Mack said the project stands or falls on securing a strong transport link between Rust and the new site, and with the cable car option on ice there are no concrete implementation plans at present.
• A tunnel was mentioned by Michael Mack as a possible connection, and he said political leaders on the French side would need to announce and enable the project.
• Reaching Diebolsheim from Rust currently requires roughly 12 kilometers by road and a Rhine ferry, and the park’s French ties include significant staffing from France and national honors awarded to Roland and Michael Mack.