To mark the 25th RADIO REGENBOGEN Award and the 50th anniversary of Europa-Park, Roland Mack, founder and owner of the Freizeitpark in Rust, will receive the „Sonderpreis Entertainment 2024.“ The ceremony will take place on April 4, 2025, at Europa-Park. TV icon Johannes B. Kerner will deliver the laudatory speech.
„Sonderpreis Entertainment 2024“ Honors Roland Mack
Roland Mack will be awarded the „Sonderpreis Entertainment 2024“ for a lifetime of work that has brought joy to millions. The accolade recognizes his entrepreneurial achievements and talent for connecting cultures through innovative entertainment. Today, more than six million guests visit Europa-Park and the adjacent Wasserwelt Rulantica each year. His commitment to supporting people facing life’s challenges also shines through. Since 2013, Mack has hosted the RADIO REGENBOGEN Award, which introduces this special prize for the first time in 2025.
50 Years of Europa-Park: A Milestone Celebration
Roland Mack founded Europa-Park in July 1975 alongside his father, Franz. Since then, nearly 150 million visitors have explored Germany’s largest Freizeitpark. The Mack family has invested over one billion euros without relying on public funding. In 2025, the park celebrates its 50th anniversary with a series of events. Globally, Mack is regarded as a visionary and driving force in the Freizeitpark industry.
A Family Business with Worldwide Impact
Roland Mack leads an exemplary family enterprise. Together with his wife Marianne, their children, and his brother Jürgen and his family, he built Europa-Park from the ground up. At the same time, he elevated Mack Rides, a nearly 250-year-old manufacturer of amusement rides, to international success. Known as one of Germany’s most accomplished and unconventional family entrepreneurs, he has created cherished memories for millions of children and families.
French Influence and Unique Attractions
Mack’s deep connection to France is evident in the park’s French-themed area. The Eurosat – CanCan Coaster, an indoor roller coaster revamped in 2018 with Paris’s Moulin Rouge, offers guests a thrilling nighttime flight over the city. The „ARTHUR – Im Königreich der Minimoys“ ride draws from filmmaker Luc Besson’s successful trilogy. Recently, French President Emmanuel Macron honored Mack with the title „Officier de la Légion d‘Honneur“ for his contributions.
Johannes B. Kerner to Deliver Laudatory Speech
Johannes B. Kerner, a prominent figure in German television, will give the laudatory speech. Starting as a sports journalist, he covered the 2024 UEFA European Championship for MagentaTV. His diverse career includes hosting „Der Quiz-Champion,“ „Dalli Dalli – die Weihnachtsshow,“ and „Die große Terra-X-Show“ on ZDF. Since 2019, he has interviewed global personalities in unique locations for MagentaTV’s „Bestbesetzung.“ Earlier programs like „Menschen,“ „Das aktuelle Sportstudio,“ and „Willkommen 20xx“ highlight his decades-long impact.
The 25th RADIO REGENBOGEN Award
The sold-out gala on April 4, 2025, at Europa-Park will welcome 1,200 guests. Mirja Boes will host the evening. Other award recipients include Barbara Schöneberger, Michael „Bully“ Herbig, Wolfgang Niedecken, Nico Santos, Mark Ambor, CYRIL, Milow, FAST BOY, ISAAK, Sophie and the Giants, and Florian Schroeder. Notable laudators such as Iris Berben, Günther Jauch, Eva Padberg, Anna Loos, Stephanie Stumph, Enissa Amani, Malaika Mihambo, Joyce Ilg, Hannes Ringlstetter, and RADIO REGENBOGEN moderator Jens Schneider will join the event. A video livestream will begin at 8:30 p.m. on
regenbogen.de.
