Mirabilandia is a large amusement park located in Savio, a district of Ravenna in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Opened on 4 July 1992, it grew from a struggling regional attraction into the biggest theme park in Italy, covering roughly 850,000 square meters (about 210 acres) of coastal Adriatic land.
Spanish operator Parques Reunidos has run the park since acquiring it in 2006, and Mirabilandia now draws around two million visitors a year. Beyond the ride lineup, this guide covers what you actually need to plan a visit: seasonal hours, how ticket pricing works, parking and transit options, height requirements, and which of the roughly 40 attractions are worth prioritizing.
Quick Answer
Mirabilandia is open seasonally, roughly early April through early November, with shorter hours in spring/autumn and extended evening hours in summer. Single-day tickets are sold online at a discount versus gate prices, and the park’s website is the only reliable source for the current calendar and rates — check the official Mirabilandia site before you go.
Hours and Best Time to Visit
Mirabilandia follows a typical Italian seasonal-park schedule rather than staying open year-round. In the shoulder months (April, May, September, and October) it generally runs a shorter daytime schedule, roughly mid-morning to early evening. During the summer peak (June through August) hours extend well into the evening, with the park sometimes open past 10 p.m. and night shows added to the schedule.
Exact opening and closing times shift by day of week and are published on a rolling calendar, so treat any hours you read elsewhere as approximate. The park itself is explicit that hours vary by date — always confirm the day you plan to visit using the official Mirabilandia calendar rather than a third-party listing. If you want shorter queues, weekday visits in late spring or September tend to be quieter than July/August weekends, when the park is busiest with both Italian and international summer travelers.
Tickets and Prices
Mirabilandia uses tiered pricing: buying online in advance is consistently cheaper than paying at the gate, and prices flex by date, with peak summer days costing more than shoulder-season visits. As of the 2026 season, the park’s own site lists single-day online tickets starting from around €27.90, with combined Mirabilandia + Mirabeach water park tickets and ‘open-date’ flexible tickets priced higher. Discounted evening admission (entering from late afternoon) is also offered on select days.
For repeat visitors, Mirabilandia sells multi-tier season passes (Bronze through VIP) that include the following year’s early access. Regular ticket admission covers all rides, shows, and themed areas, but a handful of extra-cost experiences — such as the Ducati World motion simulators — are billed separately. Because prices and promotions change frequently, don’t rely on cached figures: buy through the official ticket and pricing page for the exact current rate.
Getting There and Parking
Mirabilandia sits on the Adriatica state road (SS16) just south of Ravenna, close to the resort towns of Lido di Savio and Lido di Classe. Drivers can reach the park directly via the A14 motorway; a paid car park sits at the main entrance, with van and coach parking handled separately.
Without a car, the nearest train station is Lido di Savio–Lido di Classe, from which a shuttle bus timed to arriving trains (plus regular local bus line 176) connects to the park gates. From Bologna, the trip by train and bus typically takes over two hours, so travelers based in Ravenna or the nearby coastal towns will have a much shorter commute than day-trippers from further inland. Full transit and driving directions are kept current on the official ‘How to Get Here’ page.
The Ride Lineup
Mirabilandia’s coaster collection centers on Katun, a Bolliger & Mabillard inverted coaster that opened in 2000 and remains one of the longest inverted coasters in Europe, sending riders through a vertical loop, zero-G roll, cobra roll, and twin corkscrews at speeds up to about 65 mph. iSpeed, an Intamin launch coaster added in 2009, catapults riders to a top speed of about 120 km/h (75 mph) in just over two seconds before a nearly 180-foot top hat, making it one of the tallest and fastest launch coasters in Italy.
Inside the park’s Ducati World area, Desmo Race is a Maurer ‘Spike’ dueling coaster that opened in 2019, seating riders on two-seat motorcycle-style trains that race head-to-head along parallel tracks — billed as the world’s first interactive dueling coaster of its kind. Beyond steel coasters, the park is known for large-scale novelty attractions, including the Divertical water coaster, which held the title of world’s tallest water coaster at 60 meters, and the towering Eurowheel observation wheel, offering views over the pine forests toward the Adriatic coastline. Family-friendly options include the Buffalo Bill Rodeo coaster and rides in the Dinoland area, and the park added a Nickelodeon-themed land in 2025.
Height Requirements and Riding with Kids
Mirabilandia enforces both minimum heights and, on several major rides, minimum ages — a stricter combination than many European parks use. The park’s headline coasters, including Katun and iSpeed, generally require riders to be around 140 cm tall and at least 12 years old, while family attractions like the Divertical water coaster have lower thresholds, roughly 130 cm with a younger minimum age. Exact figures vary by ride and can change, so check the sign at each attraction or the park’s own accessibility tool, which lets you enter a visitor’s height to see which rides they qualify for, via the official accessibility guide. Families with younger children should plan around Dinoland and the park’s other junior-oriented zones, which have far more forgiving limits than the coaster-heavy sections.
History and Growth
The park opened in 1992 near the pine grove of Classe along the Adriatica state road, with early shareholders including Silvio Berlusconi. Financial trouble in the mid-1990s nearly forced closure, and the park was sold in 1997 to a joint venture involving the company behind Germany’s Phantasialand.
Parques Reunidos took over operations in 2006 and has since expanded the park with new coasters — including Desmo Race in 2019 — plus the adjoining Mirabeach water park and themed lands developed in partnership with brands like Ducati and Nickelodeon.
Is Mirabilandia Worth Visiting?
At about 850,000 square meters, Mirabilandia is widely cited as the largest theme park in Italy by land area, and its ride roster — anchored by Katun, iSpeed, and Desmo Race — puts it among the most thrill-focused parks in the country, rivaling Gardaland on the coaster front even though Gardaland draws more total annual visitors. For coaster enthusiasts or families basing a trip around the Adriatic Riviera near Ravenna, it’s a strong full-day (or two-day, given the common ‘second day free’ promotions) addition to a coastal Emilia-Romagna itinerary.
Mirabilandia visitor guide FAQs
Where is Mirabilandia located?
Mirabilandia is located in Savio, a frazione of Ravenna in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, along the Adriatica state road near the Adriatic coast.
What are Mirabilandia’s opening hours?
Hours are seasonal: shorter daytime hours (roughly 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.) in spring and autumn, and extended hours into the evening during the June–August peak season. Exact times vary by date, so check the official calendar before visiting.
How much do Mirabilandia tickets cost?
Online single-day tickets are the cheapest option and are priced lower than buying at the gate, with rates that rise on peak summer dates. The park also sells combined water-park tickets, evening-entry discounts, and multi-tier season passes; check the official pricing page for current rates.
Is there parking at Mirabilandia, and is it free?
Yes, a paid car park is available at the main entrance. Exact rates aren’t published on a fixed schedule, so confirm current parking fees on the official website before you drive.
What is the tallest ride at Mirabilandia?
The Eurowheel, a 92-meter Ferris wheel, is one of the park’s tallest structures and among the tallest Ferris wheels in Europe.
Is Mirabilandia the biggest theme park in Italy?
Yes, at about 850,000 square meters, Mirabilandia is widely cited as the largest theme park in Italy by land area.
How tall do you have to be to ride the coasters at Mirabilandia?
It varies by ride, but major coasters like Katun and iSpeed generally require riders to be around 140 cm tall and at least 12 years old, while family rides have lower height and age minimums. Use the park’s accessibility guide to check specific attractions.
How do you get to Mirabilandia without a car?
The nearest train station is Lido di Savio–Lido di Classe, connected to the park entrance by a shuttle bus timed to train arrivals as well as local bus line 176.
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